Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986
“This Is The World Calling” is a 1986 debut solo single by Irish singer-songwriter and political activist Bob Geldof. The song was taken from the LP “Deep in the Heart of Nowhere”.
“This Is The World Calling” reached #25 in the UK and #1 in both Ireland and Norway. In the United States, the song peaked at #82 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Annie Lennox is credited by Bob Geldof as The World and sings the responses of the World along with Alison Moyet and Maria McKee. Dave Stewart is credited as Producer as The Brothers Doom.
SIDE A:
This Is The World Calling (Extended Version) 7:33
Mixed By – Rupert Hine
Producer – Jimmy Iovine, The Brothers Of Doom
Written-By – Geldof*
SIDE B:
Talk Me Up 3:31
Producer – Rupert Hine
Written-By – Geldof*
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | This Is The World Calling | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #82 |
| 1986 | This Is The World Calling | U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | #23 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury – BOBX 101, Phonogram – BOBX 101
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave, Pop Rock
CREDITS:
Photography By – Brian Aris
NOTES:
From the album “Deep In The Heart Of Nowhere”
Made In England
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
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Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
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M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Have it, of course. I love that song and I love the extended version with its break and the famous background singers singing almost acapella. You just have to pump up the volume, wishig that part went on for two minutes. Great post, Paul.
Thank you Song And Dance 🙂
Love this single with exclusive b-side. Thanks Paul!!
You’re welcome Retro Hound. I really like the b-side a lot 🙂
Wow Paul! Fantastic post and the remastering just blows me away! My favourite song by Mr. Geldof. As far as I know this extended version mixed by Rupert Hine was never released on CD or digitally. It could have been included on Bob Geldof’s boxset “The anthology 1986-2001”, missed opportunity once again by the label. Didn’t know about the 3 great singers on backing vocals. Thanks a million Paul. One question: is this really a vinyl rip? It sounds like it has been remastered from the original mastertape. Fantastic work! You are the best 🙂
Thank you so much, Daniel you are too kind 🙂 I did not know about the backing singers until I was researching this post. Enjoy!
I’ve always wanted to hear more Bob Geldof besides Boomtown Rats and Band Aid, so thank you Paul for further opening my ears to this artist’s solo stuff. Looking forward to it.
Jeff
I really do hope you like this one Jeff 🙂
This comes from a damn good album!