Burning The Ground Exclusive 1989
“Don’t Take My Mind On A Trip” was the second single taken from the third solo LP, “Boyfriend” by Boy George. The song was arranged by Teddy Riley, and produced by Gene Griffin. “Don’t Take My Mind on a Trip” was released in February 1989 the single was a disappointment to Virgin Records when it only made No. 68 on the UK Singles Chart, it peaked at No. 5 on the US Billboard R&B Charts and No. 26 on the Billboard Dance Charts.
In the USA “Don’t Take My Mind On A Trip” was included on the LP “High Hat” which compiled tracks from Boy George’s second and third UK and European solo albums, Tense Nervous Headache and Boyfriend.
SIDE A:
Don’t Take My Mind On A Trip (Edit) 4:02
SIDE B:
Don’t Take My Mind On A Trip (Naked Beat Mix) 3:55
edited By – Boris Granich, Christer Modig
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Don’t Take My Mind On A Trip | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | #5 |
| 1989 | Blue Jean | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #26 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin – 7-99229
Format: Vinyl, 7″, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop
Style: RnB/Swing, Acid House
CREDITS:
- Arranged By – Teddy Riley
- Producer, Written By – Gene Griffin
NOTES:
Side B: for Power Mix Productions
Promotional Copy Not For Sale
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Another title by Boy George, under the guise of Jesus Loves You, I’d love to see posted one of these days is the Grid remix of Bow Down Mister (Floating In The Ganges mix)… cross fingers 😉
https://www.discogs.com/release/2256362-Jesus-Loves-You-Bow-Down-Mister
also more recently, Yes We Can (Pete Heller PHELA Classic Club Mix) but it was not released in the 80s, nor was it released on 12″…
For the readers out there, have a listen to both (youtube) 🙂
cheers everyone.
https://www.discogs.com/master/71323-Boy-George-Yes-We-Can
Hi, Ben
I have several of the Jesus Loves You 12″ singles I will check if this is one of them.
Hey Paul
That would be FANTASTIC!
Even ready to but a copy off discogs and get it sent to you so you can rip it!
(Would also probably include this https://www.discogs.com/release/215589-The-Mock-Turtles-Can-You-Dig-It-Steve-Proctor-Remix)
You tell me.
Hi Ben,
If you send anything it has to be Near Mint or better. I checked and I have this one 🙂
Jesus Loves You – Bow Down Mister | Releases | Discogs
Hi Paul
Well, the link you sent says it has the Bow Down Mister (Floating In The Ganges – Grid Mix)! (didn’t know about this version of the 12″); again a rip would be fantastic.
Also would you consider ripping this if i get it sent to you
https://www.discogs.com/sell/item/2550982608
It’s near mint and it’s already in the US, let’s just cross fingers shipping is ok… You tell me…
Wow this is totally new to me! I think Boy George completely passed me by in ’89 as Martika and Michael Damian were taking over the airwaves! These are fresh mixes!! Talk about real variety, your eclectic taste is astounding. Thank you so much!!
You’re welcome, Retro Hound. This one was kind of overlooked by mainstream radio a real shame.
I never knew Teddy Riley worked with Boy George, but then recall part of the lyrics where the name checks begins of who he worked with previously in his career on “New Jack Swing” by TR’s group Wreckx-N-Effect.
Looking forward to hearing this.
Thanks Paul 🙂
You’re welcome, Marco 🙂
Wow, another great track I haven’t heard for ages. Well actually remember seeing the song on Video Hits back in 1989. Saw the CD album for $3.00 at an Edels mark-down sale in 1991, and decided to buy it for this one song, but was disappointed to see it was the album version. Now 30 plus years later I get to enjoy the proper “single” version of this rare track. Thanks Paul, please keep those 7 inch crackers coming. 🙂 🙂
You’re welcome, Mark 🙂
I had the US cassingle! I think these are the same mixes that were on that. Essentially, these are the UK Radio Mix (the stuttery one) and the US Radio Remix (the one with the dramatic synths and the airport samples).
This to me was so wild when High Hat was released… I was like – Boy George & Teddy Riley!!!!
It also an example of the insanity of albums being reconfigured for the states. To this day it still bugs me as I always want the “original” / artist intended album!
I have lately been thinking about, Boy George, and Culture Club recently, so this is another “psychic” surprise by you, Paul. I had no idea this record did so well on the R&B chart! I love it!!
Jeff
Happy to hear you like it, Jeff 🙂