BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
Originally posted May 4th, 2011
“I Wanna Be A Cowboy” is a 1985 single by British duo Boys Don’t Cry. A novelty song with deadpan humour and kitschy references, the song has been described as the perfect musical realization of a spaghetti western movie. It hit #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #13 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi Singles Sales chart in 1986-1987, and was R&R #8. “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” was also a top 10 hit in Australia and South Africa. The video featured a cameo appearance by Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead.
SIDE A:
I Wanna Be A Cowboy (12″ Saddle Mix) 6:05
SIDE B:
I Wanna Be A Cowboy (Instrumental Saloon Mix) 6:05
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
CHARTS:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | I Wanna Be A Cowboy | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #12 |
| 1985 | I Wanna Be A Cowboy | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi Singles Sales | #13 |
| 1985 | I Wanna Be A Cowboy | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #44 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Profile Records – PRO-7084
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Engineer – Chris Potter, Tony Taverner
Photography – Simon Fowler
Producer – Boys Don’t Cry
Written-By – Chatton*, Seopardie*, Richards*, Ramsden*
NOTES:
Jacket Made In Canada
Message in run-out groove, side A: This Cowboy Ride is BLAZE-“ing” HOT!!!
Find the 12″ on DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Damn! This brings back some memories. Thanks for sharing this rip, Paul!
Thanks so much for the re-rip of this true “desert island” 12er. A true KROQ flashback favorite that always got it going in my old radio/party DJ days.
You’re welcome RollingStoner 🙂
Excelente!!! you can re-up Icehouse: Electric Blue & Crazy. Thank you Paul.
I have them on my list Guss 🙂
Don’t forget Hey Little Girl and No Promises.
Thanks, DJ – and 2nd No Promises. Just learned that on bass (drop D!). I used to think it was Bryan Ferry.
I need to put on the leather chaps!!! I absolutely love this song and I remember how the girls at the Sorority House on my College campus, would clamor for this song!! BUT, we didn’t have the 12-inch, and Paul, your sound makes things so much more festive. You give my memories High Definition and incredible fidelity!! Ooh, I think I want to make a BTG compilation with this song, “Reach” by Martini Ranch and The Escape Club’s “Wild, Wild West.” You’re so perfect Paul. Thanks for making my musical vistas……GRAND!!! Grateful!!! Jeff P.S. Hey, I love when you re-rip… Read more »
Thank you Jeff. Happy to have you back hope your vacation was a blast 🙂
Had a wonderful vacation, Paul, and thanks for asking. It’s great to be back, especially for all the fantastic music I missed last week. I’ll have to catch up and then comment. I think it’s great that you give us a voice to chime on in and talk about tracks, share memories and mostly, to express our thanks to you for your phenomenal choice and exquisite skills. You’re amazing. Truly and rapturously, amazing!! You’re a bit psychic too as I and others have said on occasion. Earlier today, I was checking out the lyrics for Haysi Fantayzee’s “John Wayne Is… Read more »
Really love this song so many thanks for this Paul. Apologies for being a trifle late with my donation by the way but hope it helps. Eternally grateful for all you do as always. Big hugs and warmest wishes my friend from across the pond. x
Thank you so much for the donation. I hope all is great in your part of the world. Hugs 🙂
Thankyou Paul. I have this 12″ single too.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂