Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986
“Respect Yourself” is a song by American actor Bruce Willis, featured on the album “The Return of Bruno” in 1987, and released as the lead single in January of that year. It is a cover of the song of the same name by American R&B/gospel group The Staple Singers, originally released on their 1971 album Be Altitude.
Bruce Willis version of “Respect Yourself”, is a duet with June Pointer featuring background vocals by the Pointer Sisters. The song became a smash hit peaking at number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on March 7, 1987, number 7 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 8 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart.
“Respect Yourself” also appeared in the Miami Vice episode “Lend Me an Ear”.
The album “The Return of Bruno” was awarded Gold status in the US in March 1987.
SIDE A:
Respect Yourself (12-Inch Dance Mix) 6:34
Featuring [Uncredit] – Pointer Sisters
Written-By –L. Ingram, M. Rice
SIDE B:
Fun Time 3:37
Written-By – A. Toussaint*
Respect Yourself (7-Inch Single Version) 3:52
Featuring [Uncredit] – Pointer Sisters
Written-By – L. Ingram, M. Rice
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Respect Yourself | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #5 |
| 1987 | Respect Yourself | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | #20 |
| 1987 | Respect Yourself | U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary | #22 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Motown – ZT 41118
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock
CREDITS:
Arranged By [Rhythm] – Robert Kraft, Steve Thoma
Arranged By [With] – Chris Mostert, Danny Grenier, Dave Chamberlain, Duane Sciacqua, Greg Smith (3), Marty Fera
Horn [Arrangement By] – Jerry Hey
Producer – Robert Kraft
NOTES:
Manufactured in the UK
Rhythm Arrangement by Steve Thoma & Robert Kraft with
Danny Grenier, Duane Sciacqua, Dave Chamberlain, Marty Fera, Chris Mostert & Greg Smith
In the Album “The Return Of Bruno”
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: 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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
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As a Miami Vice fan… This version appeared on Season 3, episode 18 Lend Me An Ear. June Pointer of The Pointer Sisters provided backup vocals for the song. And Bruce Willis appeared on Seaseon 1, episode 3 No Exit airdate November 9, 1984. Many thanks Paul!!! Best wishes from Argentina. Gonzalo
Awww…yea back in the Moonlighting, Max Headroom, Miami Vice, MCDLT, days, the good stuff!
I never knew it was the Staple Singers, until now.
Their I’ll Take You There song is a classic and Big Daddy Kane sampled it well back in 1988 on Long Live the Kane.
Doing it well DJ P, keep on!
Una joya gracias Pault
Great song! And an unforgettable TV show… I spent my entire adolescence trying to be David Addison, imitating all the gestures… Especially trying to perfect that side smile! And I obviously had a massive crush on Cybil Shepherd.
Thank you very much Paul!
You’re welcome, Marcelino 🙂
I nearly fell off the couch when this came up across my screen! I do remember this and it’s so cool you’ve brought it back Paul. When I was much younger, I used to watch “Moonlighting” religiously. I so enjoyed the chemistry between Cybil Shepherd and Bruce Willis. Willis’ character would always crack me up and I enjoyed the times he broke out into song. It was only natural for him to release an album and have a hit single from it. So awesome Paul to have the dance mix too as I don’t think I’ve ever heard it before.… Read more »
Such a fun song with added fun from the Pointer Sisters. I never watched Moonlighting but I know it was pretty popular. The dance mix is a rarity. I hope you like it Jeff 🙂