Burning The Ground Exclusive 1979
NEW 2021 Transfer!
NEW Meticulous Restoration!
Originally posted December 6, 2011
“Let Me Take You Dancing” is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian artist Bryan Adams. It was written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance and was later remixed by John Luongo. It is notable for being Adams’ first solo single and his first ever release as a solo artist when he was 19.
A disco influenced pop song in its original mix, the popular remixed version of the song is even more disco-oriented. It was one of the first songs that Adams and Vallance wrote together and was based on a rag-time piano riff that Vallance had written. The writing took place during February 1978 and the song was recorded at Pinewood Studios by Geoff Turner. The song was originally released as a pop song, but was taken by his record company and remixed.
Although the single had some minor radio success, respected remixer John Luongo was recruited to make it sound like a proper disco track ready for release in the United States. The song went to number 22 on the disco chart.
Luongo chose to increase the tempo of the song, but there was no time-compression technology at that time so this increased the pitch of Adams’ vocals. Adams was disappointed with the speeded-up sound.[1] Adams has only performed it live on a handful of occasions.
Co-writer Jim Vallance stated that “I don’t doubt the single’s success contributed to Bryan eventually being signed directly to the label [A&M Records]”.
SIDE A:
Let Me Take You Dancing (Disco Version) 5:33
Remix – John Luongo
SIDE B:
Let Me Take You Dancing (Instrumental Version) 3:01
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Let Me Take You Dancing | U.S’ Billboard Hot Dance/Disco | #22 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Disco – SP-12014
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1979
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Disco
CREDITS:
Producer, Written-By – Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance
NOTES:
Printed in U.S.A.
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
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3 stories: The original A&M Canada “pop mix” is quite different than the US 7″ & 12″ Luongo mixes with extra instrumentation. As Bryan had replaced Nick Gilder in Sweeny Todd, he hadn’t settled into his current ‘Rod Stewart’ vocal sound. The 12″ mix is sped up sounding like chipmunks on helium – more than the 7″ versions – so no wonder Bryan has distanced himself from the song! Howard Stern played this on his WXRK show one morning as a contest offering $500. No one guessed who it was! Jim Vallance tells the story that the intro was partially… Read more »
Would you post this in your next disco fridays?
discogs.com/pt_BR/release/1296104-The-Raes-A-Little-Lovin-Keeps-The-Doctor-Away
Thanks in advance!
Gracias por compartir este buen tema ……..
Saludos
Whenever I listen to the intro of this record I am waiting for Donna Summer´s voice. How come? 😉
I’ve always loved this song. I have a mint 45 that has the radio remix on one side and the instrumental on the other. The radio remix has vocals that were not included on the 12 inch (Oh, to be… holding you close forever…) Thanks for the updated transfer Paul. Two thumbs up!
Thank you, Gianni. I need to seek out the 45 🙂
Thanks Paul, that was a suprise. Sounds nothing like Bryan Adams to me, I thought it must be a female singer – till I read your notes. I could easily see this being popular (at the time) as it’s a good sounding song, but not with the name Bryan Adams attached to this version.
You’re welcome, Greg 🙂
Million thanks, Paul!
Long time waiting for this repost!
You’re welcome, Medeirex 🙂
Thanks Paul, this is buried treasure, I would have never known about this song if it weren’t for you. This is actually a good song. I think this could have been a real hit again if he had embraced the song and re-recorded in his own style once he got famous.
You’re welcome, Joey 🙂
Yep, I agree with Bryan here. They butchered it. The voice so sped up is totally unnatural. BTW: I played this track to audiences before, and at -8% becomes natural and groovier.
This has always been a favourite of mine and I really appreciate you Paul for loving this song too. I would love it if Bryan would perform it more, his way. It’s a great song either way.
Have a fantastic weekend Paul, Song And Dance, Daniel and the rest!!!
Jeff
You’re very welcome, Jeff I thought this would be a fun way to kick off the weekend 🙂
I don’t know that I ever knew about this one. Great find!
I hope you enjoy it Dean 🙂