Category: Robert Palmer

Robert Palmer – You Are In My System (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1983

“You Are in My System” is a 1982 song originally recorded by American band the System. The song, written by Mic Murphy and David Frank.

In 1983, the song was covered by the English rock singer Robert Palmer. This version, which was produced by Palmer and remixed by Dominique Blanc-Francard, reached No. 78 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also reached No. 33 on the Mainstream Rock chart. It was actually recorded after the rest of the Pride album had been completed when Palmer heard the original 12″ promo copy at famous Paris private night club l’Elysées Matignon played by top DJ Bernie Bernthaler. He quickly flew back to cut it as an extra track, and it was recorded within 24 hours. He had even persuaded David Frank to play on it himself. This was the album’s only successful single.

SIDE A:
You Are In My System (Remix) 6:07
Remix – Dominique Blanc-Francard

SIDE B:
Deadline 3:53

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1983 You Are In My System U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #78
1983 You Are In My System U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #33
1983 You Are In My System U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #4

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Island Records – 0-96996
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Executive-Producer – David Harper (4)
Producer – Robert Palmer
Written-By – David Frank, Mic Murphy

NOTES:
From the LP “PRIDE”

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The Power Station – Some Like It Hot (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Some Like It Hot” is a song recorded by English–American rock supergroup The Power Station made up of singer Robert Palmer, former Chic drummer Tony Thompson, and Duran Duran members John Taylor (bass) and Andy Taylor (guitar). Bernard Edwards, also of Chic, was involved in the studio side as recording producer. It was the first single released from the group’s 1985 eponymous debut album. Released by Capitol/Parlophone Records in 1985. It was the band’s biggest hit, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The video featured the transgender model Caroline Cossey (also known as Tula). The song was featured in the 1985 film National Lampoon’s European Vacation.

“What we really wanted to do was put this drummer out there in a way that we felt he deserved, so that song particularly was sort of designed to really showcase Tony,” said bassist John Taylor. “I flew to Nassau in the Bahamas, which was where Robert Palmer lived at the time, and played him the demo that Andy and I had written and said, ‘We’ve got this idea that we’re calling “Some Like It Hot.”‘ And he just looked at me and said, ‘And some sweat when the heat is on.’ I was, like, ‘Yes! That’ll do…'”

The Power Station was living a lavish, drug-fueled lifestyle during the recording of the album, which made focusing difficult. “I had to be, like, strapped to the desk if I was gonna get a bass line finished because I was just all over the place,” John Taylor said.

SIDE A:
Some Like It Hot And The Heat Is On (Extended Version) 6:39

SIDE B:
Some Like It Hot (7″ Mix) 3:46
The Heat Is On (Instrumental) 3:20

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Some Like It Hot U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #6
1985 Some Like It Hot U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #34
1985 Some Like It Hot U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #17

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records ‎– V-8631
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:
Mastered By – HW*
Performer – Andy Taylor, John Taylor, Robert Palmer, Tony Thompson (2)
Producer [Uncredited] – Bernard Edwards

NOTES:
Printed in U.S.A.

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Robert Palmer – I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On” is a song written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and originally performed by Cherrelle in 1984. In 1986, “I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On” was covered by Robert Palmer. Palmer’s cover fared better on the pop charts while Cherrelle’s version was a hit on the R&B charts.

Robert Palmer recorded a cover one year later and it was released as the fifth single from his 1985 album Riptide. The single hit No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986, only behind “Amanda” by Boston, and the music video, which featured women much like the ones from “Addicted to Love”, hit No. 1 on MTV on October 17, 1986. In the U.K. the single reached no. 9.

SIDE A:
I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On (Extended Dance Mix) 6:39
I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On (A Cappella Beats) 2:02

SIDE B:
I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On (Dub Version) 4:32
Addicted To Love (LP Version) 6:00

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #2
1986 I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #26

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Island Records ‎– 0-96804
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Bernard Edwards
Remix – Bruce Forrest* (tracks: A1 to B1)
Written-By – J. Harris, T. Lewis* (tracks: A1 to B1), R. Palmer* (tracks: B2)

NOTES:
Written for Flyte Tyme Productions.
From the LP “RIPTIDE”

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Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck 
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold Pins
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
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Click Removal: Manual
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The Power Station – Murderess (US 12″ Promo Ltd. Edition)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

A. Front

Side 1

“Murderess” is a promotional-only 12″ vinyl single by The Power Station, released in the USA by Capitol Records during 1985. The song was slated to be released as the fourth single from The Power Stations debut album but instead only made it to the promotional stage. The 12″ includes the rare “Edit” and is housed in a custom picture sleeve.

The Power Station was made up of singer Robert Palmer, former Chic drummer Tony Thompson, and Duran Duran members John Taylor (bass) and Andy Taylor (guitar).

SIDE A:
Murderess 4:20

SIDE B:
Murderess (Edit Version) 3:41

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records ‎– SPRO-9408/9409
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Pop Rock
Credits: Engineer – Jason Corsaro
Mixed By – Jason Corsaro
Producer – Bernard Edwards
Written-By – A. Taylor*, J. Taylor*, R. Palmer*

NOTES:
From the LP “THE POWER STATION”
Special Limited Edition 12″ Single
Not For Sale

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Side 2

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Soundcard: ESI Juli@
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Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
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Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
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M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi