BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983
“Should I Love You” is a song by the German singer Cee Farrow, released in 1983 as the lead single from his debut album Red and Blue. It was written by Farrow and Lothar Krell, and produced by Andy Lunn. Released in North America only, the single reached No. 82 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained in the charts for six weeks.
Having signed with Rocshire Records, Farrow recorded his debut album, Red and Blue, between March and December 1982 at Hotline Studios. Released in 1983, “Should I Love You” was issued as the first single from the album. It became a minor hit in October 1983 when it peaked at No. 82 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached No. 91 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles Chart.
Shortly after the single and album’s release, Rocshire began suffering legal issues when it was discovered that Rocshire had been financed by millions of dollars that Rocky Davis’ wife, Shirley Davis, had embezzled from Hughes Aircraft while working as an accountant there. U.S. Federal Marshalls seized all of the label’s assets, including master tapes, in January 1984. Farrow stepped away from the music business, but later made an attempt at a comeback with the 1991 single “Imagination”. He died in 1993 in West Hollywood, California of a brain disease attributed to AIDS.
FACE A:
Should I Love You (12″ Version) 7:20
FACE B:
Should I Love You (Dub Version) 7:16
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Should I Love You | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #82 |
| 1983 | Should I Love You | U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles | #91 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Rocshire Records – XR 95508
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop, New Wave
CREDITS:
Producer – Andy Lunn
NOTES:
Side B is a “Dub Version” but is not listed as such on the label.
Produced for Hot Line Studios GmbH.
The original version appears on the LP “Red And Blue”
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
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
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
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
Username: btg
Password: burningtheground
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As usual, I’d never heard of the artist or the release, until reading it here. But what a fascinating backstory to this track!
What a gut punch for Cee Farrow that the record label was shut down right after the initial release! I’m feeling compelled to learn more about his story.
AHHHHH! OMG! I discovered this song about 4 years ago thanks to SiriusXM radio, but could not find the track anywhere on itunes or streaming. Been longing to have a HQ copy of this song. It’s such an insansely catchy song that deserved a bigger success.
What a tragic story. It’s terrible to think how this guy’s career was destroyed by something completely out of his control. I’ve never heard this song before, so I’m very glad you posted it for us all to hear.
I was happy to post this David I love giving these obscure tracks a new life. Wish Cee Farrow had lived to go on and do more. 🙂
Thanks so much Paul!! Its nice to have a clean copy of this. With the issues of the record label the album will never be released on CD. Do you think you might ever do an entire album?
You’re welcome, cdmaniac. I have considered doing full albums in my spare time but doing full LP’s are very time consuming. Maybe someday 🙂
There is a non official Singapore cd that is sometimes for sale at discogs, but it has only the album versions and no idea about quality.
I hunted down the album remaster on the Perspekt/F label for months. Well worth it! I can confirm it’s a well done reissue and sounds great.
Thank you, Paul, for this rarity!!!
You’re welcome. Long time no see Bellenger1981 hope you are doing well 🙂
Awesome upload. I remember reading about Cee Farrow and this tune in German weekly magazine BRAVO back in early 1984, then heard the tune subsequently for the 1st time few weeks later.
BTW, I think Loz Netto – Fade Away would qualify for “Totally Obscure 80’s” category.
I agree “Fade Away” would be great if I could find a near mint copy somewhere 🙂
Your Totally Obscure 80s are always so totally obscure, I don’t know how you manage it, there can’t be many left!
Getting some Heaven 17 vibes for the chorus of this one.
Thank you Jermajesty obscure 80s are really my favorite posts to do. I hope you are staying safe and well 🙂
I do like it Paul! I know a lot of german singers but I never heard of Cee Farrow so this is another great find for me. The mixes are awesome too. Hope this will be a whole week of totally obscure posts. Thank you so much Paul 🙂
You’re welcome, daniel glad you like it 🙂
Thank you so much for remastering this classic!
You’re very welcome Martijn 🙂
So nice people discover this lost gem for the first time! That is also what this is all about.
What I so love about your picks for Totally Obscure 80’s is the great biographical information you put together to describe the record. I find it very interesting and, at times, very enlightening. It also shows what a great service you do for artists that have been lost to time. Paul, I so admire, respect and love who you are. This site always is such a labor of love that you do for music and the musicians of which we all benefit from. I so thank you Paul continuously for these sonic gifts. Looking forward to hearing this lost gem!!… Read more »
Love this song so much Jeff. It has one of those catchy hooks that will stay with you I hope you and others like it as much as I do. Enjoy 🙂