BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
NEW 2020 Transfer!
Meticulously Remastered!
Originally posted: February 3, 2011
“Change of Heart” is the second single released by American singer Cyndi Lauper from her second album, True Colors in November 11, 1986. The single went gold in the US and peaked at No. 3 in the Billboard Hot 100. The song has become a fan favorite and Lauper still often performs it. Lauper re-recorded it acoustically, and her official site later made it available free as a digital download.[citation needed]
Popular remixes by Shep Pettibone were also released. A music video was filmed in Trafalgar Square in London. It features Lauper and her band performing the song in front of a large group of people.
The song features backing vocals by The Bangles.
SIDE A:
Change Of Heart (Extended Version) 7:53
Backing Vocals – Bangles, The
Edited By – Latin Rascals, The
Engineer [Mix] – Steve Peck
Executive Producer – David Wolff
Guitar – Nile Rodgers
Lyrics By [Additional] – C. Lauper*
Producer – Cyndi Lauper , Lennie Petze
Producer [Additional], Mixed By – Shep Pettibone
Written-By – E. Mohawk*
Heartbeats 4:50
Backing Vocals – Bangles, The
Edited By – Latin Rascals, The
Engineer [Mix] – Steve Peck
Executive Producer – David Wolff
Guitar – Nile Rodgers
Lyrics By [Additional] – C. Lauper*
Producer – Cyndi Lauper , Lennie Petze
Producer [Additional], Mixed By – Shep Pettibone
Written-By – E. Mohawk*
SIDE B:
Change Of Heart (Instrumental) 5:52
Backing Vocals – Bangles, The
Edited By – Latin Rascals, The
Engineer [Mix] – Steve Peck
Executive Producer – David Wolff
Guitar – Nile Rodgers
Lyrics By [Additional] – C. Lauper*
Producer – Cyndi Lauper , Lennie Petze
Producer [Additional], Mixed By – Shep Pettibone
Written-By – E. Mohawk*
Witness 3:40
Engineer [Mix – Ed Thacker
Executive Producer – Lennie Petze
Producer – Rick Chertoff
Written-By – C. Lauper* , J. Turi*
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U. S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Change Of Heart | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #3 |
| 1986 | Change Of Heart | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Music Maxi Single Sales | #9 |
| 1986 | Change Of Heart | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club play | #4 |
| 1986 | Change Of Heart | U.S. Cash Box Top 100 Singles | #4 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Portrait – 4R9 05974
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Photography By – Annie Leibovitz
NOTES:
Side A: Special version from the Portrait lp “TRUE COLORS”
Side B: Taken from the Portrait lp “SHE’S SO UNUSUAL”
Nile Rodgers appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
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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Do you have the 7″ version? I’ve never heard it and been trying to track it down for ages!
This is awesome. Many thanks!
I had Originally posted: 2/ 3/2011. Should i update ?
Thanks a lot for this – I remember like yesterday the day this album came out. I had to have it! But I’ve never seen this single before – cool. The artwork is amazing.
Huge Cyndi fan here, so i LOVE this one. Thank you so much Paul.
I don’t think I have ever heard this before. Thank you for another welcome addition Paul.
great remix & great transfer! Thanks Paul!
Another moment of synchronicity Paul. I have been thinking and wishing about this track recently and here you are, delivering it with a vengeance. I too am so impressed with the people involved in this track. I did hear this one a lot on NYC radio and on the mix shows. It’s a powerhouse of a track. I am so stoked to hear it. Thank you tons Paul…………………………………..AGAIN!!! You blow me away with your choices. I love how we sync up a lot of the times!
Jeff
We do think a lot alike Jeff it’s kind of scary lol. Great remixes and production on this one 🙂
Wow! What a fantastic list of credits! Thanks for the great post, Paul! I remember this song fondly, but always felt it never got a lot of airplay (in CT). Even on the 80s flashback shows of the past 20 years, this song is so rarely played even with its high chart numbers. The chorus is one of those choruses that you never forget. There is so much passion in her singing of the chorus.
At 6:37 it is SOOOOOO Bangles! 🙂
Thanks again!
You’re welcome. I have heard it several times on our local 80s station here in Tulsa 100.9 Totally Awesome 80s.
uauuuu fantastic… great song Paul
Thank you 🙂
Ah, one of my favourite Cyndi Lauper 12 inches. Such a great Pettibone remix. Thanks for the new transfer Paul. Very happy with it.
You’re welcome, Stefano 🙂