BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
I don’t usually post on Sunday’s but today is a special day and I thought this 12″ quite fitting.
We will never forget September 11, 2001.
– DjPaulT
“What’s Going On” is a song originally recorded by Marvin Gaye for his groundbreaking 1971 Motown album What’s Going On.
Cyndi Lauper covered “What’s Going On” on her second album, True Colors, in 1986. In March 1987, it was released as the third single from the album.
On the album version, the song starts off with a series of gunshots in reference to Vietnam, while the single release is a remix with an alternate vocal used in the intro. It is the single version that most often appears on compilations. Lauper’s “What’s Going On” was a modest hit around the world, even reaching #17 on the U.S. dance chart, thanks to its club remixes by Shep Pettibone.
The video for the song was also popular and aired heavily on MTV. It was nominated for an award at the MTV Video Music Awards in 1987. An extended mix of the song is used in the music video.
SIDE A:
What’s Going On (Club Version) 6:30
Remix – Shep Pettibone
Engineer – Steve Peck
What’s Going On (Long Version) 6:22
Remix – Shep Pettibone
Engineer – Steve Peck
SIDE B:
What’s Going On (Instrumental) 6:25
Remix – Shep Pettibone
Engineer – Steve Peck
One Track Mind 3:39
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
CHARTS:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | What’s Going On | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #12 |
| 1987 | What’s Going On | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music Maxi Single Sales | #7 |
| 1987 | What’s Going On | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | #17 |
| 1987 | What’s Going On | U.S. Cashbox Top 100 Singles | #15 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Portrait – 4R9 06740
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Design – Stacy Drummond
Executive Producer – David Wolff
Photography – Annie Leibovitz
Producer – Cyndi Lauper, Lennie Petze
NOTES:
The song inspired, of course by Marvin Gaye and the children of the world.
Cover photo inspired by Man Ray.
Special Version From The Album “TRUE COLORS” (OR 40313)
Find The 12″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
the best
I wuz hoping to see the “Money Changes Everything” maxi single that included the studio version and the live version. There is nothing like that song. God, she blew Madonna away…
thanks dj .excelent … the best site music single .
A stunning 12″. Thanks
Links are fixed 🙂
Otro clasico ochentero, muchas gracias.
Cindy is simply divine…I can feel her honesty in every single note…Thank you Paul!
Great song, one of my first 12″er’s!
Cyndi is amazing. It’s a rare artist that can cover an already amazing song and renew it’s power. Great post, Mr. P 🙂
A beautiful post, Paul!
Such is the power of pop music that is often downplayed or ignored.
Great post for today. Thank you.
Very fitting for today, Paul. Thanks for the great job on it, as usual!
By the way, I see you are now mentioning “Cashbox” Magazine in your chart performance boxes, Thank you for that! Cashbox is often overlooked as is R&R (Radio & Records) Magazine because Billboard always gets the most attention for being the most definitive source of America’s musical tastes. It’s good to see another source recognized as well!
You’re welcome Dan I will try to add more Cashbox chart info it’s not always easy to find.
Great Choice.
Regards
Yerko
Another great post, Paul. Pic says it all about this special day. Thank You!
I agree Gilbert I thought that myself.
Love these versions! And that cover is still so gorgeous! =)
thanks very much !
Quite fitting for today. Thanks Paul.