BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988
“Simon Simon” is the first solo single by American new wave artist and Missing Persons lead vocalist Dale Bozzio, released in 1988. “Simon Simon” became a US Top 40 dance hit and a crossover hit in Europe.
SIDE A:
Simon Simon (Extended Remix) 6:11Edited By – Junior Vasquez
Engineer [Mix] – Steve Peck
Producer [Additional], Mixed By – Shep Pettibone
Written-By – Robert Brookins
SIDE B:
The Perfect Stranger (LP Version) 3:54
Producer, Written-By – Attala Zane Giles
Simon Simon (Dub) 6:55
Edited By – Junior Vasquez
Engineer [Mix] – Steve Peck
Producer [Additional], Mixed By – Shep Pettibone
Written-By – Robert Brookins
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Simon Simon | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #33 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Paisley Park – 9 20818-0, Paisley Park – 0-20818
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Design [Design Concept] – Dale*
Photography By – Cynthia Moore (2)
Producer – Robert Brookins
Written-By – Dale*
NOTES:
From the LP “RIOT IN ENGLISH”
Find the 12″ on DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: 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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Great Song, Thanks
*PRINCE ASSOCIATION* Dale met Prince at his club to get signed to the PP label ..he told her to write 3 songs for him and the rest is history. Dale recorded at PP studios and Prince also wrote ‘So Strong’ for her and performed all instruments on the song as well.
LINER NOTES: PRINCE – Mr. President …send chocolates
I have totally forgotten this single till now. I just love it when you help my childhood memories with tracks like this one. Thank you very much for this post. 🙂
Hey Paul, So wanted to comment again on this great track. Thanks a million for giving us the 12-inch. I think it is so much fun. It’s become one of my new favorite classic songs thanks to you!! You are so incredible with your generosity and I LOVE how you not only give us the well known records we crave, but the unknown ones too. You constantly expand our musical horizons and are the champion for records and artists that may never be considered for dance music compilations. What you do is a godsend. You are a Deity in your… Read more »
Looking forward to hearing this for the first time. I’m a big fan of Junior Vasquez.
Thanks Paul 🙂
You’re welcome Junior 🙂
Many thanks Paul,
I love it, (I got also a copy of this 12″)
the Shep remix is awesome!
more Shep Pettibone, if You can!
You’re welcome BE.D12” 🙂
Don’t think this made it very far into British shores, don’t remember it at all. Curious to hear Dale.
BTW, went out at the weekend and ended up doing an amazing dance to Buffalo Stance by Neneh Cherry – was expecting to find her on BTG but nada – was she not that big in the US? Just checking you know the track coz it’s ace! There’s a bit of a SAW backstory to that particular song too, I’ve just discovered.
Hi Jermajesty yes I know the song it was huge in the US #3 Billboard Hot 100 and #1 Billboard Dance. I just have not gotten to it yet 🙂
I haven’t thought about Dale in such a long time. Paul, I love how you pull out releases that make us search our memories. I think I remember this one, but I’m really jazzed to hear the 12-inch version. Thanks for another excellent cool song to start off the work week. You are so wonderful in all the work you do.
Bravo!
Jeff
Yeah this a forgotten single with some fun mixes. Enjoy Jeff 🙂
Thanks Paul.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂