BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984
“That’s The Way (I Like It)” is a song originally released by the American group KC and the Sunshine Band in 1975.
In 1984 British New Wave/Synth-pop band Dead Or Alive released the song as the fourth single taken from the band’s debut LP “Sophisticated Boom Boom”. The song became the band’s first UK Top 40 single peaking at #22. “That’s The Way (I Like It)” was also Dead Or Alive’s second U.S. dance hit reaching #28 on the Billboard Dance chart.
SIDE A:
That’s The Way (I Like It) (Dance Version) 5:59
SIDE B:
Keep That Body Strong (That’s The Way I Like It) 3:38
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | That’s The Way (I Like It) | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #28 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic – 49 05012, Epic – 49-05012
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Producer – Zeus B. Held
Written-By – Casey/Finch*
NOTES:
Special Version from the Epic LP: “Sophisticated Boom Boom”
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
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
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
Thank you, Paul!
~ Queertone
Thanks for keeping the links up, Paul.
Glad to find this one on here Paul. I never heard either of these tracks. Thank for sharing.
Thanks paul,
it’s a nice reminder of the early days of the band,
and it’s a decent song too.
as bands get older this will happen more often,
but at least you are preserving their music
for the future.
later
-1
You’re welcome -1. It is a sad reality that we are losing our beloved icons.
Excellent Paul -> Thank You for finally posting this. A fantastic single that was definitely needed for this bands legacy.
Mike Mechanixx
Tiburón Industries LLC
Thank you Paul for another great Dead or Alive post. It is sad occasion, but this is a great tribute, without this, the music dies too. Thanks to you it lives on. Though I have the box set, I really don’t know where to start with which mix is right or botched. Why true fans like you Paul are not contacted for comprehensive projects is a real mystery. I would love a list of that is wrong with the “corrected” box to know what should be included and what needs to be replaced, and eventually make an appendix disc. Thanks… Read more »
Thank you, Joey. I am sure there is a Dead Or Alive fan on BTG that would be happy to give you that info. Another great resource is the official Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/152188074811522/
Sad news last week on Steve. Saw it very soon posted on FB by his partner. Can’t believe that there are still DOA posts to be made by you. So many here already. I have this on 7″ since about 1986 and used to play both sides a lot. Fast forward all these years and of course i have ‘Sophisticated Boom Box (two copied in fact included an unopened signed edition). Looking at David’s above comment it seems there’s yet another mistake on that so i’m glad we have something new in this, your awesome rip. Many thanks!
You’re welcome, Neil. I still have more DOA to post so they will not be forgotten 🙂
“Sophisticated Boom Boom” is my favorite Dead Or Alive album. I love the ferocity of its tracks and those great female backing vocals. Pete roars on this album and Zeus B. Held is a phenomenal producer. I so wonder what the other albums would have sounded like with him in charge. Paul, thank you for your intense attention to detail. Your Dead Or Alive rips are out-of-this-world!! I can always count on you for pure and outstanding fidelity. This is such a nice tribute to Steve (and Pete!). This song is such a great testosterone raising anthem for the Gym… Read more »
You’re welcome Jeff 🙂
The Dub Version of That’s The Way (I Like It) was previously released on the Japanese versions of “Sophisticated Boom Boom” LP & CD, but it wasn’t titled “Dub”, it was called “Keep That Body Strong (That’s The Way)” (notice the absence of “I Like It” in that title) It is VERY similar to “Keep That Body Strong (That’s The Way I Like It)”, but it has a drum beat lead-in and weird stereo effects panning throughout various parts of the song from left to right (listen with headphones!. When Edsel got the tapes for the box set, I suspect… Read more »
Thank you, David, for all the insight. I was very disappointed in the Box Set that Edsel released. 🙂
Exactly what he said 😉
I sent a very detailed list of faults in the Boom Box to Edsel. Unfortunately despite pointing many of them out, some still remain.
The vinyl transfers used are terrible.
If only they contacted you Paul 😊
Thank you, Carl. I would have gladly taken on the project 🙂
I love DOA and I love the “TTWILI” remixes. On the “Sophisticated Boom Box” edition there is also a dub mix (previously unreleased) which is quite close to this 12inch b-side.
Such a loss. What have we done to deserve this?
Thank you, Paul.
You’re welcome Song_and_Dance. Read David’s COMMENT BELOW ABOUT THE “dUB”. 🙂
Thanks Paul. the DOA legacy will always live on in our hearts. Love this single. Please post more DOA.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂