BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
“Feel the Spin” is a 1985 song by the American vocalist Debbie Harry, featured on the soundtrack album for the film Krush Groove (1985). The song was co-written by Harry and producers John “Jellybean” Benitez and Toni C. (the latter of whom would go on to collaborate with Harry again on many of her solo albums). Both producers went on to work with Whitney Houston on her 1988 hit “Love Will Save the Day”, from her album Whitney.
“Feel the Spin” was released as an extended 12″ single on Warner Bros. Records / Geffen Records in the U.S. (where it charted on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart at #5). It was also released as a single in Canada, but not in the UK (though the track would surface in 1987 as the B-side of the UK singles “Free to Fall” and “In Love With Love.
SIDE A:
Feel The Spin (Extended Dance Version) 6:46
SIDE B:
Feel The Spin (Dub Version) 4:32
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records – 0-20391
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Arranged By – Toni C.
Backing Vocals – Audrey Wheeler, Cindy Mizelle, Siedah Garrett
Drum, Synth – Stephen Bray
Engineer – Mark Cobrin, Michael Abbott (2)
Guitar – Carlos Alomar
Mastered By – HERbIE Jr [smiley face]*
Producer – John “Jellybean” Benitez
Producer, Coordinator – Doreen Dorian
Recorded By, Mixed By – Michael Hutchinson
Synth – Jack Walden
Written-By – Debbie Harry*, Jellybean*, Toni C.
NOTES:
From movie soundtrack: Krush Groove.
Recorded and Mixed Digitally at Hit Factory, New York
Made in U.S.A.
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
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Thanks a million for this post, I love that song, brings me back to those great eighties! Would have been so cool if a videoclip would have been made for this song, maybe more people would have known about it then!
Gracias por comparti amigo , espero que te encuentres bien de salud , excelente tema.
I love that Debbie is a circular girl, spinning round and round, going underground.
Animotion meets Stevie Wonder.
Debbie’s voice lifts it up.
Or should that be lights ?
It’s always great to see a Debbie Harry post, loved her as lead singer in Blondie and as a solo artist, great track Paul, Oh, I feel the spin.
Like others here I never heard that song. The fact that it wasn’t released in Europe must be the reason why. A real feel good song produced by Jellybean, that’s what I needed right now. Thank you Paul for this great discovery.
You’re welcome, Daniel 🙂
It’s also in a movie.
It SOLD on import.
A must have at the time.
She was Debbie ‘who’ at the time though, sadly.
Hi Paul! Thanks for the cool, rip. I’ve never heard this song which is surprising since it charted so high on that dance chart (but that chart was a chart of 12″ sales, not club spins so maybe that’s why I never heard it). It’s got a Gloria Estefan/Miami Sound Machine feel to it for sure. And look at all those amazing credits!
Thanks for the hard work!
Strange that it sold so well but did not chart on any other chart. Should have at least been a club hit.
Well, would you believe it. I don´t recall EVER listening to that song before. And it´s such a happy song, it just puts you in a good mood. Lovely gem, Paul.
I just noticed that I have this track as the b-side of Ms Harry´s “In Love With Love” picture 12-inch! How come I had never heard of this track before? Strange.
It might have been easy for you to miss Song And Dance since the single was only released in the USA. Glad to see that you like it 🙂
Thanks Paul for a great start to the week! Love this song for so many reasons: Debbie, of course, and Jellybean, and then those background vocalists too. Those women have been featured on a lot of my favorite tracks over the years. This is awesome and I’m most grateful to you again Paul!!!
Jeff
You’re welcome, Jeff 🙂
Hi Paul, As a huge blondie fan, I find the deborah harry solo tracks to be hit and miss. However, when she had a massive dance hit, it was great. Feel the spin is one of those songs. I didn’t even have to look at the description when I saw the artwork, I knew what it was. I got this 12 inch later on, but its one of her coolest mixes, and songs. Lots of energy, and very upbeat. Thanks for the transfer, and highlighting one of my favorite female artists. There are only a few that really stand out,… Read more »
You’re welcome -1. So who are the other female artists that you love? You have me curious now 🙂
Here’s some that I listen to:
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Top Tier
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Deborah Harry
Bjork
Tracey Thorn (Everything but the girl)
Sarah Cracknell (St. Etienne)
2nd Tier
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Stevie Knicks
Jan Johnston
Kirsty Hawkshaw
I do like a lot of trance vocalists,
but there’s quite a few of them.
later
-1
Very cool thx 🙂
So happy for this one. Played it too death over the years. Great underrated track. Many thanks!! More DH please.
You’re welcome, Neil I do have more DH to feature 🙂
I can certainly imagine. I really look forward to more and rate her as a solo artist!