BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989
Disco Love week
“Love Hangover” was the fourth number one single for Motown singer Diana Ross. Ross originally recorded “Love Hangover” in 1975. It was released in March 1976 and rose to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Soul Singles and Hot Dance Club Play charts simultaneously.
The song was written by Pamela Sawyer and Marilyn McLeod as a disco number. Producer Hal Davis recorded the instrumental track in 1975 thinking it ideal for Marvin Gaye or Diana Ross, who were his two favorite vocalists to work with. He thought Diana would be sexier on it, so he recorded the song with her. Studio musicians included James Gadson on drums, Henry E. Davis (of the band L.T.D.) on bass, and Joe Sample on keyboards.
Hal Davis instructed the song’s engineer Russ Terrana to install a strobe light so that Ross could be in the “disco” mindset. As the song changed from ballad to uptempo, Ross became more comfortable with the material; she hummed, sang bit parts, laughed, danced around and even imitated Billie Holiday. The carefree and sensual nature of Ross’ vocals and the music’s direction helped to sell the song, in addition to the background vocals relying heavily on Donna Summer’s 1975 hit “Love to Love You Baby”.
In 1989 Motown re-released the song as “Love Hangover ’89” with brand new remixes by PWL team Phil Harding & Ian Curnow. This version peaked at #3 on the Billboard Dance chart on April 8, 1989, after spending nine weeks on the survey.
SIDE A:
Love Hangover ’89 (12″ Version) 8:00
SIDE B:
Love Hangover ’89 (Urban Remix) 6:51
Remix – Tony King
Love Hangover ’89 (Dance Mix) 7:18
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Love Hangover ’89 | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #3 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Motown – MOT-4632
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: House, Disco
CREDITS:
Executive Producer – Berry Gordy
Producer – Hal Davis
Remix – Phil Harding & Ian Curnow
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: Schiit Mani
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
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DJPaul; Still showing other bloggers how it’s done. Loving the Diana Ross (and all the others!) Thank you!
Thanks for this, DJPaul!
These mixes are cool. First time I hear them too.
Cheers Paul 🙂
I do like this song, but I always hear the version by The Associates in my head when I see the title. Billy Mackenzie sang it so well.
The original is one of the first 45’s I ever owned as a child, also my introduction to the concept of the single version vs the long version. I had no idea what the song was about, I just loved it. Needless to say I wore out that 45 and had to get it again. When this came out, I was really excited, and the promo had no less than 5 versions but there really was no way to improve what had already been done over ten years before. Still this record holds a really special place in my heart… Read more »
@Neil, actually these mixes were originally released in 1988 overseas, including a CD single. Good luck finding it though. https://www.discogs.com/Diana-Ross-Love-Hangover-PWL-88-Remixes/release/190968
Thanks for the awesome rip Paul!!! Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend 🙂
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Cool 🙂
Hi Paul, what a great choice for the end of Valentine’s week! This is a great mix from the 80s. On another matter, how excited are you about Lifetime’s Olivia Newton-John biopic tomorrow night? You probably already have her autobiography from Australia, but I just ordered the hardcover and audiobook that’s coming out next month.
I am super excited JJ. It is going to be quite the ONJ day on Lifetime tomorrow first they are showing “Grease” then the US premiere of the biopic and to top it off an all-new biography from Biography Presents. There will also be an ONJ segment tonight on Entertainment Tonight. For those that don’t already know Olivia has written her memoir which is titled “Don’t Stop Believin'” and will be released in the US on March 12.
Also a surprise post from me tomorrow 🙂
Perfect follow up to the Donna Summer piece from yesterday Paul!! I’m so excited. I can’t wait to check out these mixes. It has been a delectable week of love here on Burning The Ground.
Have a lovely weekend Paul!!
Jeff
I know after we got all loved up yesterday now we are faced with a Love Hangover lol. have a great weekend. 🙂
Thank you for another PWL related post! Loving this. Be well!
You’re welcome Gilbert 🙂
Pleaseeeeee Paul Could you publish the 12″ original version? Pleaseeeeee I love this song deeply
Have you ever heard the Almighty mixes? They are amazing! They came out in 2007 on various promo cds and full albums.
-Fred
see what I can do Rafa. It might be next February lol 🙂
Yeah, party time. I love that song and I wouldn´t have minded the brilliant 7.48 original version as a bonus :-). The weekend is almost there (mine is already) and Ms Ross´ Love Hangover is the perfect way to groove into Friday night. I like the ´89 remixes but nothing can beat the original disco version.
Great upload, Paul. Thank you and keep dancing.
s´n´d
I started to included it as a bonus but changed my mind 🙁 Maybe in the future, I will post the original I have it on 12″ with a Supreme’s medley on the flip side. have a great weekend 🙂