Burning The Ground Exclusive 1978
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Originally posted November 8, 2013
“Dance With Dolly” is a 1978 12″ single by country music legend Dolly Parton released on hot pink vinyl by RCA Records. The 12″ features two disco mixes of tracks from Dolly’s twentieth solo studio album Heartbreaker. The release was Parton’s first ever 12″ single, and Disco hit.
“Baby I’m Burnin'” was written by Parton who also produced the track with Gary Klein and Charles Koppelman who served as executive producer. The song was first released on Parton’s twentieth solo studio album Heartbreaker in July 1978. “Baby I’m Burnin'” was released as the first single from the album on November 6, 1978, by RCA Victor.
Billboard reviewed the single and called it “a high-energy change of pace for Parton.” The review went on to say Parton’s vocals “punch against the cooking groove of a track” which is “highlighted by horns and syn drums.”[1] Billboard reviewed the single again the following week, this time calling the song “a fiery rocker” and saying that it had “a disco edge at times.” They added that “Parton’s crispy, high-pitched vocals add to the rockish feel.
“Baby I’m Burnin'” peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 48 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and number 11 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The disco remix peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart her first-ever entry on that chart.
The 12″ single was backed with the album track “I Wanna Fall In Love” extending the two-minute track to a sweltering five-minute Disco anthem.
SIDE A:
Baby I’m Burnin’ (Disco Mix) 4:32
SIDE B:
I Wanna Fall In Love (Disco Mix) 5:17
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint (Pink Vinyl)
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Baby I’m Burnin’ | U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | #1 |
| 1979 | Baby I’m Burnin’ | U.S. Billboard 100 | #25 |
| 1979 | Baby I’m Burnin’ | U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | #11 |
| 1979 | Baby I’m Burnin’ | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Disco | #15 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA – PD-11425
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Pink
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: Funk/Soul, Pop
Style: Disco
CREDITS:
- Executive-Producer – Charles Koppelman
- Producer – Dolly Parton, Gary Klein
- Remix [Disco Mix] – Al Garrison, Warren Schatz
- Written-By – D. Parton*
NOTES:
from the “Heartbreaker” album
Made in U.S.A.
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
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Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
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Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE:
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Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
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RESTORATION NOTES:
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi
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This looks like a fascinating relic of those days!! Thanks a lot for sharing Paul!
look at dolly trying to be all sexy … lol … love the energy of that song and it works quite well …makes me wish she had released a disco version of JOLENE!
Great share as always! 5 STARS! Thank you!
Who doesn’t love Dolly?? Thanks Paul! I remember your original post and I’m looking forward to this new rip. Have a great weekend Paul, Jeff and everyone else in the BTG community!
Have a great weekend Retro Hound 🙂
Correction to the chart info: “Baby I’m Burnin'” was not #1 on the country chart on the grid, it peaked at #48 like you mentioned in the text.
The confusion is because the 7″ double-A single was backed with “I Really Got the Feeling” RCA promoted to country radio, which DID peak at #1. Confused already?
Thanks for the correction 🙂
Released on pink vinyl, no less! A perfect song for D/FW back in the day on adult hit radio KVIL 103.7
Like Betty White, Dolly is one of those entertainers who transcends time and space as ING mentioned.
It’s Disco Friday!! I so remember this song! I used to follow Casey’s American Top 40 and write down the songs! Miss Parton was always cool and even though I’m not much of a country music fan, I do have a soft spot for her. “Baby I’m Burnin'” just sizzles along! Thanks Paul for fun nostalgic trip!
Have a wonderful weekend, Paul, Song And Dance, Retro Hound, Fred, Daniel and all you Disco Citizens on Burning The Ground!!
Jeff
Have a great weekend, Jeff 🙂
Many thanks for your great work
You’re welcome 🙂
Dolly is just one of those artists that transcends time and space and genre. Looking forward to this gem!
I totally agree. Check out “Jolene” her new duet with Olivia Newton-John featured on Olivia’s NEW Duets album “Just The Two Of Us: The Duets Collection Volume One”. Olivia Newton-John – Just The Two Of Us: The Duets Collection (Volume One) – Amazon.com Music
Yes! I watched the video last week! I love it! That’s a must have album!