BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989
“I’m Not Scared” is a 1988 song recorded by British pop band Eighth Wonder. The group’s fifth single, the first single from the album Fearless, was released in 1988. It achieved success in France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and the UK, where it was a top ten hit. Written by the Pet Shop Boys, the original version contains several words in French. “J’ai pas peur”, the B-side of the vinyl, is the French adaptation of “I’m Not Scared”.
The Pet Shop Boys also released their own version of the song, with Neil Tennant vocals, on the album Introspective.
SIDE A:
I’m Not Scared (Long Euro Mix) 7:59
Keyboards – Ian Curnow
Producer – Pet Shop Boys, Phil Harding
Written-By – N. Tennant, C. Lowe*
J’ai Pas Peur (French Version) 5:46
Keyboards – Ian Curnow
Producer – Pet Shop Boys, Phil Harding
Written-By – N. Tennant, C. Lowe*
SIDE B:
I’m Not Scared (Little Louie Vega Mix) 7:17
Edited By – Tony Moran
Remix – “Little” Louie Vega
Producer – Pet Shop Boys, Phil Harding
Written-By – N. Tennant, C. Lowe
Baby Baby (Dusted Mix) 6:01
Producer – Pete Hammond
Written-By – A. Godson*, J. Forte*, P. Kensit*, S. Domingo*
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: WTG Records – 41 68820
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Featuring – Patsy Kensit
NOTES:
Special Versions from the LP “FEARLESS”
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 so much Paul! Have loved the Pet Shop Boys version of this song for many years. Until this week, had no idea that this Patsy Kensit/Eighth Wonder version existed! Saw a clip of her performing it in Azzedine Alaia (assume it was Alaia, given that it was Patsy Kensit, and 1988). Instantly wondered of DJ Paul T had the dance remixes….and here we are. You are the best. Without you, my dancing, my music collection would be nothing.
Hi Paul, have you the 12″ maxi Promo featuring I’m Not Scared (dub version).
Merci Paul…
Depuis le temps que je chercher la version “J’ai Pas Peur (French Version)” je la trouve enfin 😉
Thierry
Been a lurker here for ages Paul, and just want to say a terribly belated ‘thank you!’ in general fr your incredible rips, and in particular for this one. A really great song that i remember with huge affection from my teenage years – so lovely to hear it again in its longer mix.
So grateful for everything you do! 🙂
Simon
Greetings from NC Paul!! I really miss you and BTG. I’m glad I can stop by courtesy of my In-law’s house and check to see whzt’s going on. Getting here was fun because Karen and i made a couple of discs chock full of your phenomenal rips!! You really don’t know how much they affect me positively and their sonic quality is absolutely gorgeous!! Our ears lap up the delicious analog wave forms. They are perfection!!! I first heard about Eight Wonder via a Razormaid Box Set. The record was haunting and became an instant favorite. It was cool finding… Read more »
The full name of the track called Baby Baby (Dusted Mix) is Dusted (Acid House Mix) on the U.K. CD single of Baby Baby.
Thanks for posting this. It’s a fab track.
One thing that puzzles me though is that the track named as Baby Baby (Dusted Mix) actually isn’t Baby Baby at all but a non-album original track called Dusted on the U.K. CD single of Baby Baby I own (effectively Dusted is the flip or B-side if you like).
Baby Baby is a totally different track and Dusted sounds nothing like it although it is still a great track and one that I played more than the main track!
I love all the singles from the album, but this one was my favorite. I remember when Lethal Weapon 2 came out, I had to go see it just for PK.
Wow!! Thanks for this, had no idea it existed! 🙂
Really loving this post Paul. “I’m Not Scared” is one of my favourite songs from the late 80’s and always loved the video too! I like both versions by Eighth Wonder and the Pet Shop Boys, Patsy Kensit was perfect as the lead singer for the band, and also great in Absolute Beginners (1986) with David Bowie. People in the UK growing up in the 70’s and 80’s will remember her most for the Birds Eye’s Frozen Peas TV advert and various television and film roles, Patsy was married to Dan Donovan of band Big Audio Dynamite, Jim Kerr, lead… Read more »
Wow! thanks for all the info John I really did not know much about her. 🙂
Patsy did like to ‘Level up’ her pop star husbands every so often.
The “Long Euro Mix” seems to be what we had over here as the “Disco Mix”.
Yes, I wondering about that! It seemed to sound very similar, and the track lengths are almost identical. Sublime, whatever title it’s given though.
Coinicidence? Or quick work after I requested it? Either way this is awesome. Many thanks.
A little of both Dougal. I had this record already pulled to post and then you requested it so I had an extra push 🙂 Enjoy!
Awesome. I don’t suppose you have the 10″ version (or an alternative pressing with the 10″ mix on?)
Her vocal delivery reminds me of Stacey Q.
Classic record, though I totally missed this one when it came out.
To be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever seen this 12″ before. Thanks making this record shine. One of my favorite PSB songs.
I thought the very same thing Joey her voice does sound like Stacey Q 🙂
Thanks Paul. 🙂
You’re welcome Kent 🙂
Thank you Paul!!! I Love Eighth Wonder.
You’re welcome Guss 🙂
I’m not scared to say that I love, love this post. Be it the PSB version or this one.. I simply love this single. Thank you Dj PaulT. 🙂
You’re very welcome musicdivaSF 🙂
I think I have some of these mixes already (it gets harder to keep track as old age creeps in!), but I am delighted to see this posted, just for the gorgeous sleeve artwork alone. Especially the rear cover….oh my days…and the funny thing is, I didn’t even take much note of her visually at the time. I must have been blind! As for which version is best, EW or PSB, I can’t choose. They are equally perfect. PSB add some menace to the song with the elongated intro and outro, but Patsy’s breathy vocals are pure sex-kitten loveliness. You… Read more »
Thanks for your comment, Eric. Enjoy the music 🙂
Wonderful mixes on this release, I like the PSB version in particular.
Cheers Paul 🙂
Thank you Mark 🙂
Wow – thank you!!
You’re welcome Mike.C. 🙂
Thank you Paul. I only have the standard German 12inch so I am especially grateful for the Louie Vega remix. Totally unknown to me and I love it.
I liked “Cross My Heart” and “Will You Remember” as well 🙂
You’re welcome Song_and_Dance I think the Louie Vega mix is the U.S. only. There is also a promo which I do not have that includes all these mixes plus a dub. 🙂
Thanks Paul. I always liked Eighth Wonder’s version better than the PSB version.
I prefer SB’s version. I think Neil Tennant does backing on this track 🙂
I too prefer the Pet Shop Boys version on this song also.
later
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Classic from 1988! Remember it as it was yesterday. Even literally the comment a female MTV reporter said after the video: she’s rather sexy, isn’t she?
I always love hearing the memories behind the songs. Thanks for commenting Martijn van Heeringen 🙂
Wow! PSB, Little Louie, Tony Maran, and Phil Harding all on 1 12″! Not to mention Patsy Kensit who was incredibly gorgeous in Lethal Weapon 2!! I was and still am a sucker for women with short hair.
Thanks, Paul!
Lots of talent on this one Fred! I hope you like these mixes 🙂
Awesome. Many thanks for what i’m convinced will be, an usual, an awesome rip.
You’re welcome Neil 🙂