General Public – Tenderness (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

NEW 2021 Transfer!
Meticulously Remastered!

Originally posted August 12, 2011

“Tenderness” is a song by British new wave band General Public from their 1984 album All the Rage, on I.R.S. Records. The song’s lyrics tell about a man who really needs tenderness to feel like a man.

“Tenderness” peaked at #27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on August 17, 1984. In pop culture, the song was used at the end of the films Weird Science and Clueless and featured on both soundtracks.

SIDE A:
Tenderness (Longer Version) 6:00
Remix –John “Jellybean” Benitez

SIDE B:
Tenderness (Shorter Version) 4:09
Limited Balance (Longer Version) 6:47

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
Poster: Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1984 Tenderness U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #27
1984 Tenderness U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #15
1984 Tenderness U.S. Billboard Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #39

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– VS 673-12
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Poster
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic, Reggae
Style: Electro, Synth-pop, Reggae-Pop, Ska

CREDITS:
Producer – Colin FairleyGavin MacKillopGeneral Public

NOTES:
Includes a large color poster.

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp:
Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC:
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:
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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Andre
Andre
October 16, 2024 10:48 am

Please, re upload…

MIGUEL REYNALDO
MIGUEL REYNALDO
April 8, 2024 4:35 pm

HOLA DJ PAUL
PUEDES RESUBIRLO DE NUEVO?

Muff Diver
Muff Diver
March 20, 2021 7:38 pm

I had to Google General Public. Aha, now I remember them 🙂
Thanks again, PaulT!

Christian
Christian
March 7, 2021 7:17 pm

The Shorter Version is perplexing to me. It’s not the 3:34 Single Version; it’s also not the album version (which was the Single Version according to time stamps on Discogs). And at around 1:50 it keeps repeating the “Don’t cry hopeless without love and affection” bit. Yet it apparently wasn’t a remixed version. Was it the “original” single version before they realized that repeated middle bit was unnecessary?

Paulo
Paulo
March 6, 2021 9:18 pm

I find it funny that by coincidence this is one of the tunes I have been listening with some frequency lately. Thank you very much for the post. One suggestion: Swans Way – Soul Train.

Conrad
March 6, 2021 9:06 pm

Thank you! <3

Johnny
Johnny
March 6, 2021 1:06 pm

This is one of the songs that made the 80’s great!! Thanks so much for the extended version!!

negative1
negative1
March 5, 2021 9:15 pm

hi paul, well, i won’t write a book this time. but i will say that out of the two general public singles i have, this is one of them. i remember hearing them on the radio, back when bands that did ska, or sounded like ub40, or haircut 100 were around. they made a small impact on me at the time, and i remember enjoying the light hearted take on romance they made. i got some play on the radio here, but not much more, and i didn’t really much from them again. thanks for a great track, and have… Read more »

Fred
Fred
Reply to  DjPaulT
March 6, 2021 8:47 am

Their version of I’ll Take You There was huge in 1994. At least on the East Coast. The remixes weren’t that great in my opinion. The 7″ and Extended 7″ are the only ones I would play. The other mixes just butchered the song.

Fred G.
Fred G.
Reply to  Fred
March 6, 2021 10:04 am

I do remember hearing “Never You Done That” here on the west coast. I am not sure if it was on the radio or at a DJ friends house. To Gather together and listen/mix vinyl…Those were the days. Sigh.
Thanks Paul!

Last edited 3 years ago by Fred G.
Greg
Greg
March 5, 2021 9:14 pm

Thanks Paul, this is fantastic. Dave Wakeling and the late Ranking Roger. I loved The Beat and this an exceptionally good song by General Public, even if it inexplicably wasn’t a decent sized hit.

Gilbert Gonzales
Gilbert Gonzales
March 5, 2021 1:07 pm

One of my fave Synth-pop song! Difficult to find the longer version on any CD compilation (there was a US compilation which include the longer version). Thanks DJ Paul

dugn
dugn
March 5, 2021 12:44 pm

Another great quintessential 80’s track! You’re filling my secret list of classic 12″ from that era nicely 🙂 Not sure you take requests. If you do I’ve got a few great tracks I haven’t seen you mention on these forums. Thanks for being a ray of 24bit sunshine in a otherwise dreary COVID Seattle. Cheers, Paul!

dugn
dugn
Reply to  DjPaulT
March 5, 2021 3:08 pm

You’ve already done 3 of my Top 10 (actually 11) most desirable 12″ singles. ALREADY DONE BY THE AMAZING DJPAULT When In Rome – The Promise Times Two – Strange But True Boxcar – Freemason (You Broke The Promise) REMAINING WISHES Figures On A Beach – In Camera Obscura. Very little known FoaB song – probably the best song they ever made – and no one knows about it! Adam Ant – Room At the Top. The extended mix is a whole lotta fun! Soft Cell – Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go. Aside from New Order’s Blue Monday, it doesn’t get more… Read more »

dugn
dugn
Reply to  DjPaulT
March 6, 2021 6:19 pm

Cool! 🙂

Christopher
Christopher
March 5, 2021 12:32 pm

Oh YES! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Fred
Fred
March 5, 2021 11:59 am

Thanks for the great rip, Paul! Such a great song. Compared to the Longer Version, the Shorter Version’s stereo imaging is really off…almost sounds mono. My 3:31 edit from a compilation also sounds terrible (imaging wise) compared to the Longer Version. It’s too bad Jellybean did such a good job! 🙂

For those who want to hear what I’m hearing, put on a good set of headphones and listen to the first 40 seconds of each track.

Thanks again! Have a great weekend!

Fred
Fred
Reply to  DjPaulT
March 5, 2021 12:15 pm

I could make a remix edit if anyone is interested. 🙂

dugn
dugn
Reply to  Fred
March 5, 2021 12:41 pm

Fred! Yes, please do a remix edit! That would be so great to improve upon the subpar single version.

Fred
Fred
Reply to  dugn
March 5, 2021 12:45 pm

Ok! I will see if I can do one by tomorrow and will post a link here on this thread.

Fred
Fred
Reply to  dugn
March 5, 2021 1:56 pm

Hi all! Here is my Remix Edit. Let me know what you think! https://we.tl/t-wxH9RBdOXw

dugn
dugn
Reply to  Fred
March 5, 2021 3:13 pm

OMG! That’s such a fun, short version – I seriously love it! And with so much better range. Fred – I marvel at the skills you brought to this little ditty – and the amazing care Paul puts into the quality of these releases. Seriously made my week! One problem: What do I call this new version – The Mr. Fred Monster Mix 7-inch Edit? 🙂

Fred
Fred
Reply to  dugn
March 5, 2021 3:44 pm

Thanks and I really hope others enjoy it! I have been remixing (and re-editing) music for 30+ years. In this case I created a classic “remix edit” which is just an edited version of the full remix. I named it Fred’s Remix Edit. I am MORE than willing to make other edits on any of Paul’s posts…just let me know. The current download site only stores it for 7 days so grab it now, folks and spread the love!

Eddie
Eddie
March 5, 2021 11:55 am

Always a great spin on the tables – such a timeless song. Thanks Paul!

skiler
skiler
March 5, 2021 11:39 am

Such a fun song. Thanks Paul!

Jeff
Jeff
March 5, 2021 11:19 am

Love it!!! Oh Paul, this is quite the treat for a Friday and the start of the weekend. I was just surprised that it didn’t do better than it did, but who cares, as long as it means something to someone, right? Jellybean did a nice mix on this one.

Have a great weekend Paul and to the BTG Gang!!!

Jeff

Bonus Beats: Please check out their “So Hot, Your Cool” 12-inch. Arthur Baker did a phenomenal remix with edits too!

DjCow
March 5, 2021 10:53 am

Hola DjPaul Gusto Saludar !!! excelente vinyl que has compartido, estoy buscando esta vinyl de este mismo grupo, Never You Done That (Special Dance Mix) And Never You Done That (Dub Mix),que vino en un promo con Tendernes también, si podrías conseguir y subirlo estaría compleménten agradecido. Anexo un link https://www.discogs.com/es/General-Public-Tenderness-Never-You-Done-That/release/2523087

OMAR
OMAR
March 5, 2021 10:36 am

One of the best singles from 1984. Thanks Paul!