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 Fairley, Gavin MacKillop, General 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
Password: burningtheground
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I had to Google General Public. Aha, now I remember them 🙂
Thanks again, PaulT!
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?
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.
Thank you! <3
This is one of the songs that made the 80’s great!! Thanks so much for the extended version!!
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 »
It seemed like General Public was a one-hit wonder here in the US this is the only song by them that I have ever heard on the radio. We have an 80s station here in Tulsa and they do play it often. Have a great weekend.
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.
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!
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.
You’re welcome, Greg 🙂
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
You’re welcome, Gilbert 🙂
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!
You’re welcome dugn hang in there things will get better. Send me your list I may have some of your requests 🙂
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 »
I will see what I can do for you dugn 🙂
Cool! 🙂
Oh YES! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
You’re welcome, Christopher 🙂
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!
The production of the Jellybean mix is so much better than the shorter version his remix just brings the track alive. Wish he would have also done a remix edit. 🙂
I could make a remix edit if anyone is interested. 🙂
Fred! Yes, please do a remix edit! That would be so great to improve upon the subpar single version.
Ok! I will see if I can do one by tomorrow and will post a link here on this thread.
Hi all! Here is my Remix Edit. Let me know what you think! https://we.tl/t-wxH9RBdOXw
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? 🙂
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!
Very nice Fred. I love it 🙂
Always a great spin on the tables – such a timeless song. Thanks Paul!
You’re welcome, Eddie 🙂
Such a fun song. Thanks Paul!
You’re welcome, Skiler 🙂
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!
Have an awesome weekend Jeff 🙂
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
One of the best singles from 1984. Thanks Paul!
You’re welcome, Omar 🙂