Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987
“Rhythm Is Gonna Get You” is a song written by Enrique “Kiki” Garcia and Gloria Estefan, and released by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine in 1987 as the lead single from the album Let It Loose (and the European version of the album Anything for You).
It was their fourth top 10 (and second top-five) single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number five. In the UK, it took a year and a half for the single to become a chart hit.
First released in June 1987 as the first single from Let It Loose, the song failed to chart; a reissue came in February 1988 after the song featured in Stakeout, once again the song failed to chart. However, after the success of the follow-up singles “Anything for You” and “1-2-3”, the song was re-released in December 1988 just before Christmas and became a UK top 20 hit, peaking at number 16 in January 1989. The song was also featured in promos for Wheel of Fortune, with lyrics changed to “Wheel’s Gonna Get You”.
SIDE A:
Rhythm Is Gonna Get You (O-Eh o-Eh Edit) 7:08
SIDE B:
Rhythm Is Gonna Get You (Dub Mix) 5:56
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Rhythm Is Gonna Get You | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #5 |
| 1987 | Rhythm Is Gonna Get You | U.S. Billboard Hot Danusic/Club Play | #27 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic – 49-06772
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Latin, Pop
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Engineer, Mixed By – Eric Shilling*
Management – Moress Nanas Entertainment
Photography By – Randee St. Nicholas
Producer – Emilio & The Jerks
Remix [Special Mix] – Pablo Flores
Written-By – E. Garcia, G. M. Estefan
NOTES:
Special versions from the LP “LET IT LOOSE”
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
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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Loved listening to this song again. Always one of my favorites from Gloria and MSM. they had some great songs from the album before let it loose, and I have been surprised they have not released a remastered/expanded edition yet! great songs!
Hi paul, thanks a lot for sharing this gems! Lately i started to listening to gloria and is not easy to find this type of gems from the 80’s so really apreciatte it! =)
Thanks, Paul! First, it’s so much better quality than the copy I have on Club Epic Vol 6 (what the hell, Sony!? The group is on your own Label and in 1987 you should have had a digital, non-vinyl master!!). Second, Club Epic cut the first few seconds off the track (why???). Third, there’s a dub!
Thanks so much again!!
You’re welcome, Fred. I am not sure why labels do what they do sometimes. Guess it was easier for them to play a record than dig out the masters. Why they cut off the intro is a mystery.
Thanks DJ Paul!
RIP Nick Kamen.
You’re welcome. Yes, I have heard the news very sad.
Every time this song started playing, it was crazy at the disco. Thanks Paul, enjoy it this weekend.
You’re welcome 🙂
THIS IS SO HOT!!! Paul, it really feels like Summer with a release such as this one! Again, you rescue the hottest records from being forgotten. I wish Miami Sound Machine would gather together a compilation of their scintillating dance cuts! Until then, we can revel in your gorgeous rips!!! Hey, fascinating reading about this song’s history. So great that the label had faith in the song to make it a hit. I wish this would have happened to so many records. Just look at all those that you’ve posted that should have become bigger than they were. So grateful… Read more »
This is a Hit Record to get us ready for those long summer nights that lay ahead. A nice margarita and a warm breeze. Enjoy Jeff 🙂