BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
Re-Rip Newly Remastered!
Originally I posted this one on October 31, 2011. But for those who may have missed it or if you are a new reader just discovering BTG. I decided to give this one a new rip with my newer Ortofon Super 30 stylus. This 12″ is also being posted in 24 bit flac for the very first time using the Ortofon Super OM 30 stylus!
“Eight Arms to Hold You”‘ was a song recorded for the soundtrack to the film The Goonies. The song was recorded by a studio group called Goon Squad that was put together by producer Arthur Baker. It was utilized in a scene in the film where the character Data puts a loud tape recorder (blaring the song) into the mouth of an octopus to fend it off. The scene was deleted from the film and the song did not appear in the theatrical release. (The song is still heard, although barely audible, during the scene when Chunk first enters the Walsh residence). The “octopus scene” was replaced for broadcast on the Disney Channel, in order to make up for time removed due to objectionable content. It was also included in a deleted scenes featurette in the 2001 DVD release.The soundtrack producers had anticipated the track would be a big hit and so even though it wasn’t actually in the film, a single was released on both 12″ and 7″ vinyl.
“Eight Arms” debuted on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart on July 27, 1985 and spent twelve weeks on the survey reaching the #1 spot on September 14, 1985. The single also reached #80 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart.
SIDE A:
Eight Arms To Hold You (Vocal) 6:45
Eight Arms To Hold You (Bonus Beat) 3:00
SIDE B:
Eight Arms To Hold You (Dub) 6:50
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Eight Arms To Hold You | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop singles | #80 |
| 1985 | Eight Arms To Hold You | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #1 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic – 49 05247
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Electro
CREDITS:
Computer [Emulator] – Gary Rottiger*
Drums, Percussion – Jimmy Bralower
Edited By – Latin Rascals, The
Engineer – Andy Wallace, Chris Lord-Alge
Keyboards – Robbie Kilgore
Producer – Arthur Baker
Sequenced By – Arthur Baker
Vocals – B.J. Nelson, Lotti Golden, Tina B.*, W. Downing*
NOTES:
Special version from the Epic Original Motion Picture Soundtrack “THE GOONIES”
Recorded at Shakedown Sound
Mixed at Unique Sound
Find The 12″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removeal: ClickRepair (DeClick Level 3)
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
WOW! I used to borrow The Goonies soundtrack on vinyl from the library when I was younger and was kind of obsessed with this track. I completely forgot about it though. Since I had such a fond memory of that soundtrack I grabbed this download and from the second it started playing, it all came back to me! Thank you so much for bringing this back into my life. Great track!
Very cool! This is one download that I missed the first time around because the link went dead. I grew up with The Goonies and always enjoy soundtrack music. Love the beat on this track! Thanks for the rip! 🙂
You’re welcome Woz glad you were able to get it this time around. I assure you it sounds much better than my first rip 🙂
It does sound good for sure. I have already listened to and enjoyed it!
Data really saved the day with his walkman and quick thinking!
Hot hot hot! So many talented musicians contributed to this recording.
You’re welcome Mary J 🙂
Hehee, I think I missed this first time around, but I just gave this a spin – I didn’t know it but it’s pretty funny. 🙂 Thanks.
I seem to remember Arthur Baker did a remix (or perhaps *the* mix) of The Art of Noise’s Dragnet film theme tune in 1988. I think that’s where I first heard of him.
You’re welcome Jermajesty. You are correct Mr. Baker did the Dragnet mixes for Art Of Noise I think I have it here somewhere 🙂
I am bowled over Paul with excitement!!! I mean, first you give us “Breaker’s Revenge” yesterday (and I still haven’t come down from my high over that one yet!!) and now today, it’s “Eight Arms To Hold You” by the Goon Squad!!! I think I’ve lost control over my bladder!!! I JUST CAN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!!! Do you know when I first found out about Burning The Ground from the New Wave Outpost (I owe that site a tremendous debt of gratitude for referring me to your site) this was the first record I saw on your Artist Archive Search… Read more »
Oh no don’t loose bladder control Jeff!! 🙂 Seriously thank you so much for all of your praise it makes me blush everytime. I thought it would be a fun way to start the month of October srtting the stage for more tricks and trats 🙂 And special thanks to the folks over at the New Wave outpost they have sent me many readers over the years.