Burning The Ground Exclusive 1985
NEW 2023 Transfer!
NEW Meticulous Audio Restoration!
Originally posted April 25, 2012
“What About Love?” is a song originally recorded by Canadian rock band Toronto in 1982. It was later recorded by American rock band Heart in 1985 and was released as the first single from the band’s self-titled album, Heart. The band’s “comeback” single, it was the first Heart track to reach the top 40 in three years, and their first top 10 hit in five. The song was also their first hit single on their new record label, Capitol Records. Grace Slick and Mickey Thomas, co-lead vocalists of Starship at the time, provide additional background vocals on the song.
The song’s sound marked a considerable change in the musical direction for Heart, moving from the hard rock and folk rock of their earlier work to a more polished, power ballad sound. “What About Love” received extensive airplay on MTV and returned Heart to the top-10 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in five years, peaking at No. 10.
SIDE A:
What About Love? (Extended Version) 5:27
SIDE B:
What About Love? 3:41
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | What About Love? | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #10 |
| 1985 | What About Love? | U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | #3 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records – SPRO-9427, Capitol Records – SPRO-9428
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock
CREDITS:
- Engineer – Ron Nevison
- Producer – Ron Nevison
- Written-By – Allen*, Vallance*, Alton*
NOTES:
From the forthcoming LP “HEART” ST-12410
Promotional Copy Not For sale
Housed in white custom sticker sleeve.
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
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
**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!
Password: burningtheground
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Big thanks for this. This is one of those extended versions I’d hear on the radio from time to time when the song was originally released, but frustratingly could never find the 12″ single to purchase in stores anywhere. The “Never” 12″ was also like this for me.
Thanks Paul! Really appreciate the Heart uploads. There were so many different mixes for their two big 80’s albums.
Thank you very much.
I didn’t know this song from Heart.
I only know the song “Alone” from 1987. a pretty nice ballad too, but sadly, no extended version for this one.
There were also extended & edited remixes of “Nothin’ At All” and “Never”, as well as a single remix of “If Looks Could Kill” plus the single edit of “These Dreams” from the 1985 Heart album. Also Bryan Adams’ frequent collaborator Jim Vallance co-wrote this song as well.
I love this song and this album! Despite the Wilson sisters having mixed feelings about this time period, the fact is Ron Nevison knows a hit single when he hears it and turned their fortunes around FAST. What’s wrong with recruiting some outside songwriters when the public eats it up? Thank you Paul!! I have your original vinyl and looking forward to your new pristine transfer.
Well said, retro Hound. I hope you enjoy the new transfer 🙂
Retro Hound,
You surely know your stuff. I had forgotten about this mix and, my oh my, that outro with those drums is so killer!! Love this stuff!!
Have a great day and week!!
Jeff
Thanks Jeff! I would say I know AOR. You certainly are the resident dance music/DJ remix service expert! Love your insights and waxing nostalgic. Have a great day and week. I appreciate you reaching out.
I love this song. Gracias por compartir esta gran canción. Un abrazo.
De Nada, Mario 🙂
Heard your original rip just recently and it still sounds great. Can’t wait to check out this new transfer. So appreciated, Paul!
Jeff
You’re welcome, Jeff 🙂
You just can’t go wrong with Heart, thank you as always!! So appreciated even more than you might know.
You’re welcome, Tim 🙂
So happy to get your pristine new transfer. As far as I know this 12″ mix ist still not available on CD or digitally. Still love that song so much. Another song I would love to get your meticulous audio restoration is Elton John´s Nobody wins.
THANK YOU PAUL! YOU ARE THE BEST!
Thank you, Daniel 🙂
Wow! I did not know there was an extended version of that song. Thank you so much for this nice surprise!
You’re welcome, Martika 🙂