BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983
“Why Me?” is a song written by Giorgio Moroder, Irene Cara, and Keith Forsey and performed by Irene Cara.
The song was the first official single to be lifted from Cara’s 1983 album, What a Feelin’, although the album also featured the worldwide number-one single “Flashdance… What a Feeling”, which had been released six months earlier.
“Why Me?” continued Cara’s run of hit singles, reaching the Top 20 on the Hot 100. It was even more successful in Australia and several European countries, where it peaked within the Top 5.
SIDE A:
Why Me? (12″ Mix) 7:03
SIDE B:
Why Me? (Instrumental Dubb) 4:48
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Why Me? | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #13 |
| 1983 | Why Me? | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #7 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records – 0-20156, Network Records (2) – 0-20156
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Engineer [Assistant] – Melanie West
Engineer [Mixing] – John Tokes Potoker*
Mastered By – Greg Fulginiti
Mixed By –John “Jellybean” Benitez
Producer – Giorgio Moroder
Written-By – Moroder*, Cara*, Forsey*
NOTES:
Mixed At – Sigma Sound Studios, New York
Mastered At – Artisan Sound Recorders
Original version available on the Geffen/Network album “What A Feelin'”
Made in USA.
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
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!
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if you have FLASHDANCE please upload MANY THANX 🙂
Thank you!
SO much fun stuff this week, Paul. Thank you, thank you!
One of my favorite songs from the 80’s, thanks Paul.
I love the works of Jellybean. His remixes for artists are a diverse one, which is great.
Cheers Paul 🙂
Cheers Marco 🙂
Thank you, Paul – love this track 🙂
Has the 7″ version/vinyl album mix ever been available on CD, I wonder? The expanded CD I bought several years ago featured the 12″ mix in place of the original album version…
Anyway, thanks again!
Not sure. I know there is a 7″ edit.
Yes, there are Japanese and European CD releases that did not have any extended versions.
Hurray Paul!!! I am so happy you’ve got around to posting this classic by Irene Cara! When you posted “Breakdance” by her earlier, I was reminded of this record and was hoping you’d get to it, and now that you did, I am besides myself with intense pleasure. Thank you so much for another favorite I can cross off my list! I have the CD but your rips always put the commercial releases to shame! Thanks for another ecstatic release Paul! I’ve got major goose flesh!!!
Jeff
You are most welcome, Jeff 🙂
Thanks for the rip, Paul! I don’t think I’ve ever heard this song but it’s very reminiscent of The Pointer Sisters and is 100% 1983!! 🙂
Thanks for the fun song! -Fred
You’re welcome, Fred 🙂