John Adams – Strip This Heart (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

 

“Strip This Heart” was the second solo single released by British former Private Lives lead vocalist John Adams from his only studio LP “Strong”. The sophist-pop track was released by A&M Records in the USA but failed to chart. Adams released one more single after “Strip This Heart” before disappearing into music obscurity.

David Cole of C + C Music Factory plays keyboards on the track with Frank Heller, and Bruce Forest on Engineer/Remix duty.

SIDE A:
Strip This Heart (12″ Version) 8:10
Strip This Heart (Bonus Beat) 4:13

SIDE B:
Strip This Heart (7″ Version Edit) 3:28
Strip This Heart (LA 7″ Version) 3:45
Strip This Heart (Dub) 4:12

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records – SP-12241
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop, Downtempo

CREDITS:

NOTES:
Different tracklist between labels and rear cover: track Precious One’, displayed on cover, is not available on record.

From the LP “STRONG”

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Andrew
Andrew
January 21, 2024 1:49 am

This is nice, thanks.

Jon
Jon
January 18, 2024 5:57 pm

Looking forward to hearing this, thanks! Really enjoyed Through The Eyes Of Love when you posted that, then discovered that his music is pretty hard to find.

Martyn
Martyn
January 18, 2024 10:25 am

One word: “AWESOME”, absolutely love this song
5 tracks, yes please..
Thanks very much indeed!

Martika
Martika
January 18, 2024 9:09 am

Thank you for another obscure 80s song! Always appreciated, as you know! I think the problem with flawlessly produced songs like this is that they sounded too much like other sophisti-pop and blue-eyed soul at the time. But in retrospect, this song certainly stands out from the rest, which is why your website is so important!

Retro Hound
Retro Hound
January 17, 2024 10:47 pm

Some great sophist-pop! Cut from the same mold as Johnny Hates Jazz and Breathe… Not sure why it fizzled in the US, with all the talent behind it. It even had A&M backing it. Thank you for rescuing it from obscurity in the best ‘Paulity’!!

Retro Hound
Retro Hound
Reply to  Retro Hound
January 17, 2024 10:48 pm

With 5 great mixes, we’re spoiled, Lol!

Jeff
Jeff
January 17, 2024 4:30 pm

This song is wonderful, Paul. Seeing David Cole’s name attached got me a little excited too. I’m glad that this isn’t a House mix either, It’s a sophisticated pop gem!! I’ll have to check my archives of your posts to hear the other song you shared with us. It’s challenging for me to remember everything on Burning The Ground. Paul, you’ve really lavished on us great songs from the 1980’s. Thank you, like always!!!

Jeff

Daniel
Daniel
January 17, 2024 2:04 pm

Wow! So happy to see this great obscure 80s post! I do have the german 12″ which contains only 3 mixes. I discovered John Adams as a solo artist back in the 80s with his first single “Through the eyes of love”. A song that still belongs to my very favourites ever and you already posted it 7 years ago. I just love John Adams’ voice. Much underrated in my eyes. Thank you so much Paul! You made my day 🙂

Last edited 9 months ago by Daniel
Dino
Dino
January 17, 2024 1:00 pm

Thank you Paul for this cool release.

ING
ING
January 17, 2024 12:34 pm

Wow don’t know this guy but the production credits are enough to make this super cool! Thanks again for another obscure 80’s gem!

Martijn
Martijn
January 17, 2024 12:25 pm

Amazing song, which was a hit in the Dutch Soul Show in the 80s by Ferry Maat who played it often. I remember it well. This 12 inch also appeared on various artists cds. Never realized this is the Private Lives’ singer though who also did Living In A Word (Upside Down). Thanks!