Kate Garner – Love Me Like A Rocket (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“Love Me Like A Rocket” is a 1983 single by Kate Garner a member of new wave band Haysi Fantayzee. When they split, she briefly embarked on a solo career. Produced by Torch Song which included William Orbit “Love Me Like A Rocket” was the only single Garner released. The single failed to chart. She achieved greater fame as a celebrity photographer, with her first major attention garnered from the album cover of Sinéad O’Connor’s “The Lion And The Cobra”.

This single was William Orbit’s first production job.

SIDE A:
Love Me Like A Rocket (Megamix) 6:01

SIDE B:
Love Me Like A Rocket (Psychomix) 5:42

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Regard Records ‎– RGT 112
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design [Cover Designed By] – Nick Egan
Mastered By – timtom*
Photography By [Photo By] – David Levine (11)
Producer – Torch Song
Producer [With] – Paul Caplin
Written-By – Garner*, Caplin*

NOTES:
Manufactured in the UK

Find the 12″ on DISCOGS

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 
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 Removal: Manual
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

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John von Ahlen
February 2, 2017 12:20 pm

Thanks Jeff for fulfilling my request! I loved this since I bought the 7″ and 12″‘s back in the day. Still a brilliant song xxx John.

Jeff
Jeff
January 31, 2017 12:22 pm

I love the feedback from your readers Paul. I love it when people express their love for a particular artist and, of course, you dear Paul. This place is certainly about love and light because, there is just so much darkness in the world. Here, Burning The Ground is a natural and positive escape from life’s drudgeries and pain. Thank you for providing us with this sonic sanctuary of yours. I love how Kate sings. Haysi Fantayzee were such an interesting band. And their “John Wayne” song was shocking too, hidden by the nursery rhyme lyrics and all. Even “Shiny… Read more »

Song_And_Dance
Song_And_Dance
Reply to  Jeff
January 31, 2017 1:25 pm

Beautifully put, dear Jeff. I can only applaud you. I´m so happy I found Paul´s site
only two years ago. Music lovers all around. I love that this site has not taken the route almost each and every forum on the internet takes: know-it-alls insulting each other and spoiling each other´s fun. No, not here – not us.

This has become something of a safety place for me. Thank you Paul and thank you all.

Jeff
Jeff
Reply to  Song_And_Dance
February 1, 2017 12:32 pm

Oh, Song_And_Dance, I love coming into contact with others like you on Paul’s blog. You and so many others are kindred spirits that make this world a better place. And it’s so great to come and praise Paul for his musical presents.

Have a wonderful day and week Song_And_Dance!!!

Jeff

John
John
January 31, 2017 9:13 am

Haysi Fantayzee were always facinating to watch on Top Of The Pops, John Wayne is Big Leggy being my favourite and Shiny Shiny. I didn’t really know much about Kate Garner’s solo singing career, so thanks Paul for uploading this rare gem. Kate now makes a great living as a famous fashion photographer and artist. Paul do you have Eighth Wonder Featuring Patsy Kensit – I’m Not Scared, it was written and produced by The Pet Shop Boys, This version is the US Promo that has the rare Dub Version. A1 I’m Not Scared (“Little” Louie Vega Mix) A2 I’m… Read more »

Song_And_Dance
Song_And_Dance
January 31, 2017 6:07 am

Paul at his best yet again. Never heard of that record before. To be honest, she never could sing but that never had to be a hinderance for several other artists 🙂
Interesting song although it sounds as if it was realeased in the early stages of production. It would have needed to be a bit more SHINY SHINY 🙂

Thank you, Paul.

Btw, “John Wayne” was one of the first single records tiny “Song_and_Dance” ever bought from his allowance back then, together with “Come on Eileen” and a few others. Good old times, ey?

VanceMan
January 30, 2017 6:49 pm

Loved this single back in the day; thanks for reintroducing it to my life!

Richard the Big Bunny
January 30, 2017 5:36 pm

Oh, I know her! Well, we have mutual friends. 🙂 Kate is still lovely and has dedicated her life to saving animals and veganism. She’s awesome! Thanks for the rare tracks.

David
David
January 30, 2017 4:04 pm

Fantastic record. I do love me some Haysi Fantayzee! Kate attempted a solo comeback about 10 years or so ago, with a Kickstarter-type campaign. She recorded two demos, “Lucifer” and “Sideways Of Red”, to give an example of what her new record might sound like and to attract donations. Both songs were on YouTube last time I checked. Very quirky and much in the style of what I think Haysi Fantayzee might sound like today.

Song_And_Dance
Song_And_Dance
Reply to  David
January 31, 2017 6:01 am

Thanks for the tip, David.
Just listened to the demos. Pity the didn´t make it.

Jeff
Jeff
January 30, 2017 12:57 pm

You prove your specialness and uniqueness once again Paul!! My goodness, I am indeed speechless over this post!! As a huge Haysi Fantayzee fan and a bigger fanatic for anything by William Orbit, I am stunned that you have given us a lost classic. I flip-out over these obscure gems. It’s great to listen to them with a modern ear too because sometimes you can have a greater appreciation for older and lost tracks. You are brilliant Paul in your quest to flesh-out so many New Wave/Synth-Pop jams. I feel like I’m in a digital bubble bath when you drop… Read more »

NKelly
NKelly
January 30, 2017 12:49 pm

Funny that Haysi featured on UK TV programme at the start of this month on ‘Top of the pops: The story of 1983’. Jeremy Healy appeared but Kate didn’t. I was thinking would have loved to see her talking and what she looked like now. I know about Jeremy as we’re Facebook friends. Loved ‘Shiny shiny’ and never ever knew of any solo career. Or when / why the band split. Many thanks. Interesting that it’s Orbit’s first production work too!