Kirk Novak – Send Her A Dream (Canada 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

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“Send Her A Dream” is a 1984 single by singer, songwriter, and producer from Hamburg, Germany Kirk Novak whos real name is Dirk Darmstaedter. Dirk fronted the Indiepop group ‘The Jeremy Days’ from 1988 to 1995. “Send Her A Dream” was his only solo single under the name Kirk Novak.

SIDE A:
Send Her A Dream (Extended Version) 5:07
Written-By – D. Domanich*, H. Hirsch*

SIDE B:
Love Is The Ballet 4:12
Written-By – K. Novak*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Duke Street Records ‎– DSR 12015
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: Canada
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer –M. Brunwey*

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 
Phono Pre-amp:
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube:
Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold Pins
Soundcard:
Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
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: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
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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arnaud
arnaud
December 4, 2018 10:02 am

Hello,

A favourite song also for me. I pretty like the way german people pronounce English. very sweet.
It was a radio hit here in France but didn’t sell much.
Btw, the 7″ version have less drom in the mix and not drum at all during the intro and 2 first verses.

LowOil
July 19, 2018 2:49 am

I tend to agree with others here, this is a gem of a song. I mean heavy rotation good that I had never heard of before. Thanks for sharing this song Paul. Seriously good stuff here folks.

Jon
Jon
May 15, 2018 4:10 pm

I’ve returned to this a few times since you posted it, quite an unusual track. The last two thirds of this extended version is great — I have to say that the parts without vocals are where the track shines. Another one I never would have heard without your site. Really cool cover design too isn’t it.

Cory
Cory
April 7, 2018 6:03 pm

Ditto Paul, first time for me to hear this song and I LOVE it!! Thanks for sharing this hidden gem!!

80spornstar
80spornstar
April 3, 2018 5:38 pm

Wow! i did not know pre-“Brand New Toy” activities of Jeremy Days singer. First time heard this track today, sound great.

Thanks!

Jeff
Jeff
April 3, 2018 12:41 pm

This is new to me Paul. I’m still at work, but before going home to download your post, I decided to check out the song on YouTube. I first played the video clip and then listened to the extended version. I must say that the more I heard the song, the better it was. It’s definitely a track that will grow on me with consecutive plays. I love these new introductions to music that is new to me Paul. And Daniel really made me get interested in the song. I know all too well when there is a song that… Read more »

MrOktober
MrOktober
Reply to  DjPaulT
April 4, 2018 7:12 pm

Jeff/DjPaul – you are right, this one is a real grower. It reminds me just a bit of Nik Kershaw which of course is a good thing. Thanks!

Daniel
Daniel
April 3, 2018 10:35 am

Oh Paul you make me the happiest man right now! I’ve been waiting for this post for such a very long time (you know it…). This song was often played on a local radio station back in 1985. I promptly fell in love with it. Unfortunately it didn’t chart anywhere and no other single was released. I can’t wait to listen to this rip but I’m sure it is brilliant like everytime. Thanks a million Paul for sharing with us this much underrated single and giving it a chance to be discovered by your followers. Maybe some of them will… Read more »

Daniel
Daniel
Reply to  DjPaulT
April 3, 2018 5:26 pm

I’m so glad that you and Jeff like it. Your rip sounds fantastic like it has been remastered from the original master tape. I’m completely overjoyed. It means the world to me. You are the only one that makes my musical dreams come true. You are my music angel. I will always be grateful. Lucky me.

Jeff
Jeff
Reply to  Daniel
April 4, 2018 9:25 am

Daniel,

I really have to say how much I admire your enthusiasm and gratitude expressed to Paul. There is nothing better than getting a personal request made material on Burning The Ground. We all relish Paul’s wonderful talents and really show our appreciation when he comes through, even on tracks that are new to us and quickly become favorites. You are a person with such a decent and lovely personality. Thank you for YOU!!!

Jeff