BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984
“Misled” is a 1984 song by American R&B group Kool & the Gang taken from their album, Emergency. The song takes influence from rock and pop music. It reached number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on March 9, 1985, after spending twenty-four weeks on the survey.
“Misled” is written in the key of E minor (recorded a half-step lower in E♭ minor) with a moderately fast rock tempo of 122 beats per minute. The group’s vocals span from B3 to A5 in the song.
SIDE A:
Misled (Remix) 5:33
Mixed By – Jim Bonnefond, Kendal Stubbs, Paddy Rascona
SIDE B:
Misled (7″ Version) 3:59
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Misled | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #10 |
| 1985 | Misled | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | #3 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: De-Lite Records – 880 581-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: R&B, Funk / Soul
Style: Soul
CREDITS:
Producer – Jim Bonnefond, Kool & The Gang, Ronald Bell
NOTES:
From the De-lite album Kool & The Gang – Emergency
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: Schiit Mani
Soundcard: ESI Juli@ XTe Audio Interface
Monitiring: 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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Boa resmasterização. Parece que não modificado os níveis da mixagem original
Grato
Thanks forr this, DJPaulT!
I am with you Madison-chan. R&B, Funk, Disco, Soul, Freestyle, (the last one I was unaware was a genre until this decade, but includes artists like Will to Power “Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley” “Say It’s Gonna Rain” (1988), Exposé “Point of No Return” (1985/1987), The Jets “Crush on You” (1986)). I miss hearing Gladys Knight & The Pips, Cameo, Earth Wind and Fire, George Clinton & P-Funk all-stars, Stevie Wonder, The Mary Jane Girls, Rick James, Sade, The Gap Band, Atlantic Starr, Chi-Lites, D Train, One Way, Lonnie Gordon, Jocelyn Brown, Stephanie Mills, Alexander O´ Neal, Con Funk… Read more »
Wow! 1984, I was a young 15 years old, very naive, gullible, trusting person, and I loved Kool & The Gang. Thank you for another one-of-a-kind Burning Remix Paul. These songs always sound better when heard this way, remixed, extended, and on vinyl. I agree with Jeff. R&B from Kool & The Gang and their peers of the 70s and 80s was so much better than the derivative of the genre that is performed now, I seldom hear new R&B that I find appealing, but there is one here and there that is a standout work. I learned from Paul… Read more »
Muchas gracias dj Paul !!
Just wanted to let you know the 7″ version on this record is also the remix in shorter form as the 45rpm didn’t have the same mix – Tom in Oz
This is one band I definitely regret never seeing live. I bet their concerts were real parties. Thanks for a great rip.
Buen tema, de aquellos años 80, era un tema esporádico en las radios locales, en una época de mucho funk. Gracias por el aporte
This track and this band has a lot of great memories. In my personal collection, only Madonna do I have more 12″ singles of than of Kool & The Gang. I have 11 of these singles (this one being one of them and I have played this to a point of nearly wearing the grooves out) and while some of the original members have since passed the rest of the band and their extended family and ensemble is fun to watch in concert as they STILL to this day put on an awesome show. This track is one of my… Read more »
You are most welcome DJ Veteran 🙂
Thanks for the terrific post Paul!! Probably Kool & The Gang’s best effort at mixing rock/pop with R&B. And who can deny the video’s clear influence by a certain Michael Jackson, especially JT Taylor’s appearance! Keep up the great work.
I agree with you Retro Hound. I think is my favorite Kool & The Gang single. The video is great too 🙂
Kool & The Gang can do no wrong in my book! 🙂 Classic track from the 80s that is often overlooked in 80s flashback shows. This song (as well as the whole Emergency album) was played relentlessly in my early teens. Buy the Emergency Remaster for a ton of remixes if you like Kook & The Gang. Back when this was released I wish they had released a Dub…it would have been so perfect with how they remixed this using echos and breaks. This Radio Edit claims 3:49 while the Radio Edit I have is 4:06. Probably just a longer… Read more »
This song has it all in my opinion always loved it. The track time is not correct on the label it actually runs a bit shorter.
So love how you take us back, especially to a band that really meant a lot to me. Kool & The Gang were so prolific in the 1980’s and they’re still resonating with us today. I mean, how many weddings can you go to without hearing their “Celebration” song? Unfortunately, that song is very tired, but it does create new fans who do get introduced to it. I am so happy for “Misled” Paul. I so miss the R&B of the last several decades compared with today’s incarnation of it. Mind you, there is a gem that comes along every… Read more »
Yes, long before the DJ circuit declared that Celebration really should be pulled from all weddings due to overplay (around 2001) I was saying so back in the late 80s. Great song but just kills me it’s played at any event that is fun and seems to be a must at 100% of weddings.
Grab the acappella of Celebration if you wish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVc27MZvffo Maybe someone will make a terrible Trap remix and people will never want to hear the regular song again. 🙂
Fred,
You had me rolling and falling out of my desk chair with this comment!!
Jeff
Thanks so much Jeff 🙂