BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
“Unexpected Lovers” is a single by Canadian group Lime taken from the album of the same name. Released by TSR records in the U.S. The haunting song was a huge club hit peaking at #6 on the Billboard Dance chart on August 17th 1985 after spending eleven weeks on the chart.
SIDE A:
Unexpected Lovers (Vocal) 6:32
SIDE B:
Unexpected Lovers (Instrumental) 5:08
Unexpected Lovers (Vocal Radio Edit) 4:15
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Unexpected Lovers | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #6 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: TSR Records – TSR 837, TSR Records – TSR837
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Hi NRG, Disco
CREDITS:
Design – Ron Wong
Illustration – Walter W. Lee
Lacquer Cut By – CB.*
Producer – Denis LePage
Written-By – Denis & Denyse LePage
NOTES:
Licensed from Matra Records (Canada)
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
Excelente aporte amigo. Lime es uno de mis grupos preferidos de los 80s.
Muchísimas gracias
I don’t recall Lime either and got this impression listening.
Is it me or does this sound like “From a whisper to a scream” ?
Another dance classic.
I think you know what I mean. 😉
What a great song! One of my all time favourite dance tunes (with Bobby “O”‘s “Whisper to a Scream”).
Haven’t heard radio edit before, but it is as good as the longer version. Thanks Paul!
awesome hot track! Thanks for quality hits DJ PAUL.
Please set post Dee D. Jackson – Automatic Lover!
Maybe Macho (A Real, Real One) – Celi bee, thanks!!!
Oooooh, I just love it. Categorized as “Italo Disco” you find it on many many Eighties samplers over here. Such a great song. Thank you, Paul. Can´t wait to see “Angel Eyes” on your site. 🙂
Thanks for the discover. I only knew the cover of that song by the eurodance group La Bouche. The track was on their 2nd album “A Moment Of Love”.
And the list goes on… What a great month from DjPaulT! Thank you, thank you, thank you…
Infinite thanks Paul, one of my favorites from the 80’s.
What a wonderful week in BTG!!!!!
Thanks, regards, Rafa
Paul, it’s like you’ve read my mind! I recently picked up a Joy Winter single, “He Said, She Said”, and delved into her work with Lime and discovered them and absolutely LOVE them! So amazing of you to post this, can’t wait to listen! Thank you for all you do 💘
You are most welcome Raymond 🙂
Always good to see some Lime. Thank you Paul 🙂
You’re welcome, Jay. It’s good to see you 🙂
Lime has always been a “guilty” pleasure of mine, ever since I heard their “Your Love” on the radio and in the film, “Summer Lovers.” They had such a fantastic trade off with the gruff vocals of Denis LePage and the squeaky sex-kitten vocals of Denise. Great production too. I remember buying “Lime’s Greatest Hits” on vinyl which was spearheaded by, I think Mark Kamins and The Latin Rascals. This is music of Summer, like that cool burst of citrusy lime. Thanks so much for this perfect “cocktail” of fizzy beats and euphoric vocals Paul. Pleased as a limeade punch!!!… Read more »
You’re welcome, Jeff. 🙂
I have to say, I’ve never heard this song or even heard of it or the band. 🙂 Very strange for a track that claims to have been on the Billboard Top Dance in 1985 for 11 weeks and peaking at #6. I grew up in CT and listened to club songs and remixes non stop since about 1982. Granted I was only 15 so could not go to the clubs, however, I listened 2-3 nights a week…every week… to the “live from ____ club” radio broadcasts on 95.7, 101.3, and Hot 97 in NY in their entirety. It certainly… Read more »
Great biographical information Fred. I grew up in NJ and was heavily influenced by the original “Disco 92” WKTU. They had a dance party broadcast live on air called “Studio 92.” During the day, they played various Lime singles, like, “Babe, We’re Gonna Love Tonight” and “Your My Magician” too. When the dance format change happened, thankfully, there was Hot 103.5 which brought back dance to the Tri-State area. Then, Hot 97 happened which gave them a stronger signal. Dance was HUGE back then, however, Hot 97 became more Hip Hop. It wasn’t until the “New KTU” came back on… Read more »
Denis Lepage made “Dancin’ The Night Away” From Voggue too, in 1981!;-)
Thanks for the info and kudos, Jeff! Yes, I’m a huge remix fanatic…loved music since I war born and collecting 45s in the mid/late 70s and then 12″s in 80s. What I loved about those live broadcasts were not only the 12″ mixes (which I knew and still know to this day every. single. beat. and. break) but the way some of them were live mixed as well as others that were from remix services such as Ultimix or DMC or a 100 other back in the day. I even liked the KISS Mixes (Chris Walsh) and the custom mixes… Read more »
You’re welcome, Fred. I have nothing left to say as Jeff said it all below lol 🙂