Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986
“Dancing on the Ceiling” is a song by American recording artist Lionel Richie. It was written by Richie, Mike Frenchik, and Carlos Rios for his third studio album of the same name (1986), while production was helmed by Richie and James Anthony Carmichael. Released as the album’s leading single, it became a worldwide hit, reaching the top five in Sweden and Belgium as well as peaking on the top spot on the national singles chart in Norway. It peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 in September 1986, behind “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin and “Stuck With You” by Huey Lewis and the News.
SIDE A:
Dancing On The Ceiling (12″ Version) 7:10
Arranged By – Carlos Rios (2), James Anthony Carmichael, Lionel Richie
Written-By –C. Rios, L. Richie, M. Frenchik*
SIDE B:
Love Will Find A Way 6:13
Arranged By – Greg Phillinganes, James Anthony Carmichael
Written-By –G. Phillinganes, L. Richie
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Dancing On The Ceiling | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #2 |
| 1986 | Dancing On The Ceiling | U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary | #3 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Motown – 4564 MG
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Funk / Soul
Style: Soft Rock, Synth-pop, Soul
CREDITS:
Mastered By [Runout Etching ❀/︵︵] –Brian Gardner
Producer – James Anthony Carmichael, Lionel Richie
NOTES:
Track A: Album version on “DANCING ON THE CEILING”
Track B: On the album “CAN’T SLOW DOWN”
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: 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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
**24bit FLAC only available for seven days!
Password: burningtheground
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I was surprised to see this popular track didn’t show up on the dance charts. I guess a good pop song has that ‘snob factor’ to certain DJs who only wanted to play diva disco.
Totally agree. I thought for certain this would have landed on that chart.
Thanks a lot Paul for this gem 🙂
Thanks for this one! It’s a fantastic song that brings back a lot of memories from the ’80s. It’s shocking to me how some songs like this couldn’t make it to #1 on the pop charts — they feel so iconic but they had some major competition at the time.
One of the best feel-good songs of the decade that did deserve the #1 spot.
I prefer this extended version included here. I love the B-side too, one of my favourite Lionel Richie tracks.
Thanks Paul 🙂
You’re welcome, Marco 🙂
Muchisimas gracias por tan buenos aportes… abrazos
De Nada, Erick 🙂
Thanks my friend DJ Paul ! you’re the best with your collection of 12inch
You’re welcome, Dj Kris 🙂
Thanks for this DJPaul!
You’re welcome, Grant 🙂
Thanks Paul, I’ve always loved this song! Lionel tearing up the dance floor…
You’re welcome, Retro Hound 🙂
the best version! Thanks!
You’re welcome, Raymond 🙂