BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987
“Head to Toe” is a song recorded by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam that appeared on their 1987 album Spanish Fly. The song hit number one on three charts: Billboard Hot 100 on June 20, 1987, the Hot Black Singles charts on May 30 of that year, and the dance charts. In Canada, the song topped the RPM 100 national singles chart on July 25 of the same year. The song sports a retro Motown flavor mixed with the Freestyle sound for which they were known.
SIDE A:
Head To Toe 5:03
Heads, Toes And Feets (Foot Mix) 5:11
SIDE B:
You’ll Never Change (Force Full Remix) 4:43
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Head To Toe | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #1 |
| 1987 | Head To Toe | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #1 |
| 1987 | Head To Toe | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | #1 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia – 44 06757
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Hip Hop, Funk / Soul
Style: Freestyle, RnB/Swing, Funk
CREDITS:
Design – Josephine DiDonato
Executive Producer – Don Oriolo, Jurgen Kordufetsch, Steve Salem
Management – Full Force Productions, Easy Steve Salem*
Mixed By, Engineer, Remix – Glenn “G-Man” Rosenstein*
Photography By – Maureen Lambray
Producer, Written-By, Arranged By, Mixed By, Remix – Full Force
NOTES:
Track A1 & A2 Special version from the forthcoming LP: “Spanish Fly”
Track B2 Special version from the LP: “Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force”
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: Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube 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
Username: btg
Password: burningtheground
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I was truly amazed they came back in a big way with the “Spanish Fly” album, and then two consecutive #1 records (this and “Lost In Emotion”. Thank you, DJ Paul!
Hi Paul,
This is a song that I remember being absolutely everywhere when I was in junior high school. Along with INXS’ “Kick,” it evokes so many memories of that time. Unfortunately, I got so sick of hearing this song at the time that I thought I’d never want to hear it again. Funny how time changes that to fond reminiscence. Thanks for uploading this classic hit.
CakeSaint
Great post, Paul! This is a bit of a lost song…I don’t think I’ve heard it since 1988. Very strange to see a few songs be #1 or in the Top 10 and seemingly never played again after their first year of existence.
I really like the Foot Mix which is really a dub. Oddly, I could have sworn I’ve heard a mix of this song that has a repeat/echo of her saying “I think I love from” but I cannot find that mix. I am almost positive it was not a remix service.
Have a great weekend!
This is a nice surprise as i was listening to their 1991 release “Let The Beat Hit ‘Em” before i opened this site.
Cheers Paul for the continued memories 🙂
Thank you so much Paul! Freestyle is one of my favorite Friday afternoon, evening, night genres. It just makes me feel like the school week/work week is over, and I can relax and let loose. Such positive, good energy. You have brought me so much joy with these Freestyle songs this week. Hope you have an excellent weekend!
Thanks for posting!! This was one of my favorite songs from Lisa Lisa, and always puts me in a great mood as soon as I hear those opening beats!
Interesting song. Never heard about it. It’s not good as “Can You Feel The Beat” but a cute song. I think that “Can You Feel The Beat” is the only 12″ that I have from them, including 3x mixes.
I posted “Can You Feel The Beat” back in October. “Head To Toe” was a massive hit reaching #1 in the USA and Canada.
Freestyle is not my favourite but I really like this song. Thanks Paul.
Have a great weekend 🙂
You’re welcome Daniel 🙂
Thanks Paul for this rip. I like Jeff would like to see the “Foot Mix” as well.
You’re welcome DJ Veteran. The b-side is pretty cool too 🙂
I worked in a record shop when this one came out and I’d piss off my fellow clerks by playing it. Good times. Thank you!
Sounds like a fun time Dean 🙂
Thank you!!!!
You’re welcome Robert 🙂
This was a song that was everywhere back in the day. Although I did like it, it wasn’t my favorite jam by this group. Still, I’m looking forward to the “Foot Mix.”
Thanks Paul for another great week of impressive records. I hope you have a fantastic weekend my friend.
Jeff
I was DJing at a skating rink when this came out. It was always one of my favorite by Lisa Lisa. Shuffle skating to this was so fun.
Great story Paul. I would have loved going to a place where you were Deejaying at!
Jeff