BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
2015 Re-Rip!
Newly Remastered!
First Time In 24 Bit Flac!
Originally posted March 28, 2011
“Ruthless People” is the theme song for the 1986 black comedy, starring Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Judge Reinhold and Helen Slater. It also features Bill Pullman as a supporting role in his film debut.
The song was co-written by Mick Jagger, Daryl Hall and Eurythmics co-member Dave Stewart and performed by Jagger. Assuming the song would be a hit, “Weird Al” Yankovic requested (and received) permission from Jagger to record a parody version, “Toothless People”, for his upcoming Polka Party! album. When Jagger’s song failed to crack the Top 40, Yankovic considered not recording his version; because Jagger had “authorized” the parody, however, he decided failing to produce it would be an insult to the artist and recorded it.
The movie version features different lyrics from the single version.
SIDE A:
Ruthless People (12″ Version) 6:56
Mixed By – Gary Langan
Producer – Daryl Hall , David A. Stewart , Mick Jagger
SIDE B:
I’m Ringing 4:20
Producer – Gary Langan , Mick Jagger
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Cover: Near Mint (generic)
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
Year | Single | Chart | Position |
---|---|---|---|
1986 | Ruthless People | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #51 |
1986 | Ruthless People | U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | #14 |
1986 | Ruthless People | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | #29 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic – 49-05931
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Pop Rock
NOTES:
Mick Jagger appears courtesy of Columbia Records
Taken from the Original Motion Picture Sountrack “RUTHLESS PEOPLE”
Find the 12″ on DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removeal: 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
Thanks for the re-up Paul.
Hey Paul! Another great choice – thanks! Re your Elton/Millie rip, any chance of ‘Act of War’ Pt 2, the instrumental (7″ B-side)? Hugs!
I’ll see what I can do Mark Z 🙂
Ah, Paul – you rock! Thanks! It would be great to have Parts 1 through 6, all in the amazing quality rips we love ya for!
Thank you very much Paul!!!
I think I requested this to be reup again… and you did!!!
Thank you for your kindness 🙂
You’re welcome Gonzalo76 🙂
People. Demand “Ruthless People” & Down & Out in Beverly Hills on Blu-ray!!
Thanks Paul
You’re welcome Cdmaniac 🙂
Thanks!
You’re welcome Woz!
I really like the Mick Jagger 80’s 12 inches, so many thanks for this re-rip Paul!
‘Lucky In Love’ is another superb track that has been remixed in a great new version. Hope you will do a series of Mick Jagger in the future.
Stefano,
I love how you think. I’d love to have all of Mick’s 12-inches done by Paul. It’s great that so many of us have the same tastes in music here. I feel validated with what I love and cherish. Paul makes everything tremendous!
Jeff
Would be awesome Jeff, and it would make lots of BTG’ers very happy!
Thanks Paul for another re-rip. Only had the soundtrack but not the 12”.
Quite an A-listed soundtrack it was, but only Modern Woman was the hit.
But I LOVE the movie!
Hilarious! Bette was amazing in that movie!
You’re very welcome Ric 🙂
I read,
I listen,
and I learn.
Thanks Paul
How powerful is “I’m ringing”. I love it.
Hugs
Hugs to you too Ezequiel!
Classic mid 80s dance sound, Mick is more suited to the Rolling Stones material, but not a bad track by all means.
Thanks fro the rip, Paul.. 🙂
You’re welcome Ex15 🙂
Thank You Paul!!!
You’re welcome Guss 🙂
I love Mick Jagger records Paul!! I’m so excited that you decided to re-rip this one for Friday!! Again, another dynamite week of music. You are so varied in your tastes and it really makes everyday here a fun and fabulous journey through dance music classics and obscurities. Thank you Paul many times over!!
Have a super weekend!
Jeff
Thank you very much Jeff. Hope your weekend has been fab! 🙂