Burning The Ground Exclusive 1979
*Although I do not agree with Miguel Bosé’s views on COVID-19 I am posting this record because it’s fun and I like it. I actually bought this record in a used shop just for the sleeve (ha ha) then later someone actually requested it. This post was by no means ment to cause any controversy.
“Shoot Me In The Back” is a 1979 disco single by Panamanian singer-songwriter and actor, Miguel Bosé. Taken from his third studio LP Chicas! (Girls!). “Shoot Me In The Back” was only released as a single in France.
Propelled by his famous family and their friends, Bosé started a career as an actor in 1971, taking part in various movies. He quickly found work on the basis of his talent and good looks rather than his family name. He studied acting as well as dancing and singing. Due to the lack of acting opportunities, he started exploring his talents as a singer in 1975. With the assistance of Camilo Sesto he recorded his first singles. Two years later, in 1977, Bosé signed a contract with CBS Records and he remained with them until 1984. Between 1977 and 1982, Bosè was a major teen idol in Italy, Spain, Southern Europe and in all Latin America. He had 7 top ten hits that earned him a secure spot in every televised song festival held in the aforementioned countries. By 1983 his star had severely waned in Italy, and he rarely performed there again until the 2000s, retreating to Latin American markets instead.
During the COVID-19 pandemic Bosé became one of the most active denialists, questioning the effectiveness of masks and other aspects of the virus. Some of his videos have been removed from YouTube and Facebook.
SIDE A:
Shoot Me In The Back (Disco Mix) 5:14
Written-By – F. Arbex*
SIDE B:
Please Think Of Me 3:24
Written-By – D. Vaona*, G. P. Felisatti*, M. Bosé*
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS – 12-7488
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Country: France
Released: 1979
Genre: Electronic
Style: Disco
CREDITS:
Arranged By – Graham Preskett
Arranged By, Producer – Danilo Vaona
NOTES:
Made in France
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
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Miguel Bosé ‘s later releases in the mid 80s are so good, check out his “Salamandra” and “Bose xXx” Albums, you’ll definitely love them! They were originally released in Spanish but he also recorded English versions of both albums.
Odd when censoring music people have one opinion, when Youtube censors opinion they don’t like another opinion. Twitter once said Joe Biden’s laptop contents was Russian disinformation (and banned accounts), now the NY Times says it is very real (and dangerous). I am going to lean strongly against censorship and controlling the narrative (by leaning Big Tech) when it comes to trusting governments (and otherwise).
I think it’s good that there are people like Bosé who call for people to make up their own minds. In my country, all the false reports of the state are being investigated right now, without which lockdowns would never have happened.
PS: Thank you for your great posts! Your site is a ray of light in these terrible times!
Bosè is not Panamanian but Spanish and Italian.
Hi, Paul.
Thank you for all the wonderful singles you have featured on your blog for so many years. I have a question/request. Is it possible for you to also include a link to the release on Discogs in the text file in the rar file? Just like you do in your blog posts. Sometimes I don’t extract rars until some time later, when the post is already on page 2 or further and it takes a while to find it.
Greetings,
Robert
I recognized Miguel Bosé from Dario Argento’s Suspiria instantly! Thank you so much!
I just found that out myself very cool.
It’s not wrongthink or thoughtcrime to think outside the hive and the government doesn’t exist to serve you or have your best interests in mind.
I’d ‘shoot’ him in the ‘back’ alright …
“Shoot Me in the Back” & red hanky, right pocket. 🤣😍🤣
another thing, I dont know why spaniards are considered Latins in USA, this is great error of history. Spaniards are nnot latin, they belong to europe like french or italians, and Miguel Bose is a very famous artist in Spain since the 70’s and 80’s with several albums and cds published. But its true he is more known in latin America as most of the Spaniard singers, why ?. because they had always publised in spanish language. And history should say that the Spaniards were in USA territories before english conquers. If you dont believe me, take a look to… Read more »
Miguel Bose is not Panaminian nationality, in fact he is froms Spain, he is the son of a famous bullfighter from Spain called Luis Miguel Dominguin that died many years ago & her mother is Lucia Bose from Italy. Why i now this, because i live in Spain and one aunty of mine used to make famous paella rice dishes for his father Luis.
Bosé was born in San Fernando Hospital in Panama City, Panama, the son of Italian actress Lucia Bosè (1931–2020)[1] and Spanish bullfighter Luis Miguel Dominguín. Bosé grew up surrounded by art and culture: Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway were close friends of the family. The film director Luchino Visconti was his godfather while Pablo Picasso was the godfather to his sister Paola Dominguin.
I like that you’ve struck a chord with the community here. Although I have no idea who this guy is and the music he does, I have so much trust in you Paul for great musical introductions. And I love that you flash-back to the Disco Era. This seems so much fun. Thanks Paul for your dedication to the un-sung heroes in dance music. I hope you, Song And Dance and everyone have a great weekend!!
Jeff
Bonus Beats: “Purple Zone” is number one on I-Tunes!!
Thank you, Jeff. I hope that you dig this one it’s a rather fun little bop. 🙂
BTG Disco Friday!!
Been listening to loads of Boney M recently, so got a bit of a disco vibe going on.
No idea who this guy is so can appreciate it for what it is, and listen without prejudice. 🙂
I hope you enjoy it Jermajesty. Have a nice weekend 🙂
Not many outside the Spanish and Italian language market will know Miguel Bosé, I think. He was indeed a huge Latin pop idol in the 70s and 80s. I can still recall the girls screaming their lungs out when he performed on TV (and probably some guys too, if I read that you bought this 12 inch solely for its cover). From the 90s on he took a more serious tone in his musical career, also with quite some success. I am very familiar with his Italian output, because I was really fan of the songs and sound his… Read more »
Thank you, Stefano, for all the insight into this artist when I found this record I had never heard of him but I am glad I picked it up. I love getting cultured on international artists 🙂
thank you, great
, could you post the eighth wonder as well from miguel bose? if you have…. thanks
You’re welcome, timmy. Sorry I do not have that one 🙂
YOU PASSED YOU PAUL,,,DEFINITELY THIS SUBJECT WAS NOT IN MY LIBRARY,,I HAVE NO OTHER THAN THANK YOU FOR THIS CONTRIBUTION, YOU PASSED IT,,,,GREETINGS
You’re welcome 🙂