Burning The Ground Exclusive 1988
BTG BARBIE Rewind: Bubblegum Pop Inspired by BARBIE!
“Trouble” is a song originally recorded by La Toya Jackson in the late summer of 1987, but it was not included on her subsequent album, La Toya.
In 1988 singer/actress Nia Peeples released the song as the first single, taken from her debut album Nothin’ But Trouble. The single reached #71 on the Hot Black singles chart and #35 on the Hot 100 singles chart. The song was most successful on the dance chart reaching #1 for one week in early summer 1988.
Peeples decided to venture into the music industry after she came to recognition as a regular cast in the musical television series Fame.
SIDE A:
Trouble (12″ Remix) 7:21
Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Shep Pettibone
Trouble (7″ Version) 4:17
SIDE B:
Trouble (Dub Mix) 6:26
Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Shep Pettibone
Trouble (Instrumental) 6:30
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Trouble | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #35 |
| 1988 | Trouble | U.S. Billboard R*B/Hip-Hop | #71 |
| 1988 | Trouble | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #1 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury – 870 154-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, 49
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop, New Jack swing
CREDITS:
- Executive-Producer – Tony Prendatt
- Producer, Written-By – Steve Harvey
NOTES:
“49” on labels denotes a Specialty pressing.
Additional production & remix for Mastermix Productions
From the Mercury album “Nothin’ But Trouble”
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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So many great danceable pop tunes by female artists in the late 80s and into the early 90s. Great mixes and pristine transfer. Thank you Paul!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALWAYS POSTING THE MOST AMAZING MUSIC THAT BRINS BACK THE GREATEST MEMORIES!! YOU ARE A TREASURE!!!!
Thank you so much 🙂
I don’t remember these Shep Pettibone remixes, i only bought the debut album back then.
Looking forward to these remixes.
Thanks Paul 🙂
You’re welcome 🙂
A squeal of delight, Paul, for continuing the Barbie inspired music. This is a definite fave of mine! Kind of reminds me of Janet Jackson’s “Pleasure Principle” but I guess that’s probably because Shep Pettibone did both mixes!! I love what you’re doing Paul over these weeks. It’s so summery and has me pumped over these anthems you’re coming out with!!
Cheers!
Jeff
Ditto! TOTALLY remember this video from perhaps the only time I saw it. Excited for this Pettibone delight!
You’re welcome, Jeff. I agree this track sounds like a carbon copy of a Janet Jackson tune. Still love it though. It’s a banger 🙂
Nia’s remixes directly sampled Pleasure Principle in at least 2 locations. I was always shocked that Janet would have ok’d that. Plus the intro of the Dub sounds sooo much like MARRS’ Pump Up The Volume. Thanks for the great post, Paul!!
Yeah, Shep mailed it home on this one. Good mix, but basically fired up his Pleasure Principle samples & clicked replay.