BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984
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Meticulously Remastered!
Originally posted: August 31, 2012
“Livin’ In Desperate Times” was the second single released from the soundtrack to the film 1983 “Two Of A Kind” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Produced by David Foster “Livin’ In Desperate Times” debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 25, 1984. The single remained on the chart for five weeks peaking at #31 the single also reached #43 in Canada and #81 in Australia.
In the USA, Canada, and Sweden the song was released as a 12″ single backed with the US #5 hit “Twist Of Fate” which had been released earlier as the first single from the soundtrack “Two Of A Kind”.
**The 12″ Mix of “Twist Of Fate” is exclusive to the US, Canada, and Sweden 12″ singles and differs from the version released previously in other countries which had a cold ending to the mix. For this 12″ the track is about ten seconds shorter and the ending fades out. I have been listening to this 12″ for decades and never realized that two mixes were issued. As a disclaimer I am pretty sure that in my previous post of this 12″ in 2012 I used the cold ending version by mistake, so the fade version has never been posted before.
SIDE A:
Livin’ In Desperate Times (Extended Version) 6:37
Engineer, Mixed By – Humberto Gatica
Producer – David Foster
Written-By – Barry Alfonso, Tom Snow
SIDE B:
Twist Of Fate (12″ Mix with Fade)** 5:20
Engineer, Mixed By – Humberto Gatica
Producer – David Foster
Written-By – Peter Beckett, Steve Kipner
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Twist Of Fate | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #5 |
| 1983 | Twist Of Fate | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop singles | #28 |
| 1984 | Livin’ In Desperate Times | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #31 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA-13987
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
NOTES:
From the MCA LP, MCA-6127 Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack “Two Of A Kind”
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
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
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
Username: btg
Password: burningtheground
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My favorite Olivia song and video!!! She looks so beautiful in the video!
This takes me back!! Thanks for this great memory!
Oh wait, it’s still posted..nevermind! LOL
Reminds me that I could really use a re-post of “Electric”! ; ). I Love ONJ
Paul I’m confused as to how you could have “used the cold ending version by mistake” if you work as one assumes you do…i.e. you get the record you want to record and upload, you clean it, play into your computer, you edit and post…? I have your 2012 upload and yes it does have the cold ending. I also have rip of ‘Twist of Fate (US 12” Promo)’ and I am pretty sure you uploaded that the day before (30 August). That also has the cold ending. Did you perhaps get the A side of that mixed with the… Read more »
What happened is I have several copies of the 12″ from different countries I recorded the one I thought sounded best and used it instead of the one on the USA 12″ since then (2012) I have gotten two new sealed copies I used one of those copies on this post. I did not realize at the time (2012) there were two separate mixes. I am planning to re-rip the other version with the cold ending soon. I apologize for the confusion.
Can I be a pain and ask you to try yand remember which other issue it was from? Japan? France? So I can tag it correctly…
Wonderful song. Twist of Fate got me through a serious illness, it’s about beating a disease, a setback and surviving, both songs are great for these times, but Twist of Fate will empower you to be brave and marvel at your survival!
If you have seen the film “Two Of A Kind” you know the song is also about second chances. 🙂
Yes, in a romantic context and fantastical concepts of God, angels and even the threat of a humanity, life, earth resetting cataclysm of a flood.
I saw the movie in theaters back then, fun movie, been a while since I’ve seen it again, defiantly want to rip the VHS for that retro look soon!
Thanks so much for this one! This has been one of my favorite Olivia songs since I first bought the Two of a Kind soundtrack in 1983. It’s such a perfect song for right now, too. I’ve downloaded it from you before, but I’m sure this new rip is even better!
I am pretty confident this rip is superior 🙂
Thank you so much Paul. Perfect choice. Olivia posts are much appreciated. We are really living in desperate times but BTG brightens up our days.
Thank you, Daniel 🙂
Great post, Paul! I’m not very familiar with the A side (and it sounds a lot like The Pointer Sisters!). I love the Twist Of Fate mix! Have a great day!
I think the writer of “Livin’ In Desperate Times” also wrote someting for Pointer Sisters. 🙂
Thank you for that Paul. It took me a minute to *get* the very à propos post raison d’être…!
I had to check my own original canadien 12″ to make sure what version It is as I didn’t know there was 2 different finale either…
Where did the cold stop version appeared on? I thought the only 12″ available was this one and the rest was only 7″ versions.
IT appears on the Japan 12″ and France 12″.
Oh you’re right… I always forgot about the japanese 12″ with the Koala Blue cover as I never saw it before downloading it here.
This new remaster sounds better than the one from 2012 (and the japanese Twist Of Fate 12″). Is it the same copy as the 2012 one or is your equipment better than before you think?
My equipment is better. I am planning to re-rip the Japan 12″ or I might do the France 12″ which has a cool sleeve as well. https://www.discogs.com/Olivia-Newton-John-Twist-Of-Fate/release/1073113
Jolene as a B side for Twist Of Fate??? Ils sont fous ces français! ;-p
Phenomenal Paul! You always know the perfect track for the right occasion. Thank you for all that you do for us every day! I’d be lost without you and the music.
Jeff
You’re welcome, Jeff 🙂
NEW 2020 Transfer! Meticulously Remastered! de Olivia Newton-John, espectacular, muchas gracias.
De Nada 🙂