Steve Winwood – Holding On (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Holding On” is a 1988 single by Steve Winwood from the album Roll with It. The song was written by Winwood along with Will Jennings. “Holding On” was the last of four number ones for Winwood on the Adult Contemporary chart. The single went to number one for two weeks and peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.

SIDE A:
Holding On (Dance Mix) 9:54

SIDE B:
GoJuan (Aaghh Mix) 5:07
GoJuan (Groove Mix) 4:56

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1988	Holding On	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#11
1988	Holding On	U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Tracks	#1

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– VST 1135
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1988
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:
Producer – Steve Winwood
Producer, Mixed By, Engineer – Tom Lord Alge*

NOTES:
Includes Previously Unreleased Track
“Hold On (Remix)” taken from the LP “Roll With It”

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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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: Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold 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

March 14, 2018

One To One – Angel In My Pocket (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Angel In My Pocket” was the second single released by Canadian pop music group One To One. They later changed their name to One 2 One. “Angel in My Pocket” charted on the Canadian Top 40, and the latter also became a minor hit on the American Billboard Hot 100 charts, reaching #92.

The b-side track “There Was A Time” was previously released as the duo’s debut single and reached #14 on the Canadian Top 10.

SIDE A:
Angel In My Pocket (Rocket In My Pocket Mix) 8:13

SIDE B:
There Was A Time (Remix) 4:49
Angel In My Pocket (Dub) 5:27

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1985	Angel In My Pocket	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#92

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records ‎– PRO-A-2518
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer – Paul Sabu
Producer – Leslie Howe
Remix – Rusty Garner
Written-By – By – Leslie Howe, Louise Reny

NOTES:
Original versions appear on the LP “Forward Your Emotions”

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
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March 13, 2018

Charles & Eddie – Would I Lie To You? (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1992

“Would I Lie to You?” is an R&B song by American duo Charles & Eddie. Written by Mike Leeson and Peter Vale and produced by Josh Deutsch, “Would I Lie to You?” was the debut single by the pop-soul duo, and it proved to be their biggest hit. A major international success, it reached number one on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks in November 1992 and was also number one in New Zealand, Germany, and Austria. It was a top five hit in several other European countries while in Australia and Canada it went to number 3. The single became a Top 20 hit in the US, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and it enjoyed award-winning sales, earning a platinum record in the UK, a gold record in both Germany and Austria and silver record award in France.

The songwriters, Leeson and Vale, received the 1992 Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.

Billboard wrote about the song: “Male duo is quickly picking up pop radio adds with this delightful twirl into a retro-R&B territory. Rich lead vocals are supported by Motown-styled harmonies, rumbling Hammond organ fills, and an insinuating, live drum beat.”

SIDE A:
Would I Lie To You? (SIN Club Mix) 7:34
Would I Lie To You? (SIN Dub Mix) 7:08
Would I Lie To You? (SIN Radio Edit) 4:14

SIDE B:
Would I Lie To You? (Funky Way Mix) ()Extended Version 4:56
Would I Lie To You? (Truth & Soul Mix) (Extended Version) 5:05
Would I Lie To You? (Bonus Beats) 3:09

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1992	Would I Lie To You?	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#13
1992	Would I Lie To You?	U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Tracks	#15
1992	Would I Lie To You?	U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Salews	#59

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records ‎– SPRO-79469
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1992
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: House, Downtempo, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Josh Deutsch
Producer [Additional], Remix – David Way* (tracks: B1), David “dB” Benus* (tracks: A1, A2, B3), Eddie “Satin” Maduro* (tracks: A1, A2, B3), Smash Hunter (tracks: B2), Tony Monte (tracks: A1, A2, B3)
Written-By – M. Leeson*, P. Vale*

NOTES:
Original Version Appears on the Cassette and Compact Disc , DUOPHONIC”

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March 12, 2018

Madonna – Burning Up/Physical Attraction (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“Burning Up” is a song by American singer Madonna from her 1983 eponymous debut album. It was released as the album’s second single on March 9, 1983, in some countries as a double-A side single with “Physical Attraction”, another song from the album. The song was presented as an early recorded demo by Madonna to Sire Records who green-lighted the recording of the single after the first single “Everybody” became a dance hit. Madonna collaborated with Reggie Lucas, who produced the single while John Benitez provided the guitar riffs and backing vocals. Musically, the song incorporates instrumentation from the bass guitar, synthesizers and drums, and the lyrics talk of the singer’s lack of shame in declaring her passion for her lover.

Released with “Physical Attraction” on the B side, the song was given mixed reviews from contemporary critics and authors, who noted the song’s darker, urgent composition while praising its dance beats. The single failed to do well commercially anywhere, except the dance chart in the United States, where it peaked at #3, and the Australian charts, where it was a top 20 hit. After a number of live appearances in clubs to promote the single, it was added to the set-list of the 1985 Virgin Tour. An electric guitar version was performed on the 2004 Re-Invention World Tour and the 2015–2016 Rebel Heart Tour.

The accompanying music video of the song portrayed Madonna in the classic submissive female positions while writhing in passion on an empty road, for her lover who appeared to come from her behind on a car. The video ended showing Madonna driving the car instead, thereby concluding that she was always in charge. Many authors noted that the “Burning Up” music video was a beginning of Madonna’s depiction of her taking control of a destabilized male sexuality.

FAST SIDE:
Burning Up (12″ Version) 5:55
Written-By – Madonna

SLOW SIDE:
Physical Attraction (Album Version) 6:36
Remix – John Benitez*
Written-By – Reggie Lucas

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1983	Burning Up	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#3

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire ‎– 0-29715, Sire ‎– 9 29715-0 A
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 09 Mar 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design [Art Design] – Martin Burgoyne
Engineer – Jim Dougherty
Producer – Reggie Lucas

NOTES:
From the Sire LP “MADONNA”

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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burningtheground.net

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi