Charo – (Mamacita) Donde Esta Santa Claus? (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1978

DISCO FRIDAY!

(Mamacita) Donde Esta Santa Claus? (Spanish for Mommy Where is Santa Claus?) is a novelty Christmas song. Originally recorded by twelve year old, Augie Rios who had a hit with the song in 1958 which featured the Mark Jeffrey Orchestra.

In 1978 Spanish American actress, comedian and singer Charo recorded a Disco version of the song for the Salsoul label as a one-off Christmas single. Released only in the US the 12″ features muy caliente mixes by Tom Moulton. Charo is best known for her flamboyant stage presence, her provocative outfits, and her trademark phrase (“cuchi-cuchi”).

SIDE A:
(Mamacita) Donde Esta Santa Claus? (Special Extended Version) 5:40

SIDE B:
(Mamacita) Donde Esta Santa Claus? (Instrumental) 5:36

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Salsoul Records – SG 201
Format: Vinyl, 12″ Promo, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Disco
Credits: Arranged By, Conductor – John Davis (5)
Producer, Mixed By – Tom Moulton
Written By – R. Parker, A. Greiner, G. Scheck

NOTES:
“A TOM MOULTON MIX”

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Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

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December 19, 2012

Bow Wow Wow – Do You Wanna Hold Me? (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“Do You Wanna Hold Me?” is 1983 single byEnglish New Wave band Bow Wow Wow. The single was taken from the bands third and final studio album When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going.

Released in February 1983 the single peked at #43 in the UK, #3 in the Netherlands and #77 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

The A Side “Special Extended Version” is exclusive to this US 12″ Promo.

SIDE A:
Do You Wanna Hold Me? (Special Extended Version) 4:50

SIDE B:
Do You Wanna Hold Me? 3:15

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (company)

CHARTS:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1983	Do You Wanna Hold Me?	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#77

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA – JD-13535
Format: Vinyl, 33 RPM, 12″, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave
Credits: Producer – Mike Chapman

NOTES:
Track A1 is exclusive to this release.
From the “When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going” album.

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Artwork scanned at 600dpi

December 18, 2012

Go West – Don’t Look Down (The Sequel) (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

Don’t Look Down was a 1985 hit for the successful English pop duo Go West. It was released in the UK where it reached #13 and New Zealand where it reached #10. The song was remixed later that year and released as a new single, under the title “Don’t Look Down – The Sequel”. Two years later, this version of the song was released to the American market and appeared on the American version of the band’s Dancing on the Couch album; this single became their first Top 40 hit in the States, reaching #39.

The remixes that are contained on this 12″ are exclusive to this US release.

SIDE A:
Don’t Look Down (The Sequel) (Dance Version) 7:09

SIDE B:
Don’t Look Down (The Sequel) (Dub Version) 5:22
Don’t Look Down (The Sequel) (7″ Version) 3:55

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Don’t Look Down (The Sequel)	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#39

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis – VAS-2760
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop
Credits: Engineer – Frank Heller
Producer – Gary Stevenson
Remix – Bruce Forest
Written-By – P. Cox*, R. Drummie*

NOTES:
All mixes are different to those found on the UK releases.
From the LP “Dancing On The Couch”

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December 14, 2012

Amii Stewart – Knock On Wood (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1978

DISCO FRIDAY!

“Knock on Wood” is a 1966 hit song written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper and originally performed by Eddie Floyd.

In 1978 Amii Stewart recorded a disco version of the song, which reached #1 in the U.S. charts in April 1979, as well as charting on the soul singles and disco charts, becoming the best-known version of the song. the song was co-produced by Simon May. It also reached the Top 10 twice in the UK, first in 1979 (#6) and a remixed version reached #7 in 1985.The song remains one of the best known Disco Anthems.

“When You Are Beautiful” is a non-lp track and appears only as a b-side.

SIDE A:
Knock On Wood (Long Disco) 6:02
Written-By – Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper

SIDE B:
When You Are Beautiful 3:56
Written-By – Barry Leng, Simon May

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (company)

CHARTS:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1979	Knock On Wood	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#1
1979	Knock On Wood	U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles	#6
1979	Knock On Wood	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Disco	#5

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Ariola Records America – AR 9000
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Disco
Credits: Engineer – Alan Winstanley
Producer – Barry Leng

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Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi