Falco – On The Run (Auf Der Flucht) (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“On the Run” (also known as Auf der Flucht) is a 1982 double A-side single by the Austrian musician Falco that was released as a promotional single in France, Canada and the US. It was produced in 1981 in Berlin, Germany, by Robert Ponger. On the other side of the single, there is another song called Maschine brennt, the double a-side single “On the run/Maschine brennt” peaked at number nine in the US Hot Dance Club Play chart.

In European countries (except France), the single wasn’t released as a double A-side, which meant the next single after “Der Kommissar” became “Maschine brennt” instead (that didn’t include “Auf der Flucht”) in case of Falco’s home country Austria.

In Austria and Norway, the song peaked at number four in the official charts. In Finland, it reached number seven, in Germany number ten, in Spain number 34, and in the Netherlands number 49.

SIDE A:
On The Run (Auf Der Flucht) (Specially Remixed Version) 4:33

SIDE B:
Maschine Brennt (Specially Remixed Version) 4:55

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1983	On the run/Maschine brennt	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play	#9

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records – SP-12063
Format: Vinyl, 12″, EP, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Engineer – Clyde Kaplan
Executive Producer – Robert Ponger
Producer – Falco, Robert Ponger
Remix – Dayle Gloria, Kenn Friedman
Written-By – Falco, R. Ponger*

NOTES:
Original versions from the A&M album “Einzelhaft”
Produced for GIG Records Austria.

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May 21, 2012

Eurythmics – Love Is A Stranger (Remix) (German 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1991

R E Q U E S T

“Love Is a Stranger” is a song by the British pop music duo Eurythmics, written by Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart. It was orinally released as a single in 1982. From the bands Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).

In 1991 the song was rereleased in Europe to help promote the duo’s first Greatest Hits album. A Trip Hop feel to the 2 mixes on the A-side, with a rerecorded vocal and a cameo by unheard of rapper J.C. 001, apparently one-time ‘fastest rapper in the world’ but he actually doesn’t do much rapping on here. The best remix is the Coldcut mix on the b-side. The 1991 remix peaked at #54 on the UK singles chart.

SIDE A:
Love Is A Stranger (J.C. Meets The Obsessor) 6:26
Featuring – C-001
Programmed By – Loopy Desire, Steve Ferrera
Remix – David A. Stewart

Love Is A Stranger (Instrumental) 6:07
Programmed By – Loopy Desire, Steve Ferrera
Remix – David A. Stewart

SIDE B:
Love Is A Stranger (Coldcut) 7:15
Remix – Coldcut

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: BMG – PT 44268
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Germany
Released: 1991
Genre: Electronic
Style: Breaks, Synth-pop
Credits: Artwork By [Art & Design] – Laurence Stevens
Producer – Adam Williams, David A. Stewart
Written-By – Lennox*, Stewart*

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May 18, 2012

Donna Summer 1948-2012

Yesterday we lost an unforgettable voice, Donna Summer. I remember being just a young boy and roller skating down my street with an 8-track tape player in hand. The disco beat of Donna Summer was the soundtrack. She introduced me to my love of dance music and ultimately the 12″ single. “Hot Stuff” was one of my first 12″ singles, and I think I wore my needle out playing it. I was shocked yesterday when I heard the news. It was so unexpected. Now somehow I understand that they must have needed her angelic voice in heaven.

Donna Summer was an Icon and Legend. She will never be forgotten. She will be missed.

I am planning more Donna posts in the coming weeks, once I am able to get some things prepared. In the meantime all of the archive links featuring Donna Summer have been restored.

Please feel free to share your memories of Donna.

– DjPaulT

May 17, 2012

Fleetwood Mac – Family Man (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Family Man” is a song by Fleetwood Mac from their 1987 album “Tango In The Night”. It was written by Lindsey Buckingham and Richard Dashut. In the USA, the song was released as the fifth single from the albumTango In The Night. It charted in March 1988, and reached #90 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart.

In the UK, it was released as the fourth single following “Little Lies” and charted at #91 on 19 December 1987, going on to peak at #54 on 19 January 1988.

SIDE A:
Family Man (Extended Vocal Remix) 8:30
Family Man (I’m A Jazz Man Dub) 8:52

SIDE B:
Family Man (Extended Guitar Remix) 6:26
Family Party (Bonus Beats) 4:36
Down Endless Street 4:24

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

CHARTS:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Family Man	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#90
1987	Family Man	U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Tracks	#23

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records – 0-20842
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: House, Pop Rock
Credits: Engineer [Mix] – Bob Rosa (tracks: A1 to B2), Hugo Dwyer (tracks: A1 to B2), Louis Scalise (tracks: A1 to B2)
Mixed By – Arthur Baker (tracks: A1 to B2), Hugo Dwyer (tracks: A1 to B2)
Producer – Lindsey Buckingham, Richard Dashut
Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Arthur Baker (tracks: A1 to B2)
Written-By – Lindsey Buckingham, Richard Dashut (tracks: A1 to B2)

NOTES:
Also available the album “Tango In The Night”

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