Elton John – Nobody Wins (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1981

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In 1981, when new wave and punk were the movement of the day, Elton John released his first album for Geffen Records, “The Fox”.  Not a “party” album, but a very stately, majestic album.

The first single, “Nobody Wins”. Is a magnificent, soaring piece of electronic-pop that was sweeping and dramatic. It soundeds like the title track to a James Bond film. It was also released in Europe, with EJ singing the vocals in French, under the name of “J’Veux De La Tendresse”.

“Nobody Wins” peaked at #21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #23 on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song did not do as well in Elton’s home country and only peaked at #42 on the UK singles chart.

This US 12″ contains both the “Extended Version” of the song as well as the “French Version”. Both tracks are exclusive to this release.

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RELEASE/PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Label: Geffen Records
Catalog#: PRO-A-948
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits:  Producer – Chris Thomas
Recorded By – Bill Price
Written-By – Gary Osborne , Jean-Paul Dreau

NOTES
“Nobody Win” from the Geffen Records album Elton John/The Fox (GHS 20002)

Published by Inntersong Music – ASCAP
℗ 1981 Sackville Productions, ILtd

SIDE A
(A) Nobody Wins (Extended Version) 5:20

SIDE B
(B) Nobody Wins (French Version) 5:09

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Elton John – Sad Songs (Say So Much) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

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“Sad Songs (Say So Much)” is a song by Elton John from the 1984 album Breaking Hearts. It is the closing track. It reached the number 5 position on the U.S. chart. The lyrics describe how you sometimes need to listen to old radio blues classics when you’re feeling down, or when someone beloved has left you. In the years since then it has had modest radio airplay compared to some of the bigger 1980s singles from John.

The music video, shot on a street in Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, featured John in which he did not wear glasses for portions nor did he play a piano although he did when this was recorded.

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RELEASE/PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Label: The Rocket Record Company
Catalog#: PH 712, 822 087-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Pop, Rock
Style: Soft Rock
Credits:  Producer – Chris Thomas

NOTES
(P) 1984 Happenstance Ltd. England.
Published by Big Pig Music.
Original Sound Recording Made By Phonogram Ltd. (London)
Made In Britain

SIDE A
(A) Sad Songs (Say So Much) (Extended Version) 4:50
Recorded By – Renate*
Written-By – Bernie Taupin , Elton John
This version does not appear on the new album ‘Breaking Hearts’

SIDE B
(B) A Simple Man 3:48
Recorded By – Bill Price
Written-By – Elton John , Gary Osborne
Does not appear on the new album ‘Breaking Hearts’

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Nik Kershaw – Dancing Girls (German 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

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Nik Kershaw (born Nicholas David Kershaw, 1 March 1958, Bristol, England) is an English singer-songwriter. The one time jazz-funk guitarist  was a mid-1980s teen idol.[2]  His 50 weeks on the UK Singles Chart in 1984 beat all other soloists.  Kershaw appeared at Live Aid, and penned hits  for Let Loose, The Hollies and a #1 for Chesney Hawkes.

“Dancing Girls” was the third single released from Kershaw’s debut LP “Human Racing”. The song peaked at UK #13, Ireland #14, Germany #21.

SIDE A
Dancing Girls (Special Extended Version) 8:00

SIDE B
Drum Talk (Special Extended Version) 4:58
She Cries 3:45

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE/PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Label: MCA Records
Catalog#: 259 567-0
Format: Vinyl, 12″
Country: Germany
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – Peter Collins
Written-By: Nik Kershaw

NOTES
Track B1 is listed as “Special Extended Version” on the sleeve, Track A is also an extended version as represented by the track time however it is not listed on the sleeve or label as such.
Taken from the album Human Racing 250 574-1

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The Mission – III (Stay With Me) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

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III is a 1986 12″ EP wich features tracks taken from The Missions debut LP “God’s Own Medicine” the EP features the “Untitled” instrumental reprise of “Island In A Stream” as well as the extended version of “Stay With Me” which peaked at #30 on the UK singles chart in 1986. The EP was released on October 10, 1986.

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RELEASE/PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Label: Mercury
Catalog#: MYTHX 1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 10 Oct 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Goth Rock
Credits: Artwork By [Sleeve Design] – Sandy Ball
Lyrics By – Hussey*
Producer – Mission, The , Tim Palmer
Written-By – Adams* , Brown* , Hinkler* , Hussey*

NOTES
Recorded in London 1986.
RCA Music
1986 Phonogram Ltd (London)

Track A2 is a reprise of “Island In A Stream” but this is not listed on the release.

SIDE A
(A1) Stay With Me 7:30
(A2) (Untitled) 1:22
SIDE B
(B1) Blood Brother 5:16
(B2) Island In A Stream 5:25

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