Burning The Ground Exclusive 1983
So Wrong” is the debut solo single by American musician Patrick Simmons, best known as a founding member of the rock band The Doobie Brothers.
In 1983, Simmons released his first solo album, Arcade, on Elektra Records. It yielded his only top 40 hit, “So Wrong”, which peaked at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100. “So Wrong” was also a surprise hit on the US dance/disco chart, peaking at #8.
SIDE A:
So Wrong (Dance Mix) 5:21
SIDE B:
So Wrong (Instrumental) 3:46
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | So Wrong | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #30 |
| 1983 | So Wrong | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Disco Songs | #8 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Elektra – 0-67929
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Pop, Rock
CREDITS:
- Mastered By – JS*
- Producer – John Ryan
- Remix – M.H.B. Productions, The Ivory Palace Corp.
- Written-By – Chris Thompson, Patrick Simmons
NOTES:
Produced for Chicago Kid Productions.
From the album Arcade.
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
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Very nicely done. Thanks!
Thanks so much for this one – always loved this track!
My family listened to the Doobie Brothers all the time in the late 70s and early 80s. I remember seeing their ‘Farewell concert’ (was that 1982?) several times on TV.
Always loved Patrick Simmons’ voice – so many great tracks he wrote or sang on. Particularly South City Midnight Lady, Echoes Of Love, and of course Black Water.
“I’d like to hear some funky dixieland, pretty mama come and take me by the hand…”
I really love your obscure 80s posts, mostly I’m discovering “new stuff”. That’s another great found and the dance mix is awesome. Didn’t know about the solo works of this member of the Doobie Bros. Thank you so much Paul.
You’re welcome, Daniel 🙂
Paul, you don’t know how much I appreciate this one and what a great surprise this is!!!
I’ve been looking to get this album, I was just searching it on eBay, etc. after hearing it on Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 from ’83 and falling in love with it!
Talk about music lovers synchronicity!
THANK YOU PAUL!
You’re very welcome, Modernaire 🙂
Ah, the forgotten Top 40 and Dance chart hit from Patrick Simmons! Great to have this in pristine quality. Back when the charts were open to anyone with a catchy hook; you needn’t be Taylor Swift or rappers to apply, Lol. Thank you Paul!!
I could not have said this any better, Retro Hound. Today’s music leaves little to be desired. Back in the day to get in the Top 40 you had to have something creative and special you also had to sell records. 🙂
That’s exactly right. Talent and artistic output were the main criteria. The list could go on and on with artists who had the catchy singles and embraced the technology. It didn’t matter if they were newcomers or “dinosaurs” from the 60s/70s. ZZ Top, Chicago, Springsteen, Moody Blues, Foreigner, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner come to mind… they all had huge hits in the 80s.
Thanks Paul! Looking forward to hearing this remix.
I only discovered the Arcade album a few years ago, but if you’re a fan of the Michael McDonald era Doobie Brothers, I highly recommend checking it out. It’s a million miles away from ‘Black Water’, but it’s a pretty great early 80’s, new wave influenced rock album.
You’re welcome, Rock dawg 🙂
Yeah wow, don’t recall this at all, but love me some Doobie Bros so this will be fun! Thanks!
You’re welcome, ING. 🙂
Terrific find! Another one I had completely forgotten about.
Enjoy! 🙂
This looks to be really cool. I love The Doobie Brothers and I love the Dance Chart. Can’t wait to hear this obscure track. Thank you, Paul.
Jeff
You’re welcome, Jeff 🙂