BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
“Emotion in Motion” is a song by Ric Ocasek, the main songwriter and lead vocalist for The Cars. It was featured on his second solo album, This Side of Paradise, and released as a single in late 1986. The tune topped the Album Rock Tracks chart and reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was Ocasek’s only U.S. top 40 hit as a solo artist. In Australia, the song peaked at #8 on the Kent Music Report.
Ocasek was a founding member, lead singer and principal songwriter of the new wave rock band The Cars. Following the group’s 1985 Greatest Hits release, its members split up to pursue solo projects. Lead guitarist Elliot Easton released a solo album in 1985, and both Ocasek and singer/bassist Benjamin Orr did the same in 1986. Just as “Emotion in Motion” was Ocasek’s only solo song to reach the Top 40, Orr’s “Stay the Night” was the latter’s only solo Top 40 hit.
The band reunited to record 1987’s Door to Door, which produced “You Are the Girl”, the group’s last Top 40 single.
SIDE A:
Emotion In Motion (Edit Version) 3:57
SIDE B:
P.F.J. 3:40
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Emotion In Motion | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #15 |
| 1986 | Emotion In Motion | U.S. Billboard Top Rock Tracks | #1 |
| 1986 | Emotion In Motion | U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | #8 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records – 7-28617
Format: Vinyl, 7″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock
CREDITS:
Producer [Produced By] – Chris Hughes, Ross Cullum
Written-By, Producer [Produced By] – Ric Ocasek
NOTES:
Edited From the forthcoming Ric Ocasek album This Side Of Paradise.
Made in U.S.A.
Find the 7″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
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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: Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube 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
His last big hit, with a little help from the Tears For Fears crew, so there is definitely new wave in there somwhere.
hi paul, glad to see a solo project from the cars lead singer. i always wondered why anyone thinks they are new wave, i’ve heard them back in the late 70’s and they were definitely a fusion of rock, punk and later somewhat alternative rock. they have all of 1 12 inch single, and never cared for doing mixes, and have a few b-sides, so they were never part of the 80’s music culture. they might have tried to look like a new wave band in the late 80’s with heartbeat city, but thats it. they are almost never on… Read more »
I always considered them new wave as I heard them played on stations such as KROQ many times. In my opinion new wave is a bit of a fusion of rock and punk. I know this has been debated over and over just my thoughts 🙂
Gosh, this brings a lot of tears right now. So many memories. Glad i grew up in the 80s. Really glad! Thanks Paul, as always, Be Well!
You’re welcome Gilbert 🙂
The Cars were such a fantastic band! They got their credit back in the day but these days they are so under-credited/rated for the amount of hits they produced in 7+ years. If you like The Cars at all, do yourself a favor and buy their 1985 compilation (which I own): https://www.discogs.com/The-Cars-Greatest-Hits/master/69626 or the 2002 larger compilation: https://www.discogs.com/The-Cars-Complete-Greatest-Hits/master/247669 (I do not own but know most of the additional songs). Both are $12 on Amazon. I think their hit, Magic, is my favorite…it still flashes me back to 1984 in the living room of my house. Released in May it was… Read more »
Thanks for the compilation info, Fred 🙂 They had several single that would have benefitted greatly from a 12″ mix or instrumental.
As a lover of The Cars, I so appreciate these solo singles you’ve given us Paul. It’s a godsend that you exist for all the care you showcase. Hey, if it wasn’t for you, we all wouldn’t have the “Hello Again (Dub Version)” in our possession. The re-issue sadly left it off. You’re the best!
Jeff
Thank you Jeff 🙂
Great vocalist and I love the production on this record.
Thanks Paul 🙂
You’re welcome Mark 🙂
Oh isn´t it a wonderful song. Such a sweet melody, such sweet singing with Ric´s awkward singing voice. Awkward in a nice way 🙂
I have the 12inch which features the longer album version if I remember correctly. Have to chekc that.
Lovely, Paul. Thank you. And the sound quality… Do I have to say it? 🙂
Great b-side, too! That one had completely slipped my mind.
You’re welcome Song And Dance. You are correct the German 12″ includes the longer 4:41 Album Version. Not sure if this edit has appeared digitally 🙂
The German 12″ of this single contains a B-Side unavailable elsewhere “Step by Step”
Love this single! Paul is a role right now with the rare and quality singles last week and now a quaility big hit as a follow up. Love visiting this site!
Thank you MillCity7. I love that you are here 🙂
🙂 Thanks again Paul !!
You’re welcome CL 🙂