Robbie Nevil – Somebody Like You (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1989

“Somebody Like You” was the second single taken from American pop singer, songwriter, and record producer Robbie Nevil’s second studio LP “A Place Like This” (1988). At this point, Nevil had garnered four Billboard top 40 hits including his songs “C’est la Vie” (#2, 1986), “Dominoes” (#14, 1987), “Wot’s It to Ya” (#10, 1987), and “Back on Holiday” (#34, 1988).

“Somebody Like You” debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on March 18, 1989, peaking at #68 on April 8, 1989, spending eleven weeks on the survey ending Nevil’s string of four consecutive Top 40 singles.

SIDE A:
Somebody Like You (TJ Mix) 6:34
Somebody Like You (Radio Dance Mix) 4:28

SIDE B:
Somebody Like You (Yu Yu Mix) 7:35
Somebody Like You (Where’s The Band Mix) 2:49

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1989 Somebody Like You U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #68

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI-Manhattan Records – V-56125, EMI-Manhattan Records – MIC 11193
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Synth-pop

CREDITS:

NOTES:
Additional Production & Remix David Cole & Robert Clivilles for Done Properly Productions
Edited by Luis Rivera for Quickleaf Productions

Printed in U.S.A.

From the LP “A Place Like This”

Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus:  Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp:
Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
DAC:
Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning
: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans
: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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Grant
Grant
May 17, 2024 7:32 am

Thanks for this Paul!!

Marco
Marco
May 17, 2024 3:40 am

Good to see more Robbie Nevil back on BTG. I enjoyed the previous singles you posted from him.

Thanks Paul 🙂

Pedro
Pedro
May 16, 2024 6:50 pm

Lo vi y no podia creerlo Paul. Infinitas gracias.

Ian M
Ian M
May 16, 2024 3:57 pm

I bought this 12″ in 1989. I now have it (finally, thanks to you!) on mp3. Many thanks for posting these remixes!!

Last edited 5 months ago by Ian M
drivel
drivel
May 16, 2024 11:26 am

Is the Closet 80’s badge a reference the artists fashion sense or undisclosed sexual orientation?

Jeff
Jeff
May 16, 2024 11:08 am

Another great C+C dance production!! Thanks so much for this record, Paul. Sad that this one ended his run in the Top 40. Maybe lack of promotion or changing tastes. I’m just happy you follow your instincts to post great records that deserve another spin and listen! I like to think that individuals in the “Industry” might discover the music you post and that there might be chances for a renewed interest in past music. Hey, it worked for Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill (Deal with God), so who knows!?

Jeff

Retro Hound
Retro Hound
Reply to  Jeff
May 16, 2024 2:16 pm

I agree wholeheartedly Jeff! You would think the industry people and/or the artists themselves would be thrilled with the renewed attention. Who knows, such a dog eat dog world we live in! Thank you Paul for putting these underdog hits back in the spotlight where they belong!!

Jeff
Jeff
Reply to  Retro Hound
May 17, 2024 1:56 pm

Thanks, Retro Hound!!

Jeff

Martika
Martika
Reply to  Jeff
May 16, 2024 4:34 pm

I had no idea that C&C Music Factory remixed this song. It has a bit of a George Michael feel to it! Great production! Thank you for another excellent release!
@Jeff, if you want this song to get renewed attention, you have to use it as the background music for a really dumb TikTok video, and before you know it, it will climb to the top of the charts. That seems to be how it works now. lol

Retro Hound
Retro Hound
Reply to  Martika
May 16, 2024 6:01 pm

You’re right Martika! Absolutely pathetic.

Martika
Martika
Reply to  DjPaulT
May 18, 2024 6:46 am

That makes perfect sense now!

Jeff
Jeff
Reply to  Martika
May 17, 2024 1:59 pm

Hey Martika,

Your right about Tik Tok. Although I’m not into this social media platform at all, I certainly understand the power it has to propel songs out to the collective consciousness.

Martika, you’re a genius!! I LOVE what you always have to say!!

Jeff