BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
“I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On” is a song written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and originally performed by Cherrelle in 1984. In 1986, “I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On” was covered by Robert Palmer. Palmer’s cover fared better on the pop charts while Cherrelle’s version was a hit on the R&B charts.
Robert Palmer recorded a cover one year later and it was released as the fifth single from his 1985 album Riptide. The single hit No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986, only behind “Amanda” by Boston, and the music video, which featured women much like the ones from “Addicted to Love”, hit No. 1 on MTV on October 17, 1986. In the U.K. the single reached no. 9.
SIDE A:
I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On (Extended Dance Mix) 6:39
I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On (A Cappella Beats) 2:02
SIDE B:
I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On (Dub Version) 4:32
Addicted To Love (LP Version) 6:00
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #2 |
| 1986 | I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #26 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Island Records – 0-96804
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Producer – Bernard Edwards
Remix – Bruce Forrest* (tracks: A1 to B1)
Written-By – J. Harris, T. Lewis* (tracks: A1 to B1), R. Palmer* (tracks: B2)
NOTES:
Written for Flyte Tyme Productions.
From the LP “RIPTIDE”
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
EQUIPMENT USED:
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: Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold 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
“She’s so fine, there’s no telling where the money went…”
Thanks for stirring up some great memories, Paul 🙂
Thank you very much Paul.
You posted this in Uncategorized, so it is not showing up when clicking on the Robert Palmer link i the left sidebar.
Thanks for letting me know. I have corrected it 🙂
What a great track, and amazing rip. Love the mixes! Thank you for this one!!
Excellent post. Rare 12 inch acapella and dub remixes not available on CD. Thanks Paul!
I have both versions of this track in 12″ versions.
While Cherrelee’s version is a spunky R&B track with a good dance flavor. Robert Palmer’s version was to me more sultry and the models/female musicians that were in the video defined the 80’s club style scene. Both tracks are excellent in there own way but I always have preferred this version
Thanks Paul.
This is the epitome 80’s rock/dance-pop. Absolute classic. Thank you Paul.
Thank you very much DjPaul for this great 12 inch
Quite a smooth, funky mix. Thanks Paul!
Hey DJ Paul,
I was listening to track #4 and noticed that the song ends at 2:34. Is there a glitch in the rip?
Thanks again paul,
I enjoyed this track, although for a while all the robert palmer
songs seemed to sound the same, and look the same.
It even reminds me of the sound of power station too.
nice mixes, and sounds good.
later
-1
You’re welcome -1. Appreciate your comments 🙂
Great mixes and excellent mastering as always Paul. Strange coincidence that I was searching for the album track of this song just yesterday, and downloaded it along with a couple of Cherrelle tracks that I recalled thinking about her original version of this. What are the chances?
Great minds think alike 🙂
Simply irresistible!!! 😉
indeed 🙂
Thank you Paul, i love Robert Palmer and this remix. i heard the version by Ray Wong & Peter Silveira on the Canadian promo but is only delays and repeat, no big thig.
You’re welcome Guss 🙂
strange, but all the files downloaded says corrupted when I tried to unzip them…
No problems on my end. Make sure you let the download finish completely.
Paul!!! This week is starting out amazing. First there was yesterday’s “Under The Gun” and now it’s Robert Palmer!!! Wow!! I’m just dazed and excited!! I remember when this first came out, and being very familiar with Cherrelle’s version, Robert Palmer’s version certainly made an impact on me. I’ve always adored Mr. Palmer, from his “Bad Case of Loving You” to “Johnny and Mary” to his stuff with The Power Station. His music really impressed me very much. I’m thrilled to hear these versions and it’s so cool that “Addicted To Love” is on here too. I’m so preferring your… Read more »
You’re welcome, Jeff. Enjoy!! 🙂
Love this Paul. This is RP at his “New Wave” best. Thanks.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂
Very nice love this song. Looking forward to hearing these versions. Many thanks!
You’re welcome Neil 🙂