BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987
“(Glad I’m) Not a Kennedy” is a song by New Zealand musician Shona Laing. The single reached #9 on the Australian singles chart and #2 in her native New Zealand in August 1987. In the United States, the song peaked at #14 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart.
Laing was inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame as the Legacy Award recipient at the 2013 New Zealand Music Awards in November 2013.
SIDE A:
(Glad I’m) Not A Kennedy 3:28
The Bishop 4:27
SIDE B:
(Glad I’m) Not A Kennedy (Extended Remix) 5:11
Producer – Bruce Lynch
Remix – Martin Rushent
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | (Glad I’m) Not A Kennedy | U.S. Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks | #14 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: TVT Records – TVT 2496
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Design [Cover], Art Direction – Beth Cumber
Written-By – Shona Laing
NOTES:
Pressed By – Europadisk
Recorded At – Mandrill Studios
From the LP “SOUTH”
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
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I loved this song, the extended I have never heard before, I know this song from Margaret Urlich Second nature cd her version is amazing,.. thanks for this one!
Thank you so much for this little Diamond!
I think, that she sounds absolutely like Amy Macdonald – crazy.
You’re welcome 🙂
Thank you, Paul. This song was a decent hit in Australia.
I’d also love to see “Drive” and “Soviet Snow” posted, if at all possible.
Both are great remixes.
“Soviet Snow” is coming 🙂
Hi Paul, thanks for this extended cut. There is another mix, a few years ago, but not extended. In my mind, the better one.
thank you for sharing your music with us
It’s possible you’re thinking of “Not A Kennedy” on Shona’s Genre album from 1985, released two years before this mix.
There’s also an acoustic version simply titled “Kennedy” on her Pass The Whisper album from 2007.
Though I’ve just learned that the European (and probably Australian) 12″ release of “Glad I’m Not A Kennedy” has a different cover and track listing. It may be the version you’re thinking of is on the B-side of that release. According to Discogs it’s about 20 seconds shorter than the 7″ single mix. Maybe it’s an instrumental…?
Thanks Paul.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂
Thank you very much for this rare treat Paul. If you are able to hunt down and use your magic on her remix of “Drive” that would be really appreciated. Cheers from Oz.
I will do my best “Drive” was only released in Australia so it’s pretty hard to get.
Wow, what a nice track! Never heard about it. Totally obscure 80s, and kiwi, this is great. Thank you so much for the share.
You’re welcome 🙂
Thank you DJ Paul, hope you are well. So excited about this post since i’m a follower of Shona Laing’s mixes. They are quiet a rarities since i don’t believe there ever was a cd single containing this mixes. Would love for you to do your magic touch on her single, Soviet Snow with remixes from Justin Strauss. Again, no cd single released containing mixes of Soviet Snow so this would be a treat for us.
I think you’re right. Discogs lists a CD Maxi release of Glad I’m Not A Kennedy but it’s only a 3″ disc (with the US cover art) without any remixes on it. Evidently it’s quite rare. A CD Maxi is also listed for Drive Baby Drive but again without any remixes on it. Going by Discogs, Soviet Snow was only issued on vinyl. There is however a 6:43 remix of Soviet Snow available as a digital bonus track for the “South” album on Google Play (and presumably iTunes). From the track length I suspect this is “Soviet Snow (Popstand mix)”.… Read more »
Soviet Snow! Wow. I totally forgot about that song. That was an amazing track. Maybe Pau has that too! 😀
“Soviet Snow” is coming 🙂
I can’t say I really remember this song, but then again, I am doubting myself. I love these sorts of things. Maybe it was back in college, I can’t say, but I LOVE being intrigued by totally cool music. Wow Paul, what gifts you give us. I recently made a compilation for a friend with some of your rips and they didn’t disappoint. You are just a phenomenal DJ in my book. Thanks for…..EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeff
Really do hope that you end up making this one of your favorites Jeff 🙂
Wow Paul! I love this song. So happy to get the extended remix in pristine quality. As far as I know it was never released digitally. Thank you so much Paul for this great post.
You’re very welcome Daniel 🙂
Thanks! Loved Soviet Snow as well. I hope you get to that one someday too Paul. 🙂
I will be posting “Soviet Snow” too 🙂
I see it!
https://burningtheground.net/2019/05/shona-laing-soviet-snow-us-12
Thanks for listening Paul!
You’re not KIDDING about this a totally obscure 80’s lost classic.
While this song has left my memory banks, I do remember this song being a butt of jokes in the radio market when it first came out. And it did well. Glad to see this again.
It has always been a favorite of mine 🙂