Tag: 1985

Stevie Nicks – I Can’t Wait (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

Produced by Jimmy Iovine & Rick Nowles “I Can’t Wait” was the second single taken from Rock a Little the third studio album by Stevie Nicks released in late 1985 while Fleetwood Mac were still on a lengthy hiatus following their album Mirage in 1982, “I Can’t Wait” debuted on the Billbord Hot 100 on February 22, 1986. After staying on the charts for eight weeks the single peaked at #16 on March 8, 1986.

The US 12″ release of “I Can’t Wait” contained five remixes, Chris Lord-Alge contributed the Rock Mix and the Dub Rock Mix while Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero worked their magic on the Dance Mix and Dub Dance Mix. The 12″ also features a Special Remix of the album track “The Nightmare” also remixed by Chris Lord-Alge.

SIDE A:
I Can’t Wait (Rock Mix) 5:57
I Can’t Wait (Dance Mix) 6:20

SIDE B:
The Nightmare (Special Remix) 6:38
I Can’t Wait (Dub Dance Mix) 4:23
I Can’t Wait (Dub Rock Mix) 5:46

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 I Can’t Wait U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #16
1986 I Can’t Wait U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #6
1986 I Can’t Wait U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play #26

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Modern Records – 0-96825
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop, Rock
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Mixed By – Chris Lord-Alge
Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero (tracks: A2, B2)
Keyboards [Additional] – David LeBolt
Producer – Jimmy Iovine, Rick Nowles*

NOTES:
Original versions appear on the Stevie Nicks album “ROCK  A Little”

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Heart – Nothin’ At All (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Nothin’ at All” is the name of a song recorded by rock band by Heart. It was released as the fourth single from the band’s self-titled 1985 album Heart, and the fourth song from the album to hit the U.S. top-ten, peaking at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100. It failed to reach the Top 75 in the UK, hitting number 76 in the UK Singles Chart, however a re-issue released in 1988 reached number 38.

Lyrically it is a love song which describes a new relationship which falls into place without effort or conflict. The song’s title phrase is employed both when the narrator describes the new relationship as being like “nothin’ at all” (that she’s ever previously expereinced), and also when she asks the song’s subject what he did to make falling in love so easy, his response is “nothin’ at all”. The song’s music video received heavy rotation on MTV and this single was the last big hit from the Heart album.

SIDE A:
Nothin’ At All (Extended Remix) 5:10
Remix – Ron Nevison
Written-By – Mark Mueller

SIDE B:
The Wolf 4:03
Written By – Wilson-Wilson-Leese-Andes-Carmassi-Ennis

Nothin’ At All (Single Version) 4:10
Remix – Ron Nevison
Written-By – Mark Mueller

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 Nothin’ At All U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #10
1986 Nothin’ At All U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #40
1986 Nothin’ At All U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks #6

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records – 12CL 406
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop/Rock
Credits: Producer, Engineer – Ron Nevison

NOTES:
Featured on the Capitol album “HEART”
Management: Front Line Management/Trudy Green Management

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VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

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Madonna – Angel (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

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“Angel” is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her second studio album Like a Virgin. It was released on April 10, 1985 by Sire Records as the third single from the album. Written by Steve Bray and Madonna, it was one of the first songs developed for the project and, according to Madonna, was inspired by a girl who is saved by an angel, and she falls in love with Him. “Angel” was released as a 12″ single with “Into the Groove” in some countries and charted likewise. A music video was initially planned for the release, but was later cancelled. Instead a promotional video comprising clips from her previous videos was released in the United Kingdom.

Musically “Angel” consists of three chord ascending hook, which serves for the verse and chorus. It has vocal harmonies beneath the main chorus and the lyrics repeat the angel-like image of Madonna’s saviour. Critics gave mixed review of the song, with one group denoting it as a classic while the others felt it was sub-par compared to the other Madonna singles. “Angel” became Madonna’s fifth consecutive top-five single on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top of its dance charts. It was also able to reach number-one in Australia and the top-five of the charts in Canada, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Spain and the United Kingdom. Madonna has performed the song only once, on her Virgin Tour in 1985.

“Burning Up” (Alternate Album Version) is used for the Vinyl edition of Madonna – The First Album and has a duration of 4:48. This version is actually the original album version, before being replaced with the final mix (also used in the video version). This version also appeared as the b-side fof the 7″ and 12″ versions of “Angel” in European markets.

SIDE A:
Angel (Extended Dance Mix) 6:15
Producer – Nile Rodgers
Remix – James Farber, Nile Rodgers
Written-By – Madonna, Stephen Bray

SIDE B:
Burning Up (Alternate Album Version) 4:48
Producer – Reggie Lucas
Written-By – Madonna

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Angel U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #5
1985 Angel U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Tracks #5
1985 Angel U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play #1

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire – W 8881 T
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Photography By – Herb Ritts

NOTES:
Side A from the album “Like A Virgin”
Side B from the album “Madonna: The First Album”

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The Dream Academy – Please Please Please (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want” is a song originally performed by British group The Smiths. It was released as the B-side of “William, It Was Really Nothing” in 1984 and later featured on the compilation albums Hatful of Hollow and Louder Than Bombs.

The Dream Academy covered “Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want” in 1984. This version peaked at #83 in the UK Singles Chart. The instrumental version of the song is the better known cover version, since it was used in the film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (during the Art Institute scene) along with an other Dream Academy song “The Edge of Forever”. A similar (but vocal) single later appeared on the compilation album, Somewhere in the Sun… Best of the Dream Academy.

As a bonus track I have also included the US 7″ mix of “The Love Parade”. This mix is exclusive to the US 7″ single.

SIDE A:
Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want 3:05
Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want (Instrumental) 3:05

SIDE B:
In Places On The Run 3:38
The Party (Acoustic Version) 3:45

BONUS TRACK:
The Love Parade (US 7″ Mix) 3:53
Producer – Alan Tarney

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Blanco Y Negro – NEG 20T
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Co-producer – George Nicholson (tracks: B1)
Composed By – Gabriel* (tracks: B1), Marr* (tracks: A1, A2), Morrissey (tracks: A1, A2), Laird-Clowes* (tracks: B1, B2)
Engineer – Andrew Jackson (tracks: A1, A2, B1)
Producer – David Gilmour (tracks: A1, A2, B1), Nick Laird-Clowes (tracks: A1, A2, B1)

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Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
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Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
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ClickRepair
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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi