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October 24, 2024

Toto – Stranger In Town (Dance Mix) (Europe 12″)

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Original post date: October 3, 2013

“Stranger in Town” is a song by Toto, released in 1984 as the lead single from their fifth studio album, “Isolation.” Written by David Paich and Jeff Porcaro, it features lead vocals by Fergie Frederiksen, who had recently joined the band. The song is notable for its darker tone compared to some of Toto’s other hits and its compelling story about a mysterious figure entering a quiet town.

The lyrics tell a haunting narrative of a drifter or “stranger” who seems to bring trouble and fear wherever he goes. The song builds suspense, aligning with its thematic undercurrent of paranoia and danger.

Musically, “Stranger in Town” blends rock, synth-driven sounds, and Toto’s signature polished production. It performed well on the charts, particularly in the U.S., where it reached No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The music video, directed by Steve Barron, was also widely recognized. It features a noir-like theme where the band members appear as characters trying to track down this mysterious “stranger.” The video’s cinematic style complements the song’s mood of tension and intrigue.

+De-notes vinyl only.

SIDE A:
Stranger In Town (Dance Mix)+ 6:52
Written-By – D. Paich, J. Porcaro
Synthesizer [Additional Effects] – Mike Cohen

SIDE B:
Change Of Heart 4:10
Arranged By [Strings] – David Paich, James Newton Howard
Conductor [Orchestra] – James Newton Howard, Marty Paich
Performer – London Symphony Orchestra, The
Written-By – D. Paich, F. Frederiksen

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1984	Stranger In Town	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#30
1984	Stranger In Town	U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks	#7

CREDITS:
Label: CBS – CBSA 12.4461, CBS – A 12-4461
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Europe
Released: 1984
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:

llustration – Robert Kopecky
Mixed By – Greg Ladanyi
Photography By – Raul Vega
Producer – Toto

NOTES:
Special Version From The CBS Lp: “Isolation”

Made in Holland

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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

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Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
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October 16, 2024

Levert – Casanova (Europe 12″)

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“Casanova” is a 1987 single by American R&B group LeVert, written and produced by Reggie Calloway. It reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the UK Singles Chart, marking LeVert’s only Top Ten hit. The song was the first new jack swing track to top the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, holding the number one spot for two weeks. It became popular with New Orleans brass bands, especially after being adopted by the Rebirth Brass Band. “Casanova” also appeared in the films “The Pick-Up Artist” and “Fatal Beauty”, both released in 1987.

The song’s lyrics deal with a man confessing that he’s been a bit of a “Casanova” in the past but now wants to change his ways for the right woman.

“Casanova” helped establish LeVert as a key player in the R&B scene of the late 1980s. The group, led by brothers Gerald and Sean Levert, was known for its smooth vocals and energetic performances. Gerald Levert later had a successful solo career before his untimely death in 2006.

This song is often remembered for its infectious hook and danceable beat, contributing to its longevity in the world of classic R&B.

SIDE A:
Casanova (Extended Mix Version) 8:00
Written-By – Reggie Calloway

SIDE B:
Casanova (Dance Mix)
Written-By – Reggie Calloway

Throwdown (Album Mix) 4:15
Written-By – Gerald Levert, Marc Gordon, Sean Levert

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Casanova	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#5
1987	Casanova	U.S. Billboard R&B / Hip-Hop Songs	#1
1987	Casanova	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music / Club Play	#27

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic – 786 657-0
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Europe
Released: 1987
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: New Jack Swing, Contemporary R&B

CREDITS:

Engineer – Keith Cohen, Paul Erickson*
Engineer [Assistant] – Elmer Flores
Producer – Craig Cooper*, Gerald Levert, Marc Gordon
Remix – Reggie Calloway, Steve Beltran, Vincent Calloway

NOTES:
Made in Germany

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Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

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January 4, 2024

Chicago – 25 or 6 to 4 (86 Remix) (Europe 12″)

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“25 or 6 to 4” is a song written by American musician Robert Lamm, one of the founding members of the Rock band Chicago. It was originally recorded in 1969 for their second album, Chicago, with Peter Cetera on lead vocals.

An updated version of “25 or 6 to 4” was recorded for the 1986 album Chicago 18 with James Pankow listed as co-writer, and new band member Jason Scheff on lead vocals. It featured two verses instead of three. The single reached number 48 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Single’s Chart. This version was also used as the B-side for the band’s next single in 1986, “Will You Still Love Me?”

The music video for the 1986 remake won an American Video Award, in the Best Cinematography category, for Bobby Byrne.

SIDE A:
25 Or 6 To 4 (86 Remix) 4:12
Written-By – James Pankow, Robert Lamm

SIDE B:
One More Day 4:14
Written-By – Carmen Grillo, James Pankow

Hard Habit To Break 4:08
Written-By – J. Parker, S. Kipner

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	25 Or 6 To 4 (86 Remix)	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#48

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records – 920 565-0, Full Moon – 920 565-0
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Europe
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:

Engineer, Mixed By – Humberto Gatica
Photography By – Hugh Brown (3)
Producer – David Foster

NOTES:
Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf

From the Chicago 18 Album on Warner Bros. Records

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July 7, 2023

George Harrison – Got My Mind Set On You (Extended Version) (Europe 12″)

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“Got My Mind Set on You” (also written as “(Got My Mind) Set on You”) is a song written and composed by Rudy Clark and originally recorded by James Ray in 1962.

In 1987, George Harrison released a cover version of the song on his album Cloud Nine, which he had recorded on his Dark Horse Records label.

The first time Harrison heard the song was during a visit to his sister in the United States in 1963–five months before the Beatles first appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show. His sister lived in the countryside of Illinois. While there, Harrison visited record shops and bought a variety of albums. One was James Ray’s 1962 album that contained the song “I’ve Got My Mind Set on You.” In January 1987, Harrison began recording the song at his Friar Park home studio, with Jeff Lynne (ELO) producing and playing bass and keyboards, Jim Keltner on drums, Jim Horn on sax, and Ray Cooper on percussion.

Of Harrison’s three number-one singles in the US, it was the only song not written or composed by Harrison himself. Not only was it the last US No. 1 hit by Harrison, but, as of 2022, his last top 10 hit in the US. When the song hit No. 1, it broke a three-way tie between Harrison, John Lennon, and Ringo Starr, all of whom had two No. 1 hit singles as solo artists (discounting Paul McCartney’s work with Wings). It also happened to be the No. 1 single in the US the week immediately preceding the induction of the Beatles into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making Harrison one of the few inductees to have an active single on the US record charts at the time of induction. Billboard ranked the song as No. 3 for 1988.

The single’s B-side is “Lay His Head”, a remixed version of the unreleased song from Harrison’s originally intended Somewhere in England album. The 12-inch version of the single also adds an extended version of “Got My Mind Set on You”.

In the UK, the single spent four weeks at number two. It was kept off the number 1 spot by T’Pau’s “China in Your Hand” becoming the 5th best selling single of 1987.

SIDE A:
Got My Mind Set On You (Extended Version) 5:19
Engineer – Bill Bottrell
Producer – Jeff Lynne
Written-By –Rudy Clark

SIDE B:
Got My Mind Set On You (Single Version) 3:51
Producer – Jeff Lynne
Written-By –Rudy Clark

Lay His Head 3:51
Producer – Ray Cooper
Written-By – George Harrison

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Got My Mind Set On You	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#1
1987	Got My Mind Set On You	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#1
1987	Got My Mind Set On You	U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary	#4

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Dark Horse Records – 920 802-0
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Europe
Released: 1987
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:

Design – Gabrielle Raumberger
Photography By – Gered Mankowitz
Producer – George Harrison

NOTES:
Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH. Alsdorf.

From the LP “CLOUD NINE”

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