Tag: Julian Mendelsohn

July 22, 2015

Gene Loves Jezebel – The Motion Of Love (Limited Edition UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

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“The Motion Of Love” is a single by British rock band Gene Loves Jezebel released in January 1988 from their fourth album,
The House of Dolls.”The Motion Of Love” was the band’s biggest UK hit single, reaching number 56. In the US the song
peaked at number 87 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In the UK a special limited edition double vinyl gatefold 12″ was released which included several b-side tracks and a Julian
Mendelsohn remix of “The Motion Of Love”.

SIDE A:
The Motion Of Love (Jezebel Mix) 7:00
Mixed By – Scott Litt
Producer – Jimmy Iovine
Remix – Julian Mendelsohn

SIDE B:
A Fresh Slice 3:13

SIDE C:
Bugg’s Bruises 3:59
Mixed By – Don Smith

SIDE D:
Vagabond (A New Adventure) 4:00
Producer – Thom Panunzio

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1988	The Motion Of Love	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#87

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Beggars Banquet ‎– BEG 192TD
Format: 2 × Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Gatefold sleeve
Country: UK
Released: 1987
Genre: Rock
Style: Goth Rock

CREDITS:
Producer – Deli Babies, The (tracks: B to D)

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Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
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Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
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Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
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Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
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Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
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February 19, 2015

The Belle Stars – Sign Of The Times (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“Sign of the Times” is a song by English pop/new wave band The Belle Stars, released as the lead single from the band’s only self-titled studio album. The single was the fourth single from their only album, and their seventh single overall. “Sign of the Times” was the band’s first single that was an original song since 1981’s Another Latin Love Song. Its lyrics describe the band explaining how they feel their lover is unfaithful of their love, hence the lyric “You say you love me, but want success.” The single was the band’s first to make it into the top 10, reaching #3 in the UK singles chart. In the US “Sign Of The Times” debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on May 7, 1983 peaking at #75 while on the dance chart the single peaked at #43.

SIDE A:
Sign Of The Times (Remixed Extended 12″ Version) 5:39
Engineer – Julian Mendelsohn, Pete Hammond, Phil Chapman, Phil Harding
Mixed By – Nigel Green
Producer – Pete Collins*

SIDE B:
Madness 3:18
Engineer, Producer – Brian Tench

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1983	Sign Of The Times	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#75
1983	Sign Of The Times	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#43

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records ‎– 0-29657
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Written-By – Hirst*, Matthias*, Parsons*, Shone*, Joyce*, Owen*, Barker*

NOTES:
From the LP “THE BELLE STARS”

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Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
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Click Removeal: Manual
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January 22, 2015

Elton John/Millie Jackson – Act Of War (Remix Number Two) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Act Of War” is a 1985 single with lyrics by Elton John’s longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin, this song uses war as a metaphor for a stormy interpersonal relationship. It was the era of the Cold War, when the United States and Russia had nuclear weapons ready for attack. Explosions appear in the song to encourage the theme, and the video opens with the United States president answering his phone near the “button” which would supposedly launch the missiles. The jelly beans he eats are a reference to Ronald Reagan, the real president at the time who enjoyed the treats. It’s a catchy and upbeat tune from a resurgent Elton John, perhaps with an anti-nuclear sentiment similar to “99 Luftballons,” but it couldn’t get traction in America, where the song was ignored. “Act Of War” was a top 40 hit in the UK reaching #32.

Elton duets with soul singer Millie Jackson on this song. Jackson is an R&B star well known in the black community, but just under the mainstream radar. Like Tina Turner, who was first offered the duet but turned it down, Jackson has impressive looks and a stunning voice, and she could have crossed over to the Pop world had things gone a bit differently. In an interview with Millie Jackson, she explained: “Didn’t happen. Don’t care. In America I think in order to be a pop star you’ve got to have management. And I always managed myself. I was never looking to become that crossover pop star. Let white folks cross over to me. I call myself the poor people’s queen. Because once you get to the top there’s only one way to go.”

“Act Of War” was released only as a single, but later it was added to Elton’s “Ice on Fire” CD, having been recorded the same year. The song also features guitar by Nik Kershaw.

Several remixes were released for “Act Of War” this UK only limited edition contains exclusive remixes by Australian remixer/producer Julian Mendelsohn.

SIDE A:
Act Of War (Part 5) Vocal 7:30

SIDE B:
Act Of War (Part 6) Instrumental 4:20

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: The Rocket Record Company ‎– EJSR 812
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Limited Edition
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Gus Dudgeon
Remix –Julian Mendelsohn (tracks: A), Stuart Epps (tracks: B)
Written-By – Bernie Taupin, Elton John

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September 11, 2013

Patti LaBelle – Oh, People (The JM Remix) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Oh, People” is the second single from Winner in You, the eighth solo album from Patti LaBelle, released on June 30, 1986. The song is a socially conscious anthem with lyrics pleading to individuals to unite and “build the world we want together.”

The song was a moderate success, reaching number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 7 on the Billboard R&B chart while also reaching number 26 in the United Kingdom. It also reached several European charts peaking at number 31 in the Netherlands (AKA the Dutch singles chart) and number 36 in New Zealand.

In the UK two seperate 12″ singles were released both with different A side remixes. The first a remix by Richard Perry (Extended Remix Version) and the second included a remix by Julian Mendelsohn (The JM MIx). For this post I have included the Richard Perry mix as a bonus.

SIDE A:
Oh, People (The JM Remix) 8:32
Engineer [Assistant] – Spike
Producer [Associate] – Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts
Remix – Julian Mendelsohn
Written-By – A. Goldmark*, B. Roberts*

Oh, People (Extended Remix Version) 5:05
Engineer [Remix] – Barney Perkins
Producer [Associate] – Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts
Remix – Richard Perry
Written-By – A. Goldmark*, B. Roberts*

SIDE B:
Oh, People (Instrumental) 5:25
Engineer [Remix] – Barney Perkins
Producer [Associate] – Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts
Remix – Richard Perry
Written-By – A. Goldmark*, B. Roberts*

Love Attack 4:11
Written-By – A. D. Rich*, P. Henderson*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	Oh, People	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#29
1986	Oh, People	U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Hip-Hop Songs	#7

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– MCAX 1075
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: RnB/Swing, Downtempo, Soul
Credits: Executive Producer – Patti LaBelle
Producer – Richard Perry

NOTES:
Original version appears on the Patti LaBelle LP:
“WINNER IN YOU”

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Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
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Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

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