Burning The Ground Exclusive
Today on Burning the Ground, I’m excited to share a very special custom 12” single featuring the iconic American singer Shannon. This release brings together two rare and exhilarating tracks that highlight the best of her mid-80s dance floor dominance.
Side A: “Give Me The Music (Medley – AN Intermixture of Let The Music Play & Give Me Tonight)”
The first track is a carefully crafted medley of Let The Music Play and Give Me Tonight, titled Give Me The Music (Medley). This gem was originally found on the B-side of Shannon’s 1984 UK 12” single Sweet Somebody, but it’s a track that didn’t make it onto the 2006 remastered edition of her self-titled debut album. The medley flows seamlessly, capturing the infectious energy of both songs and delivering a nostalgic, club-ready experience that fans of Shannon’s early work will immediately recognize and love.
Side B: “Do You Wanna Get Away (Ultimix)”
On the flip side is a Hot Tracks remix service version of Do You Wanna Get Away (Ultimix), expertly remixed by Bradley D. Hinkle. Originally from Shannon’s second album of the same name, this Ultimix amplifies the dancefloor appeal with extended breakdowns and energized percussion—perfect for DJs or anyone looking to relive the peak of 80s freestyle and post-disco excitement.
Custom Artwork
To complete this one-of-a-kind release, I’ve created custom artwork that captures the spirit of Shannon’s music and the era she helped define. It’s a nod to the vibrant energy of early 80s club culture while giving this single its own unique identity.
This custom 12” single is a love letter to Shannon’s timeless contributions to dance music. Whether you’re a collector, a DJ, or a fan of 80s club classics, this release is a must-have addition to your collection.
**Just a quick heads up: I accidentally mislabeled side B. It should be “Do You Wanna Get Away (Ultimix).” I have re-uploaded the files with the correct tags. Please download the updated versions again from the site or your email.
SIDE ONE:
Give Me The Music (Medley) – An Intermixture Of Let The Music Play & Give Me Tonight 6:55
Producer – Chris Barbosa, Mark Liggett, Rod Hui
Written-By – Chris Barbosa, Ed Chisolm
SIDE TWO:
Do You Wanna Get Away (Ultimix) 8:05
Remix – Bradley D. Hinkle
Written-By – C. Barbosa*
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Unofficial
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Electro
CREDITS:
Artwork Design – DjPaulT
NOTES:
Side One: Courtesy Emergency Records taken from “Sweet Somebody” UK 12″
Side Two: Courtesy Hot Tracks Remix Service taken from Series 4, Issue 6
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
for BURNING THE GROUND
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon Concorde Music Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
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
SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 25 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!
Password: burningtheground
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