BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
“Tarzan Boy” is the debut single by Italian-based act Baltimora. The song was written by Maurizio Bassi and Naimy Hackett, and released in 1985 as the lead single from Baltimora’s debut album Living in the Background.
The refrain uses Tarzan’s cry as a melodic line. The song is rhythmical, with an electronic melody and simple lyrics. Baltimora is often considered a one-hit wonder due to the success they experienced with “Tarzan Boy”.
“Tarzan Boy” was an international hit, debuting in the top-five of the Italian charts and performing well in many other European countries, including Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands. “Tarzan Boy” was most successful in France, where it topped the chart for five consecutive weeks. In the United Kingdom, it reached number three in August 1985. The single had success in the United States (where it was released by EMI), with the single remaining on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six months and ultimately peaking at number 13 on March 1st, 1986.
SIDE A:
Tarzan Boy (Extended Dance Version) 6:08
SIDE B:
Tarzan Boy (Single Version) 3:47
Tarzan Boy (Extended Dub Version) 5:02
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Tarzan Boy | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #13 |
| 1986 | Tarzan Boy | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #6 |
| 1986 | Tarzan Boy | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play Maxi-Singles Sales | #12 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Manhattan Records – V 56011, Manhattan Records – V-56011
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Italo-Disco, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Mixed By [Mixato] – Jurgen Coppers*
Producer, Arranged By – Maurizio Bassi
Recorded By – Paolo Mescoli
Words By, Music By – Maurizio Bassi, Naimy Hackett
NOTES:
Mixato al Paradise Studios Monaco, Tecnico
Printed in U.S.A.
Recorded in Italy.
Mastered at Masterdisk, IL.
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold Pins
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
