Tag: US

March 16, 2018

Dan Hartman – Second Nature (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Second Nature” is a song by American musician-singer-songwriter Dan Hartman, released as the fourth and final single from his 1984 album I Can Dream About You. The single was released in early 1985.

I Can Dream About You was Hartman’s debut album for the MCA Records label, and marked the first album to feature Hartman’s longtime songwriting partner Charlie Midnight, who he would continue to write with throughout the rest of the decade. “Second Nature” was written by Hartman and Midnight, and was produced by Hartman and Jimmy Iovine. Midnight would also provide backing vocals on the song. Like the rest of the album, “Second Nature” was recorded at Hartman’s own home studio “Multi-Level” and was mixed at Image Recording in Los Angeles.

As the fourth and final single from the album, “Second Nature” continued the success of the album’s title track which was a Top 10 hit in America. The second single “We Are the Young” had peaked at #25, however, the third single “Name of the Game” did not become a commercial success. “Second Nature” returned Hartman to the Top 40, where it peaked at #39 on the Billboard Hot 100, lasting a total of 12 weeks on the chart. It also made #40 on the Dance Music/Club Play Singles Chart, where it lasted on the chart for 4 weeks, and #19 on the Adult Contemporary Chart, where it lasted on the chart for 7 weeks. “Second Nature” would be Hartman’s last charting single in America within his solo career.

In the UK the single peaked at #66, after “I Can Dream About You” had only reached #78 in late 1984. Following “Second Nature” the song would be re-released and peaked at #12 in the UK. “Second Nature” did gain some minor success in UK clubs and brought back echoes from the days of his 1978 hit “Instant Replay”, which had been a Top 10 hit in the country.

In the February 16, 1985, issue of Billboard magazine, the song was listed twice under the Hot 100 Singles Radio Action section. It was noted that “Second Nature” was within the Top 3 songs played within Regions 1 and 3, both covering the far eastern side of America. Region 1 included such places as New York area, and Region 3 included states such as Florida. By the issue of March 9, 1985, under Hot 100 Singles Retail Action, the song was listed as one of Top 3 in Regions 6, 7 and 8.

In a 1984 interview with Hartman, he described the song’s meaning. He revealed “Second Nature” is a good old love song. It’s like a song about being elated and excited and in love, and how much just every day of life is made easy.”

SIDE A:
Second Nature (Extended Version) 7:15

SIDE B:
Second Nature (Dub Version) 6:41
Second Nature (LP Version) 3:56

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1985	Second Nature	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#39
1985	Second Nature	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#40

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– MCA-23535
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Dan Hartman, Jimmy Iovine
Remix – John Luongo (tracks: A, B1)
Written-By –C. Midnight*, D. Hartman*

NOTES:
From the MCA LP “I CAN DREAM ABOUT YOU”

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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

March 14, 2018

One To One – Angel In My Pocket (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Angel In My Pocket” was the second single released by Canadian pop music group One To One. They later changed their name to One 2 One. “Angel in My Pocket” charted on the Canadian Top 40, and the latter also became a minor hit on the American Billboard Hot 100 charts, reaching #92.

The b-side track “There Was A Time” was previously released as the duo’s debut single and reached #14 on the Canadian Top 10.

SIDE A:
Angel In My Pocket (Rocket In My Pocket Mix) 8:13

SIDE B:
There Was A Time (Remix) 4:49
Angel In My Pocket (Dub) 5:27

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1985	Angel In My Pocket	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#92

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records ‎– PRO-A-2518
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer – Paul Sabu
Producer – Leslie Howe
Remix – Rusty Garner
Written-By – By – Leslie Howe, Louise Reny

NOTES:
Original versions appear on the LP “Forward Your Emotions”

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March 13, 2018

Charles & Eddie – Would I Lie To You? (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1992

“Would I Lie to You?” is an R&B song by American duo Charles & Eddie. Written by Mike Leeson and Peter Vale and produced by Josh Deutsch, “Would I Lie to You?” was the debut single by the pop-soul duo, and it proved to be their biggest hit. A major international success, it reached number one on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks in November 1992 and was also number one in New Zealand, Germany, and Austria. It was a top five hit in several other European countries while in Australia and Canada it went to number 3. The single became a Top 20 hit in the US, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and it enjoyed award-winning sales, earning a platinum record in the UK, a gold record in both Germany and Austria and silver record award in France.

The songwriters, Leeson and Vale, received the 1992 Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.

Billboard wrote about the song: “Male duo is quickly picking up pop radio adds with this delightful twirl into a retro-R&B territory. Rich lead vocals are supported by Motown-styled harmonies, rumbling Hammond organ fills, and an insinuating, live drum beat.”

SIDE A:
Would I Lie To You? (SIN Club Mix) 7:34
Would I Lie To You? (SIN Dub Mix) 7:08
Would I Lie To You? (SIN Radio Edit) 4:14

SIDE B:
Would I Lie To You? (Funky Way Mix) ()Extended Version 4:56
Would I Lie To You? (Truth & Soul Mix) (Extended Version) 5:05
Would I Lie To You? (Bonus Beats) 3:09

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1992	Would I Lie To You?	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#13
1992	Would I Lie To You?	U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Tracks	#15
1992	Would I Lie To You?	U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Salews	#59

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records ‎– SPRO-79469
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1992
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: House, Downtempo, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Josh Deutsch
Producer [Additional], Remix – David Way* (tracks: B1), David “dB” Benus* (tracks: A1, A2, B3), Eddie “Satin” Maduro* (tracks: A1, A2, B3), Smash Hunter (tracks: B2), Tony Monte (tracks: A1, A2, B3)
Written-By – M. Leeson*, P. Vale*

NOTES:
Original Version Appears on the Cassette and Compact Disc , DUOPHONIC”

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March 12, 2018

Madonna – Burning Up/Physical Attraction (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“Burning Up” is a song by American singer Madonna from her 1983 eponymous debut album. It was released as the album’s second single on March 9, 1983, in some countries as a double-A side single with “Physical Attraction”, another song from the album. The song was presented as an early recorded demo by Madonna to Sire Records who green-lighted the recording of the single after the first single “Everybody” became a dance hit. Madonna collaborated with Reggie Lucas, who produced the single while John Benitez provided the guitar riffs and backing vocals. Musically, the song incorporates instrumentation from the bass guitar, synthesizers and drums, and the lyrics talk of the singer’s lack of shame in declaring her passion for her lover.

Released with “Physical Attraction” on the B side, the song was given mixed reviews from contemporary critics and authors, who noted the song’s darker, urgent composition while praising its dance beats. The single failed to do well commercially anywhere, except the dance chart in the United States, where it peaked at #3, and the Australian charts, where it was a top 20 hit. After a number of live appearances in clubs to promote the single, it was added to the set-list of the 1985 Virgin Tour. An electric guitar version was performed on the 2004 Re-Invention World Tour and the 2015–2016 Rebel Heart Tour.

The accompanying music video of the song portrayed Madonna in the classic submissive female positions while writhing in passion on an empty road, for her lover who appeared to come from her behind on a car. The video ended showing Madonna driving the car instead, thereby concluding that she was always in charge. Many authors noted that the “Burning Up” music video was a beginning of Madonna’s depiction of her taking control of a destabilized male sexuality.

FAST SIDE:
Burning Up (12″ Version) 5:55
Written-By – Madonna

SLOW SIDE:
Physical Attraction (Album Version) 6:36
Remix – John Benitez*
Written-By – Reggie Lucas

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1983	Burning Up	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#3

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire ‎– 0-29715, Sire ‎– 9 29715-0 A
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 09 Mar 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design [Art Design] – Martin Burgoyne
Engineer – Jim Dougherty
Producer – Reggie Lucas

NOTES:
From the Sire LP “MADONNA”

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi