Tag: US

July 7, 2022

Jody Watley – Looking For A New Medley (Hot Tracks Mix) (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1988

I love Hot Tracks Remix Service and their exclusive single artists medley’s so I thought it would be a blast to spotlight this medley that the Hot Tracks team put together for one of my favorite female artists “The Queen Of Cool’ Jody Watley who was a force to be reckoned with in the mid-eighties and nineties garnering 6 Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten Singles, 13 Number 1 Dance Singles, 2 R&B Number 1’s, 15 Top 40 Singles, This medley spotlights some of the hits from her debut self-titled LP.

In addition, I also created front and back sleeve art for this one.

From the issue linear Notes:

Teaming up with Hot Track’s editor/contributor, Glenn Cattanach, Louisville area DJ’s Mike Runge and Glenn Bennison worked over a month mixing “Looking For A New Medley.” Combining the mixing skills of Mike and Glenn Bennison, with the production and editing talents of Glenn Cattanach, they produced this medley exclusively for Hot Tracks subscribers. The team used the “Kentucky Multi-Track” technique throughout and the result is 9:11 pure R & B dance floor excitement. Mike Runge, from Jeffersonville, Indiana (Louisville area) is the on-air DJ for 99.7 WDJX’s Saturday Night Hot Mix and works various clubs in the area. Glenn Bennison spins at Louisville’s hottest nightclub, “Splash.” Special thanks to Michael Lewis and Joseph Watt.

DJ’s note: No VCR is required to play this Jody Watley medley. Just drop the needle and party!!

SIDE A:
Looking For A New Medley (Hot Tracks Mix) 9:11
108-119 BPM Cold End

a). Looking For A New Love
b). Love Injection
c). Don’t You Want Me
d). Most Of All
e). Some Kind Of Lover
f). For The Girls
g). Some Kind Of Lover

VINYL FRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Hot Tracks – SA 7-8
Series: Hot Tracks Series – 7-8
Format: 2 x Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Compilation, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Synth-pop, Funk

CREDITS”
DJ Mix [Megamix] – Glenn Bennison, Glenn Cattanach, Michael Runge
Custom Artwork – DjPaulT

NOTES:
Taken from Hot Tracks – Series 7, Issue 8

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
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 3.0 (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:
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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July 6, 2022

Lionel Richie – Dancing On The Ceiling (Special remix) (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986

“Dancing on the Ceiling” is a song by American recording artist Lionel Richie. It was written by Richie, Mike Frenchik, and Carlos Rios for his third studio album of the same name (1986), while production was helmed by Richie and James Anthony Carmichael. Released as the album’s leading single, it became a worldwide hit, reaching the top five in Sweden and Belgium as well as peaking on the top spot on the national singles chart in Norway. It peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 in September 1986, behind “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin and “Stuck With You” by Huey Lewis and the News.

SIDE A:
Dancing On The Ceiling (12″ Version) 7:10
Arranged By – Carlos Rios (2), James Anthony Carmichael, Lionel Richie
Written-By –C. Rios, L. Richie, M. Frenchik*

SIDE B:
Love Will Find A Way 6:13
Arranged By – Greg Phillinganes, James Anthony Carmichael
Written-By –G. Phillinganes, L. Richie

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	Dancing On The Ceiling	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#2
1986	Dancing On The Ceiling	U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary	#3

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Motown – 4564 MG
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Funk / Soul
Style: Soft Rock, Synth-pop, Soul

CREDITS:
Mastered By [Runout Etching ❀/︵︵] –Brian Gardner
Producer – James Anthony Carmichael, Lionel Richie

NOTES:
Track A: Album version on “DANCING ON THE CEILING”
Track B: On the album “CAN’T SLOW DOWN”

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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July 5, 2022

Cherrelle with Alexander O’Neal – Saturday Love (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1985

“Saturday Love” is a song performed by American R&B singers Cherrelle and Alexander O’Neal. It was released in October 1985. The song peaked at #2 on the US R&B chart and became a moderate pop hit peaking at #26 on the US Hot 100 in the spring of 1986. It reached #6 on the UK singles chart, and #7 on the Irish Singles Chart. The song appeared on Cherrelle’s gold album, High Priority, on Tabu Records and included an extended spoken dialogue introduction skit set in a bar.

In 2007, O’Neal re-recorded the song for his album Alex Loves…, released in February 2008. This version featured the vocals of Bianca Lindgreen, a long-time friend of O’Neal’s. Also in 2008, the special edition EP “Saturday Love – 2008 Remixes” was released, featuring 11 club/house remixes as well as an a cappella version. O’Neal and Cherrelle reunited and performed the song at the 2011 BET Awards and afterwards presented the Best New Artist Award.

The song has been sampled 92 times. This includes both samples and interpolations. Popular songs that sample “Saturday Love” include 50 Cent’s “I Get It In,” Spaceghostpurrp’s “Friday,” and Charli XCX’s “How Can I Not Know What I Need Right Now.”

SIDE A:
Saturday Love (Extended Version) 8:42

SIDE B:
Saturday Love (Acappella) 3:24
Saturday Love (Instrumental) 4:55

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1985	Saturday Love	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#26
1985	Saturday Love	U.S. Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Singles	#2

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Tabu Records – 4Z9 05332
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Sleeve
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Soul, Funk

CREDITS:
Co-producer – Cherrelle
Mastered By [Metal Work] –Brian Gardner
Producer – Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis*
Written-By –J. Harris III – T. Lewis*

NOTES:
The back of the picture sleeve lists Side B as only one track, Instrumental 8:25. On the record it is split into two tracks which are in total 8:25.

Special Version From The Tabu Lp: “High Priority”
Produced for Flyte Tyme Productions

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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June 30, 2022

Leo Sayer – Thunder In My Heart (US 12″ Promo)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1977

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Originally posted September 28, 2012

“Thunder in My Heart” is a song by English-Australian singer Leo Sayer, from his fifth studio album Thunder in My Heart (1977). The song was written by Sayer and Tom Snow, while produced by Richard Perry. It was released through Warner and Chrysalis Records in 1977, as the first single from the album. The disco song consists of a bassline and strings. “Thunder in My Heart” received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised the production. It peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and at number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

In the US a special double A sided 12″ Promo was released containing the “Disco Version” of “Thunder In My Heart”. This version is repeated on both sides of the single and is exclusive to the US only 12″.

SIDE A:
Thunder In My Heart (Disco Version) 6:28

SIDE B:
Thunder In My Heart (Disco Version) 6:28

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1977	Thunder In My Heart	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#38
1977	Thunder In My Heart	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Disco Songs	#30

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records – PRO 699
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1977
Genre: Pop
Style: Disco

CREDITS:
Producer – Richard Perry
Written-By – Leo Sayer, Tom Snow

NOTES:
This Is A Promotional Item

Disco Mix

From the Warner Bros. Album BSK 3089 “Thunder In My Heart”

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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