Burning The Ground Exclusive 1983
“Ride Like The Wind” is a song written, and originally recorded by Christopher Cross in 1979. In 1983 American R&B and dance music singer Taka Boo, the younger sister of singer Chaka Khan released a cover version of the song which was released as the second single from her second studio album “Boomerang”. Her Disco version of the song was produced by highly prolific songwriter, arranger, and producer Bob Esty. Taka Boom’s version failed to chart.
SIDE A:
Ride Like The Wind (Vocal) 7:19
SIDE B:
Ride Like The Wind (Dub) 6:02
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Prelude Records – PRL D665
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Disco
CREDITS:
- Mixed By – John Morales & Sergio Munzibai
- Producer, Arranged By – Bob Esty
- Written-By – C. Cross*
NOTES:
An M&M Mix
Produced for DMI Productions – USA.
From the LP “BOOMERANG”
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
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 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:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!
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Taka Boom was later member of the Norman Whitfield-produced group The Undisputed Truth (way after their 1971 hit “Smiling Faces Sometimes”, Billboard R&B #2; Hot 100 #3, AC #34). She was on their 1976 disco hit “You + Me = Love” (a monster #5 club hit) on Whitfield’s label.
Many thanks for the info, DJXRay! I like people with deep knowledge of music and I’m always interested in certain artists’ complete works. Now I’ll look for it 🙂
Oops! That’s Xrey (sorry!)
Thanks for the info really appreciate it 🙂
I’m a Chaka Khan fanatic so am looking forward to hearing a song by her sister!
I hope you enjoy it, Grant 🙂
I think Taka Boom did a great job on this cover version. This version is completely new to me aswell.
Thanks Paul 🙂
You’re welcome, Marco 🙂
Weekend made! Thank you
You’re welcome, JoshM 🙂
The younger sister of singer Chaka Khan covering Christopher Cross?!? WOW! Mind blown again, Paul! Thank you!
lol … I just noticed the DISCO FRIDAY logo … LOVE IT!
Thanks and you’re welcome, Martika 🙂
This is brand new to me! This song really lends itself well to the club scene! Thanks for your meticulous rip and having us groove into the weekend. Have a great weekend Paul, and you too Jeff, Martika and everyone else here!
You’re welcome, Retro Hound 🙂
I had no idea this existed… wow, thanks!
You’re welcome, Raymond 🙂
I just LOVE the idea of DISCO Fridays! I have this 12″ – bought it together with “To Hell With Him” back in the day. Nice cover version for the dancefloor. Do you have (by any chance) the 12″ disco remix of Chicago’s “Street Player” (or the 7″)? Trying to get hold of any of the two, but the prices at Discogs are simply CRAZY! I only have the U.S. LP… Many thanks for this excellent rip, Paul! Have a nice week-end, Paul and all you members of BTG! 🙂
You’re welcome, RtrHG
I also have “To Hell With Him” which is also great. I don’t have “Streetplayer” It has been in my Discogs wish list for ages but the prices have kept me from grabbing a copy. Maybe I will do it at some point. Have a great weekend 🙂
if it’s the same as the 8:40 minute Dance mix, than it was included in the expanded edition of “13”
Hi martika,
I know, but I hate loud CD “remasters”, I prefer Vinyl (=good dynamics, warm sound, far better mastering). There’s also a 7″ edit (around 5 min) but it’s also pretty expencive. Have a great weekend 🙂
I hear ya! It’s painfully obvious when I compare one of Paul’s rips to a “remastered” version!
Hi RtrHG,
You can find a stellar version of this song on Ben Liebrand’s Grand 12-inches series. It’s on volume 11. Hope this helps.
Jeff
@Jaff
I have that CD it is ok. I know Paul’s will sound miles better I hope he will provide us with a stellar rip.
Hi RtrHG, Thanks for the detailed response concerning the Ben Liebrand series. I have the entire collection myself and haven’t had any issue as far as the “loudness” goes, but I can appreciate what you’ve said about it. I really need to try and sign up for the bonus content downloads too. I found it fascinating with what you said about “Street Life”. Now that’s incredible. I love audiophiles like you that have these golden ears. Paul is like that, and he does such a phenomenal job with what he does. Thank you again, RtrHG, for your additional insight about… Read more »
Hi Jeff, Yeah, I have all Ben Liebrand’s 12” collections, although he’s more “polite” to music than most remixers/engineers of today, he still follows the “loudness wars” (not always his fault, depends on the masters he could find). Sometimes he discovers (by chance) some versions that are different or unreleased (those are gems) and most of the times when he releases “extras” as downloads for previous compilations, you can find original “untouched” masters with beautiful sound. One of them was the 12″ disco version of Crusaders “Street Life”. The one included in the extra downloads is quiet and pristine in… Read more »
RtrHG, if you don’t have your own blog, maybe you can share some of your rips with Paul to share with the community?
This cover is incredible, thank you!!
You’re welcome, Tim 🙂
Wow, Chaka’s sister? A remake of a classic in a dance style? I’m in! Thanks for this rare treat!
You’re welcome, ING. Have a great weekend 🙂
Muchas gracias Paul, buen 12″ en disco
De Nada, Peter 🙂
Disco! Disco!! Disco!!! DISCO!!!! Hoo! Hoo!! Hoo!!! HOO!!!! I love this, Paul!! Seeing the “Prelude” label appear on my computer screen really got me pumping!! Such a wonderful and influential label from back in the day!! When I was record shopping all those years ago, certain record labels were a definite purchase for me. I had no idea that, Taka Boom, was related to, Chaka Kahn!! I guess great singing voices run in the family! And here’s a remake I can’t wait to hear. WOW!! What a cover version to behold. Thank you for this incredible surprise, Paul!! Have a… Read more »
I can imagine this one at Studio 54. This record is a fun cover version Taka’s vocals are pretty hot as well. I hope you have a great weekend, Jeff.
I hope you also have a (Disco-)groovy weekend!
Yo DJ Paul, speaking of Disco, any chance of posting Jimmy Bo Horne 12” of Spank pleeez?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN5ns1OCGpA
Used to have a 12” vinyl many moons ago and would just looove me a 24-bit FLAC of a 12” vinyl. Please? Love your blog, your knowledge of HQ-Audio processing, and your taste in music. You are special. Anyone claiming otherwise can GFHS. Take care and thank you for all you do for us here!
Would love to fill your request but I do not have this one in my arsenal. Looking on Discogs it is a pretty pricey 12″ to buy.
Thanks for your reply DJ Paul! I had no idea Spank was a rare gem nowadays. Shoulda kept that 12” but I sold all my vinyls in late 80s, thousands of them, and been trying to replace them with CDs ever since, some never been able to – not to this day, and possibly never will be. Wish I had this experience/knowledge about Hi-Fi and Hi-Res back in the 80s. Don’t we all?
You’re welcome, I have added it to my wish list and will keep an out for a copy.