BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987
“Why Can’t I Be You?” is a song by the English rock band The Cure, released as the lead single from their 1987 album Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me.
“Why Can’t I Be You?” was the first single released from the album Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me—the band’s seventh LP. On 14 April 1987, it peaked at number 21 on UK Singles Chart. In the United States that same year, the song reached number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100, while a remix of the track charted at numbers eight and 27 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales and the Dance Music/Club Play Singles charts, respectively.
SIDE A:
Why Can’t I Be You? (Extended Remix) 8:05
SIDE B:
A Japanese Dream (Extended Remix) 5:47
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Why Can’t I Be You? | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #54 |
| 1987 | Why Can’t I Be You? | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #27 |
| 1987 | Why Can’t I Be You? | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play/Maxi-Singles Sales | #8 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Elektra – 0-66810
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Blue Labels
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, New Wave, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Artwork – Parched Art
Producer – Dave Allen*, Robert Smith
Remix – Francois Kevorkian*, Ron St Germain*
Remix [Assisted By] – Debi Cornish
Written-By – Williams*, Tolhurst*, Thompson*, Smith*, Gallup*
NOTES:
The Elektra album “Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me” available on LP
Printed in the U.S.A.
The teacup logo on the back sleeve means Parched Art as the designer.
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
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:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Password: burningtheground
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Hi Paul. FYI, Windows is detecting a virus in the file whycantibeyou16.rar
Nobody else has detected this. I have scanned it on my end ESET NOD 32 and Windows Defender and it comes back clean.
hmmm. a second attempt I still get the same. I’ve never had the issue before and no problem with your other files. I’m using Windows 10 with latest Windows Defender (ver:1.335.280.0) it detects: Trojan:Script/Oneeva.A!ml in webfile: https://burningtheground.net/btg2021/whycantibeyou16.rar
I just re-uploaded it. Try clearing your cache and try again.
Unfortunately the problem persists. I also tried edge browser, same result. The 24bit file fine so I can use that instead. Thanks for all the music anyway 🙂
The Cure – Why Can’t I Be You? (US 12″) dice virus, igual gracias
gracias paul por tus grandes aportes,,saludos desde concepcion chile
HI Paul, another great release. the cure were really hitting their prime in the US. Although I prefer their earlier albums and singles, like a forest, and the walk. some of these latter singles were very catchy, and had great lyrics, rhythms, and unusual music and instruments. the cure are not for everyone, and they became the symbol of pretty much every goth band ever. but before they went pop, and more accessible, they were still putting out good albums and singles. they slowed down a lot after the 80s, and although they still tour, and have massive concerts with… Read more »
The Name
s of the Tracks changed?Fantastic. Thanks from Spain
Superb choice Paul. But just to let you know…the tracks are tagged the wrong way round…on the 16bit version at least.
Thanks for letting me know Ian 🙂
The tags are the wrong way around in the 24bit version as well…
Thanks anyway!
Thank you Paul!!!
You’re welcome 🙂
Amazing Paul! There’s nothing better than 80s Cure! Thank you.
You’re welcome Jermajesty it’s good to see you 🙂
It really feels like you are going through my record collection this week. Love this single, I confess it was my introduction to The Cure. I honestly did not know what to make of them originally, my adolescent brain thinking Robert Smith sounded a bit like Bobcat Goldthwait, but as my musical tastes expanded, I became a real fan. I really thought it was cool when the b-side would get the remix treatment on the 12″ too. That’s pretty cool that your Pet Shop Boys is a misprint. I didn’t know about that one, but it would be hard to… Read more »
Thanks, Joey. For some reason Parlaphone Records just couldn’t get that release right there are several misprint versions. Love that Bobcat reference I thought the same thing when I first heard Robert Smith 🙂
Thanks Paul, The Cure is always welcome.
You’re welcome, Omar 🙂
Was absent for a while, but back now. What a wonderful addition – and an incredibly classic song from that era! Thanks, Paul!
Good to have you back dugn 🙂
Such a brilliant song – thanks for the nice transfer Paul!
You’re welcome, Nubben 🙂
The best thing going in 1987 along with the Cult.
A band with flowers and weapons was the big corporate rock of the time and a GF used to mock them relentlessly and crack me up.
Once rode a bike across several counties to get to the record store to buy Boys Don’t Cry and Primary 12″ single!
It was worth every pedal.
Great story! I can totally relate!
Thank you for this one DjPaulT!
My good friend Alex turned me on to The Cure early on in their career and I have been a fan ever since. This twelve makes me go crazy whenever I hear it on a good sound system. I dance like a madman!! Thanks Paul. Keep the alternative coming!!!
Jeff
Thank you very much Paul. This song made me buy the album though not being a fan before. Had some difficulties with some of the tracks as a teen but there are some of the best songs they have ever recorded as well.
You’re welcome, Olaf 🙂
One of their best 12″ mixes. Thanks Paul.
You’re welcome, Omar 🙂
Great track, Paul! I was not a huge fan of the Cure when they were hot but rather, got into them more in late 1989. I’ve always like the regular album version of this song and the 12″ has that great baseline that kicks in at 0:18 with the echos and effects over the next 20+ seconds!
Thanks for this great tune and have an awesome day!!
I will admit I was not the biggest Cure fan either but I do like this one and a few others from the late 80s. Have a great day Fred 🙂