BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988
“Livin’ in the wildlife” is a 1988 Australia only single released by American disco group Village People. The single did not appear on a Village People album and was only released in Australia where it became a top ten single.
SIDE A:
Livin’ In The Wildlife (Dance Mix) 7:20
Remix – Roger Moutenot
SIDE B:
Livin’ In The Wildlife (Club Mix) 10:20
Edited By – Bob “The Blade” Miller*
Remix – John P. Allen
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS – CBS 652826 6
Format: Vinyl, 33 ⅓ RPM, 12″
Country: Australia
Released: 1988
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Disco
CREDITS:
Coordinator [Project Consultant] – Clark Enslin
Engineer – John P. Allen
Engineer [Additional] – Chris Cavallaro
Engineer [Assistant] – Eoin McMahon
Guitar – Adam Falcon, Tim Boyce (3)
Keyboards, Programmed By – David Ray, John Drymon
Management – Howard Silverman
Mixed By – Roger Moutenot
Percussion [Additional] – John P. Allen
Performer [Village People] – Alex Briley*, David Hodo, Felipe Rose, Glenn Hughes (2), Randy Jones, Ray Simpson
Producer – D. Ray*, M. Anthony, Michael Berardi, Richard Berardi
Written-By – M. Anthony, M. Berardi*, R. Berardi*
NOTES:
Produced by for Chalet Productions.
Management: David Fishof Prod.
888 Seventh Avenue, Suite 402, New York, NY 10019.
Special thanks to: Charlie Sicurella & Jerry Cernero for all support. Village People International Fan Club, P.O. Box 15158, 1001 MD, Amsterdam, Holland. Chalet Productions, 2323 Highway 34, Manasquam, NJ 08736.
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
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
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
Username: btg
Password: burningtheground
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I was never a big fan of the Village People as Disco and this genre came around before my teens when I became interested in music. Even so, I’d heard of the Village People. While I wasn’t a fan, I’d always admired the Village People’s performances and catchy songs. They genuinely looked like they were having fun on stage and playing to the crowds, and that sort of vibe is infectious for their target audience. And now, decades after the fact, I’ve become “hip” (in my own uncool way) to acts like the Village People, The Culture Club, et al.… Read more »
I didn’t even know this existed! I can’t wait to hear it. Thank you!!!
Oh my god ! This is one of the rarest singles of this band ! A kind of Christmas gift before Christmas ! A Big thank you for this jewel !
After this one, the 7″ will be the latest of the unreleased things from them…I Still don’t know why it was only issued in Australia… but anyway , I ‘ll pleasantly listen to it !
Dj Paul T rules !!!
Thanks for this, Paul. Is there an original “unremixed” version of this song? Randy Jones & David Hodo were gone a long time before 1988.
“It´s fun to stay at the (Burning The Ground), it´s fun to stay at the (Burning The Ground), They have everything for (mankind) to enjoy. You can hang out with all the boys.”
Sorry about that 😉 “Living in the wildlife” just put me in a freakishly good mood. Never heard that one before. I hope my neighbors from across the street enjoy it as much as I do – they certainly had the opportunity to listen to it Friday evening 😉
Thank you, Paul. This is just great.
I love it! Thank you Song And Dance it’s also good to see you my friend 🙂
Hey Paul,
This track reminds me of the San Fran track but with a more rock edge to it. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
You’re welcome, Kent 🙂
Thank you Paul for sharing this track.
This is going to be a great listen to add to my collection of Village People albums and singles including two sealed copies that I picked up a month ago of their self titled album and Go West. I transferred Go West and the self titled gets done this weekend.
Lots of pains taking work to do these but we both enjoy doing this.
Yes we do both enjoy it. Have a great weekend 🙂
I remember seeing the “Sex Over The Phone” 12″ single in ’85 but I had NO idea this existed! I’ll have to check it out. Thanks Paul!
You’re welcome, Barry 🙂
Wow ! Didn’t know this single even existed. Thanks Paul
You’re welcome, Steven 🙂
Disco Friday returns to BTG!! Very cool Paul. I was wondering what you might follow the Nitzer Ebb single from yesterday. This caught me off guard, but I do love the Village People so my interest is piqued. Are there edits on the flipside? That would be icing on the cake for me and my fellow Editheads from around the globe.
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Thanks for this week’s music Paul. So happy you’re back!! Have a fantastic weekend and all of you BTGers too!!!
Jeff
This record is so fun! Not really disco it has a bit more edge and maybe new wave influence fun edits and Tarzan yells. Hope everyone checks it out if only to escape for twenty minutes or so. Have a great weekend 🙂
This is absolutely fantastic! Thank You! This is one of the last with to me what was the iconic line up and a really fantastic song. Victor Wills did really wrong by them. Thank You for this rarity. Glad You’re well and back.