BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
“Wake Up, Stop Dreaming” is a single from the soundtrack To Live and Die in L.A. by Wang Chung. Released only in Europe and Netherlands as the second single from the soundtrack. The 12″ single was only released in the Netherlands.
“Wake Up, Stop Dreaming” failed to chart and there was not a music video filmed.
SIDE A:
Wake Up, Stop Dreaming (Lp Version) 4:36
Producer [Assisted By] – David Motion
SIDE B:
Wake Up, Stop Dreaming (Maxi Version) 5:46
Producer [Assisted By] – David Motion
Black-Blue-White 2:21
Recorded By [In Motion-Rama] – David Motion
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records – GEFA 12.6660
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Netherlands
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Producer – Wang Chung
NOTES:
Track A, B2: Taken from the GEFFEN Lp: “Music From The Motion Picture: “To Live And Die In L.A.” GEF 70271
Track B1: Special version from the GEFFEN Lp: “Music From The Motion Picture: “To Live And Die In L.A.” GEF 70271
Made in Holland.
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
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So happy to find this. LOVE this track and can’t believe it never charted… Wtf?? It’s AMAZING. Thank you!!
I’ve never heard the Side B version. Years ago I purchased the soundtrack and imo it’s an absolute gem; I can never hear it enough.
Thanks for including this 12″ rip!
I don’t suppose you have the 12″ of Don’t be my Enemy. It has a 3:38 remix of the track which I suspect could be the mix used on the music video which has a different intro.
Hi Paul,
I’m not sure if my comment in the other Wang Chung post counts as a request. But here it
is, this was the song and single that I mentioned. So that’s a first.
Thanks for highlighting the unusual and rare singles from groups, including
the early version of ‘dance hall days’ from Huang Chung.
The only other rare songs from this group are some promo edits, and some other
7″ edits, besides the 12 inch mixes, which you seem to be going through.
Keep up the excellent, work, and looking forward to what is coming up.
later
-1
Thanks again Paul for sharing another Wang Chung 12″ which my ears had never heard. You’ve made another WC fan very happy!
I don’t remember this one, but your recent WC post has got me hooked. Looking forward to more posts by them.
Cheers Paul 🙂
Excellent, one of their best, this single was my invitation to watch the movie (To Live and die in LA)and to get the album.
The B side is very nice, So eighties with electronic sound. 🙂
Thanks, DJPaul for sharing this with us.
You’re welcome Hugo 🙂
Sensational (and rare) release…
But this one sounds too weird… :-/
Thanks 🙂
Amazing, yet more Wang Chung goodness to enjoy. This, and the Live And Die In LA soundtrack in general, are so underrated. I didn’t even know WUSD had a single release anywhere, or different mixes existed! I’ve been listening to a lot of Wang Chung lately, as well as just discovering his 1995 project with Tony Banks (as Strictly Inc) which blew my mind.
Thanks again!
Thanks Eric for talking about the project Strictly Inc. Just discovering and enjoy the songs on Youtube 🙂
My pleasure, it’s a brilliant album…like the best of Wang Chung and (80s) Genesis combined. I actually spent 20 years trying to find a Wang Chung song called “17”, not realising Jack Hues had teamed up with someone else in the 90s!
I’m not familiar with that side project. Thanks for letting us know about it 🙂
Thanks Paul. Another great post and magnificent rip.
You’re welcome Steveasian 🙂
wow thx, i like to much wang chung, overall don´t let go, whihc umm.. i can find in your posts…thx adm
I have more Wang Chung coming in the future 🙂
My favorite song by them is Dance Hall Days. Not familiar with this one.
Hope you like it James007 🙂
Thank you Paul for all your uploads and especially for this Wang Chung series !
I hope others will come. I’m waiting in particular for “There Is A Nation” the B-Side of “Dance Hall Days” (2nd version on Geffen Records).
Oooh, “There Is A Nation” is such a great song. I love that b-side!
You’re welcome Al. Others will be coming 🙂
Thanks Paul.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂
Haven´t heard that one in ages. I was very surprised just now that WUSD has an entry in my list of twelve inches, and yes, I really own a copy. Who´d have guessed 🙂 It has a sticker from a sale in the Netherlands and I obviously spent 1 Dutch guilder on it. Back then about 0,5 Deutschmarks and 0,25 Eurocent in today´s money. As you probably know (uhm… 🙂 ) the Netherlands is our western neighbour. I live only 20 miles from the “border” (which we do not have anymore). Oh, I´m rambling. Great choice, Paul. Love the 12inch,… Read more »
Thank you Song_and_Dance. I don’t mind rambling I do it all the time lol 🙂
Again,it feels like Christmas!! Paul, I love when Wang Chung appears on your page. You keep introducing me to things I wasn’t aware of. You are such a darling to bring our favorites back from oblivion. And like all your posts, they will surely bring us much happiness, light and love. I miss you so very much, at least I can see what’s happening on Burning The Ground when I’m away from home.
All the very best!
Jeff
Thank you, Jeff. I miss seeing your comments. Hope you are enjoying your vacation 🙂
This is one of my own more-prized WC releases. A great track that should’ve been a single elsewhere as well. I sometimes imagine if it was a single in the USA if we would have gotten a few more remixes.
Thanks Paul!
You’re welcome Goodguy. It’s a mystery as to why this single was not released internationally 🙂
Thank you so much Paul for this rare gem. These posts are the best. When remixes of our favourite songs have never been released on CD and you, Paul are here to share with us your exclusive crystal clean rip.
Thank you, Daniel. 🙂