Burning The Ground Exclusive
NEW 2025 Transfer
NEW Meticulous Audio Restoration
Original post date: June 10, 2013
I have given “Fading Away” a brand-new 2025 transfer, ensuring that every synth, beat, and vocal nuance hits with pristine clarity. It’s the ultimate way to experience this late-80s dance gem, whether on the club floor or through your own speakers at home.
When Will To Power released their self-titled debut album in 1988, most listeners immediately noticed the massive medley Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley. But another track from that era, Fading Away, deserves just as much attention for its emotive vocals, lush synths, and undeniable dance floor energy.
Produced by Bob Rosenberg, Fading Away blends heartfelt emotion with polished late-80s dance-pop production. The lyrics deal with the pain of a fading love, and the arrangement—soft atmospheric synths building into a driving beat—creates the perfect tension between introspective balladry and club-ready rhythm.
On the charts, Fading Away had modest mainstream success, peaking at #65 on the US Pop chart in February 1989 and reaching #84 in the UK Singles Chart the following month. However, the track found its true audience in the dance world. It climbed to #2 on the Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales chart and spent two weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart—making it Will To Power’s second chart-topper in clubs, after Say It’s Gonna Rain in 1988.
A big part of its dance success came from the remixes by Shep Pettibone, one of the era’s premier remixers. Pettibone extended the song’s ethereal synths and accentuated its rhythmic pulse, transforming Fading Away into a club-ready anthem that DJs could spin for peak-hour energy.
BONUS DISCONET EDIT
As a special treat for collectors and DJs, there’s also the rare Disconet Remix service edit, remixed by one of New York’s exciting editors, Mervyn “Funkmaster” Jordan. This explosive, non-stop edit turns the song into a floor-packing powerhouse—perfect for DJs looking to blow the roof off the house. Jordan’s edit highlights the track’s infectious energy while adding his own signature punch, making it a standout in any collection.
For fans of 80s synth-pop, freestyle, and dance music, Fading Away remains a standout track. It’s a reminder that Will To Power’s artistry went beyond their big medley hit, and that some of the best moments in dance-pop history lie just beneath the surface, waiting to be rediscovered.
SIDE A:
Fading Away (Power House Mix) 8:42
Fading Away (Power House Dub) 6:43
SIDE B:
Fading Away (Big Beat Mix) 8:35
Fading Away (The Rhythm Dub) 6:14
BONUS TRACK:
Fading Away (Disconet Edit) 7:00
Edited By – Mervin “Funkmaster” Jordan
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
| Chart | Peak Position | Date |
|---|---|---|
| US Billboard Dance Music / Club Play | #1 | 1989 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 65 | 1989 |
| US Billboard Dance Music / Maxi-Singles Sales | #2 | 1989 |
| UK Singles Chart | #84 | 1989 |
| Australia (ARIA) | #153 | 1989 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic – 49 08183
Format: Vinyl, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: Freestyle, House
CREDITS:
- Edited By – Chep Nunez*
- Mastered By – Ted Jensen
- Producer – Bob Rosenberg
- Producer [Additional Production], Remix [Re-Mix] – Shep Pettibone
- Written-By – B. Rosenberg*
NOTES:
DEMONSTRATION
NOT FOR SALE
Additional Production/Remix for Mastermix Productions
Special Version From The Epic LP: “WILL TO POWER”
DISCONET EDIT taken from Volume 11 Program 2
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
for BURNING THE GROUND
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon Concorde Music Black
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 25 (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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This was the first time I saw what Bob Rosenberg looked like, and I am not ashamed to say I kind of had a crush on him at the time. I also remember dancing to this one at the local teen dance club in the mall near my house, we would get all dressed up in our best duster coats with pegged pants and button our shirts up to the top (collar popped up, of course) and about a can of Aqua-Net on each of us… not a hair was moving at the beginning of the night, but when a… Read more »
Thanks a lot! I have the amazing cd promo single that has 5 or so versions but yours still has one that is not on it!
What a great remixer Shep Pettibone was, you hear in this track, the (Power House Mix), the (Power House Dub), the (Big Beat Mix),
the (The Rhythm Dub), and the (Disconet Edit).
And they are a work of art.
Absolutely, Ruben! Shep really was a master — every one of those mixes has its own flavor, and together they’re pure magic. The man knew how to make a track explode on the dance floor! Glad you’re enjoying these versions as much as I do. 🎶😊
I’m a big Freestyle fan. Thank you very much for posting these records!
You’re super welcome 😊
Holy wow, Dj Paul! You sure know how to put the “treat” into the spooky season. One was great, two was unexpected, but all 3?! I can read between the lines, you are clearly trying to make Freestyle FridayThursdayWednesday a thing… and I have no choice but to support this endeavor. Another great track from Will to Power. The Disconet edit is new to me, truly a great remix. Thank you for spelunking into your storage area, what a massive collection you have that such gems have to be stored away. A problem we could all wish for. It was… Read more »
Haha JP, your comments always make me smile! 😊 Yeah, I’m pretty sure the “Funkmaster” just loved that Which Way Is Up line and had to sneak it in — totally random, but it works! And yes, Suzi’s big 80s hair and that keytar are pure gold. Can’t beat it!
Glad you dug this one (and the triple post surprise 😊. Makes all the storage digging and transferring worth it. Appreciate the support as always, my friend — and hey, maybe Freestyle ThursdayFridayWeekend really should be a thing! 🕺🎶🕺🎶
Your reply made my night Paul!
And I still can’t get over that “Somebody stole my piece of chicken” sample… upon deeper analysis, I realized that much like our love fading away, so has the chicken (due to the theft it’s way past fading, it’s just gone).
Similarly, I heard a remix numerous times of Conga and when when she says “Stop!” and the record is silent for a second, the remixer extended the silence and dropped in the famous “Are you a Zitzo?” from the Clearasil commercial! I’ve never found the remix but heard it quite a bit on 95.7 FM in CT so it may have been a Chris Walsh remix.
As someone who knew Will To Power only for their #1 hit Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley (Free Baby), your three-fer of their other dance floor hits has been revelatory! Thank you for these three transfers, and especially for digging this one out of storage. You’ve made a lot of people here happy! I can see why they ruled the dance floors! Have a great weekend Paul and everyone else here!!
Hey Retro Hound! That’s awesome to hear — I love when someone discovers how much more there was to Will To Power beyond Free Baby! They really owned the dance floor back then. I’m so glad you enjoyed the trio and that this one hit the spot. Totally worth the dig through storage for gems like this. Thanks for the kind words, and hope you have a fantastic weekend too! 😊🎶
OMG! Yes! When Fading Away was released, I was 18 and it was my first year getting to DJ at a nightclub on Maui where I lived. I can’t even begin to tell you what a monster hit this was in Hawai’i. The “Big Beat Mix” is where it’s at for me. To see everyone doing different dance moves to the breakdowns this mix had was amazing. I still play this to this day so thank you Paul for this incredible restored transfer of this and of course all the hard work you put into archiving all these 12″ Singles.… Read more »
Wow, Nick — that’s such a great story! I can just picture the crowd going wild in Maui when that Big Beat Mix dropped. 🔥 It really is one of those timeless tracks that still hits just as hard today. I’m so glad you’re still spinning it and enjoyed the new transfer! Hearing memories like yours makes all the work worth it. Thanks so much for sharing and for the kind words — what a week for Will To Power indeed! 😊🎶
And this completes the trifecta of Will to Power club monsters! Yes, let’s not forget Baby I Love Your Way and I’m Not In Love. Peaking at #1 and #7 on Billboards Hot 100 chart. Thank you so much again Paul for these 12″ ers. I would love to request other 12″ sets from other artists, but I better not push it. It is “freestyle friday” so crank the Will To Power. Long Live Freestyle. Peace
Hey Erik! Yep, the Will To Power trifecta is complete! 😊 They really nailed that balance between pop and club energy — such great records. I’m so glad you’re enjoying these 12″ singles! And hey, feel free to send those requests anytime… I can’t promise when, but I always love ideas for future posts. Crank it up and have an awesome Freestyle Friday! 🎶🎶
Hey Paul You Just Made My Weekend!! Thank You For All The Downloads You Rip!! Have A Great Weekend Everybody!!
Hey there! I’m so happy to hear that — really glad you’re enjoying the post and the rips! Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by. Hope you have an awesome weekend too!
This is the upload of the week and it comes inclusive the Disconet Remix, wow.Thank you so much Paul. This edit is so hard to find and I tried to get this version since years. I wish everyone here on board a great weekend.Put on your headphones and turn up the volume.
Hey Toxicaudio! I’m so glad you’re enjoying this one — that Disconet edit is definitely a rare find! I’ve been wanting to share it for a while, so I’m happy it finally made it out there. Thanks for the kind words and support! Wishing you a great weekend too — crank it up and enjoy! 🎶🎶
BOOM SHACKA LACKA LACKA LACKA
*happy dance*
Haha! Love it, David! 😊 Glad this one got you moving — happy dance right there with you!🕺🎶
AAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!! BLAST OFF!!! Thank you, Paul for this club monster! And it’s so awesome of you giving us the special Disconet Edit here! Huge hugs, praise, and ecstatic chills!! This is the “climax of the week!!” I really can’t express my gratitude to you enough for, running to storage last night and finding this record along with the Disconet version!! You’re just the nicest person!! PLEASE!! Have the best weekend, Paul. You deserve the very, very best!! Have a great weekend, too, Retro Hound, Song_And_Dance, Martika, ING, Grant, Toxicaudio, DJ Xrey, Ian, and to all of you dance music fanatics… Read more »
AAAAHHH, Jeff, your joy about this upload ignites the bomb. It is always a great pleasure to read your posts. Have a great weekend too.
👍👊😃
Wow, Jeff! What an awesome message — thank you so much! 😊 I’m thrilled you’re enjoying this one, and that the Disconet edit hit the spot! Totally worth the late-night dig through storage to bring it to light again. Your energy and support always mean a lot. Wishing you an amazing weekend too, my friend!
wonderful, Happy Friday!! what a great track!!
Thanks, Raymond! Glad you’re enjoying it — definitely a great way to kick off the weekend! Happy Friday to you too! 🎶🎶
Listen to the first 3 seconds of this WTP dub for my reaction! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlMbyhB9Dy4 Thank you so much, Paul!! Listen 0:35 and beyond to understand why people would rush out to the dance floor when this bad ass beat dropped! Have a great weekend all!!!
Haha, Fred — I totally get it! That first few seconds say it all! And yes, when that beat hits around 0:35… instant dance floor rush! So glad you’re into this one. Thanks for sharing the link and for the kind words — have a fantastic weekend!
And there it is – my favourite WTP song with its brilliant remixes. Thank you so much, Paul. I´m looking forward to listening to your latest work of art as soon as I get home.Have a great weekend, Paulito, Jeff, Retro Hound, Martika and all you crazy music lovers out there. 🙂
That’s awesome to hear! It really is one of Will To Power’s best — those remixes still sound incredible today. Thanks so much for the kind words and for always tuning in. Hope you have a fantastic weekend too, my friend — cheers to all the BTG music lovers out there