"Lights Out (Extended Dance Mix)" - Peter WolfThe 1st single off his 1st solo LP for the J. Giels Band's former singer. The song hit #12 on Billboard's Hot 100 and #11 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts. TT: 6:17 and remixed by Francois Kevorkian. This song is not about failure to pay your monthly power bill.
The Screams Of Passion (Extended Version) - The Family
"Hello Again (Remix Version)" - The Cars I know it's been a while, but I'm back. Let's get right to it: After the huge success of the LP "Shake It Up" in 1982, The Cars went on hiatus and frontman Ric Ocasek and keyboardist Greg Hawkes both recorded solo records. They reunited 2 years later for the mega-smash, "Heartbeat City". The 1st single, "You Might Think", earned The Cars "Video Of the Year" at the very first MTV Video Music Awards and "Drive" was a big charter as well. "Hello Again" peaked at #20 the week of December 22, 1984 on the Hot 100 and this mix was done by Arthur Baker. TT: 5:54.
"Romancing The Stone (Extended Version)" - Eddy Grant
"Cry (Extended Version)" - Godley & Creme Kevin Godley and Lol Creme were both in the band 10cc ("I'm Not In Love") and later joined forces for a duo career in 1977. In 1985 they released "The History Mix - Volume 1" which was meant to be a tribute to both for 25 years of recording together. It was co-produced with Art Of Noise's J.J. Jeczalik and remixed samples of older tunes by the duo to produce new songs. Godley & Creme directed more than 50 videos during the 80's working most notably with Duran Duran, The Police, Herbie Hancock, Frankie Goes To Hollywood and Sting. It's no wonder then that the video for "Cry" was one of the coolest things I'd ever seen at the time and still holds up pretty good today. It utilized analog cross-fading with Man-E-Faces (ha!) long before Michael Jackson did it with "Black Or White". You can view the video here. "Cry" was their biggest hit here in the USA , peaking at #16. In the UK it reached #19. It was also featured at the end of one of the best Miami Vice episodes, "Definitely Miami", featuring Ted Nugent in a starring role. This version is a little different from the LP extended cut and it runs 6:32.
"Misled (Remix)" - Kool & The Gang Another fix for you funk junkies out there. I'm Uncle Mike. Welcome to Jackass. Another track from "Emergency". "Misled" reached #10 on the Hot 100 and #3 on the R&B Charts circa 1984. The bassline and drums hit much harder in this longer mix and it runs 5:35.
"Don't Mean Nothing (Extended Rock Mix)" - Richard Marx#3 hit for Richard Marx from 1987 featuring then former Eagles Randy Meisner and Timothy B. Schmit on background vocals and The Man, Joe Walsh on lead guitar. After he finally got a recording contract with EMI/Manhattan Records, Marx contacted his friend Fee Waybill of The Tubes and Fee pulled Walsh and Co. into the mix for the self-titled debut LP. It went on to sell 4 million copies and produced 3 other top-5 hits with the last, "Hold On To The Nights", hitting #1. He was nominated for a Grammy with this track for Best Rock Vocal Performance - Male in 1988. This is a terrific mix and far superior to the original in my opinion. TT: 6:17
"Little Bunny Foo Foo" - The Moldy Peaches An Easter Egg. It's a happy tale of an anti-social rabbit that picks up field mice and bops them on the head. He's then confronted by some fascist good fairy who tries to impose her will on him. Bitch.
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"Just Another Night (Extended Remix)" - Mick JaggerHere's the François Kevorkian take on Mick's 1985 single from his debut solo LP, "She's The Boss". Kevorkian started his DJ career at the Paradise Garage and the infamous Studio 54. His work is impressive and he's done a slew of remixes for Depeche Mode. He's also mixed Jan Hammer, The Pet Shop Boys, Eurythmics, The Cure and on and on. When The Stones signed with CBS Records in 1983, the band was offered the option to do solo projects and Jagger jumped on it. Mick took advantage of the latest music trends of the time, employing drum machines and synthesizers heavily on the album. "Just Another Night" hit #12 on the Hot 100, #1 on Mainstream Rock and #11 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play here in the US. TT: 7:08.
"Nite And Day (Dusk Mix)" - Al B. Sure!Here's one that takes me back to a fantastic vacation I had at Myrtle Beach, SC the summer of '88. Every time you hit the sand this song was playing on somebody's radio as they sunbathed. Sure! (real name Albert Joseph Brown III) was chosen the winner of the Sony Innovators Talent Search by Quincy Jones in 1987. From there he worked on many of Jones' recordings including a quartet on the single, "Secret Garden" with El DeBarge, Barry White and James Ingram. Al's 1st solo LP, "In Effect Mode" sold over 2 million copies and "Nite And Day" was a huge hit peaking at #7 on the Hot 100 the week of June 16th, 1988. Trivia: Al had his own 900 phone line at one point and it was the third most successful revenue generating hotline, beaten only by New Kids On The Block and Run DMC's . Al even tried acting. He was in a pilot with Martin Lawrence called "Private Times" in 1991 and a guest star on Will Smith's "Fresh Prince Of Bel Air". Al B. Sure! (I believe) is working as a DJ at KHHT in Los Angeles presently. This version lasts 6:01.
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P.S. - Anyone have the promo mix of "Nite And Day (12" Mix)" that runs 7:14? Let me know in the comments please.
"Jam On It (Special Remix)" - NewcleusThese guys started out as Jam-On Productions in Brooklyn, New York and they grew to be phenoms because of their block party success in 1979. These block parties were held outdoors in neighborhoods and the power for the DJ's sound system was ripped off the street lights most of the time. This song has been said by many to have been way ahead of it's time in terms of production techniques in 1984 and it brought in a new era of hip hop. Alvin & The Chipmunks wished they were this funky. Superman gets his ass served again in this track too. It had previously best been kicked by The Sugarhill Gang in, "Rapper's Delight". This mix runs 7:57.
"The Right Thing (Extended Version) - Simply RedFrom 1987's "Men And Women", the band's 2nd LP. Written by lead singer Mick Hucknall as a thinly veiled ode to getting horizontal. The song peaked at #27 on the Hot 100, holding that position for 2 weeks before dropping to #41 in May of the same year. TT:5:34.
"Puttin' On The Ritz (Extended Version)" - TacoYou got your beef, chicken, bean, soft and hard variety but this is the Taco that is the best. Ba-dump-bump. Yes, it's been a long day. Born in Indonesia, Taco (minus last name Ockerse) recorded this cover of Irving Berlin's 1929 song, "Puttin' On The Ritz" (retro slang for dressing very fashionably) in 1982 for a German release. Early the next year the song broke into the US reaching #4 on Billboard's Hot 100. RCA liked it so much they funded an entire album for Taco, "After Eight". The "Ritz" video was in heavy rotation on MTV and the LP went on to sell over 500,000 copies here in the USA. It sold all over Europe like hot damn. Sadly, this is the only real success he ever had though he tried a few more times before calling it quits. Mel Brooks' 1974 film "Young Frankenstein" featured the song performed by Gene Wilder and the late Peter Boyle. Benny Goodman, Clark Gable and Fred Astaire have all performed the song also. Hollywood legend Gary Cooper, who's mentioned in the song, appeared in 100 movies in his career from 1924 to 1961 when he died. The American Film Institute ranked him at #11 on it's list of "Greatest Male Stars Of All Time". Gary Coleman was #1. Are you paying attention? I just totally made that up about Gary Coleman. Gary Coleman was cool because he was short and...not very tall. I'm done. This version runs 6:00 and feel free to crank this and tip your top hat to your heart's content.
"Love Will Find A Way (Extended Version)" - YesFrom 1987's, "Big Generator" released on Atlantic Records' owned Atco label. Conflicts between singer Jon Anderson and guitarist Trevor Rabin caused this record to take nearly 2 years to finish. Anderson wanted to bring back the old Yes sound that started the group and Rabin wanted to be more commercial and mainstream. The following year bassist Chris Squire led the new Yes and Anderson left to form Crane, Poole and Schmidt...I mean Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman and Howe with other former Yes members for Arista Records. Funny that band sounded like a law firm because a major lawsuit broke out between Atlantic and Arista soon after over the "Yes" moniker. Rabin stayed neutral through all that and released his 4th solo LP, "Can't Look Away". He has been a film composer since 1996. His work includes the recent "National Treasure: Book Of Secrets", along with "Con-Air", "Exorcist: The Beginning" and "Deep Blue Sea".
Yes' drama continued on through the 90's as an on-again, off-again affair. The band recently announced a 40th anniversary tour to begin most likely in the fall of this year and will include original members Anderson , Squire and guitarist Steve Howe (who formed Asia in the early 80's). Rabin will not be a part of it from what I can gather.
"Love Will Find A Way" reached #30 on the Hot 100 but made it to #1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks. I think it's a fine track and this mix lasts 7:09.
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"Higher Ground (Munchkin Mix) - Red Hot Chili Peppers"Higher Ground" was originally written and recorded by Stevie Wonder in 1973 and the Chili Peppers released their cover in 1989. This was from the group's 4th solo album titled, "Mother's Milk". Glenn Bolton (credited as Daddy-O), who has also done mixes for the B-52's, Levert and Stetsasonic, transformed this song from a rocker into a really funky groove. I'm not usually a fan of mixes that vary from the original versions this much but this is an exception. Check it. Runs: 5:18
"Come Back And Stay (Extended Club Mix Version) - Paul Young
"Lost In You (Extended Remix)" - Rod StewartProduced by Andy Taylor, Bernard Edwards and Tony Thompson (a mini Power Station reunion), Rod's 15th solo LP, "Out Of Order" hit stores in 1988. It sold over 2 million copies and was considered by many critics to be the return of the "real" Rod Stewart after many of his previous releases didn't live up to their hype. I presume this song was written for Rod's girlfriend of the time, model Kelly Emberg. They had a child the year before. The story is that Stewart didn't want to marry Emberg so she left him in 1990 and filed a 25 million palimony suit on him. Hell hath no fury. The case was settled in 1993 for an "undisclosed amount" (Read: none of our business). Rod quickly married (you guessed it) another supermodel not long after Emberg dumped him. That model was Rachel Hunter. Former Sports Illustrated swimsuit star. Paid 1.8 million to pose for Playboy. Rod said he'd rather have his penis cut off than cheat on her. Proving that stupid things you say will bite you in the can they divorced in 2006. Neat-o: Stewart has been called the greatest white soul singer by James Brown and Elton John. "Lost In You" reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100. This version is from the pictured UK CD-3 with a running time of 5:37.
"Dreamtime (Extended Remixed Version) - Daryl HallDuring a break from longtime recording partner John Oates, Daryl Hall called upon Dave Stewart of Eurythmics to co-produce his solo LP, "Three Hearts In The Happy Ending Machine". Stewart had already produced for rockers Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers on one of my favorite guilty 80's pleasures, "Southern Accents". Released on RCA records in 1986, "Three Hearts" was considered a flop by the label despite this song's success (#5). This really pissed off Daryl Hall. He blamed the LP's poor promotion by RCA and since this album fulfilled Hall and Oates' contractual obligation they signed with Arista Records afterwards. EDIT: This mix was engineered by Arthur Baker (thanks to Oznerol for the correction) who's done work for Fleetwood Mac that was posted here before, New Order and Naked Eyes. TT: 7:49.
"I've Been In Love Before (Extended Version)" - Cutting CrewTo go along with the mixes I posted yesterday, here's the last top-10 hit Cutting Crew ever had on the Hot 100. It reached #9 in 1987. I do believe a minute or so of the LP version was edited for radio/45 in addition to this 12" single release. Runs: 6:56.
"[I Just] Died In Your Arms (Remix)" + "One For The Mockingbird (Extended Mix)" - Cutting Crew
"Died In Your Arms":
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"Walking On Sunshine (Super Summer Mix)" - Katrina & The WavesTalk about one-hit wonders and this band will surely enter the conversation. It's not an entirely accurate description of the band worldwide though since they hit the top-10 again in 1997 in the UK with, "Love Shine A Light". Here in the USA, this is their only genuine hit (peaking at #9), so we can still call them a one-hit wonder. Yeah. I know. Get all technical. Shut my hole. Got it. The self-titled first LP The Waves released for Capitol Records was comprised of re-recorded and/or remixed versions of songs previously released in Canada. Ready for some of the films this song has been featured in? How about "Look Who's Talking", "American Psycho", "High Fidelity" and "Daddy Day Care"? The beat goes on. "The Super Summer Mix" lasts 5:34 and Scott Litt, remixer and producer of such tracks as "Radio Song" and "Shiny Happy People" for R.E.M, did the work.
Damn you sir, you will dance.
"Human Touch (Remix)" - Rick SpringfieldIt's everybody's other favorite Springfield (Long live Homer & Co.), Rick. Don't call him Bruce. The year is 1983 and Aussie-born Springfield launches the last of his deep-space probes. In a freak mishap, Ranger 3 and it's pilot, Captain William "Buck" Rog...er, sorry. Rick dropped his 7th album, "Living In Oz" in '83. It was also one of the very first vinyl albums I ever bought at the age of 11. This song was a top-20 hit the same year and this remix is done by extraordinaire John Luongo, who's also done mixes for Don Henley, Bryan Adams, John Waite (The "Missing You" mix I posted recently) and Huey Lewis & The News. Edited for the single and stretched for the 12" promo. Running time: 7:15. D'oh!: Rick Springfield once lived and had a relationship with 15 year old Linda Blair (The Exorcist). He was 25 at the time.
"Jackie Wilson Said [I'm In Heaven When You Smile]" - Dexy's Midnight RunnersNo, this isn't a remix or anything. I was just re-watching The Young Ones episode, "Bomb" in which the band performs it and felt the need. Originally recorded by Van Morrison in 1972 and then by Kevin Rowland and Dexy's circa 1982 on their album," Too-Rye-Ay". The only hit the Runners had in the US was "Come On Eileen", but this was another success for them overseas and one I remember fondly. Just another feel-good song to brighten the day in this gasoline price-gouging time we live in.
"Stone Love (Club Mix)" Kool & The GangHere's the club mix done by Chris Lord-Alge to Kool & The Gang's top-10 single from 1987. It's from the LP, "Forever", which was their last hit album of the 80's. I heard somewhere that Robert "Kool" Bell reunited with them last year and the Gang is working on a new record. Can't go wrong with Kool & The Gang, so download and enjoy. Total time:5:24.
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"Holding Back the Years (Extended Version)" - Simply RedFrom their debut album, "Picture Book", which is a killer disc and surely you've listened to it. It hit #1 in 1986. This track, the title cut and "Heaven" (remake of a Talking Heads tune) were also featured on Miami Vice. Singer Mick Hucknall wrote this when he was in his teens and it's been recorded 2 other times in a studio, before and since. The first was with Hucknall's original band called The Frantic Elevators in '82. The third time was again with Simply Red in 2005 as an acoustic version on the LP, "Simplified". The long version runs 5:44.
"Jane, Get Me Off This Crazy Thing! The TeeVee Toons Master Mix (Late Night Dance Mix)" - TeeVee Toons PresentsThis medley of many, many TV themes was released in 1986. TeeVee Toons has released a series of TV music CD's and this track is a blend of themes from their first release, "Television's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1: From the 50's and 60's". If you've never heard this and love old TV shows and their themes, you'll dig it. Everything from Bonanza to Star Trek blended with a good beat that you can bring sexy back with. TT: 6:47
"I Knew You Were Waiting [For Me] (Extended Remix) - Aretha Franklin & George MichaelAnother great 80's duet. The #1 single in the USA and the UK from 1987 featuring the Queen Of Soul and the former other half of Wham!. This was a dream come true (getting caught in a Beverly Hills public restroom for "engaging in a lewd act" was not) for George to sing with Franklin since he idolized her. The album this is from, "Aretha", sold more than 9 million copies worldwide and Aretha finally got some r-e-s-p-e-c-t on the pop chart. Remix lasts: 7:43. The links:
"State Of Shock (Dance Mix)" - The Jacksons (w/Mick Jagger)Jermaine returned to the Jacksons for their 5th CBS LP, "Victory". They had previously dropped the "5" from the band's moniker upon leaving Motown Records for label CBS in 1976. "State Of Shock" was originally recorded by Michael with Queen frontman Freddie Mercury but re-recorded with The Rolling Stones' Jagger and released as a single in 1984. It was to be the Jacksons' last top-10 single, reaching #3. I have no idea why the singer switch occurred, but here are both versions. It's interesting to note that the music and lyrics in both takes are almost identical. The mix lasts 5:41 and the demo's total time is 4:43. I made that whole post without taking one swipe at Jackson's legal troubles and personal life in recent years. Yay.
Dance Mix
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8530720548953b/
http://www.speedyshare.com/897289292.html
http://rapidshare.com/files/97370890/The_Jacksons_-_State_Of_Shock__Dance_Mix_.mp3.html
Demo
http://www.zshare.net/audio/853056746f5acd/
http://www.speedyshare.com/670779627.html
http://rapidshare.com/files/97369650/Michael_Jackson___Freddie_Mercury_-_State_Of_Shock__Demo_.mp3.html
I know. I hate posting all those links too. It's not pretty. Sharebee is on strike I guess.
"Mega-Mix" - Herbie HancockHerbie Hancock released the Grammy award-winning single, "Rockit" in 1983 from the LP, "Future Shock". The video was directed by Godley & Creme and featured robots getting down with the sickness. It was a huge hit on MTV and racked up 5 wins at the very first MTV Video Music Awards, including "Video Of the Year". Hancock is better known and critically acclaimed for his jazz work but this ain't a jazz site, right? Anyways, as you can probably see in the 12" sleeve above, this mix includes "Future Shock" songs "Rockit", "Autodrive", the title track, "TFS", and "Rough". "Chameleon '84" (a remake of one of Hancock's other tunes) is the only track not on the LP. TT: 6:18.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8421808b552248/
http://www.speedyshare.com/708285278.html
http://rapidshare.com/files/96846543/Herbie_Hancock_-_Mega-Mix.mp3.html
Yes, Sharebee is starting to suck.
"Radioactive (Special Mix)" - The FirmPaul Rodgers: Former singer for the bands Free and Bad Company. Jimmy Page: guitar legend from Led Zeppelin and The Yardbirds. Two titans joined to form The Firm along with Chris Slade, formerly of Uriah Heap and Manfred Mann's Earth Band, on drums. Their efforts were met with little commercial thanks but they did sellout the tours that followed the 1985 album - despite their refusal to play any of the material done by their former bands. After the release of a second LP, "Mean Business", The Firm was done. Chris Slade went onto join AC/DC and he stayed there until 1994. After that he was in Asia and played with them for 6 years and continues to record today on many different projects. Jimmy Page has reunited with Zep's Robert Plant several times and recorded with Whitesnake's David Coverdale and The Black Crowes to name a few. Rodgers formed short-lived band The Law, rejoined Bad Company on tour in 2001 and went on the road with the surviving members of Queen as Queen + Paul Rodgers. The "+" meant to stress the fact that he was not replacing the late Freddie Mercury. They reportedly have a new CD due this year. "Radioactive" peaked at #28 in the US and this mix lasts 5:50.
Sharebee is acting up today. I'll try again later. For now just these:
http://www.speedyshare.com/720358763.html
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http://www.zshare.net/audio/8376179485bab8/ http://rapidshare.com/files/96596142/The_Firm_-_Radioactive__Special_Mix_.mp3.html
"Waterfall" -Wendy & Lisa (3 Mixes)This song was originally released in 1987 by the former Prince & The Revolution members from their debut album titled simply, "Wendy & Lisa". It wasn't huge, but it was noteworthy. In 1989, "Waterfall" was given a second chance in the UK with the mixes I share here today. It still didn't chart very high. Do I really have to say it? It should have. Random thought: Wendy plays a mean axe. Wendy Melvoin & Lisa Coleman have reunited with Prince a few times but they are probably better known now for scoring the TV shows, "Crossing Jordan", "Heroes" and one episode of the updated "Bionic Woman". I totally lost interest in the 2nd season of "Heroes" and I haven't watched either of the others. Trivia: Prince dated Wendy's twin sister Susannah. She was a member of the purple one's side project, The Family.
To the mixes!
Waterfall '89 (Alice & ''Sundial Seven") - 4:19
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8377057f086e3e/ and http://rapidshare.com/files/96604166/01_Waterfall__89__Alice_____Sundial_Seven___.mp3.html
Waterfall (Psychedelic Teepee Twelve) - 7:19
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8377089587e5ad/ and
http://rapidshare.com/files/96605104/02_Waterfall__Psychedelic_Teepee_Twelve_.mp3.html
Waterfall (Nellee Hooper Remix) - 6:06
http://www.zshare.net/audio/83770871b87c8b/ and
http://rapidshare.com/files/96604961/01_Wendy___Lisa_-__Waterfall__Nellee_Hooper_Remix_.mp3.html
"Word Up! (Extended Mix)" - CameoSucker DJ's rocked this song in 1986 right to #6 and the nation went Cameo cah-razy. Also a huge hit on the R&B and Dance charts. Cameo had been around a while but this album of the same name turned them into megastars. Cameo guru Larry Blackmon says this song was born from a fan who yelled, "Word up!", in the crowd at a show in the UK. You couldn't watch MTV without seeing this video seemingly every 15 minutes (ah, when MTV really was Music Television) and Coca-Cola made a commercial out of it. Runs: 5:56.
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http://www.zshare.net/audio/828359868ae346/
"Missing You (Extended Version)" - John Waite1984 brought John Waite this #1 single for one week. It was a love-letter to his wife in England while he was in America doing the things musicians do like getting wasted and taking the groupies for a test-drive. I kid. Tina Turner and Rod Stewart are just a couple of artists that have covered this song but I don't care much for either of those versions. 2 years ago he re-recorded this track with Alison Krauss but it wasn't met with much success on the country charts. 1989 saw the formation of the band Bad English with former Journey guitarist Neal Schon after Waite's solo career stalled. They also hit #1 with, "When I See You Smile". Wasn't long after Bad English released their 2nd disc that they broke up though. Waite still records and tours on his own and is living in Santa Monica, California today. The mix runs 7:00.
"Serious (Extended Remix + Delirious Mix)" - Donna AllenThe former Tampa Bay Buccaneer cheerleader reached #21 on the Hot 100 and #5 on the R&B Singles with this song in 1986. Allen was also a backup singer for Gloria Estefan for 9 years. The album, "Perfect Timing", was produced by Lou Pace. Pace also produced the "Ruthless People" soundtrack and Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine's '84 LP, "Eyes Of Innocence". Catchy little tune that lasts 5:31 and 7:42 each.
Extended Remix: http://sharebee.com/bd59d79c
Z-Share direct link back:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/8239773a87254a/
Delirious Mix: http://sharebee.com/19fb15aa
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http://www.zshare.net/audio/8240711c29f06f/
"Miami Vice Theme (Extended Remix)" and
"Miami Vice Theme (Extended Remix)": http://sharebee.com/3cd7ed4e
"Crockett's Theme (Extended Mix)": http://sharebee.com/8889ebb0 (Thanks to cispas for this high-quality version of "Crockett's")
"Freedom Overspill (Liberty Remix)" - Steve WinwoodA top 20 hit for Winwood in 1986 and the 2nd single from his fourth solo LP, "Back In the High Life". Steve has been a member of the following bands: The Spencer Davis Group (at age 15), Traffic (I love Traffic), Go and Blind Faith. It's on his own that Winwood has had the most commercial success though, especially in '86. He had his first #1 single and won Grammys for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and Record Of the Year with "Higher Love". However, this is my favorite track from that disc in it's remixed state running 7 minutes and 20 seconds. Look for Winwood to open for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers this summer at an arena near you.
"Working On It (Extended Mix)" - Chris ReaHere's a classic track by the genius Mr. Rea. Prominently featured in the Miami Vice episode, "Miami Squeeze", this song was released in 1989. It wasn't a big hit here in the States (peaking at #73) or the UK (peaked at #53) but I think time has been very kind to it and it should have performed a lot better. I'll probably say that a lot throughout my time on this blog. This remix version runs 5:55. P.S.: Crank it at 1:19.
"Big Love (Extended Remix)" - Fleetwood MacBy request, another Mac long version. I thought it was interesting to learn that the above painting used as the cover to the LP, "Tango In The Night", is by an Australian artist named Brett- Livingston Strong and used to hang in Lindsey Buckingham's home. Damn...that was a long sentence huh? Total time: 6:40. Here's the link already:
"Seven Wonders (Extended Version)" - Fleetwood MacEven though she spent most of the recording sessions for "Tango In The Night" in rehab, Stevie Nicks still managed to contribute this track (and two more along with her backing vocals added into others) to the 1987 LP. The band's long history of troubles continued with Lindsey Buckingham's refusal to tour for this record and departure from the group soon after recording was finished. They've since reunited more than once and their future is very uncertain depending on who you hear it from. This song reached the top 20 here in the USA in '87 and this is the John "Jellybean" Benitez remix. Runs:6:36.
"Stand By Me (Extended Dance Remix)" - Maurice WhiteAnother side project by an Earth, Wind & Fire member during their break in the early 80's. White was the driving force behind EW&F but called the album this track came from, "a new beginning which I am now discovering." When asked if EW&F were no more he replied, "I haven’t disbanded the group. Philip Bailey hasn’t left the band. We are just in a state of mind now where we want to do solo projects. It’s just evolution." The song peaked at number 50 on the Hot 100 but was a Top 10 single on Billboard's Hot Black Singles in late 1985. Originally recorded by Ben E. King, "Stand By Me" has been remade by everyone from John Lennon to Mickey Gilley but I like this version the best. White says he recorded it to help keep classic soul songs fresh and in the spotlight. Earth, Wind & Fire reunited 2 years later and their legacy still continues today. Running time: 5:05.
"Major Tom [Coming Home] (Special Extended Version) - Peter SchillingA sequel to a sequel by David Bowie, this song continued the saga of Bowie's fictional astronaut. Bowie's accounts of Tom were chronicled in the songs, "Space Oddity", and, "Ashes To Ashes". Some say Tom's story is nothing more than an LSD trip Bowie had, so who really knows? Peter Schilling was born in Germany and this song was huge all over Europe. Here in the US it peaked at number 14 and remains one of my favorite 80's tracks today. Running time: 8:06.
"Easy Lover (Extended Remix Version)" - Philip Bailey & Phil CollinsEarth, Wind & Fire member and Genesis frontman Phils - Bailey and Collins - teamed up for this duet in 1984 from Bailey's 2nd solo effort, "Chinese Wall". If you've never heard that disc I'd highly recommend it. Collins once told an interviewer (that had no idea who Bailey was) he discovered Bailey while he was pumping gas at a station. That story was picked up by major news outlets. Ha. The song reached number 2 here in the US. Running time: 6:22.
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