Billy Ocean - "When The Going Gets..."

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   Two different promo 45s on this one: the first had a listed time of (3:53) on both sides, but is actually the same (4:05) version found on the stock 45. The second promo came in a few weeks later, in response to many stations chopping off the intro, and going right into the percussion/synth up-tempo part as the "start" of the song. Jive just did what much of radio was already doing, and made it "official". This 2nd promo 45 lists one side's time as (4:02), but is, again, the same (4:05) version found on the stock 45. The other side, stating "EDITED VERSION", has a listed and actual time of (3:50). This is the side featuring the chopped-off intro. 

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jimct Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 07 April 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote jimct Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Billy Ocean - "When The Going Gets..." Posted: 22 May 2006 at 3:22am
	Two different promo 45s on this one: the first had a listed time of (3:53) on both sides, but is actually the same (4:05) version found on the stock 45. The second promo came in a few weeks later, in response to many stations chopping off the intro, and going right into the percussion/synth up-tempo part as the "start" of the song. Jive just did what much of radio was already doing, and made it "official". This 2nd promo 45 lists one side's time as (4:02), but is, again, the same (4:05) version found on the stock 45. The other side, stating "EDITED VERSION", has a listed and actual time of (3:50). This is the side featuring the chopped-off intro.

Indy500 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 29 January 2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Indy500 Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 July 2011 at 8:14pm
	The 12" version is finally coming to CD on the Cherry Red label. Also has the 7" version of There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)

edtop40 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 29 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote edtop40 Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 May 2015 at 9:06am
	jim, does the promo 45 that starts with the percussion/synth up- tempo part, have the echo carry over into the start like the commercial 45 has...or does is start without any of the intro echo overlapping it....
	edtop40

jimct Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 07 April 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote jimct Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 May 2015 at 12:03pm
	Ed, the echo carries over. I remember being disappointed that it was when I first heard it, though. As I recall, some in radio were clamoring for a version without the "a cappella title" opening, and were quickly appeased by Jive with a simple, lazy cut-away and a re-press.....

Santi Paradoa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 17 February 2009 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote Santi Paradoa Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 February 2017 at 8:39pm
	Bumping this one up for Doug.
	Santi Paradoa Miami, Florida