E.G. DAILY “MIND OVER MATTER“ 1987
29 окт. 2024 г.
E.G. DAILY “MIND OVER MATTER“ 1987
“Mind over Matter“ is a song by the American singer E. G. Daily, which was released in 1987 as a single from the soundtrack album of the American comedy film ’Summer School’. The song was written by Michael Jay and Rick Palombi, and produced by Stock Aitken Waterman. It reached number 7 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs Chart, and number 22 on the Cash Box Top 12“ Dance Singles Chart.
Jay and Palombi wrote “Mind over Matter“ in 1985. It was originally recorded by Nikki Leeger and released in 1986 as a UK-only single by RCA. The following year saw Debbie Harry record the song, which was slated for release as a single from the soundtrack of the upcoming film Summer School. However, label disputes caused her version to go unreleased. Although they were willing to allow the song to be included on the film’s soundtrack, Chrysalis refused to allow Harry’s version to be released as a single. The label decided to have the song re-recorded and came to an agreement with A&M Records over the hiring of Daily, who flew to PWL Studios in London, UK, to provide vocals on the track.
For the USA release, a music video was filmed to promote both the single and the ’Summer School’ movie, which was directed by Maurice Phillips and produced by Nicholas Myers for AWGO. It featured many cast members of Summer School and achieved breakout rotation on MTV.
For the Australian release, the music video was re-edited, creating a 2nd version in black & white, exclusively showcasing E. G. Daily (removing ’Summer School’ movie promo footage), which is the “Ver.2“ video showcasing here.
(2024 Retro Disco Hi-NRG)
Audio upgraded to Higher Quality Linear PCM / video upgraded to wider screen/higher resolution.
© 1987 A&M Records, Inc. (USA)
℗ 1987 A&M Records, Inc. (USA)
Produced by Stock, Aitken & Waterman at PWL London UK.
Taken from the soundtrack Album “Summer School“.
SONG LYRICS “MIND OVER MATTER“ (as performed by E.G. DAILY)
[Verse 1]
Run and don’t look back
We’ve gotta keep our feet on the right track
Ow, we’re strong and we never give up
’Cause we believe in a world of love, oh
[Pre-Chorus]
People will talk
Saying, “It’s not meant to be“
But I think that we know differently
[Chorus]
We’re doing what can’t be done
Mind over matter
There’s no battle that can’t be won
Mind over matter
[Verse 2]
Fight, and never say die
We’ve got the right to satisfy
Ow, we’re bold to be so brave
When there’s a will, there’s gotta be a way
[Pre-Chorus]
Sometimes it feels like we’re losing altitude
But I wear a winner’s attitude
E.G. Daily
[Chorus]
We’re doing what can’t be done
Mind over matter
There’s no battle that can’t be won
Mind over matter
We’d never let dreams die young
Mind over matter
We’re doing what can’t be done
Mind over matter
[Bridge]
(Mind, mind)
(Mind, mind)
(Mind, mind) Matter, matter
(Mind, mind) Matter, matter
(Mind, mind) Matter, matter
Matter, matter
Matter, matter
[Pre-Chorus]
People will talk
Saying, “It’s not meant to be“
But I think that we know differently, woah-oh
[Chorus]
We’re doing what can’t be done
Mind over matter
There’s no battle that can’t be won
Mind over matter
We’d never let dreams die young
Mind over matter
We’re doing what can’t be done
Mind over matter (Matter)
We’re doing what can’t be done
Mind over matter (Matter)
There’s no battle that can’t be won
Mind over matter (Matter)
We’d never let dreams die young
Mind over matter (Matter)
We’re doing what can’t be done
Mind over matter (Matter)
There’s no battle that can’t be won
Mind over matter (Matter)
[Written-By – M. Jay, R. Palombi]
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Published By – Famous Music Corporation
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