RAPTURE RIDERS to get officially released as new single

 from UK DJ Mark Vidler's site:

'Rapture Riders' sees official release, as new 'Blondie / Doors' single

After creating the track almost two years ago, 'Rapture Riders' (Blondie's 'Rapture' vs The Doors 'Riders On The Storm') is finally seeing a fully sanctioned, official release on EMI Records / WEA International this month.  I had the idea for the mix back in January 2004 and uploaded it via my usual outlet under the name 'Allen Dean' in a mock ep format. The track eventually made it into the hands of Chris Stein who mailed me his "fucking awesome" reaction, which in turn led to more friendly exchanges and a common desire to get the track out officially.

After having successful meetings with both The Doors and Blondie's management on my trip to LA last year, all parties were keen to see the project through to a release.  Both bands very kindly allowed me access to the master tracks of both 'Rapture' & 'Riders On The Storm' so the versions that will be available are new mixes that I put together, a month or so ago.

The track has gone to radio this week and is lined up for a Digital / CD / 12" release sometime this month.

Digital / CD Tracklisting:
1)  Rapture Riders - Single Edit 3'50

2) Rapture Riders - Full Version 5'41 

3)  Rapture - Original 7" Version 4'57

4)  Rapture - Original 12" Special Disco Mix 9'59

12" Tracklisting:
A) Rapture Riders - Full Version 5'41

B) Rapture - Original 12" Special Disco Mix 9'59

There is also a video planned for the single that apparently features unseen / home movie footage of both bands.
 

'Rapture Riders' is also included on Blondie's new greatest hits compilation, that is out next month on EMI Records.

http://www.gohomeproductions.co.uk/index.html
 

(thanks, Linda)

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