Steve Winwood - "Split Decision"

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   This is probably Steve Winwood's most under appreciated song.  LP version runs 6:04, 45 version is listed to run 4:54. Does anyone know how to re-create the shorter 45 version or if it's even possible? 

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Back2TheFuture Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 05 February 2015 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Back2TheFuture Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Steve Winwood - "Split Decision" Posted: 22 August 2015 at 10:23pm
	This is probably Steve Winwood's most under appreciated song. LP version runs 6:04, 45 version is listed to run 4:54. Does anyone know how to re-create the shorter 45 version or if it's even possible? Edited by Back2TheFuture

AndrewChouffi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 24 September 2005 Status: Online Points: 44	Post Options Post Reply Quote AndrewChouffi Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 August 2015 at 5:34am
	To the best of my knowledge, "Split Decision" was not a 45 in the USA. It was only worked as an AOR emphasis track released on promo 12-inch [Island PRO-A-2540]. One side is LP Version, other side is edit listed at 4:54. Effectively, the third verse/chorus is edited out on the edit. Amazingly good record. Andy

Back2TheFuture Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 05 February 2015 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Back2TheFuture Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 August 2015 at 5:04pm
	Would you happen to know the times that were edited out to make the 45 edit so I can re-create it? Edited by Back2TheFuture

AndrewChouffi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 24 September 2005 Status: Online Points: 44	Post Options Post Reply Quote AndrewChouffi Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 August 2015 at 8:52am
	It's hard to tell the exact edit point. Try editing out approx. 2:13 - 3:08 of the LP version. You'll get close. Andy

davidlg1971 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 30 August 2020 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote davidlg1971 Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 February 2024 at 3:27pm
	Late to this thread, but the edit actually runs closer to 5:00, not the listed 4:54. Also, if you're looking for a reference to recreate the edit, I posted my rip of the 12" single to Youtube a couple years ago: Steve Winwood - Split Decision (Edit)

AndrewChouffi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 24 September 2005 Status: Online Points: 44	Post Options Post Reply Quote AndrewChouffi Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 February 2024 at 5:12am
	Great record. Would have loved to hear it on Top-40 radio. Musically, it sounds clearly like an homage to The Band's "Chest Fever". I wonder if songwriter Robbie Robertson or organist Garth Hudson felt honored (or dismayed). Andy

Paul Haney Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 01 April 2005 Status: Offline Points: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote Paul Haney Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 February 2024 at 6:14am
	A personal favorite of mine. I gave it plenty of spins on my college station back in the day.