Menergy

[PierreConstantin]

Hello,
The Patrick Cowley version of «Menergy» was released in 1981 but when was first released the Sylvester version? It was recorded for the «Patrick Cowley's greatest hits dance party» issued by Megatone in 1983 (M-1012) or before? And finally what's the original timing? (I'm not talking about the 1989 8 minute remix by David Diebold available on the M-1026 white vinyl «Immortal».)
Thank you.

[needlefingers]

According to the notes from the CD Patrick Cowley "The Ultimate Collection", It was recorded in 1981 and gives a time of 5:36.

But, not all the songs are the original timing on this CD.

Quite possibly, Cowley tried Sylvester's voice when he originally recorded the track, but decided against it for release. It was more than likely released after Patrick Cowley's death as I don't remember it being out when the original Menergy came out.

Anybody else know?