The Ultimate Collection: Disco Inferno

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Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Good Times
bass:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer) (in 1979)
drums (drum set):
Tony Thompson (drummer, best known for his work in CHIC) (in 1979)
electric piano:
Raymond Jones (in 1979)
guitar:
Nile Rodgers (in 1979)
piano:
Rob Sabino (in 1979)
lead vocals:
Alfa Anderson (in 1979) and Luci Martin (in 1979)
performer:
Chic (US disco group) (in 1979)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1979)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 68) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 224)
recording of:
Good Times (in 1979)
writer:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer) and Nile Rodgers
publisher:
Bernard’s Other Music, Sony Songs and Tommy Jymi Inc.
Chic53:35
2Disco Inferno
recording of:
Disco Inferno
writer:
Leroy Green (disco/soul songwriter) and Ron Kersey
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), peermusic (“Peermusic—the global independent”), Reservoir 416, Reservoir Media Management, Inc. and Six Strings Music
The Trammps3:27
3Is It Love You’re After
cover recording of:
Is It Love You’re After
lyricist, writer and composer:
Miles Gregory
publisher:
Sony/ATV Ballad, Warner Chappell North America and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Rose Royce53:47
4Lost in Music
recording of:
Lost in Music
writer:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer) and Nile Rodgers
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
Sister Sledge3:20
5Keep the Fire Burning
Gwen McCrae3:42
6Just a Touch of Love
recording of:
Just a Touch of Love
writer:
Mark Adams (Slave bassist), Steve Arrington, Mark Hicks (member of Slave), Ray Turner (keyboard player), Daniel Webster and Starleana Young
Slave6:23
7Jump to the Beat
recording of:
Jump to the Beat
publisher:
Walden Music, Inc.
Stacy Lattisaw5:07
8Ain’t Nobody
recording of:
Ain’t Nobody
lyricist and composer:
David Wolinski
publisher:
Overdue Music
Rufus4:24
9A Night to Remember
recording of:
A Night to Remember
writer:
Nidra Beard, Dana Meyers and Charmaine Sylvers
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd.
Shalamar3.53:24
10Everybody Dance
producer:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer), Kenny Lehman and Nile Rodgers
arranger:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer), Kenny Lehman and Nile Rodgers
recording of:
Everybody Dance
writer:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer) and Nile Rodgers
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
Chic3:25
11Young Hearts Run Free
recording of:
Young Hearts Run Free
lyricist and composer:
Dave Crawford (US soul songwriter, keyboard player, singer & producer)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Da Ann Music (ASCAP-affiliated), Ghati Music Inc. and IQ Music Ltd.
Candi Staton3:42
12Wear It Out
Stargard3:36
13Weekend
recording of:
Weekend
composer:
Leroy Burgess and James Calloway
Phreek3:33
14Smack Dab in the Middle
Janice McClain4:08
15It Looks Like Love
Goody Goody3:14
16Tonight I’m Alright
Narada Michael Walden5:15
17I Can’t Wait
producer:
John Smith (Nu Shooz) and Rick Waritz (producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Injection (Netherlands) (in 1986)
part of:
VH1’s 100 Greatest One‐Hit Wonders of the ’80s (number: 60)
recording of:
I Can’t Wait
lyricist and composer:
John Smith (Nu Shooz)
publisher:
Poolside Music
Nu Shooz43:35
18Emotion Explosion
recording of:
Emotion Explosion
lyricist and composer:
Errol Brown (British‐Jamaican singer and songwriter, in Hot Chocolate)
Hot Chocolate3:49
19Feel So Real
recording of:
Feel So Real
writer:
India Arrington and Steve Arrington
Steve Arrington4:07
20Midnight at the Oasis
recording of:
Midnight at the Oasis
lyricist and composer:
David Nichtern
publisher:
Space Potato Music (in 1974)
Maria Muldaur3:37
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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1He’s the Greatest Dancer
recording of:
He’s the Greatest Dancer
writer:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer) and Nile Rodgers
publisher:
Bernard’s Other Music, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09)
Sister Sledge4.153:31
2Give Me the Night
recording of:
Give Me the Night
lyricist and composer:
Rod Temperton
publisher:
Rodsongs (publisher), Rondor Music (Australia) Pty Ltd, Rondor Music (London) Ltd., ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
George Benson3:35
3The Glow of Love
recording of:
Glow of Love
writer:
Wayne Garfield, Mauro Malavasi and Davide Romani
publisher:
Little Macho Music and Spirit Two Music Inc.
Change6:10
4Midas Touch
recording of:
Midas Touch
writer:
Boaz McWade Watson (American singer-songwriter, producer, keyboardist) and June Williams Kerenhappuch
publisher:
Epic Solar Songs Inc. (ended), Calloco Music, Inc., Midstar Music, Inc., Songs of Lastrada (BMI-affiliated) and Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd.
Midnight Star3:53
5Le Freak
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1978)
recording of:
Le Freak (in 1978)
writer:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer) and Nile Rodgers
publisher:
Bernard’s Other Music, Sony Songs Inc., Tommy Jymi Inc., Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23) and Warner Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Chic4.453:32
6(Shake Shake Shake) Shake Your Booty
producer:
Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
T.K. Records (Miami‐based disco label) (from 1976 to present) and EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1976)
recording of:
(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
writer:
Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), EMI Songs, Harrick Music, Inc. (BMI) and Longitude Music Co.
KC and the Sunshine Band4.52:58
7I’m Every Woman
recording of:
I’m Every Woman
writer:
Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson
publisher:
Nick‐O‐Val Music Co., Inc.
Chaka Khan3:16
8I Shoulda Loved You
Narada Michael Walden3:51
9Dance the Kung Fu
Carl Douglas3:02
10Make Up Your Mind
Aurra3:02
11Spacer
recording of:
Spacer
writer:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer) and Nile Rodgers
Sheila3:38
12Paradise
recording of:
Paradise
writer:
Mauro Malavasi, Davide Romani and Tanyayette Willoughby
Change3:52
13Dancer
Gino Soccio3:24
14You Sexy Thing
recording of:
You Sexy Thing
writer:
Errol Brown (British‐Jamaican singer and songwriter, in Hot Chocolate) and Tony Wilson (bassist/songwriter, member of Hot Chocolate)
publisher:
Chocolate, EMI Music Publishing (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), Finchley Music Corp. and RAK Publishing Ltd
Hot Chocolate4:01
15Watching You
Slave4:38
16Sorcerer
Norma Jean Wright4:52
17Whistle Bump
Deodato4:24
18Going Back to My Roots
Richie Havens4:54
19Native New Yorker
cover recording of:
Native New Yorker
writer:
Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell
publisher:
Featherbed Music, Linz Music (US work publisher), Three Wise Boys Music LLC, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), ピアーミュージック (Peer Music Japan, Japan, subsidiary of Nichion) and ミュージック・セールス (Music Sales, Japan, subsidiary of Shinko Music Entertainment)
Frankie Valli5:14
20I Like Your Style
Tony Wilson2:53
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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Forget Me Nots
Patrice Rushen4:39
2We Are Family
recording of:
We Are Family
writer:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer) and Nile Rodgers
publisher:
Bernard’s Other Music, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Sister Sledge3:32
3Let No Man Put Asunder
recording of:
Let No Man Put Asunder
writer:
Bruce Gray (keyboardist / songwriter) and Bruce Hawes
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Warner Chappell North America Ltd.
First Choice4:17
4Never Give Up on a Good Thing
George Benson4:01
5Make It Last Forever
Inner Life3:33
6Knock on Wood
cover recording of:
Knock on Wood
writer:
Steve Cropper and Eddie Floyd
publisher:
East/Memphis Music, Irving Music, Inc., Rondor Music, Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Rondor Music Publishing, Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Warner Chappell North America
adaptation of:
Potkraj na les
Amii Stewart3:35
7You Can’t Have Your Cake and Eat It Too
Brenda Taylor2:54
8Love Is You
Carol Williams3:37
9Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Inner Life3:20
10Tonight’s the Night (Good Time)
Kleeer6:06
11You Gave Me Love
Crown Heights Affair3:29
12Chicago Bus Stop (Ooh, I Love It)
The Salsoul Orchestra4:38
13You + Me = Love
The Undisputed Truth3:29
14Suspicious Minds
recording of:
Suspicious Minds
lyricist and composer:
Mark James (Francis Zambon, composer of “Suspicious Minds”)
publisher:
Laetrec Music, Press Music Co., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Candi Staton3:47
15My Love Is Free
Double Exposure3:46
16Love Thang
recording of:
Love Thang
writer:
McKinley Jackson (Trombone player, songwriter, arranger and producer), Melvin Steals and Mervin Steals
publisher:
Aandika Music, Ensign Music Corp., Sony/ATV Harmony, Sony/ATV Melody and Virgin Songs Inc.
First Choice3:40
17I’m a Love Bug
Donna McGhee4:24
18Dancin’ & Prancin’
Candido3:31
19Hot Shot
recording of:
Hot Shot
writer and arranger:
Kurt Borusiewicz and Andrew S. Kahn
publisher:
Scully Music Company
Karen Young4:14
20Dreaming a Dream
Crown Heights Affair3:03
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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1I Can Make You Feel Good
Shalamar4:09
2Haven’t You Heard
recording of:
Haven't You Heard
writer:
Sheree Brown, Charles Mims Jr., Patrice Rushen and Freddie Washington (US session bassist)
Patrice Rushen6:36
3Love Sensation
Loleatta Holloway3:41
4Do It to the Music
Raw Silk4:04
5Run Away
The Salsoul Orchestra4:41
6Feels Like I’m in Love
recording of:
Feels Like I’m in Love
lyricist and composer:
Ray Dorset
publisher:
Grade One Music, Red Bus Music (International) Ltd. (publisher) and Satellite Music Ltd.
Kelly Marie3:10
7We Got the Funk
recording of:
We Got the Funk
writer:
Nate Edmonds (keyboard player/songwriter), Brenda Reynolds and Albert Williams
publisher:
Sugar Hill Music Publishing Ltd. (ended), B.I.B. Music and Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI)
Positive Force3:11
8Can You Feel the Force
recording of:
Can You Feel the Force
writer:
Chris Amoo and Eddie Amoo
publisher:
Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995)
The Real Thing3:58
9Shame, Shame, Shame
Shirley & Company3:43
10Saturday
cover recording of:
Saturday
writer:
Robert Cotter, Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer) and Nile Rodgers
Norma Jean Wright6:00
11Nights on Broadway
recording of:
Nights on Broadway
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
Abigail Music, BMG Music, BMG Publishing Ltd., Careers Music, Inc., Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Casserole Music Corp., Crompton Songs, Gibb Brothers Music, Slamm Music, Inc (BMI-affiliated), Unichappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing International MGB Ltd., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), Abigail Music Ltd. (publisher) (in 1975) and Flam Music Ltd. (in 1975)
Candi Staton3:23
12Just as Long as I Got You
The Love Committee3:40
13Heat You Up (Melt You Down)
Shirley Lites3:23
14Don’t Make Me Wait
Peech Boys3:37
15Dancing in the City
Marshall Hain3:42
16More
Carol Williams3:28
17Here’s to You
Skyy3:41
18Love Injection
Positive Force3:33
19Lay It on Me
Sylvia3:50
20Could It Be I’m Falling in Love
recording engineer:
Joe Tarsia (engineer)
producer:
Thom Bell (keyboards, songwriter, producer)
bass:
Ron Baker (record producer, bassist, arranger and songwriter) (in 1973)
drums (drum set):
Earl Young (in 1973)
percussion [vibraphone, marimba]:
Vince Montana (in 1973)
piano:
Thom Bell (keyboards, songwriter, producer) (in 1973)
background vocals:
Yvette Benson (in 1973), Carla Benton (in 1973) and Barbara Ingram (in 1973)
baritone vocals:
Henry Fambrough (A member of the R&B quintet The Spinners) (in 1973)
bass vocals:
Pervis Jackson (The bass singer for The Spinners) (in 1973)
tenor vocals:
Billy Henderson (founding member of The Spinners) (in 1973), Bobbie Smith (US R&B lead singer for The Spinners) (in 1973) and Philippé Wynne (A lead vocalist of The Spinners) (in 1973)
conductor:
Thom Bell (keyboards, songwriter, producer) (in 1973)
remixer:
Joe Tarsia (engineer)
arranger:
Thom Bell (keyboards, songwriter, producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US)
recorded at:
Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (in 1973)
mixed at:
Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 221)
recording of:
Could It Be I’m Falling in Love (in 1973)
writer:
Melvin Steals and Mervin Steals
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner Chappell North America and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
The Spinners54:05
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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1And the Beat Goes On
recording of:
And the Beat Goes On
writer:
William Shelby, Stephen Shockley and Leon Sylvers
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd.
The Whispers3:20
2Take That to the Bank
Shalamar3:16
3Casanova
Coffee3:20
4Keep Your Body Workin’
producer:
Dennis King (mastering engineer Atlantic Recording Studios)
recording of:
Keeep Your Body Workin’ ('Keeep' is not a typo)
lyricist and composer:
Norman Durham
Kleeer35:18
5Dance With You
Carrie Lucas3:23
6Sending Out an S.O.S.
Retta Young3:08
7Send Your Love
Aurra4:26
8You Got Me Hummin’
Moment of Truth4:02
9Spring Rain
Silvetti2:59
10I Don’t Want to Be a Freak (but I Can’t Help Myself)
Dynasty3:13
11Fantastic Voyage
Lakeside3:58
12Dance the Body Music
Osibisa3:40
13Heartbeat
recording of:
Heartbeat
writer:
Kenton Nix
Taana Gardner4:15
14I Like Love
Norma Jean Wright5:38
15Lovin’ You Madly
Narada Michael Walden5:15
16You Light My Fire
Sheila4:15
17Doin’ the Best That I Can
Bettye LaVette3:13
18Rescue Me
Sybil Thomas3:25
19Lovin’ You Is Killin’ Me
Moment of Truth4:13
20Voyage of No Return
Silvetti3:14

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Release group

part of:The Ultimate Collection (Union Square Music, ULTIM5CD) (number: W06) (order: 41)