No. 1 Dad: The Ultimate Collection

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Tracklist

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1CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1All Right Now
engineer:
Roy Thomas Baker (producer)
producer:
Free (60s/70s UK blues rock group) and John Kelly (producer)
bass:
Andy Fraser (English bassist, member of Free)
drums (drum set):
Simon Kirke
guitar:
Paul Kossoff
lead vocals:
Paul Rodgers
remixer:
Bob Clearmountain
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Free (60s/70s UK blues rock group) (in 1970)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Island Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company known by this name from 1962‐05‐08 to 1999‐03‐29, and since 2014‐06‐25) (in 1970, in 1971)
recorded at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
music videos:
All Right Now by Free (60s/70s UK blues rock group)
recording of:
All Right Now
writer:
Andy Fraser (English bassist, member of Free) and Paul Rodgers
publisher:
Blue Mountain Music, Blue Mountain Music Ltd., Blue Mountain Music Scandinavia, Catherine’s Peak Music, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Irving Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (UK), Polygram Music and Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available)
Free4.654:15
2You Ain’t See Nothin’ Yet
engineer:
Mark Smith (Canadian engineer)
producer:
Randy Bachman (Canadian guitarist, singer & songwriter)
solo guitar and lead vocals:
Randy Bachman (Canadian guitarist, singer & songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records (the holding company; for use as ℗&© credits only!) (in 1974), Phonogram, Inc. (in 1974, in 1978), PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1974) and The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label) (in 1974)
recording of:
You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet
lyricist and composer:
Randy Bachman (Canadian guitarist, singer & songwriter)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Ranbach Music (publisher), Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995), Sony Songs Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Top Soil Music (publisher)
sub-publisher:
Ranbach Music Ltd. and Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Germany) GmbH (1998–2002)
Bachman–Turner Overdrive4.53:38
3Sweet Home Alabama
recording of:
Sweet Home Alabama
miscellaneous support:
Ronnie Van Zant
writer:
Ed King (US guitarist, bassist & songwriter), Gary Rossington and Ronnie Van Zant
publisher:
Hustler Inc., Leeds Music Corp., MCA Music Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!), Universal/MCA Music Publishing GmbH and Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd
Lynyrd Skynyrd3:38
4Rockin’ All Over the World
producer:
Pip Williams (producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1977)
produced for:
Quarry Productions Ltd.
cover recording of:
Rockin’ All Over the World
lyricist and composer:
John Fogerty
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Greasy King Music, Hornall Brothers Music (limited company), Intersong (publisher), Intersong Music Ltd., Rondor Musikverlag GmbH, Universal Music Publishing AB (Sweden), Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd, Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Wenaha Music, Wenaha Music Company and Intersong Ltd. (publisher) (in 1977)
Status Quo43:37
5Stuck in the Middle With You
recording engineer:
Geoff Emerick (British recording engineer) (in 1972) and John Mills (recording/mix engineer) (in 1972)
producer:
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
drums (drum set):
Rod Coombes (in 1972)
electric bass guitar:
Tony Williams (bass) (in 1972)
guitar:
Paul Pilnick (in 1972) and Gerry Rafferty (in 1972)
keyboard:
Joe Egan (Scottish singer-songwriter) (in 1972)
vocals:
Joe Egan (Scottish singer-songwriter) (in 1972) and Gerry Rafferty (in 1972)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
A&M Records, Inc. (in 1972) and A&M Records, Ltd. (in 1972)
music videos:
Stuck in the Middle With You by Stealers Wheel
recording of:
Stuck in the Middle With You (in 1972)
lyricist and composer:
Gerald Rafferty and Joe Egan (Scottish singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Baby Bun Music Ltd, Mushroom Music Pty. Ltd., Polygram Music, PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available)
Stealers Wheel43:25
6Maggie May
Rod Stewart3:42
7Love Is the Drug
producer:
Chris Thomas (UK record producer / remixer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
E.G. Records Ltd. (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1975), Virgin EG Records Ltd. (in 1975) and Virgin Records Ltd. (not for release label use! for company relationships only) (in 1975, in 1999)
recording of:
Love Is the Drug
lyricist:
Bryan Ferry
composer:
Andy Mackay (of Roxy Music)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Songs, BMG Songs Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), E.G. Music Inc., Universal Music Careers, Universal Music Publishing Group, Universal Music Publishing MGB Australia, Universal Music–MGB Songs and E.G. Music Ltd. (publisher) (in 1975)
Roxy Music4.24:08
8Devi’s Answer
Atomic Rooster3:28
9Bad Bad BoyNazareth3:57
10Louie Louie
cover recording of:
Louie Louie (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Richard Berry (US singer/songwriter, composed “Louie Louie”)
publisher:
EMI Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Windswept Pacific Music Ltd. and World Wide Music
part of:
Baby It’s You! (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
Motörhead3.252:46
11Black Magic Woman (live)
live recording of:
Black Magic Woman
lyricist and composer:
Peter Green (former member of Fleetwood Mac)
publisher:
Bourne Music Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), King Music Publ. Co. Ltd. and Murbo Music Publishers, Inc.
Fleetwood Mac7:03
12I’m Waiting for the Man
recording engineer:
Omi Haden
producer:
Andy Warhol (American artist)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 81) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 159)
recording of:
I’m Waiting for the Man
lyricist and composer:
Lou Reed
publisher:
Screen Gems and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
The Velvet Underground3.654:39
13The Boys Are Back in Town
live recording of:
The Boys Are Back in Town
lyricist and composer:
Phil Lynott
publisher:
Pippin the Friendly Ranger Music Co. Ltd., PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998), Universal Music Australia Pty Ltd. (not for release label use! formerly Polygram Pty Ltd. until 1999-03-22), Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and PolyGram Music Publishing (in 1989)
Thin Lizzy4:29
14Whatever You Want
producer:
Pip Williams (producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1979), Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (for copyrights use only) (in 1979), Mercury Records Ltd. (UK) (in 1979) and Phonogram Ltd. (London) (company name, NOT a label!) (in 1979)
recording of:
Whatever You Want
written in:
Jersey
writer:
Andy Bown and Rick Parfitt (UK guitarist for Status Quo)
publisher:
Birchwood Music Ltd., Eaton Music Limited, EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Music Publishing Co. Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), S.Q. Publishing Eaton and Shawbury Music Ltd. (publisher)
Status Quo43:48
15Since You Been Gone
recording engineer:
Leigh Mantle (in 1979-04) and Dr. Michael Palmer (engineer) (in 1979-04)
engineer:
Gary Edwards (producer, engineer)
producer:
Roger Glover
bass guitar:
Roger Glover (in 1979-04)
drums (drum set):
Cozy Powell (in 1979-04)
guitar:
Ritchie Blackmore (in 1979-04)
keyboard:
Don Airey (in 1979-04)
lead vocals:
Graham Bonnet (British rock vocalist) (in 1979-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Incorporated (manufacturer & distribution company, US subsidiary of Polydor International) (in 1979), Polydor Records Inc. (in 1979), PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1979), UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1979) and Universal Records Inc. (not for release label use! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Château de Pelly in Desingy, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France (in 1979-04) and Maison Rouge Mobile Studio (in 1979-04)
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008-12-29) (number: 82)
cover recording of:
Since You Been Gone (in 1979-04)
lyricist and composer:
Russ Ballard
publisher:
BMG Gold Songs, BMG Rights Management GmbH (not for release label use! file releases under its imprint “BMG” (2008–present)), Complete Music Ltd., EMI Virgin Music Ltd. (do not use this as a release label!), Island Music (Island Music Ltd.), Island Music Ltd., Russell Ballard Ltd, Union Square Music Songs Ltd. and Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
Rainbow43:15
16Crazy Crazy Nights
producer:
Ron Nevison
mixer:
Ron Nevison (from 1987-06 until 1987-07)
lead vocals:
Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1987)
mixed at:
Can‐Am Recorders in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1987-06 until 1987-07)
recording of:
Crazy Crazy Nights
writer:
Adam Mitchell (Scottish-Canadian songwriter) and Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
publisher:
Downtown DMP Songs, Hori Productions America Inc., Piccadilly Music Corporation and Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998)
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division) and 大洋音楽 (Taiyō Music)
KISS4.153:46
17Wind of Change
assistant engineer:
Shay Baby, Attie Bauw, Albert Boekholt and Tom Fletcher (engineer)
engineer:
Erwin Musper and Keith Olsen (US producer and engineer)
producer:
Keith Olsen (US producer and engineer) and Scorpions (German rock band)
mixer:
Shay Baby, Erwin Musper and Keith Olsen (US producer and engineer)
acoustic guitar:
Rudolf Schenker (in 1990)
bass guitar:
Francis Buchholz (in 1990)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Herman Rarebell (drummer, Germany) (in 1990)
electric guitar [lead guitar] and electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Matthias Jabs (in 1990) and Rudolf Schenker (in 1990)
guest keyboard:
Koen van Baal (in 1990)
slide guitar:
Matthias Jabs (in 1990)
background vocals:
Francis Buchholz (in 1990), Matthias Jabs (in 1990), Klaus Meine (in 1990), Herman Rarebell (drummer, Germany) (in 1990) and Rudolf Schenker (in 1990)
lead vocals:
Klaus Meine (in 1990)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1990, in 1991) and The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label) (in 1990)
recorded at:
Goodnight LA Studios in Van Nuys, California, United States (in 1990) and Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, Noord-Holland (North Holland), Netherlands, Kingdom of the Netherlands (in 1990)
mixed at:
Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, Noord-Holland (North Holland), Netherlands, Kingdom of the Netherlands
recording of:
Wind of Change (in 1990)
lyricist and composer:
Klaus Meine
publisher:
BMG Rights Management GmbH (not for release label use! file releases under its imprint “BMG” (2008–present)), Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998), Polygram Music, PRI Music, Inc. and Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998)
Scorpions3.855:09
18Bomber
engineer:
Trevor Hallesy
producer:
Jimmy Miller (producer for Rolling Stones/Nirvana etc)
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Lemmy Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
drums (drum set):
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (former Motörhead drummer) (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
guitar:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist) (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
music videos:
Bomber by Motörhead
recording of:
Bomber (from 1979-07-07 until 1979-08-31)
writer:
Eddie Clarke (Motörhead guitarist), Ian Fraser Kilmister (“Lemmy” from Motörhead) and Phil Taylor (former Motörhead drummer)
publisher:
Motor Music Ltd. (Motörhead publisher)
Motörhead4.63:41
19Prime Mover
recording of:
Prime Mover
lyricist and composer:
Zodiac Mindwarp
publisher:
Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
sub-publisher:
ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division), ヤマハミュージックパブリッシング (Yamaha Music Publishing) (until 2017-03-31) and 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) (from 2017-04-01 to present)
Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction43:10
2CD
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1If the Kids Are United
Sham 693:46
2New Rose
producer:
Nick Lowe (UK singer/songwriter/instrumentalist/producer)
performer:
Captain Sensible, Brian James (UK punk rock guitarist), Rat Scabies and Dave Vanian
recording of:
New Rose
lyricist and composer:
Brian James (UK punk rock guitarist)
publisher:
Rock Music Co., Ltd. and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
The Damned4.52:44
3Idenity
X‐Ray Spex2:24
4Do Anything You Wanna Do
Eddie & the Hot Rods4:04
5Jilted John
Jilted John2:56
6Whole Wide World
bass guitar and guitar:
Nick Lowe (UK singer/songwriter/instrumentalist/producer)
drums (drum set):
Steve Goulding (English drummer for the Rumour, Mekons, etc.)
vocals:
Wreckless Eric
recording of:
Whole Wide World
lyricist and composer:
Eric Goulden
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
sub-publisher:
Concord Music Publishing Sàrl
Wreckless Eric4.652:52
7Rat Trap
recording of:
Rat Trap
lyricist and composer:
Bob Geldof
publisher:
Sewer Fire Hits Ltd
The Boomtown Rats4:56
8Into the Valley
recording of:
Into the Valley
lyricist:
Richard Jobson
composer:
Stuart Adamson
Skids3:11
9Staring at the Rude Boys
recording of:
Staring at the Rude Boys
writer:
Paul Fox (of The Ruts), John Jennings (The Ruts), Malcolm Owen and Dave Ruffy
The Ruts3:14
10Boys Don’t Cry
recording of:
Boys Don’t Cry
lyricist:
Robert Smith (UK guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for The Cure)
writer and composer:
Michael Dempsey, Robert Smith (UK guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for The Cure) and Lol Tolhurst
publisher:
APB Music Co.
The Cure2:40
11Prime Time
The Tubes3:20
12Holiday in Cambodia
engineer:
Oliver DiCicco (in 1980-06)
assistant producer:
Ray Pepperell (in 1980-06)
producer:
Norm (fictitious producer for Dead Kennedys) (in 1980-06)
drums (drum set):
Ted (Bruce Slesinger, Former (original) member of Dead Kennedys) (in 1980-06)
electric bass guitar:
Klaus Flouride (Geoffrey Lyall) (in 1980-06)
electric guitar:
East Bay Ray (Ray Pepperell) (in 1980-06)
vocals:
Jello Biafra (former lead singer of Dead Kennedys) (in 1980-06)
recorded at:
Möbius Music, San Francisco in San Francisco, California, United States (in 1980-06)
recording of:
Holiday in Cambodia (in 1980-06)
lyricist:
Jello Biafra (former lead singer of Dead Kennedys)
composer:
Jello Biafra (former lead singer of Dead Kennedys), Bruce Slesinger (Former (original) member of Dead Kennedys), Klaus Flouride (Geoffrey Lyall) and East Bay Ray (Ray Pepperell)
publisher:
Decay Music
Dead Kennedys4.34:40
13Streets of London
drums (drum set):
Persian John (in 1981)
electric bass guitar:
Winston (member of Anti-Nowhere League) (in 1981)
electric guitar:
Magoo (member of Anti-Nowhere League) (in 1981)
lead vocals:
Animal (member of Anti-Nowhere League) (in 1981)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Captain Oi! (in 2001)
cover recording of:
Streets of London (in 1981)
lyricist and composer:
Ralph McTell
publisher:
Essex Music International and ティー・アール・オー・エセックス・ジャパン A事業部 (TRO Essex Japan, A-Division)
Anti-Nowhere League43:17
14Nellie the Elephant
cover recording of:
Nellie the Elephant
writer:
Ralph Butler and Peter Hart (songwriter)
publisher:
Dash Music Co. Ltd.
The Toy Dolls2:58
15Rowche Rumble (live)
The Fall4:35
16Neat Neat Neat
The Damned2:41
17Hurry Up Harry
Sham 693:25
18The Day the World Turned Day‐Glo
X‐Ray Spex2:52
19Cool for Cats
recording of:
Cool for Cats
lyricist:
Chris Difford
composer:
Glenn Tilbrook
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (Australian subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Squeeze3:08
20Is She Really Going Out With Him?
engineer:
Rod Hewison
producer:
David Kershenbaum
bass guitar:
Graham Maby (in 1978-08)
drums (drum set):
David Houghton (in 1978-08)
guitar:
Gary Sanford (in 1978-08)
lead vocals:
Joe Jackson (English musician) (in 1978-08)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
A&M Records, Ltd. (in 1979)
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 438)
recording of:
Is She Really Going Out With Him? (in 1978-08)
lyricist and composer:
Joe Jackson (English musician)
publisher:
Kobalt Music (publisher) and Pokazuka Limited
Joe Jackson4.43:33
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1I Walk the Line
recording of:
I Walk the Line
lyricist and composer:
John R. Cash (country music legend) (in 1956)
publisher:
Aberbach (London) (publisher), Bug Music, Inc., Carlin Music Corporation, Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (publisher), Hill and Range Southwind Mus S A (BMI-affiliated) and House of Cash, Inc. (BMI-affiliated, publisher for works of Johnny Cash)
Johnny Cash2:46
2For Your Love
recording of:
For Your Love
lyricist and composer:
Graham Gouldman
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Francis, Day & Hunter, MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) and Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd.
The Yardbirds2:29
3Boom Boom
John Lee Hooker2:33
4The Liquidator
Harry J. All Stars3:13
5The Israelites
producer:
Leslie Kong
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1968)
recording of:
Israelites
writer:
Desmond Dacres and Leslie Kong
publisher:
Ackee Music Inc., Gambi Music, Twenty Nine Black Music (BMI) and Sparta Music (publisher) (in 1978)
Desmond Dekker & the Aces42:35
6Double Barrel
Dave & Ansel Collins2:45
7Long Shot Kick de Bucket
The Pioneers2:49
8Red Red Wine
Tony Tribe2:57
9Monkey Man
recording of:
Monkey Man
lyricist and composer:
Toots Hibbert
The Maytals3:44
10007 (Shanty Town)
Desmond Dekker & the Aces2:30
11Rudy, a Message to You
Dandy Livingstone2:34
12Egyptian Reggae
Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers2:37
13Baggy Trousers
recording of:
Baggy Trousers
lyricist:
Mike Barson, Mark Bedford, Graham McPherson, Carl Smyth, Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness) and Daniel Woodgate
composer:
Mike Barson, Mark Bedford, Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”), Carl Smyth, Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness) and Daniel Woodgate
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Madness52:42
14Poison Ivy
The Lambrettas2:43
15Maybe Tomorrow
producer:
Andy Arthurs (Producer)
additionally recorded at:
Redan Recorders in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1979-12-19)
recorded at:
Matrix Studios in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1979-12)
recording of:
Maybe Tomorrow (in 1979-12)
lyricist and composer:
Chris Pope (of The Chords)
The Chords53:14
16The Eton Rifles
recording of:
The Eton Rifles
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
The Jam3:28
17Back of My Hand
The Jags3:20
18I Got You
Split Enz3:29
19Roadrunner
producer:
John Cale (The Velvet Underground founder)
bass:
Ernie Brooks
drums (drum set):
David Robinson (US rock drummer)
guitar and lead vocals:
Jonathan Richman
organ and piano:
Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads & producer)
background vocals:
Ernie Brooks, Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads & producer) and David Robinson (US rock drummer)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 77) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 269)
recording of:
Roadrunner
lyricist and composer:
Jonathan Richman
Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers44:03
4CD
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1A Town Called Malice
producer:
The Jam (late 70s/early 80s UK punk/mod revival band) and Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1982)
recorded at:
Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1981-12)
part of:
Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 151)
recording of:
Town Called Malice
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd., Stylist Music Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing MGB Australia
The Jam4.82:52
2Reward
producer:
Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley (English record producer)
recording of:
Reward
composer:
Julian Cope and Alan Gill
The Teardrop Explodes4.52:43
3The Swords of a Thousand Men
producer:
Bob Andrews (keyboardist and producer) and Alan Winstanley (English record producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Stiff Records Ltd. (in 1981)
recording of:
Swords of a Thousand Men
lyricist and composer:
Edward Tudor-Pole
publisher:
Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23) and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Tenpole Tudor4.22:56
4Our House
producer:
Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Virgin Records Ltd. (not for release label use! for company relationships only) (in 1982)
recording of:
Our House
lyricist:
Mike Barson, Mark Bedford, Graham McPherson, Carl Smyth, Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness) and Daniel Woodgate
composer:
Mike Barson, Mark Bedford, Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”), Graham McPherson, Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness) and Daniel Woodgate
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Madness43:12
5Pop MuzikM3.53:19
6I’m in Love With a German Film Star
The Passions4:00
7Drowning in Berlin
producer:
Paul Lynton
bass:
David Blundell
drums (drum set):
Eddie Fragile
guitar:
Jhon and Russell Madge
guitar [lead]:
Chris Downton
lead vocals:
Anna Maria (Mobiles singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Rialto Records (Record company. Label -> see Rialto)
recording of:
Drowning in Berlin
writer:
David Blundell, Chris Downton and Russell Madge
publisher:
Servecity Ltd.
Mobiles23:27
8Jackie Wilson Said (I’m in Heaven When You Smile)
Dexys Midnight Runners3:07
9Valerie
Steve Winwood4:07
10Some Guys Have All the Luck
Robert Palmer3:08
11Look Away
Big Country4:26
12World Shut Your Mouth
Julian Cope3:03
13Wunderbar
Tenpole Tudor3:00
14Walls Come Tumbling Down
producer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician) and Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
12 string guitar, bass guitar, guitar, synthesizer [synth] and lead vocals:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician) (from 1984-12 until 1985-03)
drums (drum set) [drums] and percussion:
Steve White (Style Council drummer) (from 1984-12 until 1985-03)
fortepiano [piano forte], Hammond organ and keyboard [electronic keyboards]:
Mick Talbot (from 1984-12 until 1985-03)
piano:
Helen Turner (from 1984-12 until 1985-03)
saxophone:
Mike Mower (from 1984-12 until 1985-03)
trombone:
Chris Lawrence (from 1984-12 until 1985-03)
trumpet:
David DeFries (from 1984-12 until 1985-03) and Stewart Prosser (from 1984-12 until 1985-03)
vocals:
D.C. Lee (from 1984-12 until 1985-03)
strings arranger:
John Mealing (British keyboards player, composer and arranger.)
recorded at:
Solid Bond Studio in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1984-12 until 1985-03)
recording of:
Walls Come Tumbling Down (from 1984-12 until 1985-03)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Co. Ltd. and EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
The Style Council33:24
15Perfect Skin
producer:
Paul Hardiman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1984)
music videos:
Perfect Skin by Lloyd Cole & the Commotions
recording of:
Perfect Skin
lyricist and composer:
Lloyd Cole
publisher:
CBS Songs Ltd. and Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS)
Lloyd Cole and the Commotions43:12
16Happy Hour
engineer:
Phil Bodger (engineer)
producer:
John Williams (English A&R executive, producer, songwriter...)
bass guitar:
Norman Cook (in 1986)
chimes:
P.d. Heaton (in 1986)
drums (drum set):
Hugh Whitaker (in 1986)
guitar:
Stan Cullimore (in 1986)
background vocals:
Norman Cook (in 1986), Stan Cullimore (in 1986), P.d. Heaton (in 1986) and Hugh Whitaker (in 1986)
lead vocals:
Paul Heaton (in 1986)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (not for release label use!)
recorded at:
Strongroom in Shoreditch, Hackney, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1986)
mixed at:
AIR Studios (Lyndhurst Hall 1991–present) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Happy Hour (in 1986)
lyricist:
Paul Heaton
composer:
Stan Cullimore
publisher:
Go! Discs Music (publisher)
The Housemartins4.52:21
17There She Goes
engineer:
Dave Charles (British drummer as well as producer & engineer)
producer:
Bob Andrews (keyboardist and producer)
mixer:
Steve Lillywhite
bass guitar and background vocals:
John Power (of The La’s and Cast)
drums (drum set):
Chris Sharrock
electric guitar:
John Byrne (John 'Boo' Byrne, electric guitarist)
lead vocals:
Lee Mavers
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Go! Discs Ltd. (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1988)
part of:
NME: Greatest “Indie” Anthems Ever: 2007 (number: 45), TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 62) and Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 418)
recording of:
There She Goes (The La’s)
lyricist and composer:
Lee Mavers
publisher:
Go! Discs Music Ltd. (publisher) and Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (UK)
sub-publisher:
Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label) and ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM))
The La’s42:43
18Can You Dig It?
The Mock Turtles4:09
19Going for Gold
recording of:
Going for Gold
composer:
Paul Banks (UK guitarist for Shed Seven/The Rising), Tom Gladwin, Alan Leach and Rick Witter
Shed Seven34:23
20She Said
music videos:
She Said by Longpigs
recording of:
She Said
lyricist and composer:
Crispin Hunt
Longpigs44:24
21World at Your Feet
Embrace3:37
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1Size of a Cow
engineer:
Al Stone (UK engineer)
producer and mixer:
Mick Glossop (producer & engineer)
bass:
Paul Clifford (The Wonder Stuff)
fiddle and piano:
Martin Bell (violinist for The Wonder Stuff)
guitar:
Miles Hunt and Malcolm Treece
Hammond organ:
James Taylor (UK keyboardist)
membranophone:
Martin Gilks
vocals:
Miles Hunt and Malcolm Treece
recording of:
The Size of a Cow
writer:
The Wonder Stuff (UK alternative rock band)
The Wonder Stuff43:14
2Saturn 5
Inspiral Carpets3:56
3Fine Time
recording of:
Finetime
lyricist and composer:
John Power (of The La’s and Cast)
Cast3:07
4Good Enough
engineer:
Robin Evans (engineer and producer) and Helen Woodward
producer and mixer:
Hugh Jones (UK producer)
acoustic guitar, bass and electric guitar:
Nigel Clark (singer and bassist of Dodgy)
brass:
Simon Clarke (UK saxophonist), Roddy Lorimer, Tim Sanders (UK saxophonist) and Neil Sidwell
guitar, sitar and slide guitar:
Andy Miller (UK guitarist for Dodgy/Hey Gravity)
percussion:
Mathew Priest
vocals:
Nigel Clark (singer and bassist of Dodgy), Andy Miller (UK guitarist for Dodgy/Hey Gravity) and Mathew Priest
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
A&M Records, Ltd. (in 1996)
music videos:
Good Enough by Dodgy
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 71)
recording of:
Good Enough
writer:
Nigel Clark (singer and bassist of Dodgy), Andy Miller (UK guitarist for Dodgy/Hey Gravity) and Mathew Priest
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd.
Dodgy43:55
5You’ve Got It Bad
Ocean Colour Scene3:44
6Slight Return
live recording of:
Slight Return (in 1994)
writer:
Eds Chesters, Adam Devlin, Mark Morriss (The Bluetones frontman) and Scott Morriss
publisher:
Archaic UK Music and EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
The Bluetones3:17
7Sound
James4:58
8Tattva
Kula Shaker4:20
9Sing It Back
Moloko3:37
10America
additional engineer:
Chris Thomas (UK record producer / remixer)
engineer:
Sam Miller (alias of Hanno Leichtmann)
producer:
Razorlight
mixer:
Jeremy Wheatley (UK mix engineer, aka Jim Bob)
12 string guitar, mellotron, organ and Rhodes piano:
Björn Ågren (guitarist)
bass and piano:
Carl Dalemo
drums (drum set) and background vocals:
Andy Burrows (songwriting drummer)
guitar:
Björn Ågren (guitarist), Johnny Borrell and Carl Dalemo
vocals:
Johnny Borrell
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 2006)
mixed at:
Matrix Studios in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
additionally engineered at:
British Grove Studios (owned and built by Mark Knopfler) in Chiswick, Hounslow, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
engineered at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
America
writer:
Johnny Borrell and Andy Burrows (songwriting drummer)
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd.
Razorlight3.254:10
11Chelsea Dagger
recording of:
Chelsea Dagger
lyricist and composer:
Jon Fratelli
The Fratellis3:22
12The Rock Show
recording of:
The Rock Show
writer:
Travis Barker (American producer and drummer of blink-182), Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus
publisher:
Beat Poet Music, EMI April Music Inc., Fun With Guns, HMNIM Music and Jolly Old Saint Dick
blink‐1822:51
13Bohemian Like You
producer:
David Sardy (American score composer) and Courtney Taylor‐Taylor
mixer:
David Sardy (American score composer)
bass and keyboard:
Zia McCabe
drums (drum set) and background vocals:
Brent DeBoer
guest organ:
Erik Gavriluk
guitar:
Peter Holmström and Courtney Taylor‐Taylor
slide guitar:
Troy Stewart
vocals:
Courtney Taylor‐Taylor
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2000)
music videos:
Bohemian Like You by The Dandy Warhols
part of:
Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 449)
recording of:
Bohemian Like You
lyricist and composer:
Courtney Taylor‐Taylor
publisher:
Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS) and Dandy Warhols Music (BMI)
The Dandy Warhols4.153:30
14Celebrity Skin
mixer:
Tom Lord‐Alge
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records, Inc. (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1998)
part of:
NME: 50 Greatest Guitar Riffs of All Time (2012-10-25) (number: 16)
recording of:
Celebrity Skin
writer:
Billy Corgan, Eric Erlandson and Courtney Love (US rock vocalist, widow to Kurt Cobain)
publisher:
Echo Echo Tunes, Mother May I Music (Publisher associated with the band Hole (2)), Strictly Confidential and Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available)
Hole4.452:43
15Dragging Me Down
engineer:
Paul Rabiger
producer and mixer:
Pascal Gabriel (Belgian-born, UK based producer, musician, songwriter)
assistant mixer:
Ron Aslan
recorded at:
The Windings in Wrexham, Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom
music videos:
Dragging Me Down by Inspiral Carpets
recording of:
Dragging Me Down
writer:
Clint Boon, Craig Gill, Tom Hingley, Graham Lambert and Martyn Walsh
Inspiral Carpets54:31
16Blackened Blue Eyes
recording of:
Blackened Blue Eyes
writer:
Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess (UK vocalist, The Charlatans), Mark Collins (guitarist for The Charlatans) and Tony Rogers (UK keyboardist for The Charlatans)
The Charlatans4:20
17Connected
Stereo MCs4:01
18The Time Is Now
Moloko3:41
19The Day We Caught the TrainOcean Colour Scene43:08
20Side
recording of:
Side
lyricist and composer:
Fran Healy
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music
Travis3:47
21Vindaloo
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Telstar Records Ltd. (in 1996, in 1998) and Telstar Records Plc (in 1998)
recording of:
Vin-da-loo
lyricist:
Keith Allen (Welsh actor)
writer:
Guy Pratt
composer:
Alex James (UK bassist for Blur/Fat Les)
Fat Les23:38

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part of:The Ultimate Collection (Union Square Music, ULTIM5CD) (number: 011) (order: 8)