The Birth of Power Pop: 1970s

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Tracklist

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1Digital Media
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Teenarama
The Records4:00
2White Lies
recording of:
White Lies
lyricist and composer:
Nils Lofgren
Grin3:28
3They Don't Know
Kirsty MacColl3:04
4No Action
producer:
Nick Lowe (UK singer/songwriter/instrumentalist/producer)
recording of:
No Action
lyricist and composer:
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello4.752:01
5New Little Girl
Off Broadway3:10
6Let's Be Friends Again
The Toms33:06
7I Wanna Be With You
Raspberries3:05
8Any Other Woman
recording of:
Any Other Woman
lyricist and composer:
Greg Kihn
Greg Kihn3:45
9Green Hearts
Luxury53:04
10That's What the Little Girls Do
The Knack2:42
11Careful
Television1:06
12She Don't Know Why I'm Here
The Last3:30
13No Solution
The Only Ones2:23
14Slightly Drunk
producer:
Squeeze (UK new wave band) and John Wood (UK producer)
recording of:
Slightly Drunk
lyricist:
Chris Difford
composer:
Glenn Tilbrook
Squeeze42:42
15Chance to Get Away
Dwight Twilley Band2:37
16(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding
Brinsley Schwarz3:37
17Hey Little Girl
The Kids2:13
18One More Time
Joe Jackson3:17
19Got a Lot on My Head
assistant engineer:
George Tutko (engineer, producer)
engineer:
Geoff Workman
producer:
Roy Thomas Baker (producer)
bass guitar:
Benjamin Orr (co-lead singer for The Cars)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
David Robinson (US rock drummer)
guitar:
Elliot Easton and Ric Ocasek
lead vocals:
Ric Ocasek
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra Entertainment (company, DO NOT USE as release label, for releases use “Elektra”) (in 2017)
recorded at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Got a Lot on My Head
lyricist and composer:
Ric Ocasek
publisher:
Lido Music, Inc. (in 1979)
The Cars33:02
20Crocodile Tears
The Mumps2:09
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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Sunday Girl
assistant engineer:
Grey Russell and Peter Coleman (British engineer & producer)
engineer:
Peter Coleman (British engineer & producer)
assistant producer:
Peter Coleman (British engineer & producer)
producer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter)
bass guitar:
Nigel Harrison (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
guitar:
Frank Infante (from 1978-06 until 1978-07) and Chris Stein (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
keyboard:
Jimmy Destri (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007), Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1978, in 2001), Chrysalis Records (don’t use as an imprint; please use “Chrysalis” instead) (in 1978, in 1979), Chrysalis Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company behind the Chrysalis imprint) (in 1978), Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1978, in 2001) and Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.) (in 2001)
recorded at:
The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
mixed at:
Forum Studio (recording and mixing studio, located in Covington, Kentucky, USA) in Covington, Kentucky, United States
recording of:
Sunday Girl (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
lyricist and composer:
Chris Stein
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) (ended), Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation (ended), BMG Monarch, Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Rare Blue Music Inc (in 1978)
Blondie3.83:06
2Don't Look
Nervis Rex3:54
3My Baby's Book
The Real Kids3:02
4Giving It All
20/202:52
5When My Baby's Beside Me
bass guitar:
Andy Hummel (US bassist from the Big Star) (in 1972)
drums (drum set):
Jody Stephens (in 1972)
guest electric piano and guest background vocals:
Terry Manning (US recording engineer) (in 1972)
guitar:
Chris Bell (singer/songwriter/guitarist of Big Star) (in 1972) and Alex Chilton (in 1972)
vocals:
Chris Bell (singer/songwriter/guitarist of Big Star) (in 1972), Alex Chilton (in 1972) and Andy Hummel (US bassist from the Big Star) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1972)
recording of:
When My Baby’s Beside Me (in 1972)
writer:
Chris Bell (singer/songwriter/guitarist of Big Star) and Alex Chilton
Big Star3.63:23
6Never Been in Love
recording of:
Never Been in Love
writer:
Billy Bremner, Dave Edmunds, Nick Lowe (UK singer/songwriter/instrumentalist/producer) and Terry Williams (drummer)
Dave Edmunds42:29
7Long Flowing Robe
recording of:
Long Flowing Robe
writer:
Todd Rundgren
Todd Rundgren43:26
8Come On, Come On
engineer:
Antonio Reale
producer:
Tom Werman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1977) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1977)
recorded at:
Kendun Recorders in Burbank, California, United States (in 1977)
mixed at:
Westlake Audio (former name of Westlake Recording Studios) in Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1977)
recording of:
Come On, Come On (in 1977)
lyricist and composer:
Rick Nielsen
publisher:
Adult Music and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (in 1975, in 1979)
Cheap Trick3.52:39
9It's Too Bad
The Jam2:37
10Listen to Her Heart
engineer:
Max Reese and Noah Shark
producer:
Denny Cordell, Tom Petty and Noah Shark
electric bass guitar:
Ron Blair
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Gone Gator Records (in 1978)
recorded at and mixed at:
Shelter Studio (Leon Russell's second studio) in Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Listen to Her Heart
lyricist and composer:
Tom Petty
Tom Petty3.653:04
11Red Rubber Ball
cover recording of:
Red Rubber Ball
writer:
Paul Simon (of Simon & Garfunkel) and Bruce Woodley
publisher:
Paul Simon Music
The Diodes2:37
12I Got Kinda Lost
recording of:
I Got Kinda Lost
writer:
Chris Bell (singer/songwriter/guitarist of Big Star)
publisher:
Imagem Songs Ltd.
sub-publisher:
Concord Music Publishing Sàrl
Chris Bell42:45
13Yes It's True
executive producer:
Greg Shaw
producer:
Dave Edmunds
produced at:
Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom
recording of:
Yes It’s True
writer:
Cyril Jordan and Chris Wilson (US guitarist, Ex- Flamin' Groovies)
publisher:
Bleu Disque Music Co., Inc. (publisher)
sub-publisher:
Warner Chappell Music France
Flamin’ Groovies3.52:32
14Lee Remick
producer:
John Davies (Australian producer and engineer)
bass:
Grant McLennan (on 1978-05-16)
drums (drum set):
Dennis Cantwell (on 1978-05-16)
guitar and lead vocals:
Robert Forster (Australian singer-songwriter & guitarist) (on 1978-05-16)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Situation Two (in 1986) and True Tone Records (80s Australian label) (in 1986)
recorded at:
Bruce Window Studios in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (on 1978-05-16)
recording of:
Lee Remick (on 1978-05-16)
lyricist and composer:
Robert Forster (Australian singer-songwriter & guitarist)
publisher:
Complete Music, Complete Music Ltd. and Mushroom Music (Mushroom label’s publishing company)
The Go‐Betweens2:32
15Don't Come Close
recording of:
Don’t Come Close
writer:
Douglas Glenn Colvin, Jeffrey Hyman and John Cummings
publisher:
Bleu Disque Music Co., Inc. (publisher), Taco Tunes Inc. and Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23)
Ramones2:45
16Taking on the World
The Boys2:08
17The Love of the Loved
cover recording of:
Love of the Loved
writer:
John Lennon (The Beatles) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
The Poppees1:52
18Like I Told You
Shoes2:39
19Jennifer
The Rubinoos2:27
20You're No Fun
The Scruffs2:32
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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Julie Anne
Earth Quake3:02
2Red Lights
Marbles3:05
3Soul Redeemer
recording of:
Soul Redeemer
The Motors2:39
4Give Me Some Time
The Nerves1:56
5Emotional Traffic
The Rumour2:46
6Neighbourhood Girls
The Barracudas2:13
7Wrong Way
engineer and producer:
Roger Bechirian
recording of:
Wrong Way
lyricist and composer:
Billy Doherty (Undertones drummer)
The Undertones31:24
8Baby Blue
recording of:
Baby Blue
lyricist and composer:
Pete Ham
Badfinger3:38
9(Love's Like a) Cuban Crisis
Sneakers2:00
10Fresh as a Daisy
recording of:
Fresh as a Daisy
lyricist and composer:
Emitt Rhodes
Emitt Rhodes2:50
11Didn't Tell the Man
The Hitmen2:56
12Blind Among the Flowers
recording of:
Blind Among the Flowers
lyricist and composer:
Peet Coombes
The Tourists3:30
13First in Line
recording of:
First in Line
writer:
Jimmy Marinos (American drummer), Wally Palmar (Guitarist and songwriter) and Mike Skill (Singer, bassist, guitarist, songwriter)
The Romantics3.52:36
14Caught in a Dream
recording of:
Caught in a Dream
lyricist and composer:
Michael Bruce (of Alice Cooper)
publisher:
Bizarre Music Co. (US work publisher), Carlin Music Corporation, EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Ezra Music Corp., Third Palm Music, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.) 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)
Alice Cooper3:10
15Whips & Furs
engineer:
Simon Humphrey
producer:
Robin Mayhew and The Vibrators (UK punk band)
bass:
Pat Collier
drums (drum set):
Jon "Eddie" Edwards
guitar:
John Ellis (British guitarist, founding member of punk band The Vibrators) and Knox (founder of The Vibrators)
keyboard:
Knox (founder of The Vibrators)
vocals:
Pat Collier, John Ellis (British guitarist, founding member of punk band The Vibrators) and Knox (founder of The Vibrators)
recording of:
Whips and Furs (aka Dance to the Music)
lyricist and composer:
Ian Carnochan
The Vibrators2:14
16Way Over There
Spitballs2:51
17Rock 'n' Roll Girl
Paul Collins Beat52:18
18One Way Ticket
The Nerves2:11
19Fan Mail
engineer and producer:
Robin Geoffrey Cable
recording of:
Fan Mail
writer:
Steve Hufsteter (guitar), Karlos Kaballero and Leonard Graves Phillips
The Dickies3:06
20I Remember a Time
Blue Ash2:59
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1Rock and Roll Love Letter
Tim Moore4:23
2You Know It Feels Right
Liverpool Echo2:09
3When I'm Down
Pezband2:03
4Right by My Side (Etude)
The Beckies3:02
5It Gets Me
recording of:
It Gets Me
The Rezillos32:12
6Love on the Rebound
The Dodgers3:29
7All Across the Nation (The Wheels Are Rolling)
Nick Gilder4:07
8All Right With Me
The Jook3:47
9Radio Heart
The Secrets3:06
10I've Got You
The Vipers2:02
11Statue of Liberty
recording of:
Statue of Liberty
lyricist and composer:
Andy Partridge
publisher:
Nymph Music, Inc. and Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. (in 1977, in 1978)
XTC2:56
12Do Whatever We Want
Vance or Towers3:16
13Sunset Strip
The Riptides3:16
14Rendezvous
The Sidewinders3:19
15Sunday Afternoon
Numbers3:40
16I Must Be in Love
recording of:
I Must Be in Love
lyricist and composer:
Neil Innes
parody version of:
A Hard Day’s Night
parody version of:
From Me to You
parody version of:
If I Needed Someone
parody version of:
Ticket to Ride
The Rutles2:07
17Baby Your a Fool
The Names3:06
18Young Girls
Rich Kids2:50
19Long Long Day
The Hudson Brothers2:25
20What Do You Want Me to Do?
engineer:
Ron Obvious (Canadian engineer/producer)
producer:
Bob Rock
drums (drum set):
Ian Tiles (on 1978-10-30)
electric bass guitar [bass]:
Tony Bardach (on 1978-10-30)
guitar:
Bill Napier-Hemy (on 1978-10-30)
vocals:
Nick Jones (member of Vancouver punk band Pointed Sticks) (on 1978-10-30)
recorded at:
Little Mountain Sound in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (on 1978-10-30)
recording of:
What Do You Want Me to Do? (on 1978-10-30)
Pointed Sticks2:26
21Two Can Make It Work
Fotomaker2:59
22Makes Me Feel Good
Pete Ham1:47
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