The Best

~ Release by Billy Idol (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

1CD
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1Speed
engineer:
Clif Norrell
producer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter), Ralph Sall and Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation (do not use as a release label! for copyrights use only) (in 1994)
edit of:
Speed (extended version) by Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
recording of:
Speed
writer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter)
publisher:
Boneidol Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Sitting Pretty Music Inc. (administered by Warner Chappell Music Inc.) and TCF Music Publishing, Inc. (Twentieth Century Fox Music Publishing, Inc.; ASCAP)
4:24
2Cradle of Love
additional bass programming:
Arthur Barrow
assistant engineer:
Bryant Arnett, Ian Minns and Craig Porteils (producer, engineer)
engineer and mixer:
Tommy Vicari
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
assistant mixer:
Craig Porteils (producer, engineer)
bass:
Vito (Bassist on Billy Idol’s album Charmed Life)
drums (drum set):
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
guitar:
Mark Younger-Smith
keyboard:
Arthur Barrow
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
arranger:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter) and Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1990) and Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1990)
recorded at:
Conway Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Oasis Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Conway Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
music videos:
Cradle of Love (full‐length version) by Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
recording of:
Cradle of Love
writer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and David Werner (American singer, songwriter and guitarist)
publisher:
Boneidol Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Chrysalis Music Publishing Ltd., David Werner Music, Inc., EMI April Music Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Songs Ltd. and TCF Music Publishing, Inc. (Twentieth Century Fox Music Publishing, Inc.; ASCAP)
3.94:45
3Shock to the System
programming:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer), Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
additional engineer:
Ross Donaldson
engineer, producer and mixer:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer)
assistant mixer:
Mike Baumgartner and Ed Korengo
bass guitar:
Doug Wimbish (bass guitarist and producer)
drums (drum set):
טל ברגמן (Tal Bergman, production music)
guitar:
Mark Younger-Smith
keyboard:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer), Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
arranger:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer), Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1993) and Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1993)
produced for:
Sarm Productions (production company founded by Sarm Studios)
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Shock to the System
writer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
publisher:
Boneidol Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Chrysalis Music Group Inc., EMI April Music Inc., Marked Man Music, Shared Tune Unknown and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
4.53:38
4Dancing With Myself
bass:
Tony James (UK bassist/guitarist) (in 1981)
drums (drum set):
Terry Chimes (in 1981)
guitar:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) (in 1981) and Steve New (in 1981)
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) (in 1981)
arranger:
Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records (don’t use as an imprint; please use “Chrysalis” instead) (in 1981), Chrysalis Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company behind the Chrysalis imprint) (in 1981, in 1984, in 2001) and Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1981, in 1982, in 2002)
edit of:
Dancing With Myself (“Don’t Stop” remix) by Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) with Gen X (English post‐punk band aka “Gen X”)
recording of:
Dancing With Myself
writer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Tony James (UK bassist/guitarist)
publisher:
Chrysalis Music Group Inc., Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Chrysalis Music Publishing Ltd., Rare Blue Music Inc and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
4.353:24
5Endless Sleep
assistant engineer and assistant mixer:
Bryant Arnett
engineer and mixer:
Tommy Vicari
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
bass and keyboard:
Arthur Barrow
drums (drum set):
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
guitar:
Mark Younger-Smith
arranger:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter) and Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.) (in 1990)
recorded at and mixed at:
Conway Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
Endless Sleep
lyricist and composer:
Jody Reynolds
publisher:
Elizabeth Music and Johnstone-Montei Music
33:18
6Adam in Chain
programming:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer), Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
engineer, producer and mixer:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer)
assistant mixer:
Mike Baumgartner and Ed Korengo
bass guitar:
Doug Wimbish (bass guitarist and producer)
drums (drum set):
טל ברגמן (Tal Bergman, production music)
guitar:
Mark Younger-Smith
keyboard:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer), Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
other vocals [sexy vocals]:
Jo Henwood
spoken vocals:
Robert Farago (hypnotherapist)
arranger:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer), Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1993)
produced for:
Sarm Productions (production company founded by Sarm Studios)
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Adam in Chains
writer:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer) and Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
Boneidol Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Perfect Songs (UK publisher, affiliated with BMI) and SPZ Music Inc (BMI affiliated)
36:29
7Mony Mony (live)
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
additional keyboard:
Michael Klvana
bass:
Kenny Aaronson
drums (drum set):
Thommy Price
guitar:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter)
keyboard:
Susan Davis
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
remixer:
Tom Lord‐Alge
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1987) and Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2009)
live cover recording of:
Mony Mony (in 1985)
writer:
Bobby Bloom (US singer-songwriter), Ritchie Cordell, Bo Gentry and Tommy James (American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer)
publisher:
Big Seven Music Corp., EMI Blackwood Music (Canada) Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (WP) Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Music Publishing Scandinavia AB and Planetary Nom (London) Ltd.
24:14
8L.A. Woman
assistant engineer and assistant mixer:
Bryant Arnett
engineer:
Dave Concors
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
mixer:
Tommy Vicari
bass:
Vito (Bassist on Billy Idol’s album Charmed Life)
drums (drum set):
Mike Baird (drummer)
guitar:
Mark Younger-Smith
keyboard:
Arthur Barrow
arranger:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter) and Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.) (in 1990) and Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1990)
recorded at and mixed at:
Conway Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
L.A. Woman
lyricist:
Jim Morrison (lead vocalist of the Doors)
composer:
John Densmore, Robby Krieger (American guitarist, member of The Doors), Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison (lead vocalist of the Doors)
publisher:
Doors Music Company and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
45:34
9Hold Me
programming:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer), Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
engineer, producer and mixer:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer)
assistant mixer:
Mike Baumgartner and Ed Korengo
bass guitar:
Doug Wimbish (bass guitarist and producer)
drums (drum set):
טל ברגמן (Tal Bergman, production music)
guitar:
Mark Younger-Smith
keyboard:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer), Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
background vocals:
Durga McBroom
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
arranger:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer), Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1993)
produced for:
Sarm Productions (production company founded by Sarm Studios)
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Mother Dawn
lyricist and composer:
Martin Glover and Durga McBroom
publisher:
Big Life Music, Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc., EMI April Music Inc. and Saraswati Music
2.55:08
10White Wedding
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
bass:
Phil Feit (in 1982)
drums (drum set):
Steve Missal (in 1982)
guitar:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) (in 1982) and Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter) (in 1982)
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) (in 1982)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1982) and Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1982)
edit of:
White Wedding, Part 1 by Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
music videos:
White Wedding, Pt. 1 by Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (compiled in 2006) (number: 53)
recording of:
White Wedding (in 1982)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
Boneidol Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Chrysalis Music Group Inc., Chrysalis Music Holdings GmbH (DE subsidiary of Chrysalis Group PLC), Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Chrysalis Music Publishing Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Rare Blue Music Inc
33:39
11The Loveless
assistant engineer:
Kevin Becka
engineer and mixer:
Tommy Vicari
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
assistant mixer:
Craig Porteils (producer, engineer)
bass:
Jimmy Johnson (US session bassist)
drums (drum set):
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
guitar:
Mark Younger-Smith
keyboard:
Greg Mathieson
arranger:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter) and Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.) (in 1990) and Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1990)
recorded at:
Lighthouse Studios (Los Angeles) in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Conway Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
The Loveless
lyricist:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
composer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
publisher:
Boneidol Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI April Music Inc., Texas Twang Tunes and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
44:22
12Venus
programming:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer), Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
engineer, producer and mixer:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer)
assistant mixer:
Mike Baumgartner and Ed Korengo
bass guitar:
Doug Wimbish (bass guitarist and producer)
drums (drum set):
טל ברגמן (Tal Bergman, production music)
guitar:
Mark Younger-Smith
keyboard:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer), Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
arranger:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer), Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1993)
produced for:
Sarm Productions (production company founded by Sarm Studios)
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Venus
lyricist and composer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
publisher:
Boneidol Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) and Marked Man Music
35:50
13Rebel Yell
engineer:
Michael Frondelli
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
mixer:
Dave Wittman
bass guitar:
Steve Webster (Canadian bassist, producer, composer, arranger & orchestrator) (in 1983)
bass, guitar and keyboard:
Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter) (in 1983)
drums (drum set):
Thommy Price (in 1983)
keyboard:
Judi Dozier (in 1983)
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) (in 1983)
arranger:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1983), Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 1983), Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1983, in 1999) and Chrysalis Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company behind the Chrysalis imprint) (in 1986)
recorded at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, New York, New York, United States (in 1983)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, New York, New York, United States
music videos:
Rebel Yell by Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008-12-29) (number: 79)
recording of:
Rebel Yell (in 1983)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter)
publisher:
BMG Monarch, Boneidol Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Chrysalis Music Holdings GmbH (DE subsidiary of Chrysalis Group PLC), Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Chrysalis Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company behind the Chrysalis imprint), Neue Welt Musikverlag GmbH & Co. KG (– 2017), Rare Blue Music, Rare Blue Music Inc, Rock Steady Music, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty. Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music Canada Ltd., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and WC Music Corp.
4.554:52
14The Right Way
assistant engineer:
Bryan Carlstrom (engineer, producer)
engineer:
Dave Concors
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
assistant mixer:
Paul Wertheimer (engineer)
mixer:
Tommy Vicari
bass:
Phil Soussan
drums (drum set):
Mike Baird (drummer)
guitar:
Mark Younger-Smith
handclaps:
John Diaz, Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter), Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter), Art Natoli and Mark Younger-Smith
arranger:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter) and Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.) (in 1990)
recorded at:
Track Record in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
The Right Way
lyricist and composer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
Boneidol Music and Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated)
45:09
15Then the Night Comes
programming:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer), Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
engineer, producer and mixer:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer)
assistant mixer:
Mike Baumgartner and Ed Korengo
bass guitar:
Doug Wimbish (bass guitarist and producer)
drums (drum set):
טל ברגמן (Tal Bergman, production music)
guitar:
Mark Younger-Smith
keyboard:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer), Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
background vocals:
Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
arranger:
Robin Hancock (UK music engineer/remixer/producer), Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1993)
produced for:
Sarm Productions (production company founded by Sarm Studios)
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Then the Night Comes
lyricist and composer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Mark Younger-Smith
publisher:
Boneidol Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) and Marked Man Music
44:38