Tracklist

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1CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Let’s GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire4:06
2Fire
cover recording of:
Fire
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1977-05)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
The Pointer Sisters3:29
3Lovely Day (7″ Sunshine mix)
producer:
Clarence McDonald
remixer:
Ben Liebrand
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1988) 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 1988)
remix of:
Lovely Day by Bill Withers
recording of:
Lovely Day
writer:
Skip Scarborough and Bill Withers
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Chelsea Music Publishing Co., Ltd., Golden Withers Music, Plaid Flowers Music, Sweet Cookie Music, Unichappell Music, Inc., 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.), 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)
Bill Withers3.54:07
4Best of My Love
The Emotions3:38
5Loco in Acapulco
recording engineer:
Rick Ruggieri
drums (drum set) and background vocals:
Phil Collins (of Genesis)
electric bass guitar:
Freddie Washington (US session bassist)
guitar:
Michael Landau, Paul Jackson (bassist) and David Williams (folk guitarist)
keyboard:
Aaron Zigman (American score composer)
choir vocals:
Four Tops (Motown)
guitar arranger and horn arranger:
Paul Riser
percussion arranger:
Aaron Zigman (American score composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1988)
recording of:
Loco in Acapulco
writer:
Phil Collins (of Genesis) and Lamont Dozier
publisher:
Hit & Run Music (Publ) Ltd, Philip Collins Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
The Four Tops4.354:31
6Baby Don’t Change Your Mind
Gladys Knight & the Pips3:10
7Boogie Nights
recording of:
Boogie Nights
lyricist and composer:
Rod Temperton
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Chrysalis Music Publishing, Rodsongs (publisher), Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Tincabell Music, Tincabell Music Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
sub-publisher:
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)
Heatwave3:36
8Pick Up the Pieces
The Average White Band4:00
9Got to Be Real
recording of:
Got to Be Real
writer:
Cheryl Lynn (1970s disco singer), David Foster (Canadian music producer, arranger and composer) and David Paich
publisher:
Butterfly Gong Music, Hudmar Publishing Co. Inc. and On Board Music (publisher)
Cheryl Lynn53:24
10Backstabbers
recording engineer:
Joe Tarsia (engineer) (in 1972)
producer:
Kenneth Gamble (songwriter for Philadelphia International) and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
performer:
MFSB (Mother Father Sister Brother) (in 1972)
arranger:
Thom Bell (keyboards, songwriter, producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (in 1972)
recording of:
Back Stabbers (in 1972)
writer:
Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff), Gene McFadden and John Whitehead
publisher:
Mijac Music, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
The O’Jays4.73:07
11Best Love
recording of:
Best Love
writer:
Ron Artis and Robert Daniels (soul/funk singer & songwriter)
publisher:
Artis Gallery Music, Bigg Kidd Music and EMI Virgin Songs, Inc.
Rose Royce53:47
12They Only Come Out at Night
Peter Brown54:13
13It’s Your Conscience
recording of:
It’s Your Conscience
lyricist and composer:
Thom Bell (keyboards, songwriter, producer) and June Denice Williams (US soul/funk vocalist/songwriter)
publisher:
Bell Boy Music (in 1981) and Kee‐Drick Music (in 1981)
Deniece Williams53:47
14Kissin’ in the Back Row of the Movies
baritone vocals:
Grant Kitchings
lead vocals:
Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters)
tenor vocals:
Butch Leake
vocals:
Bill Fredericks and Butch Mann
arranger:
Tony King (songwriter, arranger)
recording of:
Kissin’ in the Back Row of the Movies
composer:
Roger Greenaway and Tony Macaulay
The Drifters3.653:33
15Shake You Down
Gregory Abbott4:20
16It’s a Disco Night (Rock Don’t Stop)The Isley Brothers4:11
17I Wonder If I Take You Home
recording of:
I Wonder If I Take You Home
writer:
Curtis Bedeau, Gerard Charles, Hugh Clarke (bass guitar player, member of Full Force), Brian George (US funk/hip-hop musician aka B-Fine), Lucien George and Paul George (American)
publisher:
BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! see annotation), Careers-BMG Music, Mokojumbi Music and Zomba Songs Inc.
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force3:22
18The Rhythm of the JungleThe Quick53:58
19Georgy Porgy (disco version)
Toto5:05
20Gonna Fly Now (Theme From “Rocky”)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
engineer:
Joe Jorgensen
producer:
Jay Chattaway
alto saxophone:
Mike Migliore (from 1976-10 until 1976-12) and George Young (saxophonist) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
baritone saxophone:
Bobby Militello (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
bass:
Gordon Johnson (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Gary King (jazz bassist, arranger and songwriter) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12) and Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
drums (drum set):
Peter Erskine (US jazz drummer) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12) and Allan Schwartzberg (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
French horn:
Don Corrado (from 1976-10 until 1976-12) and Brooks Tillotson (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Eric Gale (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Jeff Layton (from 1976-10 until 1976-12) and Lance Quinn (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
keyboard:
Kenny Ascher (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Biff Hannon (from 1976-10 until 1976-12) and Bob James (US jazz keyboardist, arranger and producer) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
percussion:
Phil Kraus (from 1976-10 until 1976-12) and Ralph MacDonald (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
soprano saxophone:
Mark Colby (saxophonist) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
strings:
Alfred Brown (viola) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Harry Cykman (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Max Ellen (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Paul Gershman (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Harold Kohon (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Charles Libove (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Harry Lookofsky (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Charles McCracken (cellist) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Marvin Morgenstern (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), David Nadien (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Eugene Noye (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Max Pollikoff (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Matthew Raimondi (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Alan Shulman (cellist and composer) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Richard Sortomme (violinist/composer) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12) and Emanuel Vardi (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
tenor saxophone:
Joe Farrell (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
trombone:
Wayne Andre (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Paul Faulise (American jazz trombone player, based in New Jersey, USA.) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Roger Homefield (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Julian Priester (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Randy Purcell (from 1976-10 until 1976-12) and Dave Taylor (US jazz bass trombonist) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
trumpet:
Jim Bossy (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Randy Brecker (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Jon Faddis (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Bernie Glow (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Stan Mark (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Marky Markowitz (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Joe Mosello (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Dennis Noday (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Al Rubin (from 1976-10 until 1976-12), Marvin Stamm (from 1976-10 until 1976-12) and Ron Tooley (American trumpeter) (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
conductor:
Jay Chattaway (from 1976-10 until 1976-12)
arranger:
Jay Chattaway
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!)
instrumental recording of:
Gonna Fly Now (in 1976)
lyricist:
Carol Connors and Ayn Robbins
composer:
Bill Conti
publisher:
EMI U Catalog Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), EMI Unart Catalog Inc., フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department) 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)
part of:
The 49th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
recording of:
Gonna Fly Now
lyricist:
Carol Connors and Ayn Robbins
composer:
Bill Conti
publisher:
EMI U Catalog Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), EMI Unart Catalog Inc., フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department) 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)
part of:
The 49th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Maynard Ferguson54:22
2CD
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1Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1978-08)
drums (drum set):
Ed Green (US violinist/percussionist) (in 1978-08)
guitar:
Tito Jackson (in 1978-08)
keyboard and synthesizer:
Mike Boddicker (in 1978-08) and Greg Phillinganes (in 1978-08)
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist) (in 1978-08)
background vocals:
Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5) (in 1978-08), Marlon Jackson (in 1978-08), Randy Jackson (brother of Michael and Janet) (in 1978-08) and Tito Jackson (in 1978-08)
lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) (in 1978-08)
recording of:
Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) (in 1978-08)
lyricist and composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Randy Jackson (brother of Michael and Janet)
publisher:
Mijac Music, Peacock Music Publishing Company, Ranjack Music and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
The Jacksons4.253:46
2Relight My Fire
recording of:
Relight My Fire (in 1979)
lyricist and composer:
Dan Hartman
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Songs Ltd., イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Dan Hartman4.653:43
3Nights (Feel Like Gettin’ Down)
producer:
Nigel Martinez
additional keyboard:
Nigel Martinez
lead vocals:
Billy Ocean
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GTO Records Ltd. (holding company - file no releases here!) (in 1981)
recording of:
Nights (Feel Like Getting Down)
writer:
Nigel Martinez and Billy Ocean
publisher:
Aqua Music Ltd., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Interworld Music Ltd., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and 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)
Billy Ocean54:43
4Lady Marmelade
LaBelle3:14
5Sexual Healing
assistant engineer:
Henri Van Durme and Didier Leonard
engineer:
Dan Bates (wind instruments [horns]), Mike Butcher (recording engineer and guitarist) and John Kovorak
executive producer:
Larkin Arnold
producer:
Marvin Gaye
mixer and editor:
Harvey Fuqua
bell [bells], bell [orchestra bells], bongos, congas, drums (drum set), electric piano [Fender Rhodes], finger cymbals, glockenspiel, organ and synthesizer:
Marvin Gaye
guitar:
Gordon Banks
wind instruments [horns]:
The L.A. Horn Section and David Stout (American trombonist)
background vocals:
Gordon Banks, Harvey Fuqua and Marvin Gaye
vocals:
Marvin Gaye
conductor:
McKinley T. Jackson (Trombone player, songwriter, arranger and producer) (wind instruments [horns])
wind instruments [horns] arranger:
McKinley T. Jackson (Trombone player, songwriter, arranger and producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1982), Columbia Records (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Music Entertainment, only use for manufacturing/distribution and copyright holding) (in 1982), Sony BMG Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1982) 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 1982)
recorded at:
Arco Studios in München (Munich), Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (lead vocals, background vocals), Kendun Recorders in Burbank, California, United States (wind instruments [horns]), Studio Katy in Waterloo, Brabant wallon (Walloon Brabant), Wallonie (Wallonia), Belgium and Studio Katy in Waterloo, Brabant wallon (Walloon Brabant), Wallonie (Wallonia), Belgium (lead vocals, background vocals)
mixed at:
Studio Katy in Waterloo, Brabant wallon (Walloon Brabant), Wallonie (Wallonia), Belgium
edited at and remixed at:
Devonshire Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock, Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 198) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 231)
recording of:
Sexual Healing
writer:
Odell Brown, Marvin Gaye and David Ritz (American author)
publisher:
April Music Publishing Inc., Blackwood Music Inc. (1953-02-07–1987-12-30), Bugpie Music Publishing, EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd., EMI Songs Ltd. and April Music Inc. (in 1982)
Marvin Gaye3.653:56
6Going Back to My Roots
cover recording of:
Going Back to My Roots
lyricist and composer:
Lamont Dozier
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc., EMI Songs Ltd., Maurice Starr Music, ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) and フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department)
Odyssey5:25
7Funkin’ for Jamaica
Tom Browne4:41
8Shine On
George Duke3:49
9Selina Wow Wow
Dee C. Lee3:11
10Alice, I Want You Just for Me!
recording of:
Alice, I Want You Just for Me
writer:
Full Force (American R&B group, frequent collab w/ Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam) and Howie Tee
Full Force3:45
11Lovey Dovey
Tony Terry53:33
12I’m in the Mood for Dancing
The Nolans3:17
13Something’s Jumpin’ in Your Shirt
Malcolm McLaren4:52
14Groovin’ You
Harvey Mason4:47
15Party All the Time
Eddie Murphy4:00
16The Love I Lost
recording of:
The Love I Lost
writer:
Kenneth Gamble (songwriter for Philadelphia International) and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes3:35
17You’re My Heart, You’re My Soul
Modern Talking3:48
18This Is It
recording of:
This Is It
lyricist and composer:
Van McCoy
Melba Moore3:32
19Dazz
Brick3:23
20The Smurf
Tyrone Brunson3:39
3CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Cherchez La Femme
Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band5:44
2Love Epidemic
recording of:
Love Epidemic
writer:
Leroy Green (disco/soul songwriter) and Norman Ray Harris (American Philly Soul guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Chrysalis One Music Publishing Group Ireland Limited and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
The Trammps4:48
3Turn the Beat Around
recording of:
Turn the Beat Around
writer:
Gerald Jackson (American pianist and singer with group Touch of Class) and Pete Jackson (US disco producer)
Vicki Sue Robinson53:51
4Satisfaction Guaranteed (Or take Your Love Back)
recording of:
Satisfaction Guaranteed (Or Take Your Love Back)
writer:
Kenneth Gamble (songwriter for Philadelphia International) and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Mighty Three Music (in 1974)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes3:07
5Live It Up
recording of:
Live It Up
lyricist and composer:
Alides Hidding
Time Bandits3:58
6I Love to Love
cover recording of:
I Love to Love
lyricist:
Philo Jack Robinson (disco songwriter, producer, composer)
composer:
James Bolden (French singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Mautoglade Music, Robin Song Music (affiliated to SACEM) and Rolf Baierle Music
Tina Charles3:22
7T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia)
recording of:
TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)
writer:
Kenneth Gamble (songwriter for Philadelphia International) and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
publisher:
Mighty Three Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
MFSB & The Three Degrees3:29
8Losing My Mind
Liza Minnelli4:08
9Shame
Evelyn “Champagne” King2:57
10The Groove
recording of:
The Groove
composer:
Rodney Franklin
Rodney Franklin3:12
11Just Got Paid
Johnny Kemp3:28
12Oo La La La
Teena Marie3:59
13She’s a Winner
The Intruders2:23
14Love Dancin’
Marlena Shaw4:31
15On the Strength
Flame3:58
161-2-3
recording of:
1-2-3
writer:
Pauline Henry, James Locke (producer, percussionist and songwriter, The Chimes-member) and Mike Peden (member of The Chimes)
The Chimes3:23
17Don’t Go Lose It Baby
Hugh Masekela5:49
18Shake It Up Tonight
Cheryl Lynn4:06
19The Groove Line
assistant engineer:
Mike Hedges (UK producer/recording engineer) and Andy Jackson (UK recording engineer/prog musician)
engineer and mixer:
James Guthrie
producer:
Barry Blue (singer, producer, and songwriter)
assistant mixer:
Andy Jackson (UK recording engineer/prog musician)
conductor:
John Cameron (British composer, arranger and conductor)
orchestrator:
John Cameron (British composer, arranger and conductor)
concertmaster:
Pat Halling
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GTO Records Ltd. (holding company - file no releases here!) (in 1978) 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 1978)
recording of:
The Groove Line
lyricist and composer:
Rod Temperton
publisher:
Rodsongs (publisher), 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)
Heatwave4.654:22
20Remote Control
The Reddings3:59
4CD
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1Give It Up
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Epic Records (a division of Sony Music Entertainment; holding company, not a release label) (in 1982) 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 1982, in 1983)
recording of:
Give It Up
writer:
Deborah Carter (writer, backing vocalist) and Harry Wayne Casey
publisher:
EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd., EMI Songs Ltd. and Harrick Music, Inc. (BMI)
KC and the Sunshine Band4.34:07
2I’ve Been Thinking About You
Londonbeat3:50
3Tribute (Right on)
recording of:
Tribute (Right On)
writer:
John Banfield, Aaron Brown (The Pasadenas), David Milliner, Michael Milliner, The Pasadenas, Hammish Seelochan and Pete Wingfield (keyboardist, singer, producer, songwriter)
publisher:
Island Music France S.A.R.L., Major Seven Ltd, SM Publishing (UK) Limited (Sony Music, 2009–2020), Sony/ATV Music Publishing France, シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), 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), 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), Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) (in 1988) and Island Music Ltd. (in 1988)
The Pasadenas4:21
4The Runner
recording of:
The Runner
lyricist:
Sheila Ferguson
composer:
Giorgio Moroder
The Three Degrees3:29
5Disco Lady
Johnnie Taylor4:29
6For the Love of Money
edit of:
For the Love of Money by The O’Jays
recording of:
For the Love of Money
writer:
Kenneth Gamble (songwriter for Philadelphia International), Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff) and Anthony Jackson (US bassist)
publisher:
Mighty Three Music (ended), Mijac Music and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
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), 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)
part of:
MJ: The Musical
The O’Jays53:47
7Instant Replay
recording of:
Instant Replay
lyricist and composer:
Dan Hartman
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc.
Dan Hartman4.53:23
8Taste of Bitter LoveGladys Knight & the Pips4:41
9Use It Up and Wear It OutOdyssey4:57
10Reach for It
George Duke3:57
11In the Stone
producer:
Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire)
live recording of:
In the Stone
writer:
David Foster (Canadian music producer, arranger and composer), Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire) and Allee Willis
recording of:
In the Stone
writer:
David Foster (Canadian music producer, arranger and composer), Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire) and Allee Willis
Earth, Wind & Fire54:25
12Free
recording of:
Free
writer:
Susaye Greene, Hank Redd, Nathan Watts and Deniece Williams (US soul/funk vocalist/songwriter)
publisher:
Black Eye Music, Island Music Ltd., Kee‐Drick Music and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Deniece Williams3:45
13Pipeline
Bruce Johnston3:59
14Centipede
Rebbie Jackson53:11
15Say Yeah
The Limit4:23
16What a Difference a Day MakesEsther Phillips3:41
17After the Dance Is Through
Krystol54:17
18Juicy Fruit
Mtume3:14
19Thanks for Saving My Life
Billy Paul2:57
20Cut the Cake
The Average White Band4:02
5CD
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1I Can’t Go for That
recording engineer and mixer:
Neil Kernon
assistant engineer:
Bruce Buckhhalter (Engineer)
co-producer:
Neil Kernon
producer:
Daryl Hall and John Oates
recorded at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, New York, New York, United States
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (compiled in 2006) (number: 6)
recording of:
I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)
lyricist:
Sara Allen, Daryl Hall and John Oates
composer:
Daryl Hall
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Geomantic Music, Hot Cha Music Co., Primary Wave Brian, Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Hall & Oates45:12
2It’s Raining Men
The Weather Girls3:30
3Play That Funky Music
recording of:
Play That Funky Music
lyricist and composer:
Robert W. Parissi (Rob Parissi)
publisher:
Bema Music (publisher), RWP Music, Sweet City Records Inc. and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
Wild Cherry3:03
4That LadyThe Isley Brothers3:59
5Jump (For My Love)
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1983)
drum machine and synthesizer programming:
Stephen Mitchell (US musician, composer, songwriter, producer et al.) (in 1983)
electronic drum set programming:
Reek Havoc (in 1983)
engineer:
Gary Skardina
associate producer:
Stephen Mitchell (US musician, composer, songwriter, producer et al.) and Gary Skardina
producer:
Richard Perry (producer)
additional synthesizer and Minimoog and electronic drum set:
Howie Rice (in 1983)
bass:
Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson) (in 1983)
drum machine and synthesizer:
Stephen Mitchell (US musician, composer, songwriter, producer et al.) (in 1983)
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist) (in 1983)
lead vocals:
June Pointer (in 1983)
remixer:
Michael Brooks (sound engineer and remixer, notably associated with The Pointer Sisters) and James C. Tract
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Planet Records Inc. (in 1983)
recording of:
Jump (for My Love) (in 1983)
writer:
Stephen Mitchell (US musician, composer, songwriter, producer et al.), Marti Sharron and Gary Skardina
publisher:
Anidraks Music (publisher), ATV Music, Braintree Music, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
The Pointer Sisters3.354:25
6I’ll Play the Fool
Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band4:48
7Loverboy
engineer:
Bryan “Chuck” New (Engineer/ Producer)
producer:
Keith Diamond
mixer:
Nigel Green (engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Zomba Productions Ltd. (in 1984)
recording of:
Loverboy
writer:
Keith Diamond, Robert John “Mutt” Lange (Robert John Lange) and Billy Ocean
publisher:
Aqua Music Ltd., Keith Diamond Music, Out of Pocket Publishing Co., Out-of-Pocket Productions Ltd., Universal Music–Z Songs and Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
Billy Ocean44:08
8Summertime
recording of:
Summertime
lyricist:
Will Smith (US actor aka The Fresh Prince)
writer:
Hula & K. Fingers
composer:
Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown (US percussionist of Kool & the Gang), Lamar Hula Mahone, Robert Spike Mickens, Craig Simpkins, Claydes Smith, Will Smith (US actor aka The Fresh Prince), Alton Taylor, Dennis “D.T.” Thomas (Kool & The Gang) and Ricky West (Kool & The Gang member)
is based on:
Summer Madness
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince4:29
9I Should Be Dancing
The Emotions4:19
10Tell Everybody
Herbie Hancock3:57
11Dancin’ Man
Q2:36
12Never Too Much
recording engineer and mixer:
Michael H. Brauer (engineer)
assistant engineer:
Lincoln Clapp (engineer), Gregg Mann (engineer), Andy Hoffman (engineer), Nicky Kalliongos (engineer) and Don Wershba (engineer)
engineer:
Carl Beatty (engineer)
executive producer:
Larkin Arnold
producer:
Luther Vandross
bass:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
congas:
Bashiri Johnson
drums (drum set):
Buddy Williams (drummer)
guitar:
Georg Wadenius (guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, singer, composer, producer)
horn [horns] and strings:
Paul Riser
keyboard [keyboards]:
Nat Adderley, Jr.
percussion:
Crusher Bennett
background vocals [female backup vocals]:
Tawatha Agee, Brenda White, Michelle Cobbs, Cissy Houston, Yvonne Lewis and Sybil Thomas
background vocals [male backup vocals] and lead vocals:
Luther Vandross
arranger:
Nat Adderley, Jr. and Paul Riser
vocals arranger:
Luther Vandross
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1981), CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1981), 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 1981) 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 1981)
recorded at:
Mediasound Studios in New York, New York, United States
music videos:
Never Too Much by Luther Vandross
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 466) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 468)
recording of:
Never Too Much
lyricist and composer:
Luther Vandross
publisher:
April Music Ltd., Barry Platnick, CBS Songs Ltd., EMI April Music Inc., EMI Songs Ltd., MCA Music Ltd., SBK Songs (publisher), SBK Songs Ltd. and Uncle Ronnie’s Music Company Inc.
Luther Vandross4.153:46
13More More More
recording of:
More, More, More
lyricist and composer:
Gregg Diamond
publisher:
Buddah Music, MRI Music, Buddah (ffor company credits related to the US label Buddah Records) (in 1976) and Gee Diamond Music (in 1976)
Andrea True Connection43:31
14Precious Little DiamondFox the Fox53:57
15Dance Out of My Head
Pia Zadora53:34
16Family Affair
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 57) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 138)
recording of:
Family Affair
lyricist and composer:
Sylvester Stewart
publisher:
Mijac Music
Sly & the Family Stone4.353:04
17(Love Is Just) The Game
Peter Brown54:13
18Holdin’ Out for Love
Angela Bofill3:21
19Can You Feel It
lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
recording of:
Can You Feel It
writer:
Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5) and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music) and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
part of:
MJ: The Musical
The Jacksons54:02
20Sun Goddess
Ramsey Lewis4:09