The Hits Album: The 70s PoP Album Strikes Back!

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

1CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Take a Chance on Me
engineer:
Michael B. Tretow
producer:
Benny Andersson (ABBA) and Björn Ulvaeus
acoustic guitar:
Björn Ulvaeus (on 1977-08-15)
bass guitar:
Rutger Gunnarsson (on 1977-08-15, on 1977-08-17, on 1977-10-24)
drums (drum set) and tambourine:
Roger Palm (on 1977-08-17)
drums (drum set) and tambourine:
Roger Palm (on 1977-08-15)
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Lasse Wellander (on 1977-08-15)
keyboard:
Benny Andersson (ABBA) (on 1977-08-15)
arranger:
Benny Andersson (ABBA) and Björn Ulvaeus
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polar Music International AB (in 1977, in 1986) and Polydor Records (record company, please see the “A (x) release” / “A (x) recording” for the release label) (in 1978)
recorded at:
Marcus Music Ab in Stockholm, Stockholms län (Stockholm county), Sweden (on 1977-08-15, on 1977-08-17) and Metronome Studio in Stockholm, Stockholms län (Stockholm county), Sweden (on 1977-10-24)
mixed at:
[unknown] (only use for recorded at if explicitly stated to be at an unknown place) (on 1977-11-01)
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1978 (number: 32)
recording of:
Take a Chance on Me (in 1977)
writer:
Benny Andersson (ABBA) and Björn Ulvaeus
publisher:
Bocu Music Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Union Songs Music, Universal Music Publishing Group and Universal/Union Songs Musikförlag AB
part of:
Mamma Mia! (1999 musical)
ABBA4.154:03
2Silver Lady
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
David Soul (in 1977)
recording of:
Silver Lady (in 1977)
writer:
Tony Macaulay and Geoff Stephens
publisher:
Dick James Music Ltd. (renamed Universal/Dick James Music Ltd. since 1999‐07‐30), Macaulay Music Ltd., Polygram International Music Publishing Ltd. and PolyGram Music Publishing
David Soul53:42
3Gonna Make You a Star
recording of:
Gonna Make You a Star
lyricist and composer:
David Essex
publisher:
April (publisher) and Rock On Music
David Essex3:38
4Good Morning Judge
recording of:
Good Morning Judge
writer:
Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Man-Ken Music Ltd. (in 1977)
10cc2:54
5Maggie May
recording of:
Maggie May
publisher:
Rod Stewart
writer:
Mike Peters, Martin Quittenton (guitarist for Steamhammer) and Rod Stewart
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., EMI Full Keel Music, EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), H. G. Music Inc, Mushroom Music (Mushroom label’s publishing company), Rightsong Music Inc., Unichappell Music, Inc., Warner Chappell and Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music)
Rod Stewart3:52
6Living Next Door to Alice
associate producer:
Nicky Chinn
producer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter) and G. Kasper (German sound engineer & producer, "Mr. Cool")
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chinnichap Records Ltd. (in 1976) and RAK Records Ltd. (in 1976)
produced for:
Chinnichap (production company and publisher)
cover recording of:
Living Next Door to Alice (Original by New World)
lyricist:
Nicky Chinn
composer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Musik-Edition Discoton and Universal Music Publishers MGB Australia Pty Ltd
recording of:
Living Next Door to Alice (Original by New World)
lyricist:
Nicky Chinn
composer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Musik-Edition Discoton and Universal Music Publishers MGB Australia Pty Ltd
Smokie4.153:27
7Billy, Don’t Be a HeroPaper Lace3:46
8Brown Girl in the Ring
producer:
Frank Farian
background vocals and lead vocals:
Marcia Barrett, Frank Farian and Liz Mitchell
recording of:
Brown Girl in the Ring (Boney M.)
lyricist:
[traditional] (special purpose artist) and Frank Farian
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Frank Farian
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd., Far Musikverlag GmbH, Far Musikverlag GmbH und Co., KG and Hansa International
version of:
Brown Girl in the Ring (traditional)
Boney M.2.54:03
9I Love You
recording of:
I Love You
writer:
Pete Bellotte (English lyricist and producer), Giorgio Moroder and Donna Summer (soul/disco diva)
Donna Summer3:18
10Sorry, I’m a Lady
recording of:
Sorry, I’m a Lady (in 1977)
lyricist:
Frank Dostal and Rolf Soja
composer:
Rolf Soja
Baccara33:37
11Hallelujah
Milk and Honey3:24
12Denis
engineer:
Rob Freeman (engineer)
producer:
Richard Gottehrer (American songwriter and music executive)
bass guitar:
Frank Infante (from 1977-06 until 1977-07) and Chris Stein (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
electric guitar [lead guitar] and vibraphone:
Chris Stein (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Frank Infante (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
farfisa, grand piano, strings, synthesizer [Polymoog] and synthesizer [Roland]:
Jimmy Destri (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
background vocals:
Clem Burke (from 1977-06 until 1977-07) and Jimmy Destri (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records (don’t use as an imprint; please use “Chrysalis” instead) (in 1977), Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1977, in 2001) and Chrysalis Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company behind the Chrysalis imprint) (in 1978)
recorded at:
Plaza Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
cover recording of:
Denise (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
lyricist and composer:
Neil Levenson (pianist and songwriter)
publisher:
Bright Tunes Music Corp., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Minder Music Ltd. and Taking Care of Business Music Inc. (BMI)
Blondie3.52:17
13Under the Moon of Love
cover recording of:
Under the Moon of Love
writer:
Tommy Boyce (US songwriter of Boyce and Hart) and Curtis Lee (US rock & roll singer, had single "Pretty Little Angel Eyes")
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing (NYC‐based headquarters, with national subsidiaries under it)
Showaddywaddy3:10
14Juke Box JiveThe Rubettes3:02
15Shang‐a‐Lang
producer:
Phil Coulter and Bill Martin (Scottish songwriter & producer)
arranger:
Phil Coulter
recording of:
Shang‐A‐Lang
writer:
Phil Coulter and Bill Martin (Scottish songwriter & producer)
publisher:
Martin-Coulter Music Ltd
Bay City Rollers33:02
16Ballroom Blitz
engineer:
Peter Coleman (British engineer & producer)
producer:
Phil Wainman
arranger:
Sweet (UK glam rock band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment International UK & Ireland Ltd. (for © & ℗ copyright use only; file no releases here!) (in 1973), Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1973, in 1974, in 1975) and Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited (not for release label use! post-2008 subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment) (in 1973)
recorded at and engineered at:
Audio International Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Ballroom Blitz
writer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter) and Nicky Chinn
publisher:
BMG Music, BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing MGB Australia
Sweet4.64:02
17Amateur Hour
recording of:
Amateur Hour
lyricist and composer:
Ron Mael
publisher:
Island Music Ltd.
Sparks3:31
18Girls, Girls, Girls
engineer:
Jeffrey Lesser and Al Scott (Oysterband, engineer, song writer)
associate producer:
Rupert Holmes
producer:
Georg Kajanus, Jeffrey Lesser and Al Scott (Oysterband, engineer, song writer)
mixer:
Jeffrey Lesser
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited (not for release label use! post-2008 subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment) (in 1974)
recorded at:
CBS Studios (London, 1972–1989) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1975-10)
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 51)
recording of:
Girls, Girls, Girls (in 1975-10)
lyricist and composer:
Georg Kajanus
publisher:
Chappell Morris Ltd.
recording of:
Girls, Girls, Girls
lyricist:
Nikki Sixx
composer:
Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe drummer), Mick Mars and Nikki Sixx
publisher:
Mars Mountain Music, Sixx/Gunner Music, Tommyland Music and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
Sailor33:02
19Dance Away
engineer:
Phill Brown (UK engineer), Rhett Davies, Jimmy Douglass (engineer) and Randy Mason
producer:
Roxy Music
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
performer:
Paul Carrack, Bryan Ferry, Andy Mackay (of Roxy Music), Phil Manzanera, Alan Spenner, Paul Thompson (Roxy Music drummer) and Gary Tibbs
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
E.G. Records Ltd. (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1979), Virgin EG Records Ltd. (in 1979) and Virgin Records Ltd. (not for release label use! for company relationships only) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Basing Street 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 Ridge Farm Studios in Dorking, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Dance Away (in 1979)
lyricist and composer:
Bryan Ferry
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Songs Ltd., E.G. Music Inc. and E.G. Music Ltd. (publisher) (in 1979)
Roxy Music43:45
20The Grease Megamix
lead vocals:
Olivia Newton‐John (British‐Australian singer, actress and activist) and John Travolta (American actor and singer)
remixer:
Phil Harding & Ian Curnow (duo)
DJ-mixer:
Ian Curnow and Phil Harding (engineer, producer and remixer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal International Music B.V. (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1990, in 2003)
DJ-mix of and mash-up of:
You’re the One That I Want by John Travolta (American actor and singer) & Olivia Newton‐John (British‐Australian singer, actress and activist), Greased Lightnin’ by John Travolta (American actor and singer) and Summer Nights by John Travolta (American actor and singer), Olivia Newton‐John (British‐Australian singer, actress and activist) & Cast ([theatre], Special Purpose Artist - Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
The Grease Megamix
writer:
Warren Casey, John Farrar and Jim Jacobs
medley of:
You’re the One That I Want (Grease, 1978 film)
medley of:
Greased Lightnin’ (Grease, 1971 musical)
medley of:
Summer Nights (Grease, 1971 musical)
John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐John3.554:49
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