The Golden Age of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1960

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Tracklist

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CD 1: It’s Now or Never – Hot Hits of 1960
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1It’s Now or Never
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1960-04-03)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-04-03) and Buddy Harman (on 1960-04-03)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-04-03), Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-04-03) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-04-03)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-04-03)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1960-04-03)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-04-03)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-04-03) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-04-03)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-04-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1960), BMG Music (in 1960), RCA Corporation (formerly Radio Corporation of America till late 1960s, became BMG Music in 1986) (in 1960) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-04-03)
cover recording of:
It’s Now or Never (on 1960-04-03)
lyricist:
Wally Gold and Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter)
composer:
Eduardo Di Capua
publisher:
A. Schroeder, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music, Gladys Music Inc., Rachel’s Own Music and Williamson Music Company
version of:
’O sole mio
Elvis Presley3.73:17
2Only the LonelyRoy Orbison2:26
3Three Steps to Heaven
recording of:
Three Steps to Heaven
writer:
Bob Cochran and Eddie Cochran (US rock and roll musician active in 1950s)
publisher:
Belsize Music Ltd.
Eddie Cochran2:24
4Sweet Nothin’s
recording of:
Sweet Nothin’s
lyricist and composer:
Ronnie Self
publisher:
Leeds Music Ltd.
Brenda Lee2:22
5Way Down Yonder in New OrleansFreddy Cannon2:30
6Be My Guest
recording of:
Be My Guest
lyricist and composer:
Antoine Dominique Domino, Tommy Boyce (US songwriter of Boyce and Hart) and John Marascalco
publisher:
EMI Unart Catalog Inc. and Magic Dolphin Music Inc.
Fats Domino2:16
7Apache
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Apache
composer:
Jerry Lordan
publisher:
Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd.
The Shadows4.652:54
8Shakin’ All Over
recording of:
Shakin’ All Over
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Kidd
publisher:
Belwin Mills Music Ltd.
Johnny Kidd & the Pirates2:23
9Stuck on You
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1960-03-20)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-03-20) and Buddy Harman (on 1960-03-20)
electric bass guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-03-20)
guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-03-20) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-03-20)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-03-20)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-03-20)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-03-20)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-03-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1960), BMG Music (in 1960) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-03-20)
recording of:
Stuck on You (on 1960-03-20)
lyricist:
Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter) (on 1960-03-20)
composer:
J. Leslie McFarland (composer) (on 1960-03-20)
publisher:
A. Schroeder, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music, Gladys Music Inc., Rachel’s Own Music and Williamson Music Company
Elvis Presley12:20
10Ain’t Misbehavin’
cover recording of:
Ain’t Misbehavin’
lyricist:
Andy Razaf (in 1929)
composer:
Harry Brooks (jazz pianist & songwriter) (in 1929) and Fats Waller (in 1929)
publisher:
BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use!), EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Redwood Music and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)
Tommy Bruce and The Bruisers2:09
11McDonald’s Cave
recording of:
McDonald’s Cave
writer:
Ed Cobb and Lincoln Mayorga
The Piltdown Men2:27
12Stairway to HeavenNeil Sedaka2:42
13Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
recording of:
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
writer:
Lee Pockriss and Paul Vance (US songwriter and producer)
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Emily Music Corp. (publisher) and Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
Brian Hyland2:22
14Beatnik Fly
recording of:
Beatnik Fly
writer:
Tom King (50s & 60s songwriter) and Ira Mack
is based on:
Blue Tail Fly ("Jimmy Crack Corn")
Johnny and the Hurricanes2:11
15Everybody’s Somebody’s FoolConnie Francis2:40
16When Will I Be Loved
recording of:
When Will I Be Loved?
lyricist and composer:
Phil Everly
writer:
The Everly Brothers
publisher:
Acuff-Rose (publisher) and Everly and Sons Music
The Everly Brothers1:59
17A Mess of Blues
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1960-03-20)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-03-20) and Buddy Harman (on 1960-03-20)
electric bass guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-03-20)
guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-03-20) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-03-20)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-03-20)
choir vocals and additional performer:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-03-20)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-03-20)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-03-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1960) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2003)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-03-20)
cover recording of:
A Mess of Blues (on 1960-03-20)
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Songs, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc. and R&H Music
Elvis Presley2:39
18Colette
recording of:
Colette
lyricist and composer:
Billy Fury
Billy Fury1:51
19Handy Man
recording of:
Handy Man
writer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Jimmy Jones (writer of “Good Timin’” and “Handy Man”)
publisher:
Bess Music Company, EMI Unart Catalog Inc., Metric Music Company (publisher), Shalimar Music Corp., フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 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 (holding company – do not use as release label)
Jimmy Jones2:05
20You Talk Too Much
recording of:
You Talk Too Much
writer:
Reginald Hall (US songwriter) and Joe Jones (US R&B singer, songwriter & arranger)
Jo Jones2:36
21Hit and Miss
producer:
John Barry (English score composer)
alto saxophone:
Jimmy Stead
bass guitar:
Mike Peters (John Barry Seven)
drums (drum set):
Dougie Wright
electric piano:
Les Reed
guitar [lead guitar]:
Vic Flick
tenor saxophone:
Dennis King (John Barry Seven)
trumpet:
John Barry (English score composer)
violin:
Alec Firman (John Barry Seven "plus Four"), Charlie Katz (John Barry Seven "Plus Four"), Sidney Margo (violinist and orchestra contractor) and Bernard Monshin (session violinist)
arranger:
John Barry (English score composer)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 2 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1960-01-14)
recording of:
Hit & Miss (on 1960-01-14)
composer:
John Barry (English score composer), Freddie Poser (English composer, publisher & producer) and Russell Turner (BBC Producer)
publisher:
EMI Mills Music Limited (PRS for Music-affiliated)
John Barry2:01
22Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes)
recording of:
Baby, (You’ve Got What It Takes)
writer:
Clyde Otis (American songwriter and record producer) and Murray Stein
publisher:
Sony/ATV Melody, The Clyde Otis Music Group (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc., Chappell Morris Ltd. (in 1951) and Vogue Music Corp. (in 1951)
Brook Benton2:47
23Walking the Floor Over You
vocals:
Pat Boone
conductor:
Billy Vaughn
cover recording of:
Walkin’ the Floor Over You
lyricist and composer:
Ernest Tubb
publisher:
Unichappell Music, Inc.
Pat Boone2:24
24Bad Boy
recording of:
Bad Boy
lyricist and composer:
Marty Wilde
publisher:
Duchess Music Corporation (BMI-affiliated)
Marty Wilde2:24
25Stay
recording of:
Stay
lyricist and composer:
Maurice Williams (US singer/songwriter, played with The Zodiacs)
publisher:
Cherio Music Publishers, Inc., J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd. and Cherio Corp. (in 1960)
Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs1:40
26Rocking Goose
recording of:
Rocking Goose
composer:
T.J. Fowler, Tom King (50s & 60s songwriter) and Ira Mack
Johnny and the Hurricanes1:50
27Running BearJohnny Preston2:37
CD 2: Let’s Have a Party – Party Rock 1960
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Let’s Have Party
recording of:
Let’s Have a Party
lyricist and composer:
Jessie Mae Robinson
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Gladys Music Inc., IQ Music Ltd., MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company) and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
Wanda Jackson2:11
2Cradle of Love
recording of:
Cradle of Love
writer:
Jack Fautheree and Wayne Gray (rockabilly songwriter & guitarist)
Johnny Preston2:23
3Walk, Don’t Run
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1960 (number: 39)
cover recording of:
Walk, Don’t Run
composer:
Johnny Smith (jazz guitarist)
publisher:
Forshay Music, Inc., On Board Music (publisher), Peer Music (“Peermusic—the global independent”) and Windswept Pacific Music Ltd.
The Ventures4.252:05
4Let It Rock
recording of:
Let It Rock
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corporation (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Isalee Music Publishing Company
Chuck Berry1:44
5A Rockin’ Good Way (To Mess Around and Fall in Love)
recording of:
A Rockin’ Good Way
writer:
Brook Benton, Luchi de Jesus (American composer and producer) and Clyde Otis (American songwriter and record producer)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
Brook Benton2:28
6Let the Little Girl Dance
recording of:
Let the Little Girl Dance
lyricist and composer:
Henry Glover
Billy Bland2:21
7Lovey Dovey
recording of:
Lovey Dovey
writer:
Memphis Curtis and Nuggy (US American Songwriter, producer)
publisher:
Progressive Music Co. (ended) and Unichappell Music, Inc.
Buddy Knox2:12
8Reveille Rock
cover recording of:
Reveille Rock
writer:
Carl Conatser and Tom King (50s & 60s songwriter)
Johnny and the Hurricanes32:23
9Finger Poppin’ Time
recording of:
Finger Poppin’ Time
lyricist and composer:
Hank Ballard
Hank Ballard1:50
10Good Timin’
recording of:
Good Timin’
writer:
Clint Ballard, Jr. and Fred Tobias (Broadway lyricist)
Jimmy Jones2:11
11(Baby) Hully Gully
recording of:
Hully Gully
composer:
Cliff Goldsmith and Fred Smith (60s producer)
The Olympics2:06
12Money (That’s What I Want)Barrett Strong2:37
13I Gotta Know
cover recording of:
I Gotta Know
writer:
Paul Evans (50s US rock n roll singer/songwriter) and Matt Williams (US songwriter "I Gotta Know")
publisher:
Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music and Port Music Corp.
Elvis Presley2:16
14Let’s Go, Let’s Go, Let’s Go
recording of:
Let’s Go, Let’s Go, Let’s Go
lyricist and composer:
Hank Ballard
Hank Ballard2:27
15Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko‐Ko‐Bop
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1959 (number: 36)
recording of:
Shimmy, Shimmy Ko-Ko Bop (on 1959-09-29)
lyricist and composer:
Robert Smith (composer of Shimmy Shimmy Koko Bop)
Little Anthony & the Imperials2:10
16The Madison Time, Part 1
other vocals [calls]:
Eddie Morrison (radio dj)
recording of:
The Madison Time
writer:
Ray Bryant (US jazz pianist, composer, and arranger) and Eddie Morrison (radio dj)
The Ray Bryant Combo3:08
17The Twist
recording of:
The Twist
lyricist and composer:
Hank Ballard
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp. and Embassy Music Corporation (from 2016-06 to present)
Hank Ballard2:37
18Nine Times Out of Ten
recording of:
Nine Times Out of Ten
composer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Waldense Hall
Cliff Richard2:08
19Brontosaurus StompThe Piltdown Men2:34
20Pistol Packin’ Mama
recording of:
Pistol Packin’ Mama (on 1960-05-11)
publisher:
Albert Poindexter (on 1942-02-16)
lyricist and composer:
Al Dexter
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Gene Vincent2:09
21Alley‐Oop
recording of:
Alley Oop
lyricist and composer:
Dallas Frazier (American songwriter and musician)
The Hollywood Argyles2:45
22Kiddio
recording of:
Kiddio
writer:
Brook Benton and Clyde Otis (American songwriter and record producer)
Brook Benton2:38
23Robot Man
recording of:
Robot Man
writer:
Sylvia Dee (American lyricist) and Greg Goehring
Connie Francis1:54
24Lady Luck
recording of:
Lady Luck
writer:
Harold Logan and Lloyd Price
Lloyd Price2:15
25Go, Jimmy, Go
recording of:
Go, Jimmy, Go
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
Jimmy Clanton2:11
26Telephone Baby
recording of:
Telephone Baby
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Otis
The Johnny Otis Show2:11
27Think
recording of:
Think
lyricist and composer:
Lowman Pauling
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Inc. (in 1957) and Trio Music Co., Inc. (in 1957)
James Brown2:47
CD 3: True Love Ways – Teenage Love 1960
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Dreamin’
recording of:
Dreamin’
writer:
Barry De Vorzon and Ted Ellis
Johnny Burnette2:17
2Let It Be Me
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Cadence (NYC-based label founded by Archie Bleyer) (in 1960)
cover recording of:
Let It Be Me (in 1960-01)
lyricist:
Pierre Delanoë
composer:
Gilbert Bécaud
translator:
Mann Curtis
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing France, EMA-Suisse, Leeds Music Corp., MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Songs of Universal, Inc. and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
sub-publisher:
ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
translated version of:
Je t’appartiens
The Everly Brothers2:39
3I’m Sorry
recording of:
I’m Sorry (Brenda Lee song, 1960)
writer:
Dub Albritton and Ronnie Self
publisher:
Songs of Universal
Brenda Lee2:39
4Are You Lonesome Tonight
cover recording of:
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
lyricist:
Roy Turk
composer:
Lou Handman
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher), Bourne, Inc., Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Cromwell Music, Cromwell Music, Inc., Elvis Presley Music, Gladys Music, Redwood Music and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)
Elvis Presley3:08
5Pretty Blue Eyes
recording of:
Pretty Blue Eyes (1959 song)
writer:
Teddy Randazzo and Bob Weinstein (US film producer)
Craig Douglas2:10
6Why
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chancellor (from 1959 to present) and Chancellor Records Inc. (in 1959)
recording of:
Why (1959 song)
lyricist:
Robert P. Marcucci
composer:
Peter de Angelis
publisher:
Debmar Publishing Co., Inc.
Frankie Avalon2:38
7What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?
recording of:
What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?
lyricist:
Howard Johnson (songwriter / lyricist) and Joseph McCarthy (lyricist, 1885–1943)
composer:
James V. Monaco
part of:
Irene (the musical)
Emile Ford & the Checkmates2:07
8Teen Angel
recording of:
Teen Angel
lyricist and composer:
Jean Surrey
publisher:
Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music (tradename of Sony/ATV Songs LLC) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部
Mark Dinning2:41
9Tell Laura I Love Her
recording of:
Tell Laura I Love Her
lyricist:
Ben Raleigh
composer:
Jeff Barry
publisher:
Steeplechase Music
Ray Peterson2:58
10Like Strangers
recording of:
Like Strangers (1960 song)
lyricist and composer:
Boudleaux Bryant
The Everly Brothers2:00
11True Love Ways
recording of:
True Love Ways
writer:
Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter) and Norman Petty
publisher:
McCartney Music, Melody Lane Publications Inc., Peermusic (UK) Ltd. and Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc. ((ASCAP) tradename Peermusic)
Buddy Holly2:49
12Last Date
recording of:
Last Date (original instrumental version) (on 1960-07-12)
composer:
Floyd Cramer
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. (in 2016)
Floyd Cramer2:29
13Puppy Love
recording of:
Puppy Love
lyricist and composer:
Paul Anka
publisher:
Epa Publishing
Paul Anka2:46
14He Will Break Your HeartJerry Butler2:45
15Poor Me
recording of:
Poor Me
lyricist and composer:
Les Van Dyke
Adam Faith1:47
16That’s All You Gotta Do
recording of:
That’s All You Gotta Do
lyricist and composer:
Jerry Reed
publisher:
Bike Music
Brenda Lee2:29
17I Love the Way You Love
recording of:
I Love the Way You Love
writer:
Al Abrams (Motown public relations), Berry Gordy, John O’Den and Mike Ossman
Marv Johnson2:40
18Devil or Angel
recording of:
Devil or Angel
lyricist and composer:
Blanche Carter (The Night People)
Bobby Vee2:19
19When You Ask About LoveThe Crickets2:06
20Blue Angel
recording of:
Blue Angel (on 1960-08-08)
writer:
Joe Melson and Roy Orbison
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI)
Roy Orbison2:52
21I Want to Be WantedBrenda Lee3:05
22Where or When
recording of:
Where or When (from “Babes in Arms”)
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1937)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer) (in 1937)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Chappell Music Ltd., Warner/Chappell, Williamson Music Company and Chappell & Co. (in 1937)
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 (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
part of:
Babes in Arms (full musical)
Dion2:39
23What in the World’s Come Over YouJack Scott2:44
24Doggin’ Around
recording of:
Doggin' Around
lyricist and composer:
Paul Tarnopol
Jackie Wilson2:49
25A Fool in Love
recording of:
A Fool in Love
lyricist and composer:
Ike Turner
Ike & Tina Turner2:53

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part of:The Golden Age of Rock ’n’ Roll (The Golden Age of Rock ’n’ Roll) (number: 5) (order: 4)