70’s Best Of

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Tracklist

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CD 1
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1Billy Don’t Be a Hero
co-producer:
Peter Callander (from 1974 to present) and Mitch Murray (from 1974 to present)
bass:
Cliff Fish (in 1974)
drums (drum set) and lead vocals:
Phil Wright (Lead singer and drummer of Paper Lace) (from 1974 to present)
guitar:
Chris Morris (Member of Paper Lace) (in 1974) and Mick Vaughan (in 1974)
background vocals:
Cliff Fish (in 1974), Chris Morris (Member of Paper Lace) (in 1974) and Mick Vaughan (in 1974)
recorded at:
Majestic Studios in Clapham, Lambeth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1974)
recording of:
Billy, Don’t Be a Hero
writer:
Peter Callander and Mitch Murray
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
sub-publisher:
Imudico AB
Paper Lace3:36
2Love Grows
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
H.H.O. Ltd (music licensing) and HHO Javelin Promotions Ltd.
recording of:
Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)
writer:
Tony Macaulay and Barry Mason (English songwriter)
publisher:
Barry Mason Music Ltd., BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Intersong Music Ltd.
Edison Lighthouse32:37
3Native New Yorker
recording of:
Native New Yorker
writer:
Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell
publisher:
Featherbed Music, Linz Music (US work publisher), Three Wise Boys Music LLC, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), ピアーミュージック (Japan, subsidiary of Nichion) and ミュージック・セールス (Japan, subsidiary of Shinko Music Entertainment)
Odyssey3:48
4Have You Seen Her?
live recording of:
Have You Seen Her
writer:
Barbara Acklin and Eugene Record
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
The Chi‐Lites4:10
5Nathan Jones
producer:
Frank Wilson (Motown singer/songwriter)
lead vocals:
Jean Terrell
vocals:
Cindy Birdsong, Jean Terrell and Mary Wilson
performer:
Cindy Birdsong, David Van dePitte, Jerry Long (Motown songwriter Jerry Long, Sr.), Jean Terrell and Mary Wilson
arranger:
David Van dePitte and Jerry Long (Motown songwriter Jerry Long, Sr.)
recording of:
Nathan Jones
lyricist and composer:
Leonard Caston (father of Leonard "Lenny" Caston jr.) and Kathy Wakefield (songwriter)
publisher:
イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30), Jobete Music Co., Inc. (in 1971), Stone Agate Music Division (in 1971), Jobete Music (in 1988) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
The Supremes3:04
6Give Me a Little LoveBay City Rollers3:41
7Yellow River
recording of:
Yellow River
lyricist and composer:
Jeff Christie
Christie52:38
8Freedom Come, Freedom Go
recording of:
Freedom Come, Freedom Go
writer:
Roger Cook (singer, songwriter, producer) (in 1971), Roger Greenaway (in 1971), Albert Hammond (in 1971) and Mike Hazlewood (in 1971)
The Fortunes3:07
9(It’s Like a) Sad Old Kinda Movie
Pickettywitch3:07
10Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
cover recording of:
Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep (Lally Stott / Middle of the Road)
lyricist:
Lally Stott (in 1971)
composer:
Lally Stott
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Middle of the Road32:38
11Standing in the Road
recording of:
Standing in the Road
writer:
David Farmer, Tom Farmer (Blackfoot Sue), Eddie Golga and Alan Jones (Blackfoot Sue member)
publisher:
Bucks Music Ltd
Blackfoot Sue3:54
12I Wanna Hold Your Hand
cover recording of:
I Want to Hold Your Hand
writer:
John Lennon (The Beatles) (in 1963-09) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (in 1963-09)
publisher:
Duchess Music Corporation (BMI-affiliated), Music Corporation of America, Inc. (BMI-affiliated music publisher of MCA Records, Inc.?), Northern Songs, Songs of Universal, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020) and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
part of:
Sailor Moon (1995 DiC dub soundtrack)
Dollar33:08
13Take Good Care of Yourself
engineer and mixer:
Walter Clissen
co-producer:
Walter Clissen
producer:
Ralf Stemmann and Christian de Walden
assistant mixer:
John Schmit (engineer)
vocals:
Cynthia Garrison, Valerie Holiday and Helen Scott
arranger:
Ralf Stemmann and Christian de Walden
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Ariola München GmbH (in 1993)
recorded at:
Flamingo Café Recording Studio in Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Enterprise Studios (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, California, United States
recording of:
Take Good Care of Yourself (in 1992)
writer:
Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
The Three Degrees3:35
14Never Can Say Goodbye
cover recording of:
Never Can Say Goodbye
lyricist and composer:
Clifton Davis (musical theatre actor, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Songs Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc. and Portable Music Co., Inc.
Gloria Gaynor4:15
15Something Old, Something New
recording of:
Something Old, Something New
writer:
Roger Cook (singer, songwriter, producer), Roger Greenaway and Tony Macaulay
The Fantastics2:43
16Feel the Need in Me
recording of:
Feel the Need in Me
lyricist and composer:
Abrim Tilmon
publisher:
Bridgeport Music, Inc. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Detroit Emeralds43:24
17Lost in Music (live)
live recording of:
Lost in Music
writer:
Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
Sister Sledge5:38
CD 2
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Mouldy Old DoughLieutenant Pigeon2:52
2Band of Gold
recording of:
Band of Gold
writer:
Lamont Dozier, Ronald Dunbar, Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter) and Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland‐Dozier‐Holland songwriting team)
publisher:
Chelsea Music Publishing Co., Ltd., MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group) and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
Freda Payne4:10
3Hold Back the Night
recording of:
Hold Back the Night
writer:
Ron Baker, Allan Felder and Norman Harris (American Philly Soul guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Golden Fleece Music, Mured Music Co. and Reservoir 416
version of:
Scrub Board
Trammps3:33
4Hey Girl Don’t Bother Me
recording of:
Hey Girl Don’t Bother Me
lyricist and composer:
Ray Whitley (60s/70s songwriter)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd.
The Tams2:15
5Julie Do Ya Love Me
Tony Burrows3:20
6Don’t Leave Me This Way
cover recording of:
Don’t Leave Me This Way (Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes song)
writer:
Kenneth Gamble, Cary Gilbert and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Thelma Houston4:14
7Aria
Acker Bilk3:57
8Rose Garden
cover recording of:
Rose Garden (in 1970)
lyricist and composer:
Joe South
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Lynn Anderson4.52:53
9Blanket on the GroundBillie Jo Spears3:25
10Who Do You Love
Juicy Lucy2:57
11Sing Me
The Brothers2:33
12Rockabilly Rebel
recording of:
Rockabilly Rebel
lyricist and composer:
Steve Bloomfield
Matchbox2:48
13On My Radio
Pauline Black3:09
14Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again
recording of:
Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again
writer:
Roger Cook (singer, songwriter, producer), Roger Greenaway and Tony Macaulay
The Fortunes52:51
15My Simple HeartThe Three Degrees4:44
16New Orleans
Harley Quinne3:28
17Rainbow
recording of:
Rainbow
writer:
Thomas McAleese and William Campbell
Marmalade3:19
CD 3
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1Ms. Grace
recording of:
Ms. Grace
writer:
Johanna Hall and John Hall (US guitarist/vocalist for Orleans, later US congressman)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Tymes3:26
2I Will Survive
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
OVC Ltd. and Polydor Inc. (in 1978)
recording of:
I Will Survive
writer:
Dino Fekaris and Freddie Perren
publisher:
ATV Music, Perren‐Vibes Music, Inc., PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998), Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available), Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (AU subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998)
Gloria Gaynor34:56
3Don’t Let It Lie
Hurricane Smith2:39
4Love Really Hurts Without You
recording of:
Love Really Hurts Without You
lyricist and composer:
Ben Findon (songwriter and producer) and Leslie Sebastian Charles
publisher:
Black Sheep Music Ltd. (publisher) and EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Billy Ocean3:12
5Heaven Must Have Sent You
The Elgins3:53
6I’m in the Mood for Dancing
recording of:
I’m in the Mood for Dancing
writer:
Ben Findon (songwriter and producer), Mike Myers (UK producer/songwriter) and Bob Puzey
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Songs of Windswept Pacific
The Nolans3:03
7Love Machine
recording of:
Love Machine
lyricist and composer:
Billy Griffin and Warren Moore
horn and strings arranger:
Wade Marcus
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09)
The Miracles3:39
8We Are Family (live)
live recording of:
We Are Family
writer:
Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers
publisher:
Bernard’s Other Music, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Sister Sledge3:18
9Up the Ladder to the Roof
producer:
Frank Wilson (Motown singer/songwriter)
lead vocals:
Jean Terrell
arranger:
David Van dePitte
recording of:
Up the Ladder to the Roof
lyricist and composer:
Vincent DiMirco and Frank Wilson (Motown singer/songwriter)
The Supremes3:15
10Look Around
Vince Hill3:37
11Something’s Burning
recording of:
Something’s Burning
lyricist and composer:
Mac Davis (US country singer, songwriter & actor)
Kenny Rogers3:52
12Theme From Love Story
Francis Lai4:18
13Stagger Lee
Tommy Roe3:08
14Soley Soley
Middle of the Road3:19
15Cousin Norman
Marmalade3:16
16That Same Old Feeling
Pickettywitch3:09
17Black Superman (Mohammad Ali)Johnny Wakelin3:41
CD 4
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1Young Hearts Run Free
recording of:
Young Hearts Run Free
lyricist and composer:
Dave Crawford (US soul songwriter, keyboard player, singer & producer)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Da Ann Music (ASCAP-affiliated), Ghati Music Inc. and IQ Music Ltd.
Candi Staton3:45
2Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel
recording of:
Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel
writer:
Freddie Perren and Keni St. Lewis
publisher:
Perren‐Vibes Music, Inc., PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998), Universal Music Publishing International Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Tavares3:53
3Shang‐A‐Lang
recording of:
Shang‐A‐Lang
writer:
Phil Coulter and Bill Martin (Scottish songwriter & producer)
publisher:
Martin-Coulter Music Ltd
The Bay City Rollers3:24
4Up in a Puff of Smoke
Polly Browne3:31
5Doomsday
Evelyn Thomas4:11
6Twenty Four Hours a Day
Barbara Pennington3:13
7These Things Will Keep Me Loving YouThe Velvelettes4:38
8Shooting Star
producer:
Christopher Neil
recording of:
Shooting Star
lyricist and composer:
David Courtney (songwriter, singer and producer)
Dollar23:49
9Beach Baby
Tony Burrows4:33
10Your Magic Put a Spell on Me
LJ Johnson3:08
11Rainy Night in Georgia
producer:
Arif Mardin
bass:
Harold Cowart (in 1969)
drums (drum set):
Ron Ziegler (drummer) (in 1969)
guitar:
Cornell Dupree (in 1969)
harmonica:
Toots Thielemans (in 1969)
instruments:
Cold Grits (in 1969)
organ:
Billy Carter (organ, jazz) (in 1969)
piano:
Dave Crawford (US soul songwriter, keyboard player, singer & producer) (in 1969)
arranger:
Arif Mardin
recorded at:
Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States (in 1969)
later releases:
Rainy Night in Georgia by Brook Benton
part of:
Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 498)
cover recording of:
Rainy Night in Georgia (in 1969)
lyricist and composer:
Tony Joe White
publisher:
Combine Music Corp. and EMI Songs Limited
Brook Benton43:53
12Black Eyed Boys
drums (drum set) and lead vocals:
Phil Wright (Lead singer and drummer of Paper Lace) (from 1974 to present)
Paper Lace3:46
13Nice & Slow
recording of:
Nice and Slow
lyricist and composer:
Ken Gibson (orchestrator, arranger and record producer)
Jesse Green3:29
14Sugar Sugar
cover recording of:
Sugar, Sugar
writer:
Jeff Barry and Andy Kim (pop singer & songwriter)
publisher:
Don Kirshner Music Inc. and Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23)
Tommy Roe2:22
15Falling Apart at the Seams
recording of:
Falling Apart at the Seams
lyricist and composer:
Tony Macaulay
Marmalade3:11
16Reaching for the Best
The Exciters3:57
17Bye Bye BabyThe Bay City Rollers2:38
CD 5
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1Son of My Father
recording of:
Son of My Father
lyricist:
Michael Holm (German musician) (in 1971) and Pete Bellotte (English lyricist and producer) (in 1972)
composer:
Giorgio Moroder (in 1971)
publisher:
IQ Music Ltd. and Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd.
version of:
Nachts scheint die Sonne
Chicory Tip2:58
2Nights on BroadwayCandi Staton3:55
3Stoned Love
producer:
Frank Wilson (Motown singer/songwriter)
lead vocals:
Jean Terrell
arranger:
David Van dePitte
recording of:
Stoned Love
lyricist and composer:
Ken Thomas (British producer and engineer) and Frank Wilson (Motown singer/songwriter)
writer:
Yennek Samoht and Frank Wilson (Motown singer/songwriter)
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd.
The Supremes2:58
4Love’s Got a Hold on Me
recording of:
Love’s Gotta Hold on Me
writer:
Thereza Bazar (member of Dollar) and David Van Day
Dollar3:38
5Oh Babe What Would You Say
recording of:
Oh Babe, What Would You Say
lyricist and composer:
Eileen Smith (wrote “Oh Babe, What Would you Say”)
publisher:
Beechwood Music Corp. and Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA)
Hurricane Smith3:25
6In Zaire
recording of:
In Zaire
writer:
Johnny Wakelin
Johnny Wakelin3:35
7Honey Honey
Sweet Dreams3:27
8The RunnerThe Three Degrees4:46
9My Heart’s Symphony
Gary Lewis & the Playboys2:24
10Ladies NightKool & the Gang2:59
11PepperboxThe Peppers2:26
12Gimme Dat Ding
Tony Burrows2:17
13You Want It You Got It
Detroit Emeralds2:53
14Spirit Body and Soul
The Nolans3:17
15The Night Chicago DiedPaper Lace3:23
16Sing Don’t Speak
recording of:
Sing Don't Speak
writer:
Alan Douglas Jones (Blackfoot Sue member), D Farmer, Edward John Golga and Thomas Laurence Farmer (Blackfoot Sue)
Blackfoot Sue2:49
CD 6
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1With You I’m Born Again
recording of:
With You I’m Born Again
lyricist:
Carol Connors
composer:
David Shire (American score composer)
publisher:
Check Out Music, EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!) and Jobete Music (UK) Ltd.
Syreeta4:33
2What I’ve Got in Mind
recording of:
What I’ve Got in Mind
lyricist and composer:
Kenny O’Dell
Billie Jo Spears2:54
3Who Were You With in the Moonlight
recording of:
Who Were You With in the Moonlight
lyricist and composer:
David Courtney (songwriter, singer and producer)
Dollar4:19
4Good Grief Christina
Chicory Tip3:02
5Weak Spot
Evelyn Thomas3:41
6United We Stand
Tony Burrows4:03
7You Little Trustmaer
recording of:
You Little Trustmaker
lyricist and composer:
Christopher Mark Jackson (funk/soul songwriter, active in the ’60s and ’70s)
Tymes2:51
8Dr. Who
Mankind4:26
9Ooh What a Life
Gibson Brothers3:58
10Reflections of My LifeMarmalade4:18
11When Will I See You Again
recording of:
When Will I See You Again
writer:
Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
publisher:
Gamble Huff Music Ltd., Mighty Three Music, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner Chappell North America, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell
The Three Degrees2:46
12Storm in a Teacup
recording of:
Storm in a Teacup
writer:
Lynsey Rubin and Ron Roker
publisher:
ATV Kirshner (publisher) (in 1972)
The Fortunes3:33
13Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum
recording of:
Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum (Middle of the Road song)
lyricist:
Lally Stott
composer:
Giosy Capuano and Mario Capuano
Middle of the Road3:06
14I Am What I Am
cover recording of:
I Am What I Am (from “La Cage aux folles”)
lyricist and composer:
Jerry Herman
publisher:
Chappell Morris Music and Chappell-Morris Ltd.
part of:
La Cage aux folles (complete musical)
Gloria Gaynor3:29
15When You Are a King
recording of:
When You Are King
writer:
John Roger Hill (songwriter) and Roger William Hill (Versatile UK guitarist / composer)
White Plains2:50
16Do the Funky Chicken
recording of:
Do the Funky Chicken
lyricist and composer:
Rufus Thomas (US blues & funk singer & songwriter)
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
Rufus Thomas3:12

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