Annotation

The DVD-Video in this set has the same track list as The Essential (2009), but without the compilation of TV advertisements the band did for Coca-Cola.

Annotation last modified on 2015-03-22 23:23 UTC.

Tracklist

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CD 1
#TitleRatingLength
1Hometalk
recording of:
Home Talk
writer:
Sipho Bhengu (South African musician and songwriter), Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter), “Big Voice Jack” Lerole and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers and Warner Chappell Music France
4:13
2Hellfire
recording of:
Hell Fire
lyricist and composer:
Mickey Vilakazi
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing SA (South Africa)
3:58
3Dance Sum More
recording of:
Dance Sum More
writer:
John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
B. G. Lewis (South African guitarist), Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter), “Big Voice Jack” Lerole and Meshak Mtswala
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers, Universal Music Publishing France (not for release label use!) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
3:15
4Love Is
recording of:
Love Is (the Hardest Part)
writer:
John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
Sipho Bhengu (South African musician and songwriter) and Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers, Universal Music Publishing France (not for release label use!), Warner/Chappell Music Canada Ltd. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
3:15
5Pennywhistle
recording of:
Pennywhistle Song
writer:
Sipho Bhengu (South African musician and songwriter) and Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers
3:18
6Moments Away
music videos:
Moments Away (music video) by Mango Groove
recording of:
Moments Away
writer:
Claire Johnston and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter) and Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers
5:22
7Special Star
music videos:
Special Star (music video) by Mango Groove
recording of:
Special Star
writer:
John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
Sipho Bhengu (South African musician and songwriter), Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter), Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author) and Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer)
dedicated to:
Spokes Mashiyane
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers, Status Music, Totem Songs, Universal Music Publishing France (not for release label use!), Warner/Chappell Music Canada Ltd. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
5:51
8Bang the Drum
recording of:
Bang the Drum
writer:
Claire Johnston, John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter) and Sydney Mavundla
5:12
9Taken for a Moment
recording of:
Taken for a Moment
writer:
Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author), John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter) and Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer)
3:48
10Together as One
4:00
11The Lion Sleeps Tonight
recording of:
The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Mango Groove revision)
revision of:
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
3:27
12Hey!
recording of:
Hey!
writer:
John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter) and Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer)
3:28
13Southern Sky
music videos:
Southern Sky (music video) by Mango Groove
recording of:
Southern Sky
writer:
Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter), Claire Johnston and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers
4:06
14Pretty
recording of:
Pretty
writer:
Claire Johnston, John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter) and The Manhattan Brothers
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers
3:21
15Shake
recording of:
Shake
composer:
Banza Kgasoane (South African trumpeter), John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter) and Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer)
2:44
16Do You Dream of Me
recording of:
Do You Dream of Me?
writer:
Sipho Bhengu (South African musician and songwriter), Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter), Edward Jordan (Musician and songwriter), Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author) and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
2:41
17This Is Not a Party
recording of:
This Is Not a Party
writer:
Claire Johnston, John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter) and Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer)
3:52
18No Problem
recording of:
No Problem
writer:
Claire Johnston and Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer)
2:35
19Dream Softly
recording of:
Dream Softly
lyricist:
John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
Claire Johnston and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
2:40
20Tropical Rain
recording of:
Tropical Rain
lyricist:
Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter)
composer:
Claire Johnston, Banza Kgasoane (South African trumpeter) and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers
3:39
21Tom Hark
recording of:
Tom Hark
lyricist:
Bob Grover
composer:
Rupert Bopape
revision of:
Tom Hark (The Piranhas revision with added lyrics)
3:28
CD 2
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Shoo-roop!
recording of:
Shoo roop
writer:
Johannes Monaheng (jazz guitarist and songwriter) and Dolly Rathebe
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers
Mango Groove3:46
2Move Up
Mango Groove3:21
3Marabi Party
recording of:
Marabi Party
writer:
Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author), John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter), Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer) and Marilyn Nokwe (South African singer)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers, Status Music and Warner Chappell Music France
Mango Groove3:04
4Island Boy
music videos:
Island Boy (music video) by Mango Groove
recording of:
Island Boy
writer:
Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter), Banza Kgasoane (South African trumpeter), Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author) and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers and Status Music
Mango Groove4:47
5Another Country
recording of:
Another Country
lyricist:
John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author) and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers
Mango Groove4:14
6Two Hearts
recording of:
Two Hearts
writer:
Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author), “Big Voice Jack” Lerole and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers and Universal Music Publishing France (not for release label use!)
Mango Groove3:32
7Place in My Heart
recording of:
Place in My Heart
writer:
Claire Johnston, John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter) and Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer)
Mango Groove3:43
8Africa Blue
recording of:
Africa Blue
writer:
Claire Johnston and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
Mango Groove4:22
9Everyone's Dancing
recording of:
Everyone's Dancing
writer:
Claire Johnston and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
Mango Groove4:24
10Lalissa
recording of:
Lalissa
writer:
John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
Sipho Bhengu (South African musician and songwriter) and Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers and Universal Music Publishing France (not for release label use!)
Mango Groove4:43
11Gone Too Soon
vocals:
Mahlathini
recording of:
Gone Too Soon
writer:
Claire Johnston, John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter), Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer) and Simon Nkabinde
Mango Groove4:08
12Give It
recording of:
Give It
writer:
Claire Johnston and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
Mango Groove4:27
13Let Your Heart Speak
recording of:
Let Your Heart Speak
writer:
Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter) and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
Mango Groove3:52
14Belong
recording of:
Belong
writer:
Claire Johnston, John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter) and Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer)
Mango Groove4:40
15Eat a Mango
music videos:
Eat a Mango (music video) by Mango Groove
recording of:
Eat a Mango
writer:
Claire Johnston and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
Don Laka (pianist, jazz musician, producer, and composer) and Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers
Mango Groove3:58
16We Are Waiting
recording of:
We Are Waiting
writer:
Sipho Bhengu (South African musician and songwriter), Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author), John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter) and Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer)
Mango Groove4:40
17Nice to See You
recording of:
Nice to See You
lyricist:
John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author), Claire Johnston, John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter) and Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers
Mango Groove4:28
18Hey!
recording of:
Cada coração
translator:
Pereira Cassio Barbosa Calazans
translated version of:
Hey!
Mango Groove feat. Yvette Sangalo3:44
19My Blue Ocean (live)
live recording of:
My Blue Ocean
writer:
Claire Johnston and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
Mango Groove4:48
DVD-Video 3
#TitleRatingLength
1Special Star
music video for:
Special Star by Mango Groove
recording of:
Special Star
writer:
John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
Sipho Bhengu (South African musician and songwriter), Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter), Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author) and Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer)
dedicated to:
Spokes Mashiyane
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers, Status Music, Totem Songs, Universal Music Publishing France (not for release label use!), Warner/Chappell Music Canada Ltd. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
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2Dance Some More
recording of:
Dance Sum More
writer:
John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
B. G. Lewis (South African guitarist), Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter), “Big Voice Jack” Lerole and Meshak Mtswala
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers, Universal Music Publishing France (not for release label use!) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
?:??
3Hellfire
recording of:
Hell Fire
lyricist and composer:
Mickey Vilakazi
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing SA (South Africa)
?:??
4Hometalk
recording of:
Home Talk
writer:
Sipho Bhengu (South African musician and songwriter), Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter), “Big Voice Jack” Lerole and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers and Warner Chappell Music France
?:??
5Moments Away
music video for:
Moments Away by Mango Groove
recording of:
Moments Away
writer:
Claire Johnston and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter) and Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers
?:??
6Southern Sky
music video for:
Southern Sky by Mango Groove
recording of:
Southern Sky
writer:
Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter), Claire Johnston and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers
?:??
7Keep On Dancing
music video for:
Keep On Dancing by Mango Groove
recording of:
Keep On Dancing
lyricist:
John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author), Claire Johnston, Banza Kgasoane (South African trumpeter) and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers
?:??
8Another Country
recording of:
Another Country
lyricist:
John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author) and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers
?:??
9Nice to See You
recording of:
Nice to See You
lyricist:
John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author), Claire Johnston, John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter) and Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers
?:??
10Tropical Rain
recording of:
Tropical Rain
lyricist:
Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter)
composer:
Claire Johnston, Banza Kgasoane (South African trumpeter) and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers
?:??
11Eat a Mango
music video for:
Eat a Mango by Mango Groove
recording of:
Eat a Mango
writer:
Claire Johnston and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
Don Laka (pianist, jazz musician, producer, and composer) and Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers
?:??
12New World
recording of:
New World (Beneath Our Feet)
writer:
Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter), Claire Johnston and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
Don Laka (pianist, jazz musician, producer, and composer), Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author) and “Big Voice Jack” Lerole
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers
?:??
13Right Time
music video for:
Right Time by Mango Groove
recording of:
Right Time
writer:
Claire Johnston and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Tusk Music
?:??
14Island Boy
music video for:
Island Boy by Mango Groove
recording of:
Island Boy
writer:
Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter), Banza Kgasoane (South African trumpeter), Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author) and John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers and Status Music
?:??
15Together as One (official version)
recording of:
Together as One (Kanye Kanye)
writer:
Claire Johnston, John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter) and Jeff Maluleke (South African musician)
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present)
?:??
16Ulale kanjani?
music video for:
Ulale kanjani? by Mango Groove
recording of:
Ulale kanjani?
writer:
John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter) and Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers
?:??
17Move Up
recording of:
Move Up
writer:
John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
Sipho Bhengu (South African musician and songwriter), Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter) and Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author)
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers, Universal Music Publishing France (not for release label use!) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
?:??
18Dance Some More (French shoot)
recording of:
Dance Sum More
writer:
John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
composer:
B. G. Lewis (South African guitarist), Kevin Botha (South African musician and songwriter), “Big Voice Jack” Lerole and Meshak Mtswala
publisher:
Gallo Music Publishers, Universal Music Publishing France (not for release label use!) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
?:??
19Together as One (director's cut)
recording of:
Together as One (Kanye Kanye)
writer:
Claire Johnston, John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter) and Jeff Maluleke (South African musician)
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present)
?:??
20Taken for a Moment
recording of:
Taken for a Moment
writer:
Alan Lazar (South African composer, musician, and author), John Leyden (South African bass guitarist, producer, and songwriter) and Mduduzi Magwaza (saxophonist, penny whistler, and composer)
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