Simply the Best Disco

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▼CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1I 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)
music quoted on:
After LIKE (Korean version)
music quoted on:
Supreme
Gloria Gaynor34:50
2Funkytown
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1979) and UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1980)
edit of:
Funkytown by Lipps, Inc.
recording of:
Funkytown
lyricist and composer:
Steven Greenberg
publisher:
Red Sea Songs, Rick S. Music (publishing company associated with Casablanca) and Steven Greenberg Music
Lipps, Inc.4.153:58
3Boogie Nights
producer:
Barry Blue (singer, producer, and songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GTO Records (in 1976) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! UK subsidiary of Sony BMG Music Entertainment) (in 1976)
edit of:
Boogie Nights by Heatwave
recording of:
Boogie Nights (in 1976)
lyricist and composer:
Rod Temperton
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher), Chrysalis Music Publishing, Rodsongs (publisher), Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Tincabell Music, Tincabell Music Ltd., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), 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
Heatwave4.83:33
4I'm Every Woman
engineer:
James Douglass (engineer)
producer:
Arif Mardin
background vocals:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist) and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Chaka Khan
brass arranger, strings arranger and woodwind arranger:
Arif Mardin
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint)
part of:
RuPaul’s Drag Race Lip Sync Performances (season 6) (number: 4)
recording of:
I’m Every Woman (in 1978)
writer:
Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson
Chaka Khan3.54:06
5Lady Marmalade
producer:
Allen R. Toussaint
arranger:
Allen R. Toussaint
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
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 1974)
part of:
Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 479)
cover recording of:
Lady Marmalade
writer:
Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan
publisher:
Ardmore and Beechwood Ltd., EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Jobete Music Co., Inc., Kenny Nolan Publishing and Pathe Publications (Far East) Limited
LaBelle3.353:55
6Blame It on the Boogie
bass:
Gary King (bass) (in 1978) and Nathan Watts (in 1978)
congas:
Laudir de Oliveira (in 1978) and Claudio Slon (in 1978)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Rick Morotta (US drummer/percussionist) (in 1978)
guitar:
Roland Bautista (in 1978), Tito Jackson (in 1978) and Mike Sembello (in 1978)
keyboard:
Greg Phillinganes (in 1978)
lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) (in 1978)
cover recording of:
Blame It on the Boogie (in 1978)
writer:
Dave Jackson (Motown songwriter aka Dave Jackson-Rich), Mick Jackson (English singer-songwriter, “Blame It On the Boogie” co-writer) and Elmar Krohn
publisher:
Carlin Music Ltd. and Peterman & Co. Ltd.
The Jacksons4.23:31
7That's the Way (I Like It)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1975, in 1976)
recording of:
That’s the Way (I Like It)
writer:
Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch
publisher:
EMI Longitude Music
KC and the Sunshine Band4.43:04
8Ain't Nobody
additional synthesizer:
James Newton Howard (American score composer)
alto saxophone:
Larry Williams ([Jazz] keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet - Producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist)
bass:
Bobby Watson (bassist)
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
flute:
Gary Herbig, Ernie Watts (jazz and blues saxophonist) and Larry Williams ([Jazz] keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet - Producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist)
guitar:
Tony Maiden
keyboard:
Kevin Murphy (American keyboardist, Rufus & The American Breed) and David “Hawk” Wolinski
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa
tenor saxophone:
Gary Herbig and Ernie Watts (jazz and blues saxophonist)
trumpet:
Jerry Hey
vocals:
Chaka Khan and Tony Maiden
part of:
The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 403)
recording of:
Ain’t Nobody
lyricist and composer:
David Wolinski
publisher:
Overdue Music
Rufus & Chaka Khan3.74:35
9A Night to Remember
recording of:
A Night to Remember
writer:
Nidra Beard, Dana Meyers and Charmaine Sylvers
Shalamar4:07
10You to Me Are Everything
producer:
Ken Gold
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Pye Records (in 1976)
recording of:
You to Me Are Everything
writer:
Michael Denne and Ken Gold
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS-affiliated) and Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd.
The Real Thing3.653:29
11Is It Love You’re After
recording of:
Is It Love You’re After
lyricist, writer and composer:
Miles Gregory
publisher:
Sony/ATV Ballad, Warner Chappell North America and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Rose Royce53:48
12And the Beat Goes On
recording of:
And the Beat Goes On
writer:
William Shelby, Stephen Shockley and Leon Sylvers
The Whispers3:25
13Forget Me Nots
performer:
Patrice Rushen
recording of:
Forget Me Nots
writer:
Terri McFaddin, Patrice Rushen and Freddie Washington (US session bassist)
publisher:
Baby Fingers Music, Freddie Dee Music, Global Musikverlag (Global Musik GmbH & Co. KG) and Yamina Music
Patrice Rushen3.54:44
14Heaven 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)
Tavares43:32
15We Are Family
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 Sledge3:26
16Use It Up and Wear It Out
recording of:
Use It Up and Wear It Out
writer:
Lawrence Russell Brown (lyricist) and Sandy Linzer
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd., Chappell & Co Ltd., Featherbed, Larball Music (publisher), Peermusic (UK) Limited and Unichappell (publisher)
Odyssey3:47
17Let's Groove
recording of:
Let’s Groove
writer:
Wayne Vaughn and Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd.
Earth, Wind & Fire43:31
18I Feel Love
recording of:
I Feel Love
lyricist:
Pete Bellotte (English lyricist and producer)
composer:
Pete Bellotte (English lyricist and producer), Giorgio Moroder and Donna Summer (soul/disco diva)
publisher:
Budde Music Inc. (US publisher), Rick's Music (publishing company associated with Casablanca), Rightsong Music Inc., Sweet Summer Night Music and Warner Chappell
Donna Summer5:22
19You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)
recording of:
You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)
writer:
Sylvester (US disco and soul singer-songwriter) and James Wirrick
Sylvester4:28
20Disco Inferno
recording of:
Disco Inferno
writer:
Leroy Green (disco/soul songwriter) and Ron Kersey
publisher:
peermusic (publisher), Reservoir 416 and Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
The Trammps3:15
▼CD 2
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1Play That Funky Music
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 1976) 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 1976)
recording of:
Play That Funky Music (in 1976)
lyricist and composer:
Robert W. Parissi
publisher:
Bema Music (publisher), RWP Music, Sweet City Records Inc. and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
Wild Cherry4.353:13
2Hang on in There Baby
recording of:
Hang on in There Baby
lyricist and composer:
Johnny W. Bristol
publisher:
Bushka Music (publishing) and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Johnny Bristol3:51
3Going Back to My Roots
producer:
Steve Tyrell (American producer and vocalist)
cover recording of:
Going Back to My Roots
lyricist and composer:
Lamont Dozier
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (sub‐publisher for foreign (non‐Japanese) works) and フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部
Odyssey55:26
4If I Can't Have You
producer:
Freddie Perren
bass:
Scott Edwards (bassist)
drums (drum set):
James Gadson (American drummer)
guitar:
Bob Bowles
keyboard and synthesizer:
Freddie Perren
percussion:
Bob Zimmitti, Paulinho da Costa and Freddie Perren
piano:
Sonny Burke (soul/jazz/funk keyboardist)
lead vocals:
Yvonne Elliman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal International Music B.V. (company, do not use as label) (in 1977)
recording of:
If I Can’t Have You
written in:
France
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
BMG Music, Careers Music, Inc., Crompton Songs, Gibb Brothers Music, Universal Music Publishing International MGB Ltd., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント, ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部, Stigwood Music, Inc. (in 1978) and Unichappell Music (in 1978)
Yvonne Elliman4.652:57
5Good Times
bass:
Bernard Edwards (in 1979)
electric piano:
Raymond Jones (in 1979)
guitar:
Nile Rodgers (in 1979)
membranophone:
Tony Thompson (Drummer, best known for his work in CHIC) (in 1979)
piano:
Rob Sabino (in 1979)
lead vocals:
Alfa Anderson (in 1979) and Luci Martin (in 1979)
performer:
Chic (US disco group) (in 1979)
part of:
The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 68) and Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 224)
recording of:
Good Times (in 1979)
writer:
Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers
Chic53:40
6Best of My Love
producer:
Al McKay
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 1977) 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 1977)
recording of:
Best of My Love
writer:
Al McKay and Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd.
The Emotions4.153:40
7The Hustle
recording of:
The Hustle
lyricist and composer:
Van McCoy
publisher:
Van McCoy Music, Warner Bros. Music Co. Ltd. and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Van McCoy & The Soul City Symphony4:02
8Lost in Music
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 Sledge3:23
9Theme From Shaft
edit of:
Theme From Shaft by Isaac Hayes
recording of:
Theme From Shaft
lyricist and composer:
Isaac Hayes
publisher:
Irving Music, Inc.
part of:
Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 44)
Isaac Hayes4.53:17
10Young Hearts Run Free
producer:
Dave Crawford (US soul songwriter, keyboard player, singer & producer)
arranger:
Sylvester Rivers (Soul / funk keyboardist, songwriter, arranger, and producer)
recorded at:
Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, United States
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 Staton3:52
11Le Freak
recording of:
Le Freak
writer:
Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers
publisher:
Sony Songs Inc., Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23) and Warner Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Chic4.453:36
12I.O.U.
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (in 1983)
producer:
Arthur Baker (American record producer and DJ)
performer:
Freeez (in 1983)
recorded at:
Unique Recording Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1983)
recording of:
I.O.U.
writer:
Arthur Baker (American record producer and DJ) and John Robie
publisher:
Shakin’ Baker Music
Freeez4.653:50
13Jump to the Beat
recording of:
Jump to the Beat
Stacy Lattisaw3:34
14Celebration
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1980) and The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label) (in 1980)
miscellaneous support:
Universal Music Australia Pty Limited (formerly Polygram Pty Ltd. until 1999-03-22; not for release label use!) (task: Under license from)
recording of:
Celebration
writer:
Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown (US percussionist of Kool & The Gang), Eumir Deodato, Robert Spike Mickens, Claydes Smith, James “J.T.” Taylor (US R&B vocalist for Kool & the Gang), Dennis “D.T.” Thomas (Kool & The Gang) and Earl Toon, Jr.
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), EMI Music Publishing WP Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1980) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (in 1980)
Kool & the Gang4.43:37
15Yes Sir, I Can Boogie
Baccara4:31
16Working My Way Back to You
cover recording of:
Working My Way Back to You
writer:
Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell
publisher:
Ardmore and Beechwood Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Saturday Music, Inc. and Seasons 4 Music
The Spinners4:01
17Boogie Oogie Oogie
producer:
Fonce Mizell and Larry Mizell
recording of:
Boogie Oogie Oogie
writer:
Janice Marie Johnson and Perry L. Kibble
publisher:
Conducive Music, Inc. and On Time Music, Inc.
A Taste of Honey2.53:39
18Ring My Bell
recording of:
Ring My Bell (Anita Ward song)
lyricist and composer:
Frederick Knight
publisher:
Two Knight Publishing Co.
Anita Ward3:18
19Rasputin
recording of:
Rasputin
lyricist and composer:
Frank Farian, Fred Jay and George Reyam
Boney M.44:45
20Boogie Wonderland
producer:
Al McKay and Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire)
vocals:
The Emotions (Chicago soul, disco and R&B female vocal group)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 1979)
samples from:
I Am by Earth, Wind & Fire (in 1979)
recording of:
Boogie Wonderland
lyricist:
Allee Willis
composer:
Jon Lind
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), EMI Songs Ltd., International Music Network, Irving Music (BMI) and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
Earth, Wind & Fire4.14:47