The Eighties: A Decade of Hits

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▼CD 1
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Sweet Surrender recording of: Sweet Surrender writer: Graeme Clark (founder member of Wet Wet Wet), Tom Cunningham (Scottish musician, drummer for Wet Wet Wet), Neil Mitchell and Marti Pellow publisher: Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher) (in 1989) and Precious Music Ltd. (publisher) (in 1989)	Wet Wet Wet		4:24
2	Stop vocals: Sam Brown (UK singer/songwriter) phonographic copyright (℗) by: A&M Records, Ltd. (in 1988) recording of: Stop writer: Bruce Brody, Sam Brown (UK singer/songwriter) and Gregg Sutton publisher: Doolittle Music, Irving Music (BMI) and WayBlue Ltd. (publisher)	Sam Brown		4:54
3	Real Wild Child drum machine [Linn drum] programming: David Richards (Swiss-based producer and engineer) (from 1986-04 until 1986-05) engineer: David Richards (Swiss-based producer and engineer) producer and mixer: David Bowie and David Richards (Swiss-based producer and engineer) bass, drums (drum set), organ, sampler [Akai S900], synthesizer [Yamaha DX7] and violin: Erdal Kızılçay (from 1986-04 until 1986-05) guitar: Kevin Armstrong (UK guitarist, producer & songwriter) (from 1986-04 until 1986-05) and Steve Jones (Sex Pistols member) (from 1986-04 until 1986-05) background vocals: Kevin Armstrong (UK guitarist, producer & songwriter) (from 1986-04 until 1986-05), David Bowie (from 1986-04 until 1986-05) and Erdal Kızılçay (from 1986-04 until 1986-05) lead vocals: Iggy Pop (from 1986-04 until 1986-05) recorded at: Mountain Recording Studios (moved to Attalens in 2002) in Montreux, Vaud, Switzerland (from 1986-04 until 1986-05) cover recording of: Wild One (Real Wild Child) (from 1986-04 until 1986-05) writer: Johnny Greenan, Johnny O’Keefe and Dave Owens (US songwriter, known for "Wild One") publisher: MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney-related, NYC-based company) and Peermusic (UK) Limited	Iggy Pop	4.5	3:33
4	The Only Way Is Up cover recording of: The Only Way Is Up writer: Johnny Henderson (southern soul songwriter) and George Jackson (US soul songwriter/vocalist) publisher: Big Life Music (in 1988) and Malaco Music (publisher related to Malaco Records) (in 1988)	Yazz & The Plastic Population		4:01
5	All Night Long phonographic copyright (℗) by: Motown Record Corporation (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1983) recording of: All Night Long (All Night) lyricist and composer: Lionel Richie	Lionel Richie	3.4	4:18
6	Speak No Evil	Dragon		3:58
7	Somebody’s Watching Me background vocals: Jermaine Jackson (soul/pop singer, of Jackson 5) guest vocals: Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Motown Record Corporation (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1983) recording of: Somebody’s Watching Me lyricist and composer: Rockwell (R & B – “Somebody’s Watching Me”) publisher: EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher) and Jobete Music	Rockwell	4	3:54
8	Second Chance	.38 Special		4:16
9	Too Young for Promises	Koo De Tah		3:35
10	Wot? recording of: Wot! lyricist and composer: Raymond Ian Burns	Captain Sensible	3	5:39
11	Calling Your Name recording of: Calling Your Name composer: Paul Caplin and Marilyn (British pop singer)	Marilyn		4:01
12	Never Gonna Let You Go	Sérgio Mendes		4:15

▼CD 2
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Rain recording of: Rain (Dragon song) writer: Marc Hunter, Todd Hunter (Todd Stuart Hunter of Dragon) and Johanna Pigott	Dragon		3:40
2	Town Called Malice producer: The Jam (late 70s/early 80s UK punk/mod revival band) and Peter Wilson (UK Producer) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use! aka Polydor Ltd. or Polydor Ltd. (London), fka Polydor Records Ltd.) recorded at: Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1981-12) part of: Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 151) recording of: Town Called Malice lyricist and composer: Paul Weller publisher: Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd. lyrics quoted on: Kom igen Lena!	The Jam	4.75	2:53
3	Steppin’ Out recording of: Steppin’ Out dedicated to: New York, New York, United States lyricist and composer: Joe Jackson (English musician) publisher: Albion Music	Joe Jackson		4:25
4	I’ve Never Been to Me producer: Ron Miller (Motown songwriter Ronald Norman Miller) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Motown Record Company, L.P. (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (from 1982 to present) recording of: I’ve Never Been to Me writer: Ken Hirsch and Ron Miller (Motown songwriter Ronald Norman Miller) publisher: Stone Diamond Music Corporation	Charlene		3:53
5	Get Down on It recording of: Get Down on It writer: Ronald Bell, Kool & the Gang and James “J.T.” Taylor (US R&B vocalist for Kool & the Gang) publisher: Delightful Music Publishing Ltd., Planetary Nom (London) Ltd. and Second Decade Music Co.	Kool & the Gang		4:47
6	Oh Yeah recording of: Oh Yeah lyricist: Dieter Meier (member of Yello) composer: Boris Blank publisher: Datasound AG, TBU Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. and Neue Welt (in 1985)	Yello	4	3:06
7	Slave to the Rhythm assistant producer: S.J. Lipson producer: Trevor Horn recording of: Slave to the Rhythm writer: Simon Darlow (songwriter, keyboardist & guitarist), Trevor Horn, Stephen Lipson and Bruce Woolley publisher: SPZ Music, Inc. (BMI affiliated)	Grace Jones	3	4:22
8	I Know You’re Out There Somewhere recording of: I Know You’re Out There Somewhere lyricist and composer: Justin Hayward (of the Moody Blues)	The Moody Blues		6:36
9	The Look of Love engineer: Gary Langan producer: Trevor Horn bass guitar: Mark Lickley keyboard: Mark White (ABC/Vice Versa) lead vocals: Martin Fry strings arranger: Anne Dudley (English score composer) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Mercury Records Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1982), Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (for copyrights use only) (in 1982), Phonogram Ltd. (in 1982) and Phonogram Ltd. (London) (company name, NOT a label!) (in 1982) mixed at: SARM Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982) part of: TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 4) and The Downloader’s Music Source Book (number: 73) partial recording of: The Look of Love writer: Martin Fry, David Palmer (drummer (ABC/The The)), Stephen Singleton and Mark White (ABC/Vice Versa) publisher: 10 Music Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Neutron Music, Neutron Music Ltd., Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. and Virgin Music, Inc. (The American arm of Virgin's publishing company) recording of: The Look of Love writer: Martin Fry, David Palmer (drummer (ABC/The The)), Stephen Singleton and Mark White (ABC/Vice Versa) publisher: 10 Music Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Neutron Music, Neutron Music Ltd., Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. and Virgin Music, Inc. (The American arm of Virgin's publishing company)	ABC	4.1	3:29
10	The Twist cover recording of: The Twist lyricist and composer: Hank Ballard publisher: Carlin Music Corp. and Embassy Music Corporation (from 2016-06 to present)	Fat Boys		4:05
11	I Should Have Known Better recording of: I Should Have Known Better (1984 song) writer: Jim Diamond (Scottish singer/songwriter/guitarist) and Graham Lyle publisher: Hornall Music Ltd. (limited company) and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.	Jim Diamond		4:07
12	You’re the Best Thing recording of: You’re the Best Thing lyricist and composer: Paul Weller publisher: BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!)	The Style Council		4:34

▼CD 3
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Word Up part of: TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 70) recording of: Word Up! writer: Larry Blackmon and Tomi Jenkins publisher: Better Days Music and Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998)	Cameo	4	4:19
2	Everybody Wants to Rule the World engineer: David Bascombe producer: Chris Hughes (Producer. aka Merrick) mixer: Steven Wilson (founder of Porcupine Tree) bass guitar: Curt Smith (in 1984) drums (drum set): Manny Elias (in 1984) guitar and solo guitar: Neil Taylor (guitarist) (in 1984) keyboard: Ian Stanley (in 1984) background vocals: Roland Orzabal (in 1984) lead vocals: Curt Smith phonographic copyright (℗) by: Phonogram Ltd. (in 1985) and Mercury Records Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 2014) part of: The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 319) recording of: Everybody Wants to Rule the World (in 1984) writer: Christopher Merrick Hughes (Producer. aka Merrick), Roland Orzabal and Ian Stanley composer: Mark Lettieri publisher: 10 Music Ltd., Amusements Ltd., BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use!), Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd., フジパシフィック音楽出版 BMG事業部 (until 2014-12-31) and フジパシフィックミュージック BMG事業部 (from 2015-01-01 to present)	Tears for Fears	3.9	4:07
3	Teardrops recording of: Teardrops writer: Cecil Womack and Linda Womack publisher: Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) (in 1988)	Womack & Womack	4	5:03
4	She Works Hard for the Money producer: Michael Omartian recording of: She Works Hard for the Money writer: Michael Omartian and Donna Summer (soul/disco diva) publisher: See This House Music (from 1983 to present) and Sweet Summer Night Music (from 1983 to present)	Donna Summer	5	4:32
5	Tainted Love engineer: Paul Hardiman producer: Mike Thorne (UK producer & keyboardist) mixer: Harvey Goldberg electronic instruments and other instruments: Dave Ball (UK electronic musician, part of Soft Cell) vocals: Marc Almond (English pop singer and songwriter) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (for copyrights use only) (in 1981) recorded at: Advision Studios in Fitzrovia, Camden, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom music videos: Tainted Love by Soft Cell part of: New York Post: 100 Greatest Covers (2007) (number: 10) and Pitchfork: The Story of Goth in 33 Songs cover recording of: Tainted Love lyricist and composer: Ed Cobb publisher: Burlington Music Co., Ltd. and Embassy Music Corporation	Soft Cell	3.9	2:38
6	Fade to Grey recording of: Fade to Grey writer: Billy Currie, Chris Payne (UK keyboards/viola for Gary Numan/Visage/Dramatis) and Midge Ure publisher: Island Music Ltd.	Visage		3:59
7	Video Killed the Radio Star music videos: Video Killed the Radio Star by Buggles and Video Killed the Radio Star by Buggles part of: TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 56) recording of: Video Killed the Radio Star writer: Geoff Downes, Trevor Horn and Bruce Woolley publisher: Ackee Music, Inc., BMG Gold Songs, Carbert Music Inc., Carlin Music Corporation, Island Music Ltd., Round Hill Compositions, Unforgettable Songs Ltd., Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures) and Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998)	Buggles	4.35	4:11
8	Wild Thing engineer: Mario Caldato Jr. producer and mixer: Matt Dike (American producer) and Michael Ross (Hip hop producer, engineer and co-founder of Delicious Vinyl) arranger: Matt Dike (American producer) and Michael Ross (Hip hop producer, engineer and co-founder of Delicious Vinyl) phonographic copyright (℗) by: The Bicycle Music Company (part of Concord Bicycle Music since 2015/04/01, overseeing publishing and rights management) (in 1989) samples: Jamie’s Cryin’ by Van Halen recording of: Wild Thing writer: Anthony Smith, Matt Dike (American producer), Marvin Young and Michael Ross (Hip hop producer, engineer and co-founder of Delicious Vinyl)	Tone‐Lōc	4	4:23
9	Bust a Move producer and mixer: Matt Dike (American producer) and Michael Ross (Hip hop producer, engineer and co-founder of Delicious Vinyl) guest bass guitar: Flea (US bassist) arranger: Matt Dike (American producer) and Michael Ross (Hip hop producer, engineer and co-founder of Delicious Vinyl) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Delicious Vinyl, Inc. (in 1989) mixed for, arranged for and produced for: Delicious Vinyl Inc. samples: Daytime Hustler by Bette Midler and Scorpio by Dennis Coffey & The Detroit Guitar Band part of: Grammy Award: Best Rap Performance nominees (number: 1990 winner) recording of: Bust a Move writer: Matt Dike (American producer), Marvin Young and Michael Ross (Hip hop producer, engineer and co-founder of Delicious Vinyl)	Young MC	4	4:23
10	Your Wildest Dreams recording engineer and producer: Tony Visconti recorded at: Good Earth Studios in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom recording of: Your Wildest Dreams lyricist and composer: Justin Hayward (of the Moody Blues)	The Moody Blues	5	4:50
11	Do That to Me One More Time recording of: Do That to Me One More Time lyricist and composer: Toni Tennille publisher: Fujipacific Music, Inc. and Moonlight & Magnolias Music Publ. Co.	Captain & Tennille	4.65	3:48
12	First Time music videos: First Time ("concept" version) by Robin Beck and First Time (band version) by Robin Beck recording of: First Time lyricist: Tom Anthony (wrote "First Time") and Terry Boyle composer: Gavin Spencer publisher: EMI Music Publishing Scandinavia AB	Robin Beck	3	3:18

▼CD 4
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Bad Girls producer: Pete Bellotte (English lyricist and producer) and Giorgio Moroder vocals: Donna Summer (soul/disco diva) recording of: Bad Girls (in 1979) writer: Donna Summer (soul/disco diva), Joe Esposito, Eddie Hokenson and Bruce Sudano publisher: Earborne Music, Rick S. Music (publishing company associated with Casablanca), Rightsong Music Inc., Sweet Summer Night Music, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Watanabe Music Publishing Co., Ltd. (Japanese publisher, 1962–present), 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	Donna Summer	5	3:55
2	Kiss the Bride recording of: Kiss the Bride lyricist: Bernie Taupin composer: Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer) publisher: Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.	Elton John		3:54
3	Look Away recording of: Look Away lyricist and composer: Stuart Adamson publisher: Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits) (in 1986)	Big Country		4:24
4	Up Where We Belong producer: Stewart Levine (record producer and saxophonist) drums (drum set): Leon Ndugu Chancler guitar: Louie Shelton keyboard: Robbie Buchanan and Bobby Lyle percussion: Paulinho da Costa lead vocals: Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes recording of: Up Where We Belong (An Officer and a Gentleman) lyricist: Will Jennings composer: Jack Nitzsche (American musician and score composer) and Buffy Sainte‐Marie part of: Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 55)	Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes	3.2	3:54
5	Dreams of Ordinary Men	Dragon		4:00
6	Don’t Pay the Ferryman recording of: Don't Pay the Ferryman lyricist and composer: Chris de Burgh (British-Irish singer-songwriter and instrumentalist)	Chris de Burgh	5	3:23
7	Spy in the House of Love recording of: Spy in the House of Love writer: David Was and Don Was publisher: MCA Music Ltd. (in 1987)	Was (Not Was)		5:27
8	Funky Cold Medina engineer: Mario Caldato Jr. producer and mixer: Matt Dike (American producer) and Michael Ross (Hip hop producer, engineer and co-founder of Delicious Vinyl) arranger: Matt Dike (American producer) and Michael Ross (Hip hop producer, engineer and co-founder of Delicious Vinyl) phonographic copyright (℗) by: The Bicycle Music Company (part of Concord Bicycle Music since 2015/04/01, overseeing publishing and rights management) (in 1989) samples: Hot Blooded by Foreigner part of: Grammy Award: Best Rap Performance nominees (number: 1990) recording of: Funky Cold Medina lyricist: Marvin Young composer: Matt Dike (American producer) and Michael Ross (Hip hop producer, engineer and co-founder of Delicious Vinyl)	Tone‐Lōc	4	4:08
9	Fight for Your Right engineer: Steve Ett co-producer: Beastie Boys producer: Rick Rubin (American record producer and former co-president of Columbia Records) electric guitar: Kerry King phonographic copyright (℗) by: Def Jam Recordings (US) (in 1986) part of: Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 269) recording of: Fight for Your Right (to Party) lyricist: Adam Horovitz, Rick Rubin (American record producer and former co-president of Columbia Records) and Adam Yauch composer: Rick Rubin (American record producer and former co-president of Columbia Records) publisher: Brooklyn Dust Music and Def Jam Music	Beastie Boys	4.1	3:26
10	Super Freak recording of: Super Freak lyricist and composer: Alonzo Miller and Rick James (US vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer & producer) publisher: Jobete Music Co., Inc. and Stone Diamond Music Corporation lyrics quoted on: Hard to Get (revisited) music quoted on: Hard to Get (revisited)	Rick James		3:26
11	Rev It Up	Jerry Harrison: Casual Gods		4:11
12	Celebration 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 Gang	4.4	3:38

▼CD 5
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Rhythm of the Night recording of: Rhythm of the Night lyricist and composer: Diane Warren (US songwriter) publisher: Edition Sunset Publishing Ltd. and Realsongs	DeBarge		3:54
2	Babe engineer: Gary Loizzo producer: Styx (rock band from Chicago) performer: Styx (rock band from Chicago) recording of: Babe miscellaneous support: T.K. (US hip-hop, worked with Calico Jonez) lyricist and composer: Dennis DeYoung publisher: Stygian Songs (in 1979)	Styx	3.25	4:25
3	Stomp recording of: Stomp! writer: George Johnson (member of Brothers Johnson, guitar), Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson), Valerie Johnson and Rod Temperton	The Brothers Johnson		4:01
4	Right Next Door	Robert Cray		4:18
5	Kiss This Thing Goodbye recording of: Kiss This Thing Goodbye writer: Justin Currie, Iain Harvie and Mick Slaven	Del Amitri		4:29
6	Come On Eileen producer: Clive Langer, Kevin Rowland and Alan Winstanley (English record producer) creative direction: Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley (English record producer) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Phonogram Ltd. (in 1982) recording of: Come On Eileen writer: Kevin Adams, James Mitchell Paterson and Kevin Rowland publisher: EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS-affiliated) lyrics quoted on: Kom igen Lena!	Dexys Midnight Runners	4.15	4:05
7	Wonderful Life producer: Dave Dix (Dave Dix) music videos: Wonderful Life by Black recording of: Wonderful Life lyricist and composer: Colin Vearncombe	Black	4.4	4:47
8	Bad Case of Loving You producer: Robert Palmer (English singer-songwriter) cover recording of: Bad Case of Lovin’ You lyricist and composer: Moon Martin	Robert Palmer	4.65	3:11
9	Don’t Walk Away assistant engineer: Saul Raye associate producer: David Ricketts (of David & David) producer: David Tickle vocals: Toni Childs recording of: Don't Walk Away composer: Toni Childs and Phil Ramacom	Toni Childs		3:57
10	Funkytown 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.	4.15	3:56
11	Nightshift recording of: Nightshift writer: Franne Golde, Dennis Lambert and Walter Orange publisher: BMG Platinum Songs US, Reservoir Media Music and Universal Music Careers	Commodores	4.5	4:22