The Greatest Hits of 1978

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1Night Fever
producer:
Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson
bass:
Maurice Gibb (in 1977)
drums (drum set):
Dennis Bryon (Welch drummer, author) (in 1977)
electric guitar:
Alan Kendall (in 1977)
guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Barry Gibb (in 1977)
keyboard, piano and synthesizer:
Blue Weaver (in 1977)
percussion:
Dennis Bryon (Welch drummer, author) (in 1977) and Joe Lala (in 1977)
background vocals and other vocals [harmony vocals]:
Barry Gibb (in 1977), Maurice Gibb (in 1977) and Robin Gibb (in 1977)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1977), Maurice Gibb (in 1977) and Robin Gibb (in 1977)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1977), PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1977), PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1977) and RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1977)
recording of:
Night Fever (in 1977)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
BMG Music, BMG Publishing Ltd., Careers Music, Inc., Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Chappell & Co Ltd., Crompton Songs, Gibb Brothers Music and R.S.O. Publishing Ltd.
Bee Gees4.253:33
2September
producer:
Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire)
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 1978)
part of:
The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 65)
recording of:
September
writer:
Al McKay, Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire) and Allee Willis
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), EMI Songs Ltd., Irving Music (BMI), Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Steel Chest Music, The International Music Network, フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
Earth, Wind & Fire4.653:40
3If I Can’t Have YouYvonne Elliman4.652:59
4Dancing in the CityMarshall Hain3:49
5Everyone’s a Winner
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1978)
recording of:
Every 1’s a Winner
lyricist and composer:
Errol Brown
publisher:
RAK Music Publishing Ltd.
Hot Chocolate4.353:57
6Staying Alive
producer:
Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson
bass:
Maurice Gibb (in 1977)
drums (drum set):
Dennis Bryon (Welch drummer, author) (in 1977)
electric guitar:
Alan Kendall (in 1977)
guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Barry Gibb (in 1977)
keyboard, piano and synthesizer:
Blue Weaver (in 1977)
percussion:
Dennis Bryon (Welch drummer, author) (in 1977) and Joe Lala (in 1977)
background vocals and other vocals [harmony vocals]:
Barry Gibb (in 1977), Maurice Gibb (in 1977) and Robin Gibb (in 1977)
performer:
Bee Gees (in 1977)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1977), Maurice Gibb (in 1977) and Robin Gibb (in 1977)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1977), PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1977), PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1977) and RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1977)
part of:
The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 99) and Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 189)
recording of:
Stayin’ Alive (in 1977)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
BMG Music, BMG Publishing Ltd., Careers Music, Inc., Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Chappell & Co Ltd., Crompton Songs, Gibb Brothers Music, R.S.O. Publishing Ltd., 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)
Bee Gees3.954:43
7Take a Chance on Me
engineer:
Michael B. Tretow
producer:
Benny Andersson (ABBA) and Björn Ulvaeus
acoustic guitar:
Björn Ulvaeus (on 1977-08-15)
bass guitar:
Rutger Gunnarsson (on 1977-08-15, on 1977-08-17, on 1977-10-24)
drums (drum set) and tambourine:
Roger Palm (on 1977-08-17)
drums (drum set) and tambourine:
Roger Palm (on 1977-08-15)
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Lasse Wellander (on 1977-08-15)
keyboard:
Benny Andersson (ABBA) (on 1977-08-15)
arranger:
Benny Andersson (ABBA) and Björn Ulvaeus
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polar Music International AB (in 1977)
recorded at:
Marcus Music Ab in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden (on 1977-08-15, on 1977-08-17) and Metronome Studio in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden (on 1977-10-24)
mixed at:
[unknown] (only use for recorded at if explicitly stated to be at an unknown place.) (on 1977-11-01)
part of:
The Downloader’s Music Source Book (number: 62)
recording of:
Take a Chance on Me (in 1977)
writer:
Benny Andersson (ABBA) and Björn Ulvaeus
publisher:
Bocu Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Union Songs Music, Universal Music Publishing Group and Universal/Union Songs Musikförlag AB
part of:
Mamma Mia! (1999 musical)
ABBA4.254:00
8Dreadlock Holiday10cc45:02
9Lovely Day
producer:
Clarence McDonald and Bill Withers
bass guitar:
Jerry Knight (in 1977)
drums (drum set) and shakers:
Russell Kunkel (in 1977)
guitar:
Ray Parker (in 1977)
keyboard:
Clarence McDonald (in 1977)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (in 1977)
vocals:
Bill Withers (in 1977)
arranger:
Clarence McDonald
concertmaster:
Charles Veal (violinist, conductor and arranger) (in 1977)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1977) and Sony Music Entertainment (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1977)
part of:
The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 402)
recording of:
Lovely Day (in 1977)
writer:
Skip Scarborough and Bill Withers
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Chelsea Music Publishing Co., Ltd., Golden Withers Music, Plaid Flowers Music, Sweet Cookie Music, Unichappell Music, Inc., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), フジパシフィックミュージック, 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
Bill Withers4.754:06
10Song for Guy
producer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
recording of:
Song for Guy
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Big Pig Music Ltd. (publisher) and Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Elton John45:05
11Wuthering Heights
engineer:
Jon Kelly (engineer at Air London Studios)
producer:
Andrew Powell (known for contributions to Alan Parsons Project)
drums (drum set):
Stuart Elliott (Session drummer, member of Cockney Rebel) (from 1977-07 until 1977-08)
piano, background vocals and lead vocals:
Kate Bush (from 1977-07 until 1977-08)
arranger:
Andrew Powell (known for contributions to Alan Parsons Project)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1977, in 1978), EMI Records USA (formerly EMI USA, renamed since early 1990s) (in 1977, in 1978), EMI‐USA Records (a division of Capitol Records, Inc.) (in 1977, in 1978), EMI America Records, Inc. (holding - file NO releases here!) (in 1982) and EMI France (in 1995)
recorded at:
AIR London Studios (Oxford Street, London. 1970–1991 recordings only) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1977-07 until 1977-08)
part of:
Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (2022-1-15) (number: 18)
recording of:
Wuthering Heights (from 1977-07 until 1977-08)
publisher:
Kate Bush (from 1978 to present)
lyricist and composer:
Kate Bush (on 1977-03-05)
publisher:
Castle (publisher), Ed. Itaipu, Glenwood Music Corporation, Kate Bush Music Ltd. and EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS-affiliated) (from 1978 to present)
Kate Bush3.94:32
12Darling
cover recording of:
Darlin’
lyricist and composer:
Oscar Stewart Blandamer
Frankie Miller3:10
13You Took the Words Right Out of My MouthMeat Loaf4:14
14(Don’t Fear) The Reaper
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1976), 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)
part of:
Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 397) and The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 449)
recording of:
(Don’t Fear) The Reaper
lyricist and composer:
Donald Roeser
publisher:
Blue Oyster Cult Songs, Inc., Carlin Music Corporation, Sony Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020), Sony/ATV Music Publishing Ltd., ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (in 1976)
Blue Öyster Cult4.43:50
15Denis
engineer:
Rob Freeman (engineer)
producer:
Richard Gottehrer (American songwriter and music executive)
bass guitar:
Frank Infante (from 1977-06 until 1977-07) and Chris Stein (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
electric guitar [lead guitar] and vibraphone:
Chris Stein (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Frank Infante (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
farfisa, grand piano, strings, synthesizer [Polymoog] and synthesizer [Roland]:
Jimmy Destri (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
background vocals:
Clem Burke (from 1977-06 until 1977-07) and Jimmy Destri (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records (Don’t use as an imprint. Please use “Chrysalis” instead.) (in 1977), Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1977, in 2001) and Chrysalis Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company behind the Chrysalis imprint) (in 1978)
recorded at:
Plaza Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
cover recording of:
Denise (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
lyricist and composer:
Neil Levenson
publisher:
Bright Tunes Music Corp., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS-affiliated), Minder Music Ltd. and Taking Care of Business Music Inc.
Blondie3.62:20
16If the Kids Are United
producer:
Jimmy Pursey (Founder member of Sham 69) and Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
recording of:
If the Kids Are United
writer:
Dave Parsons (Sham 69 guitarist) and Jimmy Pursey (Founder member of Sham 69)
Sham 6953:48
17Down at the Tubestation at MidnightThe Jam4:01
18Rat Trap
recording of:
Rat Trap
lyricist and composer:
Bob Geldof
publisher:
Sewer Fire Hits Ltd
The Boomtown Rats5:10
19Hanging On the Telephone
assistant engineer:
Grey Russell and Peter Coleman (British Engineer & Producer)
engineer:
Peter Coleman (British Engineer & Producer)
assistant producer:
Peter Coleman (British Engineer & Producer)
producer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter)
bass guitar:
Nigel Harrison (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
guitar:
Frank Infante (from 1978-06 until 1978-07) and Chris Stein (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
keyboard:
Jimmy Destri (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007), Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1978, in 2001), Chrysalis Records (Don’t use as an imprint. Please use “Chrysalis” instead.) (in 1978), Chrysalis Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company behind the Chrysalis imprint) (in 1978), Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1978, in 2001) and Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.) (in 2001)
recorded at:
The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
mixed at:
Forum Studio (Recording and mixing studio, located in Covington, Kentucky, USA) in Covington, Kentucky, United States
cover recording of:
Hanging On the Telephone (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
lyricist and composer:
Jack Lee (US songwriter and musician)
publisher:
BMG Blue, Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher), Chrysalis Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company behind the Chrysalis imprint), Chrysalis Songs, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS-affiliated), Red Admiral Music Inc. (publisher) and Rare Blue Music Inc (in 1978)
Blondie4.22:24
20Baker Street
bass:
Gary Taylor (UK bassist/songwriter/vocalist, member of Herd/Fox/Stealers Wheel) (in 1977)
drums (drum set):
Henry Spinetti (in 1977)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Hugh Burns (in 1977)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Nigel Jenkins (in 1977)
keyboard:
Tommy Eyre (in 1977)
percussion:
Glen LeFleur (in 1977)
saxophone:
Raphael Ravenscroft (in 1977)
lead vocals:
Gerry Rafferty (in 1977)
recorded at:
Chipping Norton Recording Studios in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom (in 1977)
edit of:
Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty
recording of:
Baker Street (in 1977)
lyricist and composer:
Gerry Rafferty
publisher:
B Music, EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Icon Music Ltd., Music of Stage Three, PolyGram Music Publishing, PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd., Stage Three Music Publishing Limited and Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Gerry Rafferty44:08