The Very Best of Pop Music 1979-80

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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▼CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Hot Stuff
recording of:
Hot Stuff
writer:
Pete Bellotte (English lyricist and producer), Harold Faltermeyer and Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
publisher:
WB Music Corp. (1929–2019), 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 Summer52:55
2Goodtimes
recording of:
Good Times
writer:
Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers
Chic3:57
3Pop Muzik
recording of:
Pop Muzik
lyricist and composer:
Robin Scott
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Pop Muzik Limited
M3:18
4He's the Greatest Dancer
recording of:
He’s the Greatest Dancer
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, 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)
Sister Sledge3:33
5H.A.P.P.Y. Radio
recording of:
H.A.P.P.Y. Radio
writer:
Edwin Starr
Edwin Starr3:16
6September
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 & Fire3:36
7If I Had You
The Korgis3:54
8And the Beat Goes On
recording of:
And the Beat Goes On
writer:
William Shelby, Stephen Shockley and Leon Sylvers
The Whispers3.53:26
9I Love the Nightlife
recording of:
I Love the Nightlife
writer:
Alicia Bridges and Susan Hutcheson
publisher:
Lowery Music Co. Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020) and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Alicia Bridges5:38
10Ring My Bell
recording of:
Ring My Bell (Anita Ward song)
lyricist and composer:
Frederick Knight
publisher:
Two Knight Publishing Co.
Anita Ward4:08
11Me Myself I
assistant engineer:
Gregg Caruso
engineer:
Thom Panunzio
producer:
Richard Gottehrer (American songwriter and music executive)
bass:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) (in 1980-03)
drums (drum set):
Anton Fig (in 1980-03)
guitar:
Hiram Bullock (in 1980-03) and Chris Spedding (in 1980-03)
organ:
Danny Federici (in 1980-03)
piano:
Paul Shaffer (pianist, bandleader, Dave Letterman's sidekick) (in 1980-03)
saxophone:
Clarence Clemons (in 1980-03)
vocals:
Joan Armatrading (in 1980-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
A&M Records, Inc. (in 1980)
recorded at:
The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1980-03)
recording of:
Me Myself I (in 1980-03)
lyricist and composer:
Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading3.653:19
12What's in a Kiss
recording of:
What’s in a Kiss
writer:
Gilbert O’Sullivan
publisher:
Grand Upright Music Ltd.
sub-publisher:
渡辺音楽出版 CM事業部
Gilbert O’Sullivan32:33
13Shooting Star
producer:
Christopher Neil
recording of:
Shooting Star
lyricist and composer:
David Courtney (songwriter, singer and producer)
Dollar23:49
14Working 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 Spinners3:59
15Better Love Next Time
producer:
Ron Haffkine
recording of:
Better Love Next Time
composer:
Larry Keith (American songwriter in AOR Rock, Country, R&B), Steve Pippin (American songwriter, session singer and actor) and Johnny Slate
Dr. Hook43:00
16Take Good Care of My Baby
recording of:
Take Good Care of My Baby
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
composer:
Carole King
publisher:
Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
Smokie3:22
17I Don’t Like Mondays
recording of:
I Don’t Like Mondays
lyricist and composer:
Johnnie Fingers and Bob Geldof
publisher:
Zomba Enterprises, Inc.
The Boomtown Rats53:47
▼CD 2
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1In the Navy
producer:
Jacques Morali
lead vocals:
Victor Willis
recording of:
In the Navy
lyricist:
Henri Belolo and Victor Willis
composer:
Jacques Morali
publisher:
Can’t Stop Music (US work publisher, affiliated with BMI), Harlem West Music Group and Scorpio Music (French label and publisher) (in 1979)
Village People33:42
2Hooray Hooray It's a Holi-Holiday
producer:
Frank Farian
background vocals and lead vocals:
Marcia Barrett, Frank Farian and Liz Mitchell
recording of:
Hooray! Hooray! It’s a Holi‐Holiday
composer:
Frank Farian and Fred Jay
is based on:
Polly Wolly Doodle
Boney M.23:57
3Rapper's Delight
recording of:
Rapper’s Delight (on 1979-08-02)
writer:
Bernard Edwards, Guy O'Brien (US rapper Guy Anthony O’Brien), Henry Jackson, Michael Wright, Sylvia Robinson and Nile Rodgers
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
is based on:
Good Times
The Sugarhill Gang4:57
4One Way Ticket
Eruption3:53
5Stomp
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 Johnson4:03
6Que será mi vida
recording of:
Que será mi vida
lyricist:
Nelly Byl (Belgian lyricist) and Daniel Vangarde
composer:
Jean Kluger (Belgian producer, publisher, songwriter) and Daniel Vangarde
Gibson Brothers3:52
7Can You Feel the Force
recording of:
Can You Feel the Force
writer:
Chris Amoo and Eddie Amoo
The Real Thing4:07
8Maybe
Thorn Pace2:36
9Do 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 & Tennille4:14
10Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)
recording of:
Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)
lyricist and composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Randy Jackson (brother of Michael and Janet)
publisher:
Mijac Music, Peacock Music Publishing Company, Ranjack Music and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
The Jacksons53:45
11Oh Yeah
recording of:
Oh Yeah (Roxy Music)
lyricist and composer:
Bryan Ferry
publisher:
BMG Songs Ltd., Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Inc., E.G. Music Inc. and E.G. Music Ltd. (publisher) (in 1980)
Roxy Music4:50
12Ride Like the Wind
assistant engineer:
Stuart Gitlin
engineer and mixer:
Chet Himes
producer:
Michael Omartian
acoustic guitar, electric guitar, solo guitar and lead vocals:
Christopher Cross (US singer‐songwriter)
bass guitar:
Andy Salmon
drums (drum set):
Tommy Taylor (US drummer)
electric piano and piano:
Michael Omartian
percussion:
Lenny Castro
synthesizer:
Rob Meurer
background vocals:
Christopher Cross (US singer‐songwriter) and Michael McDonald (R&B & soul singer)
arranger:
Christopher Cross (US singer‐songwriter), Rob Meurer and Michael Omartian
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1979)
produced for:
Free Flow Productions
recorded at:
Pecan Street Studios in Austin, Texas, United States and Warner Bros. Recording Studios (North Hollywood, a/k/a Amigo Studios) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Warner Bros. Recording Studios (North Hollywood, a/k/a Amigo Studios) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Ride Like the Wind
lyricist and composer:
Christopher Cross (US singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
Pop ’n’ Roll Music (US work publisher), Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd., Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division and Universal Music–MGB Songs
Christopher Cross44:30
13Please Don't Go
recording of:
Please Don’t Go
writer:
Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch
KC and the Sunshine Band3:49
14She's in Love With You
recording of:
She’s in Love With You
writer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter) and Nicky Chinn
Suzi Quatro3:33
15No Doubt About It
recording of:
No Doubt About It
writer:
Mike Burns (songwriter Michael Gerard Burns), Steve Glen and David Most
Hot Chocolate3.54:27
16Feels Like I'm in Love
recording of:
Feels Like I’m in Love
lyricist and composer:
Ray Dorset
publisher:
Red Bus Music (International) Ltd. (publisher) and Satellite Music Ltd.
Kelly Marie3:15
17Light My Fire
cover recording of:
Light My Fire
writer:
John Densmore, Robby Krieger (American guitarist, member of The Doors), Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison (lead vocalist of the Doors)
publisher:
Doors Music Company, Nipper Music, Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and 日音 Synch事業部
Amii Stewart33:55