Top Ten Hits of the 70’s

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

Tracklist

CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1American Pie
engineer:
Tom Flye
acoustic guitar and banjo:
Don McLean (on 1971-05-26)
bass:
Bob Rothstein (on 1971-05-26)
electric guitar:
David Spinozza (on 1971-05-26)
electric piano:
Ray Colcord (on 1971-05-26)
marimba and vibraphone:
Mike Mainieri (on 1971-05-26)
membranophone and percussion:
Roy Markowitz (on 1971-05-26)
piano:
Paul Griffin (American pianist, session musician) (on 1971-05-26)
choir vocals:
West 44th Street Rhythm and Noise Choir (on 1971-05-26)
vocals:
Bob Rothstein (on 1971-05-26) and Don McLean (on 1971-05-26)
recording of:
American Pie (on 1971-05-26)
lyricist and composer:
Don McLean
publisher:
Benny Bird Co. Inc., MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), MCA Publishing Ltd., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures), Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (Hong Kong), Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
Don McLean54:14
2Roll Over Beethoven
engineer:
Denny Bridges and John Middleton (engineer)
producer:
Jeff Lynne
bass:
Michael d’Albuquerque (on 1972-09-08)
cello:
Mike Edwards (English Cellist that was a member of ELO) (on 1972-09-08) and Colin Walker (English Cellist that was a member of ELO) (on 1972-09-08)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Bev Bevan (English rock drummer) (on 1972-09-08)
guitar, harmonium and Moog:
Jeff Lynne (on 1972-09-08) and Richard Tandy (on 1972-09-08)
piano:
Richard Tandy (on 1972-09-08)
violin:
Wilfred Gibson (UK violinist) (on 1972-09-08)
background vocals:
Michael d’Albuquerque (on 1972-09-08) and Richard Tandy (on 1972-09-08)
lead vocals:
Jeff Lynne (on 1972-09-08)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1972, in 2011), 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 1972) 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 1973)
recorded at:
Air Studios (Oxford Street, London. 1970–1991 recordings only) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1972-09-08)
cover recording of:
Roll Over Beethoven (on 1972-09-08)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry (in 1956-01)
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Dualtone Words and Songs, Fujipacific Music, Inc., Isalee Music Publishing Company, Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Rock ’n’ Roll Music
Electric Light Orchestra54:34
3Tap Turns on the Water
CCS23:45
42–4–6–8 Motorway
recording of:
2‐4‐6‐8 Motorway
lyricist and composer:
Tom Robinson (British singer-songwriter, bassist and radio presenter)
publisher:
Konkwest Music Limited
Tom Robinson3:22
5You Sexy Thing
producer:
Mickie Most (English record producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1975)
recording of:
You Sexy Thing (in 1975)
writer:
Errol Brown and Tony Wilson (bassist/songwriter, member of Hot Chocolate)
publisher:
Chocolate, Finchley Music Corp. and RAK Publishing Ltd
Hot Chocolate3.84:06
6Angie Baby
recording of:
Angie Baby
lyricist and composer:
Alan O’Day
Helen Reddy53:30
7The Air That I Breathe
engineer:
Mike Jarratt and Alan Parsons (of The Alan Parsons Project)
producer:
The Hollies and Ron Richards
vocals:
Allan Clarke (of The Hollies), Tony Hicks and Terry Sylvester
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 1973) and The Hollies Ltd. (in 1974)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-11-15 until 1973-11-22)
cover recording of:
The Air That I Breathe (from 1973-11-15 until 1973-11-22)
writer:
Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood
publisher:
April Music Inc., Concord Songs Ltd., EMI April Music Inc., Landers‐Roberts Music, Rondor Music (London) Ltd., 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
The Hollies4.654:11
8Cotton Fields
recording of:
Cotton Fields
lyricist and composer:
Huddie William Ledbetter
The Beach Boys3:00
9The Cat Crept In
producer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter) and Nicky Chinn
recording of:
The Cat Crept In
lyricist and composer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter) and Nicky Chinn
Mud4:03
10A Little Bit More
producer:
Ron Haffkine and Waylon Jennings
cover recording of:
A Little Bit More
lyricist and composer:
Bobby Gosh (pianist, songwriter, and producer)
publisher:
Bygosh Music Corp., Intersong Music Ltd., Sunbury Music Ltd. and Warner/Chappell Music, Hong Kong Limited (華納音樂版權香港有限公司 (1995–2019))
Dr. Hook33:01
11Years May Come, Years May Go
Herman’s Hermits33:42
12Wuthering 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 Bush3.94:30
13Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1975)
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 18)
recording of:
Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)
lyricist and composer:
Steve Harley
publisher:
RAK Publishing Ltd. and Trigram Music Management Ltd.
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel4.253:59
14Let’s Work TogetherCanned Heat42:55
15Some GirlsRacy3.53:29
16Heaven 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)
Tavares3:44
1748 Crash
producer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter) and Nicky Chinn
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Audio International Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
48 Crash
writer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter) and Nicky Chinn
Suzi Quatro4.53:58
18Baker 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 Rafferty44:09