Born to Be Alive

~ Recording by Patrick Hernandez

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
2.9Born to Be Alive3:24Patrick HernandezLarry präsentiert: Party RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)466750 2
1.9Born to Be Alive3:19Patrick HernandezMega Hits Dance Classics, Volume 9Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-10-31
Priority Records (US hip hop)CDL-7058
1.16Born to Be Alive3:20Patrick HernandezThe 70’s Preservation Society Presents: Disco FeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & TieA2 22496
1.1Born to Be Alive3:27Patrick HernandezBillboard Top Dance Hits: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70493
1.5Born to Be Alive3:28Patrick HernandezClub 70: The Dancing YearsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 10925 2
1.4Born to Be Alive3:26Patrick HernandezShut Up and DanceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)74321 11798 2
1.8Born to Be Alive3:23Patrick HernandezParty Power Pack, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)525 100-2
1.16Born to Be Alive3:26Patrick HernandezThe No. 1 Hits 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International79 607 8
1.11Born to Be Alive3:25Patrick HernandezD.I.S.C.O.Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum (im Vertrieb von Karussell Musik)554 595-2
1.7Born to Be Alive3:20Patrick HernandezThe Ultimate 70's Collection: Top of the 70's CD1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rajon Music GroupSANCD0011
3.16Born to Be Alive3:26Patrick HernandezThe Disco BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-02-16
Rhino (reissue label)R2 75595
1.11Born to Be Alive3:25Patrick HernandezDisco Highlights der 70er und 80erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum (im Vertrieb von Karussell Musik)107 557-2
1.3Born to Be Alive3:27Patrick HernandezGold of the 70 and 80Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum (im Vertrieb von Karussell Musik)107 600-2
4.22Born to be Alive3:24Patrick HernandezMega 80Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2001-03-13
Wagram Music (imprint/distributor)3067652
2.7Born to Be Alive3:25Patrick HernandezFetenhits: The Real 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2003-03-17
Polystar (Germany)068866-2
1.7Born to Be Alive3:23Patrick HernandezSATURN Party Edition: Die geilsten 70er HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2003-11-02
1.35Born to be Alive3:25Patrick HernandezNational Lampoon's Vacation: Limited 20th Anniversary Extended Version (Cancelled Passport Edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)
3.17Born to Be Alive3:25Patrick HernandezGet Down Tonight: The Disco ExplosionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-11-16
Shout! Factory30341
2.2Born to Be Alive3:19Patrick HernandezSimply the Best 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music Australia (AU subsidiary of Warner Music International since 1988)5046754832
1.4Born To Be Alive3:41Patrick HernandezOldie ChartbustersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue Medien35060, 35060/1, 35060/2, 35060/3
1.3Born to Be Alive3:10Patrick HernandezDie Hit-Giganten: Best of DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2013-01-11
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88765413972
1.10Born to Be Alive (original single mix)3:24Patrick HernandezBorn to Be AlivePatrick HernandezAlbum
  • GB2013-07-22
Cherry Pop (A division of Cherry Red)CRPOP125
1.3Born to Be Alive3:09Patrick HernandezBest Ever 70’s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Union Square Music
2.14Born to Be Alive3:27Patrick HernandezDance FeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)353 359-293
1.3Born to Be Alive3:29Patrick HernandezGold of the 70Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polyphon840 601-2
Promotion
1.35Born to Be Alive3:27Patrick HernandezNational Lampoon's Vacation (Limited 20th Anniversary extended version)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)
(unknown)
1.4Born to Be Alive3:20Patrick HernandezClassic 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

mash-ups:Beginning to Be Alive, Born to End Dead (Nine Inch Nails vs. Patrick Hernandez) by ToToM
recording of:Born to Be Alive

Related works

Born to Be Alive

lyricist and composer:Patrick Hernandez
later parody versions:Porn to Be Alive / Je t’aime
Voy a Benidorm
later translated parody versions:Vi tror på tomten, yeah!
later translated versions:Född att va vid liv
Wij gaan altijd door
later versions:Geboren voe te leven (Flip Kowlier lyrics)
is the basis for:To Be Punkrocker