The Best of the Seventies

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

Tracklist

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▼ CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Love Is the Drug
producer:
Chris Thomas (UK record producer / remixer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
E.G. Records Ltd. (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1975), Virgin EG Records Ltd. (in 1975) and Virgin Records Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1999)
recording of:
Love Is the Drug
lyricist:
Bryan Ferry
composer:
Andy Mackay (of Roxy Music)
publisher:
BMG Songs Ltd., E.G. Music Inc., Universal Music–MGB Songs and E.G. Music Ltd. (publisher) (in 1975)
Roxy Music4.24:09
2I Hear You Knocking
producer:
Dave Edmunds
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971)
cover recording of:
I Hear You Knocking
lyricist and composer:
Dave Bartholomew and Pearl King
publisher:
Commodore Music Corp., EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher) and Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd.
part of:
Million Dollar Quartet (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
Dave Edmunds4.352:48
3Make 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 Rebel4.253:54
4Spanish Stroll
bass:
Rubén Sigüenza
guitar:
Willy DeVille and Louis X. Erlanger
membranophone:
Thomas R. "Manfred" Allen, Jr.
piano:
Bobby Leonards
lead vocals:
Willy DeVille
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
USM (for ℗ & © use only; Universal Strategic Marketing, a division of Universal Music B.V.) (in 2015)
recording of:
Spanish Stroll
lyricist and composer:
Willy DeVille
Mink DeVille3:39
510538 Overture
engineer:
Peter Olliff and Roger Wake (engineer)
producer:
Bob Irwin, Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard)
bass:
Jeff Lynne (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06) and Rick Price (the Move and Electric Light Orchestra bassist) (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
cello:
Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
drums (drum set):
Bev Bevan (English rock drummer) (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
French horn:
Bill Hunt (UK keyboards, horn player) (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
guitar:
Jeff Lynne (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06) and Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
violin:
Steve Woolam (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
lead vocals:
Jeff Lynne (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
vocals:
Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard) (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1971, in 2001) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (from 1971 until 1972)
recorded at:
Philips Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
recording of:
10538 Overture (from 1970-07-12 until 1971-06)
lyricist and composer:
Jeff Lynne
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), EMI Songs Ltd., EMI U Catalog Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Jet Music Inc., 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
Electric Light Orchestra55:28
6See My Baby Jive
producer:
Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard)
recording of:
See My Baby Jive
lyricist and composer:
Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard)
publisher:
Roy Wood Music Ltd.
Wizzard54:58
7Devil Gate Drive
recording of:
Devil Gate Drive
writer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter) and Nicky Chinn
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd.
Suzi Quatro4.753:47
8Tiger Feet
co-producer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter) and Nicky Chinn
performer:
Mud (UK glam rock band)
recording of:
Tiger Feet
lyricist and composer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter) and Nicky Chinn
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing (NYC-based headquarters, with national subsidiaries under it) and BMG Music Publishing Ltd.
Mud53:51
9California Man
The Move3:37
10Fancy Pants
Kenny3:28
11Some Girls
recording of:
Some Girls
writer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter) and Nicky Chinn
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing (NYC-based headquarters, with national subsidiaries under it), Downtown DLJ Songs, Universal Music Publishing MGB Ltd., Universal Music–MGB Songs, 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
Racey3.53:24
12Magic
producer:
Alan Parsons (of The Alan Parsons Project)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1974)
part of:
Paste: The 50 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of All Time (number: 41)
recording of:
Magic
writer:
Billy Lyall and David Paton
publisher:
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Robbins Music Corp. Ltd.
Pilot4.753:04
13Romeo
recording of:
Romeo
composer:
Dicken (Jeff Pain) and Jake Carter (drum and bass producer Jake Carter)
Mr. Big12:33
14Mississippi
recording of:
Mississippi
lyricist and composer:
Werner Theunissen
Pussycat4:35
15The Cat Crept In
recording of:
The Cat Crept In
lyricist and composer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter) and Nicky Chinn
Mud4:02
16Oh You Pretty Things
Peter Noone3:06
▼ CD 2
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1The 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
recording of:
The Air That I Breathe
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 Hollies4.654:04
2Summer (The First Time)
recording of:
Summer (The First Time)
lyricist and composer:
Bobby Goldsboro
Bobby Goldsboro4:40
3A Little Bit More
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. Hook2:53
4Emma
recording of:
Emma
writer:
Errol Brown and Tony Wilson (bassist/songwriter, member of Hot Chocolate)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
Hot Chocolate3:53
5Please Don’t Go
KC & the Sunshine Band3:50
6Wow
recording of:
Wow
lyricist and composer:
Kate Bush
publisher:
Ed. Itaipu, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Kate Bush Music Ltd.
Kate Bush3:43
7Angel Eyes
Roxy Music3:33
8They Shoot Horses Don’t They
Racing Cars3:40
9Angie Baby
Helen Reddy3:29
10Journey
Duncan Browne3:17
11January
producer:
Alan Parsons (of The Alan Parsons Project)
recording of:
January
orchestrator:
Andrew Powell (known for contributions to Alan Parsons Project)
lyricist and composer:
David Paton
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!) and Robbins Music (publishing company owned by EMI Music Publishing Ltd.)
Pilot33:30
12Year of the Cat
producer:
Alan Parsons (of The Alan Parsons Project)
mixed at:
Davlen Sound Studios in Universal City, California, United States
recording of:
Year of the Cat
writer:
Al Stewart (UK folk singer/songwriter) and Peter Wood (UK keyboardist/pianist)
publisher:
Dick James Music Ltd. (renamed Universal/Dick James Music Ltd. since 1999‐07‐30) and Pepper Music Inc.
Al Stewart4.76:34
13When I’m Dead and Gone
McGuinness Flint3:37
14Here Comes the Sun
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel2:59
15All Around My Hat
producer:
Mike Batt
bass:
Rick Kemp
fiddle and mandolin:
Peter Knight (Steeleye Span fiddler)
guitar:
Tim Hart (UK folk singer and multi-instrumentalist) and Bob Johnson (British guitarist and Steeleye Span member)
membranophone:
Nigel Pegrum
background vocals:
Tim Hart (UK folk singer and multi-instrumentalist), Bob Johnson (British guitarist and Steeleye Span member) and Peter Knight (Steeleye Span fiddler)
vocals:
Maddy Prior
recording of:
All Around My Hat (in 1975)
writer:
Tim Hart (UK folk singer and multi-instrumentalist), Bob Johnson (British guitarist and Steeleye Span member), Rick Kemp, Peter Knight (Steeleye Span fiddler) and Maddy Prior
publisher:
Peermusic (UK) Limited
is based on:
The Nobleman’s Wedding
Steeleye Span54:08
16Teacher
Jethro Tull3:51
▼ CD 3
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1Picture This
Blondie2:56
2Peaches
engineer:
Alan Winstanley (English record producer)
producer:
Martin Rushent
assistant mixer:
Benny King (engineer)
mixer:
Doug Bennett (producer, engineer)
bass guitar:
Jean‐Jacques Burnel (from 1976-12-20 until 1977-01-28)
drums (drum set):
Jet Black (UK drummer Brian Duffy, member of The Stranglers) (from 1976-12-20 until 1977-01-28)
guitar and lead vocals:
Hugh Cornwell (from 1976-12-20 until 1977-01-28)
keyboard:
Dave Greenfield (from 1976-12-20 until 1977-01-28)
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc.
recorded at:
T.W. Studios (Clanger Winstanley's studio in Fulham) in Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1976-12-20 until 1977-01-28)
mixed at:
Olympic Studios (1966-2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
produced at:
T.W. Studios (Clanger Winstanley's studio in Fulham) in Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1977-01 until 1977-02)
recording of:
Peaches (from 1976-12-20 until 1977-01-28)
writer:
Brian Duffy (UK drummer Brian Duffy, member of The Stranglers), Jean‐Jacques Burnel, Hugh Cornwell and Dave Greenfield
publisher:
Albion Music Ltd., April Music Ltd., Complete Music Ltd., Musik-Edition Discoton and Universal Music Publishing MGB Ltd.
The Stranglers4.24:06
32-4-6-8 Motorway
producer:
Vic Maile
bass:
Tom Robinson (British singer-songwriter, bassist and radio presenter) (on 1977-09-14)
drums (drum set):
Dolphin Taylor (on 1977-09-14)
guitar:
Danny Kustow (on 1977-09-14)
organ and piano:
Mark Ambler (on 1977-09-14)
vocals:
Tom Robinson (British singer-songwriter, bassist and radio presenter) (on 1977-09-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1977)
recorded at:
Berwick Street Studios in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1977-09-14)
recording of:
2‐4‐6‐8 Motorway (on 1977-09-14)
lyricist and composer:
Tom Robinson (British singer-songwriter, bassist and radio presenter)
publisher:
Konkwest Music Limited
Tom Robinson Band43:17
4Milk and Alcohol
recording of:
Milk and Alcohol (in 1978-09)
writer:
Nick Lowe (UK singer/songwriter/instrumentalist/producer) and Gypie Mayo
Dr. Feelgood4.652:49
5Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve?)
engineer:
Doug Bennett (producer, engineer) and Martin Rushent
producer and mixer:
Martin Rushent
arranger:
Buzzcocks (English punk band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1978)
recorded at and mixed at:
Olympic Studios (1966-2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
part of:
The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 276)
recording of:
Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Shelley (Buzzcocks lead singer) (in 1977-11)
publisher:
Complete Music Ltd.
Buzzcocks4.82:41
6A Hard Rain’s Gonna Fall
Bryan Ferry5:20
7Nutbush City Limits
producer:
Ike Turner
lead vocals:
Tina Turner
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 2004)
recording of:
Nutbush City Limits
lyricist and composer:
Tina Turner
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), EMI Unart Catalog Inc., Huh-Music, Unart Music Corp. and United Artists Music Ltd.
Ike & Tina Turner3.452:51
8Let’s Work Together
engineer:
Joe Bellamy, Paul du Gré and Willie "Bass" Rice (engineer)
producer:
Fito de la Parra and Skip Taylor
bass guitar:
Larry Taylor (US bassist) (from 2001-03 until 2002-12)
drums (drum set), percussion and timbales:
Fito de la Parra (from 2001-03 until 2002-12)
flute, harmonica and horn [horns]:
Stanley Behrens (from 2001-03 until 2002-12)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Harvey Mandel (American guitarist) (from 2001-03 until 2002-12)
slide guitar:
John Paulus (from 2001-03 until 2002-12)
vocals:
Dallas Hodge (from 2001-03 until 2002-12)
cover recording of:
Let’s Work Together (from 2001-03 until 2002-12)
lyricist:
Wilbert Harrison
publisher:
EMI Longitude Music, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Mozella Music Inc., SBK United Partnership Ltd. and United Artists Musik GmbH
Canned Heat3.52:48
9Rag Mama Rag
The Band3:01
10Maid in Heaven
producer:
Roy Thomas Baker (producer)
bass and percussion and background vocals:
Charles Tumahai
guitar, keyboard and percussion and lead vocals:
Bill Nelson (English experimental musician)
membranophone and percussion:
Simon Fox (Be Bop Deluxe)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012)
recorded at:
Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1975-01 until 1975-02)
recording of:
Maid in Heaven (from 1975-01 until 1975-02)
lyricist and composer:
Bill Nelson (English experimental musician)
publisher:
B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. (publisher est. 1946)
Be Bop Deluxe52:27
11Whole Lotta Love
producer:
Mickie Most (English record producer)
arranger:
John Cameron (British composer, arranger and conductor)
instrumental cover recording of:
Whole Lotta Love
additional lyricist:
Willie Dixon
writer:
John Bonham, John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures), Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin)
publisher:
Flames of Albion Music, Inc., Succubus Music Ltd., Superhype Music, Inc., Superhype Publishing, Inc. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
sub-publisher:
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
is based on:
You Need Love
CCS53:34
12Dance With the Devil
producer:
Mickie Most (English record producer)
recording of:
Dance With the Devil
composer:
Phil Dennys and Michael Hayes
publisher:
RAK Publishing Ltd.
Cozy Powell23:33
13Can the Can
producer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter) and Nicky Chinn
recorded at:
Audio International Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Can the Can
lyricist:
Nicky Chinn
composer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter)
Suzi Quatro4.353:34
14Down at the Doctors
recording of:
Down at the Doctors
lyricist and composer:
Mickey Jupp
Dr. Feelgood3:12
15Showdown
recording of:
Showdown
lyricist and composer:
Jeff Lynne
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), EMI Songs Ltd., EMI U Catalog Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Jet Music Inc., 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
Electric Light Orchestra4:10
16Guilty
Mike Oldfield6:10