Greatest Hits

~ Release by Mariah Carey (see all versions of this release, 4 available)

Tracklist

▼ CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Vision of Love
percussion programming:
Ren Klyce
programming:
Ben Margulies
engineer:
Patrick Dillett
additional producer:
Narada Michael Walden
producer:
Rhett Lawrence
mixer:
David Frazer (engineer)
bass guitar:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
drums (drum set):
Ben Margulies
guitar:
Jimmy Rip
keyboard:
Rhett Lawrence
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Mariah Carey, Ben Margulies and Christopher W. Toland
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1990) 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) (in 1990)
recorded at:
Skyline Recording Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Oakshire Recorders in Los Angeles, California, United States and Tarpan Studios in San Rafael, California, United States
recording of:
Vision of Love
writer:
Mariah Carey and Ben Margulies
publisher:
Been Jammin' Music, Sony Songs Inc. and Vision of Love Songs
Mariah Carey4.353:31
2Love Takes Time
programming:
Louis Biancaniello and Ren Klyce
additional engineer:
Manny LaCarrubba
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
producer:
Walter Afanasieff
mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and David Frazer (engineer)
bass synthesizer, drums (drum set), keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff
vocals arranger:
Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1990) 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) (in 1990)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and The Plant Studios (1981-2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
mixed at:
The Plant Studios (1981-2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
recording of:
Love Takes Time
writer:
Mariah Carey and Ben Margulies
publisher:
Been Jammin' Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Vision of Love Songs, Inc.
Mariah Carey4.653:51
3Someday
recording engineer and mixer:
Bob Cadway
drums (drum set) programming:
Joe Franco and Ric Wake
producer:
Ric Wake
guitar:
Bob Cadway
keyboard:
Rich Tancredi
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
additional arranger:
Rich Tancredi and Ric Wake
arranger:
Mariah Carey, Ben Margulies and Christopher W. Toland
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1990) 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) (in 1990)
recorded at and mixed at:
Power Station Studios (fka Power Station, Avatar Studios) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Someday
writer:
Mariah Carey and Ben Margulies
publisher:
Been Jammin' Music, Sony Songs Inc. and Vision of Love Songs
Mariah Carey4.654:08
4I Don’t Wanna Cry
bass synthesizer programming:
Walter Afanasieff
synthesizer programming:
Ren Klyce
producer:
Narada Michael Walden
acoustic guitar and electric guitar:
Chris Camozzi
drums (drum set):
Narada Michael Walden
keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Narada Michael Walden
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1990) 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) (in 1990)
recorded at:
Tarpan Studios in San Rafael, California, United States
mixed at:
The Plant Studios (1981-2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
recording of:
I Don’t Wanna Cry
writer:
Mariah Carey and Narada Michael Walden
publisher:
Gratitude Sky Music, Inc. and Vision of Love Songs, Inc.
Mariah Carey4.654:51
5Emotions
programming:
Alan Friedman
engineer:
Acar S. Key and Bruce Miller (Recording / mixing engineer & producer)
producer:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
mixer:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés, David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory) and Bob Rosa
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Robert Clivillés
keyboard [keyboards]:
David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory) and Trey Lorenz
arranger:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
vocals arranger:
Mariah Carey and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
mixed for, arranged for and produced for:
Cole/Clivillés Music Enterprises
miscellaneous support:
YiPE! (task: programming for)
recorded at:
Axis Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Axis Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Emotions
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
publisher:
Cole/Clivillés Music Enterprises (in 1991), M Carey Songs (in 1991), Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995) (in 1991) and Virgin Music, Inc. (The American arm of Virgin's publishing company) (in 1991)
Mariah Carey4.654:10
6Can’t Let Go
drums (drum set) [drums] programming and percussion programming:
Walter Afanasieff
other instruments [Akai] and synclavier programming:
Gary Cirimelli
other instruments [Macintosh] and synclavier programming:
Ren Klyce
assistant engineer:
Bruce Calder, Lolly Grodner, Manny LaCarrubba, Craig Silvey and M.T. Silvia
engineer and mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
bass synthesizer [synthesizer bass], keyboard [keyboards], synclavier [synclavier acoustic guitar] and synthesizer [synthesizers]:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar [guitars]:
Michael Landau
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
drums (drum set) [drums] arranger and percussion arranger:
Walter Afanasieff
arranger and vocals arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Skywalker Sound in Nicasio, California, United States and The Plant Recording Studios (1981-2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Can’t Let Go
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
M. Carey Songs (in 1991), Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995) (in 1991), Wallyworld Music (in 1991) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (in 1991)
Mariah Carey4.654:29
7Make It Happen
drum machine [drum] programming:
Robert Clivillés and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
programming:
Alan Friedman
engineer:
Acar S. Key and John Mathias (Chicago engineer)
producer:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
mixer:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés, David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory) and Bob Rosa
guitar:
Paul Pesco
keyboard [keyboards]:
David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, Trey Lorenz and Patrique McMillan
arranger:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
vocals arranger:
Mariah Carey
mixed for, arranged for and produced for:
Cole/Clivillés Music Enterprises
miscellaneous support:
YiPE! (task: programming for)
recorded at:
Axis Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, New York, New York, United States and Skyline Studios in New York, United States
mixed at:
Axis Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Make It Happen
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
publisher:
Cole/Clivillés Music Enterprises (in 1991), M. Carey Songs (in 1991), Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995) (in 1991) and Virgin Music, Inc. (The American arm of Virgin's publishing company) (in 1991)
Mariah Carey45:09
8I’ll Be There
engineer:
David Hewitt (engineer)
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
bass guitar:
Randy Jackson (former bassist with Journey and American Idol judge) (on 1992-03-16)
bell, celesta, timpani and tubular bells:
Ren Klyce (on 1992-03-16)
drums (drum set):
Greg “Gigi” Gonaway (on 1992-03-16)
guitar:
Vernon “Ice” Black (on 1992-03-16)
harmonium, harpsichord and strings:
Dan Shea (on 1992-03-16)
percussion:
Sammy Figueroa (on 1992-03-16)
piano:
Walter Afanasieff (on 1992-03-16)
strings:
Laura Corcos (on 1992-03-16), Winterton Garvey (on 1992-03-16), Cecilia Hobbs (on 1992-03-16) and Belinda Whitney (on 1992-03-16)
solo background vocals:
Trey Lorenz
vocals:
Mariah Carey (on 1992-03-16), Henry Casper (US background/choir vocalist) (on 1992-03-16), Melonie Daniels (on 1992-03-16), Peggy Harley (on 1992-03-16), Trey Lorenz (on 1992-03-16), Patrique McMillan (on 1992-03-16), Geno Morris (on 1992-03-16), Cheree Price (on 1992-03-16), Kelly Price (on 1992-03-16), Liz Stewart (US background/choir vocalist) (on 1992-03-16) and Spencer Washington (on 1992-03-16)
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1992)
recorded at:
Kaufman Astoria Studios (previously Astoria Studios) in Astoria, New York, New York, United States (on 1992-03-16)
live cover recording of:
I’ll Be There (on 1992-03-16)
writer:
Bob West (US session bassist, producer & songwriter), Hal Davis, Berry Gordy and Willie Hutch
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., Jobete Music Co., Inc. and Stone Diamond Music Corporation
Mariah Carey feat. Trey Lorenz54:26
9Dreamlover
programming:
Walter Afanasieff, Gary Cirimelli and Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
synthesizer programming:
Ren Klyce
additional engineer:
Kirk Yano
engineer:
Jim Caruana, Dana Jon Chappelle, Bob Rosa and Bob Ross (engineer)
producer:
Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey and Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
additional Hammond organ, keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
keyboard:
Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey and Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1993)
arranged for and produced for:
Untouchables Entertainment
recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Blind Alley by The Emotions (Chicago soul, disco and R&B female vocal group)
recording of:
Dreamlover
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Mariah Carey and Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
publisher:
Ness, Nitty & Capona, Rye Songs, Sony Songs, Inc. and Stonejam Publishing Co.
Mariah Carey43:56
10Hero
programming:
Walter Afanasieff and Ren Klyce
synclavier programming:
Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
engineer:
Kyle Bess, Jim Caruana, Dana Jon Chappelle, David Gleeson, Manny LaCarrubba and Jen Monnar
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
bass synthesizer, keyboard, synclavier and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar family:
Michael Landau
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, The Plant Studios (1981-2008) in Sausalito, California, United States and The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Hero
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Wallyworld Music and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
translated version of:
Héroe
Mariah Carey3.34:20
11Without You
programming:
Walter Afanasieff, Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
additional engineer:
Manny LaCarrubba
engineer:
Jim Caruana, Dana Jon Chappelle and Kent Matcke
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
acoustic guitar, bass synthesizer, keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, Melonie Daniels, Kelly Price and Shanrae Price
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and The Plant Studios (1981-2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
Without You
writer:
Tom Evans (UK guitarist for Badfinger) and W. Peter Ham
publisher:
100 % Apple Music, The Estate for Peter William Ham, The Estate for Thomas Evans, Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and Apple Publishing Ltd. (from 1970 to present)
sub-publisher:
ティー・アール・オー・エセックス・ジャパン A事業部
Mariah Carey4.43:37
12Anytime You Need a Friend
programming:
Walter Afanasieff, Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
synclavier programming:
Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
guitar family:
Michael Landau
Hammond organ, bass synthesizer, keyboard, synclavier and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, Melonie Daniels, Cindy Mizelle, Kelly Price, Shanrae Price and Cory Rooney
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1993)
recording of:
Anytime You Need a Friend
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Wallyworld Music and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
Mariah Carey4.654:27
13Endless Love
recording engineer:
Paul Brown (engineer) (lead vocals), Dana Jon Chappelle (lead vocals), Dana Jon Chappelle and Jay Healy (lead vocals)
drum machine programming:
Walter Afanasieff
programming and producer:
Walter Afanasieff
synthesizer programming:
Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Mick Guzauski
acoustic guitar, keyboard, Moog [Moog bass], synclavier and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar and solo acoustic guitar [nylon guitar]:
Dann Huff
lead vocals:
Mariah Carey and Luther Vandross
conductor:
Jeremy Lubbock
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff
orchestrator:
Jeremy Lubbock
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
Endless Love
lyricist and composer:
Lionel Richie
publisher:
Brockman Music, Café Americana Inc., PGP Music, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner Chappell Music Publishing and Warner/Chappell North America
Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey3.754:21
14Fantasy
programming:
Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
co-engineer:
Kurt Lundvall and Andy Smith (Engineer at the famous "The Hit Factory", New York.)
audio engineer and mixer:
Jay Healy
producer:
Mariah Carey and Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
instruments:
Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey and Kelly Price
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1995)
recorded at:
DMH Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Genius of Love (extended mix) by Tom Tom Club
part of:
The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 419)
recording of:
Fantasy
lyricist:
Mariah Carey, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth
composer:
Adrian Belew, Mariah Carey, Chris Frantz, Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam), Steven Stanley (producer) and Tina Weymouth
publisher:
Metered Music, Inc., Ness Nitty and Capone Inc., Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Stonejam Publishing Corp. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
is based on:
Genius of Love
Mariah Carey44:05
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