100 Hits: The Best 80s Groove Album

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1CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1I Wanna Dance With Somebody
recording engineer and mixer:
David Frazer (engineer)
percussion programming:
Preston Glass
additional assistant engineer:
Noah Baron, Rob Beaton, Paul Hamingson, Stuart Hirotsu, Gordon Lyon, Billy Miranda (engineer) and Ross Williams (engineer)
additional engineer:
Lincoln Clapp (engineer), Maureen Droney, Ken Kessie, Gordon Lyon and Jay Rifkin
assistant engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
executive producer:
Clive Davis (record producer, A&R executive and music industry chief executive)
producer:
Narada Michael Walden
alto saxophone:
Marc Russo
bass synthesizer [bass synth]:
Randy Jackson (former bassist with Journey and American Idol judge)
drums (drum set):
Narada Michael Walden
electronic drum set [Simmons]:
Greg “Gigi” Gonaway
guitar synthesizer [Charvel GTM6 midi guitar synth]:
Corrado Rustici
synthesizer [synth horns]:
Sterling Smith
synthesizer [synths]:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Kitty Beethoven, Kevin Dorsey, Jim Gilstrap, Jennifer Hall (backing vocalist) and Myrna Matthews
background vocals and lead vocals:
Whitney Houston
arranger:
Narada Michael Walden
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1987) and RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead) (in 1987)
produced for:
Perfection Light Productions
recorded at:
Clinton Recording Studios (NYC 10th Ave till 2010) in New York, New York, United States, Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Tarpan Studios in San Rafael, California, United States and The Plant Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 1) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 231)
recording of:
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
writer:
George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam
publisher:
Boy Meets Girl Music, Irving Music (BMI), Irving Music, Inc. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
Whitney Houston4.254:51
2Automatic
edit of:
Automatic by Pointer Sisters
recording of:
Automatic
composer:
Brock Patrick Walsh (singer, producer, songwriter) and Mark Goldenberg
The Pointer Sisters44:01
3Let’s Hear It for the Boy
producer:
George Duke
mixer:
Tom Perry (engineer), Tommy Vicari and Erik Zobler
analog synthesizer [Prophet V], electronic drum set [Linn Drums], Minimoog [Mini-Moog] and Moog [Memory Moog]:
George Duke
guitar:
Paul Jackson, Jr. (fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist)
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
background vocals:
George Merrill, Shannon Rubicam and Deniece Williams (US soul/funk vocalist/songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1984), 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 1984) 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 1984)
recording of:
Let’s Hear It for the Boy
lyricist:
Dean Pitchford
composer:
Thomas Snow (US keyboardist/songwriter)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Ensign Music Corporation
part of:
The 57th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Deniece Williams3.64:22
4Give It Up
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
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 1982, in 1983)
recording of:
Give It Up
writer:
Deborah Carter (writer, backing vocalist) and Harry Wayne Casey
publisher:
EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd. and EMI Songs Ltd.
KC & the Sunshine Band4.34:12
5Bad Boy
Miami Sound Machine3:36
6Roses
Haywoode3:46
7Love Come Down
Evelyn “Champagne” King3:18
8Tell It to My Heart
producer:
Ric Wake
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1987)
recording of:
Tell It to My Heart
writer:
Ernie Gold and Seth Swirsky
publisher:
Chappell Music, Inc. (publisher) and Goldpoint
Taylor Dayne3.73:38
9System Addict
Five Star4:03
10All Around the World
producer and mixer:
Ian Devaney and Andy Morris (former member of Blue Zone (UK), worked with Lisa Stansfield)
vocals:
Lisa Stansfield
arranger:
Ian Devaney and Andy Morris (former member of Blue Zone (UK), worked with Lisa Stansfield)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Eurodisc Ltd. (in 1989)
recording of:
All Around the World
writer:
Ian Devaney, Andy Morris (former member of Blue Zone (UK), worked with Lisa Stansfield) and Lisa Stansfield
publisher:
Block & Gilbert, Block & Gilbert Music Ltd. (UK based music publishing company, now dissolved) and BMG Music Publishing Ltd.
Lisa Stansfield3.754:26
11HeartbreakerDionne Warwick4:16
12Never Too MuchLuther Vandross3:46
13Loco in Acapulco
executive producer:
Clive Davis (record producer, A&R executive and music industry chief executive)
producer:
Phil Collins (of Genesis) and Lamont Dozier
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1988)
recording of:
Loco in Acapulco
writer:
Phil Collins (of Genesis) and Lamont Dozier
publisher:
Hit & Run Music (Publ) Ltd, Philip Collins Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Four Tops3:30
14Living in AmericaJames Brown44:09
15Rockit
recording of:
Rockit
writer:
Michael Beinhorn, Herbie Hancock (US jazz pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer) and Bill Laswell (US bass guitarist and record producer)
Herbie Hancock3:21
16Party All the Time
producer:
Rick James (US vocalist, multi‐instrumentalist, composer & producer)
part of:
VH1’s 100 Greatest One‐Hit Wonders of the ’80s (number: 80)
recording of:
Party All the Time
lyricist and composer:
Rick James (US vocalist, multi‐instrumentalist, composer & producer)
Eddie Murphy4.354:15
17State of Shock
drum machine [Linn LM-1] programming:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
producer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
bass and guitar:
David Williams (session guitarist and songwriter)
handclaps and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
background vocals:
Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5), Marlon Jackson, Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) and Johnny Ray Nelson
guest lead vocals:
Mick Jagger
arranger:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1984)
recording of:
State of Shock
lyricist:
Randy Hansen and Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
The Jacksons34:31
18Tribute (Right On)
recording of:
Tribute (Right On)
writer:
John Banfield, Aaron Brown (The Pasadenas), David Milliner, Michael Milliner, The Pasadenas, Hammish Seelochan and Pete Wingfield (keyboardist, singer, producer, songwriter)
publisher:
Island Music France S.A.R.L., Major Seven Ltd, SM Publishing (UK) Limited (Sony Music, 2009–2020), Sony/ATV Music Publishing France, シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) (in 1988) and Island Music Ltd. (in 1988)
The Pasadenas3:20
19Shake You Down
producer:
Gregory Abbott
bass:
T.M. Stevens (US bass player Thomas Michael Stevens)
membranophone:
David Beal
background vocals:
Gregory Abbott, Robert Deadmon and Aida Foreman
lead vocals:
Gregory Abbott
arranger:
Gregory Abbott
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986) 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 1986)
part of:
The Downloader’s Music Source Book (number: 69)
recording of:
Shake You Down
lyricist and composer:
Gregory Abbott
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd. and Grabbitt Music (publisher)
Gregory Abbott3.654:04
20Move Closer
recording of:
Move Closer
lyricist and composer:
Phyllis Nelson (American singer)
publisher:
IQ Music Ltd.
Phyllis Nelson4:34
2CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Let’s GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire4:03
2Can You Feel It
The Jacksons3:51
3Use It Up and Wear It OutOdyssey3:52
4Dr. Beat
Miami Sound Machine4:24
5Let’s Go Round Again
Average White Band3:24
6Out of TouchDaryl Hall & John Oates4:09
7Gangsters of the Groove
recording of:
Gangsters of the Groove
lyricist and composer:
Rod Temperton
Heatwave4:02
8Shake It Up Tonight
Cheryl Lynn4:02
9Bourgie’, Bourgie’Gladys Knight & the Pips3:33
10Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)
recording of:
Caribbean Queen
writer:
Keith Diamond and Billy Ocean
Billy Ocean53:43
11Cuddly Toy
Roachford3:50
12If You Let Me Stay
recording engineer and mixer:
Phil Legg
additional engineer:
Michael Brauer (engineer)
producer:
Howard Gray (UK producer, engineer, and electronic musician)
bass:
Sean Oliver
drums (drum set):
Bruce Smith (UK drummer & producer for Pop Group, Slits, P.I.L., etc.)
guitar:
Pete Glenister
keyboard:
Nick Plytas
percussion:
Terence Trent D’Arby (now known as Sananda Maitreya) and Frank Ricotti (percussionist)
background vocals:
Lance Ellington (Strictly Come Dancing) and Tony Jackson (British funk / soul musician, singer / songwriter, producer and arranger)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Terence Trent D’Arby (now known as Sananda Maitreya)
remixer:
Michael Brauer (engineer)
arranger:
Terence Trent D’Arby (now known as Sananda Maitreya)
recording of:
If You Let Me Stay
lyricist and composer:
Terence Trent D’Arby (now known as Sananda Maitreya)
publisher:
Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. and Young Terence Music (Publisher)
Terence Trent D’Arby3.53:16
13Indestructible
assistant engineer:
Mitch Gibson (engineer)
engineer:
Bobby Sandstrom
mixer:
Erik Zobler
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Jeffrey Steele
guitar:
Michael Landau
keyboard:
Bobby Sandstrom
lead vocals:
Smokey Robinson
vocals:
Four Tops (Motown)
recording of:
Indestructible
writer:
Michael Price (songwriting partner of Dan Walsh) and Bobby Sandstrom
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd.
Four Tops4:31
14Riding on a TrainThe Pasadenas4:20
15Give Me the Reason
recording of:
Give Me the Reason
writer:
Nat Adderley and Luther Vandross
publisher:
April Music Inc. (, in 1986), CBS Songs, CBS Songs Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Dillard Music (, in 1986), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Songs Ltd., Keith Prowse Music Publishing Co. Ltd., SBK Songs (publisher) and Uncle Ronnie's Music Co. Inc. (in 1986)
Luther Vandross4:46
16Lovely Day (’88 remix)
producer:
Clarence McDonald
remixer:
Ben Liebrand
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (CBS Records Incorporated, for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1988) 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 1988)
remix of:
Lovely Day by Bill Withers
recording of:
Lovely Day
writer:
Skip Scarborough and Bill Withers
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Chelsea Music Publishing Co., Ltd., Golden Withers Music, Plaid Flowers Music, Sweet Cookie Music, Unichappell Music, Inc., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific 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 (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 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 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
Bill Withers3.54:08
17Freeway of Love
producer:
Narada Michael Walden
mixer:
Michael Brauer (engineer)
solo saxophone:
Clarence Clemons
arranger:
Narada Michael Walden
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1985)
recording of:
Freeway of Love
writer:
Jeffrey Cohen (70s/80s US funk/soul producer/songwriter) and Narada Michael Walden
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Gratitude Sky Music, Inc., Polo Grounds Music and When Words Collide Music
Aretha Franklin4:07
18Hold Me Tighter in the Rain
Billy Griffin3:58
19Risin’ to the Top
Keni Burke3:44
20Sexual Healing
producer:
Marvin Gaye
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1982), Columbia Records (Columbia Records, Inc., not for release label use! company owned by Sony Music Entertainment, only use for manufacturing/distribution and copyright holding) (in 1982) 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 1982)
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock, Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 198) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 231)
recording of:
Sexual Healing
writer:
Odell Brown, Marvin Gaye and David Ritz (American author)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd. and April Music Inc. (in 1982)
Marvin Gaye3.753:59
3CD
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1Who’s Zoomin’ Who?Aretha Franklin3:49
2Come Into My Life
Joyce Sims3:44
3I Wonder If I Take You Home
recording of:
I Wonder If I Take You Home
writer:
Curtis Bedeau, Gerard Charles, Hugh Clarke (bass guitar player, member of Full Force), Brian George (US funk/hip-hop musician aka B-Fine), Lucien George and Paul George (American)
publisher:
Careers-BMG Music, Mokojumbi Music and Zomba Songs Inc.
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force3:59
4Alice, I Want You Just for Me!Full Force3:10
5Dinner With Gershwin
Donna Summer4:09
6Girl You Know It’s True
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Hansa (in 1988) and BMG Berlin Musik GmbH (this is a record company, not an imprint!) (in 1994)
cover recording of:
Girl You Know It's True
writer:
Ky Adeyemo, Bill Pettaway, Jr. (R&B songwriter, musician, producer), Rodney Holloman (Numarx), Kevin Lyles (executive / songwriter) and Sean Spencer (American DJ and record producer)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and MCA Music Ltd.
Milli Vanilli3:19
7Can’t Wait Another Minute
Five Star4:32
8This Is the Right Time
recording of:
This Is the Right Time
writer:
Ian Devaney, Andy Morris (former member of Blue Zone (UK), worked with Lisa Stansfield) and Lisa Stansfield
Lisa Stansfield4:29
9Inside Out
recording of:
Inside Out
lyricist and composer:
Jesse Rae (Scottish singer/songwriter)
Odyssey3:46
10I’ve Had Enough
recording of:
I’ve Had Enough
writer:
Philip Bailey, Greg Phillinganes and Brenda Russell (US singer-songwriter & keyboardist)
Earth, Wind & Fire4:29
11Say Yeah
The Limit4:02
12Body Work
Hot Streak4:14
13Family Man
Roachford3:49
14Sign Your Name
recording engineer and mixer:
Phil Legg
producer:
Terence Trent D’Arby (now known as Sananda Maitreya) and Martyn Ware
lead vocals:
Terence Trent D’Arby (now known as Sananda Maitreya)
strings arranger:
Terence Trent D’Arby (now known as Sananda Maitreya)
arranger:
Terence Trent D’Arby (now known as Sananda Maitreya)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Inc., Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) and CBS Records (2006–2021) (in 1987)
recording of:
Sign Your Name
lyricist:
Terence Trent D’Arby (now known as Sananda Maitreya)
composer:
Chris Cameron (British pianist, singer-songwriter, arranger and producer) and Terence Trent D’Arby (now known as Sananda Maitreya)
publisher:
Virgin Music (Publishing) Ltd. and Young Terrence Music (Publisher)
Terence Trent D’Arby3.54:34
15Just an Illusion
recording of:
Just an Illusion
writer:
Ashley Ingram, Leee John, Steve Jolley and Tony Swain (songwriter, producer)
Imagination3:41
16How ’Bout Us
producer:
Leo Graham (producer / composer / lyricist)
solo alto saxophone:
Ken Soderbloom
arranger:
James Mack (Composer, arranger, conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
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 1988)
edit of:
How ’Bout Us by Champaign
cover recording of:
How ’bout Us
lyricist and composer:
Dana Walden
publisher:
April Music, Irving Music (BMI) and Irving Music, Inc.
sub-publisher:
Rondor Music (London) Ltd., ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music 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 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
Champaign43:21
17Show Me the Way
recording of:
Show Me the Way
writer:
Joey Gallo, Susan Pomerantz (songwriter) and Wardell Potts Jr.
Regina Belle34:09
18Friends
Amii Stewart4:29
19Don’t Take It Personal
Jermaine Jackson4:30
20My Love Is Waiting
recording of:
My Love Is Waiting
lyricist and composer:
Gordon Banks
Marvin Gaye3:48
4CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do?)
music videos:
Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do) by Wham! (British pop-duo)
recording of:
Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do?)
lyricist and composer:
George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley
publisher:
Morrison Leahy Music Ltd.
Wham!3:32
2Showing Out (Get Fresh at the Weekend)
recording of:
Showing Out (Get Fresh at the Weekend)
writer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
Mel & Kim2.753:33
3Prove Your Love
producer:
Ric Wake
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1988)
produced for:
Bleux Productions
recording of:
Prove Your Love
lyricist and composer:
Arnie Roman and Seth Swirsky
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Chappell Music, Inc. (publisher) (in 1988), Jobete Music Co., Inc. (in 1988) and November Nights Music, Inc. (publisher) (in 1988)
Taylor Dayne13:27
4Jump (For My Love)
recording of:
Jump (for My Love)
writer:
Stephen Mitchell (US musician, composer, songwriter, producer et al.), Marti Sharron and Gary Skardina
publisher:
ATV Music, Braintree Music and Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
The Pointer Sisters43:59
5Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)
recording of:
Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)
writer:
Quincy Jones, Merria Ross and Rod Temperton
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) (from 1982 to present), Grager Music (publisher) (from 1982 to present), Rashida Music (from 1982 to present), Rodsongs (publisher) (from 1982 to present) and Yellowbrick Road Music (from 1982 to present)
Donna Summer3:43
6Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Zomba Records Limited (not strictly a label - avoid adding releases here) (in 1988)
recording of:
Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
writer:
Robert John “Mutt” Lange (Robert John Lange) and Billy Ocean
publisher:
Aqua Music (Billy Ocean's recording & publishing label) and Zomba Music Publishing Ltd.
Billy Ocean2.354:44
7Taste of Bitter LoveGladys Knight & the Pips4:38
8Lost in Emotion (Can’t Find Myself)
recording of:
Lost in Emotion
writer:
Curtis Bedeau, Gerard Charles, Hugh Clarke (bass guitar player, member of Full Force), Brian George (US funk/hip-hop musician aka B-Fine), Lucien George and Paul George (American)
publisher:
Forceful Music
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam4:51
9Waltz Darling
Malcolm McLaren & The Bootzilla Orchestra4:29
10Don’t Make Me Wait
Bomb the Bass4:19
11Hey Music LoverS’Express3:50
12Hey DJ / I Can’t Dance (to That Music You’re Playing)
producer and mixer:
The Beatmasters (British producer trio)
background vocals [b.vox]:
Claudia Fontaine (vocals, background vocals)
guest other vocals:
Betty Boo (British dance music singer-songwriter)
performer:
Betty Boo (British dance music singer-songwriter)
mixed at:
Strongroom in Shoreditch, Hackney, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
produced at:
The Strongroom in Shoreditch, Hackney, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Hey DJ / I Can’t Dance (to That Music You’re Playing)
writer:
Alison Clarkson (British dance music singer-songwriter), Paul Carter (The Beatmasters), Debbie Dean, Amanda Glanfield, Deke Richards (American songwriter and record producer) and Richard Walmsley
is based on:
I Can't Dance to That Music You're Playing
The Beatmasters feat. Betty Boo3:16
13Got to Get
performer:
Leila K (Swedish Eurodance singer)
recording of:
Got to Get
lyricist:
Leila El Khalifi (Swedish Eurodance singer) and Martin Carboo
composer:
Rasmus Lindwall, Martin Carboo and Robert Waatz
Rob ’n’ Raz feat. Leila K.2.53:23
14It’s Tricky
engineer:
Steve Ett
co-producer:
Jason Mizell and Joseph Simmons (US rapper Rev. Run of Run-D.M.C)
producer:
Rick Rubin (US record producer, former co‐president of Columbia Records) and Russell Simmons
keyboard and percussion:
Jason Mizell
samples:
My Sharona by The Knack (Los Angeles power pop band “My Sharona”)
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 175)
recording of:
It’s Tricky
writer:
Darryl McDaniels (rapper Darryl McDaniels), Jason Mizell, Joseph Simmons (US rapper Rev. Run of Run-D.M.C) and Rick Rubin (US record producer, former co‐president of Columbia Records)
publisher:
Protoons Inc.
Run‐DMC43:05
15Girls Ain’t Nothing but Trouble
engineer:
Joe "The Butcher"
producer:
Pete Q. Harris and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince (American hip hop duo)
recording of:
Girls Ain’t Nothing but Trouble
writer:
Jeff Townes (DJ/turntablist) and Will Smith (US actor aka The Fresh Prince)
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince4:41
16I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1981)
recording of:
I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)
lyricist:
Sara Allen, Daryl Hall and John Oates
composer:
Daryl Hall
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Hot Cha Music Co., Primary Wave Brian, Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Daryl Hall & John Oates4.53:45
17Girl I’m Gonna Miss You
recording of:
Girl I’m Gonna Miss You
writer:
Frank Farian, Dietmar Kawohl and Peter Bishoph
publisher:
FAR Music (publisher for Frank Farian)
Milli Vanilli3:46
18Caravan of Love
Isley Jasper Isley4:20
19Do What You Do
recording of:
Do What You Do
writer:
Ralph Dino and Larry Di Tomaso
publisher:
MCA Music Ltd.
Jermaine Jackson4:00
20Seasons Change
recording of:
Seasons Change
lyricist and composer:
Lewis A. Martineé
Exposé4:16
5CD
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1Theme From S’Express
S’Express3:35
2Beat Dis
producer:
Bomb the Bass
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Rhythm King (in 1987)
recording of:
Beat Dis
writer:
Pascal Gabriel (Belgian-born, UK based producer, musician, songwriter) and Tim Simenon
publisher:
Angel and Maverick LLP, Copyright Control Shares (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Rhythm King Music (Publishing arm of Rhythm King Records)
Bomb the Bass23:21
3Love Can’t Turn Around
Farley ‘Jackmaster’ Funk4:12
4Your Love
recording of:
Your Love
writer:
Bryan J. Walton (Chicago house producer aka Jamie Principle), Frankie Knuckles and Jamie Principle
Frankie Knuckles feat. Jamie Principle3:42
5Promised Land
producer and mixer:
Joe Smooth
vocals:
Anthony Thomas (house vocalist, Chicago)
arranger:
Joe Smooth
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
DJ International (in 1988)
recording of:
Promised Land
lyricist and composer:
Joseph Welbon Jr.
Joe Smooth5:09
6(You Are My) All & All
Joyce Sims14:28
7Rok da House
The Beatmasters feat. The Cookie Crew3:06
8I’ll House You
recording of:
I’ll House You
writer:
Michael Small (US rapper Michael Small, member of Jungle Brothers), Nathaniel Hall (Nathaniel Hall) and Todd Terry (US house DJ, producer and remixer)
Jungle Brothers3:30
9Autodrive
recording of:
Autodrive
writer:
Michael Beinhorn, Herbie Hancock (US jazz pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer) and Bill Laswell (US bass guitarist and record producer)
Herbie Hancock4:09
10It’s Like That
Run‐DMC4:50
11Parents Just Don’t Understand
producer:
Pete Q. Harris, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince (American hip hop duo) and Bryan “Chuck” New
part of:
Grammy Award: Best Rap Performance nominees (number: 1989 winner)
recording of:
Parents Just Don’t Understand
writer:
Pete Q. Harris, Jeff Townes (DJ/turntablist) and Will Smith (US actor aka The Fresh Prince)
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince35:13
12The Groove
Rodney Franklin3:23
13Funkin’ For Jamaica
Tom Browne3:20
14Juicy Fruit
recording of:
Juicy Fruit
composer:
James Mtume (jazz/funk musician)
Mtume3:44
15Mule (Chant #2)
Beggar & Co.3:55
16Good Thing Going (We’ve Got a Good Thing Going)
recording of:
Good Thing Going (We've Got a Good Thing Going)
writer:
The Corporation (Motown songwriters)
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd.
recording of:
We’ve Got a Good Thing Going
writer:
Berry Gordy, Fonce Mizell, Freddie Perren and Deke Richards (American songwriter and record producer)
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd.
Sugar Minott33:34
17Go Deh Yaka (Go to the Top)
recording of:
Go Deh Yaka
writer:
Errol Moore
Monyaka3:55
18Body Talk
recording of:
Body Talk
writer:
Ashley Ingram, Leee John, Steve Jolley and Tony Swain (songwriter, producer)
publisher:
Associated Music International Ltd., Sony Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. (2003–2008, 2021–present), Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020), Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures) and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Imagination3:34
19Brother Louie
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Eurodisc Ltd. and BMG Berlin Musik GmbH (this is a record company, not an imprint!) (in 1986)
recording of:
Brother Louie (Deep love is a burnin' fire stay... 'cause then the flame grows higher babe)
lyricist and composer:
Dieter Bohlen
publisher:
Hanseatic (publisher) and Intersong Music Ltd.
Modern Talking3.253:43
20Deep in Vogue
Malcolm McLaren & The Bootzilla Orchestra3:53