The Best Summer Time Album in the World… Ever!

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

Tracklist

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▼ CD 1
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1Club Tropicana
engineer:
Tony Taverner
producer:
Steve Brown (engineer/music producer) and George Michael
music videos:
Club Tropicana (music video) by Wham! (British pop-duo)
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 63)
recording of:
Club Tropicana
lyricist and composer:
George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley
Wham!3.754:26
2Rio
engineer and producer:
Colin Thurston
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (EMI Records Limited, not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1998)
live recording of:
Rio
writer:
Simon Le Bon (singer for Duran Duran), Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor (of Duran Duran), John Taylor (UK bassist for Duran Duran) and Roger Taylor (Duran Duran drummer)
recording of:
Rio
writer:
Simon Le Bon (singer for Duran Duran), Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor (of Duran Duran), John Taylor (UK bassist for Duran Duran) and Roger Taylor (Duran Duran drummer)
Duran Duran4.154:44
3Gold
recording of:
Gold
lyricist and composer:
Gary Kemp
publisher:
Reformation Publishing Co. Ltd.
Spandau Ballet3:52
4The Grease Megamix
lead vocals:
Olivia Newton‐John (British‐Australian singer, actress and activist) and John Travolta (American actor and singer)
remixer:
Phil Harding & Ian Curnow (duo)
DJ-mixer:
Ian Curnow and Phil Harding (engineer, producer and remixer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal International Music B.V. (company, do not use as label) (in 1990, in 2003)
DJ-mix of and mash-up of:
Greased Lightnin’ by John Travolta (American actor and singer), Summer Nights by John Travolta (American actor and singer), Olivia Newton‐John (British‐Australian singer, actress and activist) & Cast ([theatre], Special Purpose Artist - Do not add releases here, if possible.) and You’re the One That I Want by John Travolta (American actor and singer) & Olivia Newton‐John (British‐Australian singer, actress and activist)
recording of:
The Grease Megamix
writer:
Warren Casey, John Farrar and Jim Jacobs
medley of:
Summer Nights (Grease, 1971 musical)
medley of:
You’re the One That I Want (Grease, 1978 film)
medley of:
Greased Lightnin’ (Grease, 1971 musical)
John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐John3.554:51
5Good Times
recording of:
Good Times
writer:
Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers
publisher:
Bernard’s Other Music, Sony Songs and Tommy Jymi Inc.
Chic3:46
6December 1963 (Oh What a Night)
recording of:
December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)
lyricist:
Bob Gaudio and Judy Parker
composer:
Bob Gaudio
publisher:
EMI Songs, Jobete Music Co., Inc. and Seasons Music Co.
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons3:21
7Love Shack
recording of:
Love Shack
writer:
Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider (US singer‐songwriter, frontman of The B‐52s), Keith Strickland and Cindy Wilson
publisher:
Man-Woman Together, Now!
The B‐52s?:??
8Hooked on a Feeling
recording of:
Hooked on a Feeling
lyricist and composer:
Mark James (Francis Rodney Zambon, composer of “Suspicious Minds”)
Blue Swede?:??
9Dancing in the City
recording of:
Dancing in the City
writer:
Kit Hain and Julian Marshall
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Gallo Music Publishers, Hornall Brothers Music Ltd. (limited company) and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
Marshall Hain?:??
10Barbie Girl
producer and mixer:
Delgado (Karsten Rene Dahlgaard), Johnny Jam, Claus Norreen and Søren Rasted
arranger:
Delgado (Karsten Rene Dahlgaard), Johnny Jam, Claus Norreen and Søren Rasted
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal Music A/S (not for release label use! Danish subsidiary of Universal Music Group) (in 1997)
music videos:
Barbie Girl by Aqua (Danish Euro‐dance group)
part of:
Paste: The 50 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of All Time (number: 48), Cachitos Nochevieja 2022 (number: 157) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 220)
recording of:
Barbie Girl
writer:
Lene Grawford Nystrøm, Claus Norreen, Søren Rasted and René Dif
publisher:
MCA Music Scandinavia AB and Warner/Chappell Music Denmark, A/S (KODA)
Aqua3.75?:??
11Joyride
recording of:
Joyride
lyricist and composer:
Per Gessle (Swedish singer and guitarist)
publisher:
Jimmy Fun Music
Roxette?:??
12Lovely Day
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. (Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corporation, 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 Withers?:??
13The Only Way Is Up
Yazz & The Plastic Population?:??
14A Night to Remember
recording of:
A Night to Remember
writer:
Nidra Beard, Dana Meyers and Charmaine Sylvers
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd.
Shalamar?:??
15Give It Up
recording of:
Give It Up
composer:
Dobre (Dutch house musican, legal name Gaston Steenkist) and DJ Zki
publisher:
2 Pieters, Rhythm Music (Rhythm Music Publisher) and Vernoth
KC and the Sunshine Band?:??
16Fantastic Day
recording of:
Fantastic Day
lyricist and composer:
Nick Heyward
Haircut One Hundred?:??
17On the Beach (Summer 88)
recording of:
On the Beach (Chris Rea)
lyricist and composer:
Chris Rea
publisher:
Magnet Music Ltd. (publisher)
Chris Rea?:??
18Long Hot Summer
recording of:
Long Hot Summer
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer-songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Stylist Music Ltd.
The Style Council?:??
19Do You Know the Way to San Jose?
recording of:
Do You Know the Way to San Jose
lyricist:
Hal David (in 1968)
composer:
Burt Bacharach (in 1968)
publisher:
Blue Seas Music, Inc. and JAC Music Co., Inc.
Dionne Warwick?:??
20Under the Boardwalk
recording of:
Under the Boardwalk
writer:
Arthur Resnick (songwriter, producer) and Kenny Young
publisher:
Alley Music Corp., Intersong (publisher), TM Music Ltd. and Trio Music Company
The Drifters?:??
21(Sittin on) The Dock of the Bay
recording of:
(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay
writer:
Steve Cropper and Otis Redding
publisher:
East Publishing Inc., East/Memphis Music Corp., Irving Music (BMI), Irving Music, Inc., Rondor Music (Australia), Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division, Warner Bros. (holding: File NO Releases), Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music), Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division), Yamaha Music EH(CM) and Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company – do not use as release label)
Otis Redding?:??
▼ CD 2
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1In the Summertime
recording of:
In the Summertime
lyricist and composer:
Ray Dorset
publisher:
Associated Music International Ltd., Bovina Music Inc., Broadley Music (International) Ltd. (PRS), Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI April Music Inc., Our Music Ltd. (possibly aka Our Music Ltd., associated mostly with Mungo Jerry), Satellite Music Ltd., Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995), Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP) and Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available)
Mungo Jerry?:??
2The Tide Is High
cover recording of:
The Tide Is High
additional writer:
Howard Barrett and Tyrone Evans
writer:
John Holt
publisher:
B & C Music Corp., Campbell Connelly (Australia) P/L, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Embassy Music Corporation, Gemrod Music Inc., Sparta Florida Music Group and Sparta Florida Music Group Ltd.
Blondie?:??
3I Got You Babe
cover recording of:
I Got You Babe
lyricist and composer:
Sonny Bono
publisher:
Carlin Music, Chris Marc Music and Cotillion Music (BMI)
UB40 feat. Chrissie Hynde?:??
4Don’t Turn Around
recording of:
Don’t Turn Around
lyricist and composer:
Albert Hammond and Diane Warren (US songwriter)
publisher:
Empire Music Ltd. and Intersong Music Ltd.
Aswad?:??
5You Don’t Love Me (No No No)
recording of:
You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No)
writer:
Willie Cobbs, Clement “Coxsone” Dodd, Ellas McDaniel (American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer) and Dawn Penn
version of:
You Don’t Love Me
Dawn Penn?:??
6Compliments on Your Kiss
recording of:
Compliments on Your Kiss
writer:
Lowell “Sly” Dunbar, Winston George Harris and Leroy May (Red Dragon)
Red Dragon with Brian & Tony Gold?:??
7Some Guys Have All the Luck
recording of:
Some Guys Have All the Luck
lyricist and composer:
Jeff Fortgang
Maxi Priest?:??
8Pass the Dutchie
recording of:
Pass the Kouchie
writer:
“Deadly” Headley Bennett, Lloyd “Judge” Ferguson, Huford Brown (Jamaican reggae deejay), Robbie Lyn, Jackie Mittoo, Leroy Sibbles (Jamaican reggae) and Fitzroy “Bunny” Simpson
part of:
My Kind of People
Musical Youth?:??
9Uptown Top Ranking
recording of:
Uptown Top Ranking
writer:
Althea Forrest, Joe Gibbs, Donna Reid and Errol Thompson (Jamaican reggae/dub producer & engineer)
publisher:
Carlin Music and EMI Virgin Music Ltd. (do not use this as a release label!)
Althea & Donna?:??
10Hooray! Hooray! It’s a Holi‐Holiday
recording of:
Hooray! Hooray! It’s a Holi‐Holiday
composer:
Frank Farian and Fred Jay
publisher:
BMG Music
is based on:
Polly Wolly Doodle
Boney M.?:??
11Get a Little Sand Between Your Toes
New Edition?:??
12Summerlove Sensation
recording of:
Summerlove Sensation
writer:
Phil Coulter and Bill Martin (Scottish songwriter & producer)
publisher:
Martin-Coulter Music Ltd
Bay City Rollers?:??
13Beach Baby
recording of:
Beach Baby
writer:
John Carter (songwriter & producer, b. 1942) and Gillian Shakespeare (songwriter)
publisher:
Image Music (Australian) and Peermusic Pty. Ltd. (Australia)
First Class?:??
14Wouldn’t It Be Nice
recording of:
Wouldn’t It Be Nice
lyricist:
Tony Asher (US lyricist, worked on Pet Sounds), Mike Love (Beach Boys) and Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
composer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Irving Music (BMI), 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)
The Beach Boys?:??
15The Girl From Ipanema
recording of:
The Girl From Ipanema
lyricist:
Vinicius de Moraes (O poetinha)
composer:
Antônio Carlos Jobim
translator:
Norman Gimbel
publisher:
Corcovado Music Corp., Duchess Music Corporation (BMI-affiliated), MCA Music Ltd., New Thunder Music Co., Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Universal Duchess Music Corp., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (Universal Music Publishing Limited, UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Windswept Music (London) Ltd. and Words West LLC
sub-publisher:
Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (Hong Kong)
translated version of:
Garota de Ipanema
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
Stan Getz, João Gilberto & Astrud Gilberto?:??
16Midnight at the Oasis
recording of:
Midnight at the Oasis
lyricist and composer:
David Nichtern
publisher:
Space Potato Music (in 1974)
Maria Muldaur?:??
17Summer Breeze
recording of:
Summer Breeze
lyricist:
James Seals
composer:
Dash Crofts and James Seals
publisher:
Dawnbreaker Mus. Co. Ltd USA, Faizilu Publishing, MCA Music Ltd., Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Sutjujo Music, Universal Duchess Music Corp., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) 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)
The Isley Brothers?:??
18Young Hearts Run Free
recording of:
Young Hearts Run Free
lyricist and composer:
Dave Crawford (US soul songwriter, keyboard player, singer & producer)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Da Ann Music (ASCAP-affiliated), Ghati Music Inc. and IQ Music Ltd.
Candi Staton?:??
19Celebration
recording of:
Celebration
writer:
Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown (US percussionist of Kool & the Gang), Eumir Deodato, Robert Spike Mickens, Claydes Smith, James “J.T.” Taylor (US R&B vocalist for Kool & the Gang), Dennis “D.T.” Thomas (Kool & The Gang) and Earl Toon, Jr.
publisher:
Delightful Music Publishing Ltd., Double F Music Co., EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), EMI Music Publishing WP Ltd., Fresh Start Music, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corporation, publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1980) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (in 1980)
Kool & the Gang?:??
20Singin in the Rain
cover recording of:
Singin’ in the Rain
lyricist:
Arthur Freed
composer:
Nacio Herb Brown (US songwriter)
publisher:
Robbins Music (publishing company owned by EMI Music Publishing Ltd.), Robbins Music Corp. Ltd., Robbins Music Corporation and シンコーミュージック・パブリッシャーズ (Shinko Music Publishing Co., Ltd.)
sub-publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (S.E. Asia) Ltd., Taiwan (EMI Music Publishing (S.E. Asia) Ltd., Taiwan Branch)
part of:
Singin’ in the Rain (stage musical)
part of:
Singin’ in the Rain (soundtrack of the 1952 film)
part of:
The Hollywood Revue (1929 MGM musical film)
Sheila & B. Devotion?:??
21Sealed With a Kiss
recording of:
Sealed With a Kiss
writer:
Gary Geld and Peter Udell
premiered by:
The Four Voices (in 1960-05)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Suqence Music, Inc. and Pogo Music Corp. (in 1962)
sub-publisher:
Warner/Chappell Music, Hong Kong Limited (華納音樂版權香港有限公司, 1995–2019)
Brian Hyland?:??
22Under the Boardwalk
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1987)
recording of:
Under the Boardwalk
writer:
Arthur Resnick (songwriter, producer) and Kenny Young
publisher:
Alley Music Corp., Intersong (publisher), TM Music Ltd. and Trio Music Company
cover recording of:
Under the Boardwalk
writer:
Arthur Resnick (songwriter, producer) and Kenny Young
publisher:
Alley Music Corp., Intersong (publisher), TM Music Ltd. and Trio Music Company
Bruce Willis2.35?:??
▼ CD 3
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1The Rhythm of the Night
recording of:
The Rhythm of the Night
lyricist:
Francesco Bontempi, Annerley Gordon and Giorgio Spagna
writer:
M. Gaffey and P. Glenister
composer:
Francesco Bontempi and Annerley Gordon
publisher:
Extravaganza Publishing Srl and Intersongs Music
Corona?:??
2Groove Is in the Heart
recording of:
Groove Is in the Heart
writer:
Dmitry Brill, 鄭東和, Kamaal Ibn John Fareed (American rapper) and Kier Kirby
composer:
Herbie Hancock (US jazz pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer)
Deee‐Lite?:??
35 6 7 8
recording of:
5, 6, 7, 8
writer:
Steve Crosby and Barry Upton
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd. and Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
Steps?:??
4Where Do You Go
recording of:
Where Do You Go?
writer:
Arnold Sundgaard and Alec Wilder
publisher:
Chanteclair Music, TRO-Hampshire House Publishing Corp. and TRO-Ludlow Music, Inc.
No Mercy?:??
5Rhythm of the Night
producer:
Richard Perry (producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1985), UMG Recordings, Inc. (Universal Music Group, Inc., operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1985), Motown Records (not for label use; use “Motown” instead) (in 2009) and RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead) (from 2016 to present)
music videos:
Rhythm of the Night by DeBarge
recording of:
Rhythm of the Night
lyricist and composer:
Diane Warren (US songwriter)
publisher:
Edition Sunset Publishing Ltd. and Realsongs
DeBarge3.6?:??
6La Bamba
cover recording of:
La bamba (additional lyrics by Ritchie Valens)
miscellaneous support:
Ritchie Valens (task: adapted by)
additional lyricist:
Ritchie Valens
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and EMI Longitude Music
version of:
La bamba
Los Lobos?:??
7Conga
recording of:
Conga
lyricist and composer:
Enrique Garcia (Miami Sound Machine)
publisher:
Foreign Imported Productions & Publishing, Inc.
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) 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)
Gloria Estefan?:??
8Loco in Acapulco
recording of:
Loco in Acapulco
writer:
Phil Collins (of Genesis) and Lamont Dozier
Four Tops?:??
9Bamboleo
recording of:
Bamboleo
lyricist:
Jahloul "Chico" Bouchikhi, Simón Díaz (Venezuelan music legend) and Nicolas Reyes
composer:
Tonino Baliardo, Jahloul "Chico" Bouchikhi and Simón Díaz (Venezuelan music legend)
publisher:
Editions P.E.M, Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995) and Vanessa (Sometimes noted as Vanessa Productions)
version of:
Caballo viejo
Gipsy Kings?:??
10Macarena
recording of:
Macarena
lyricist and composer:
Antonio Romero Monge and Rafael Ruiz
Los del Río?:??
11Mambo No.5 (A Little bit Of…)
recording of:
Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of…)
lyricist:
Lou Bega and Zippy (Christian Königseder)
composer:
Pérez Prado (Cuban bandleader, singer, organist, pianist and composer)
publisher:
Peer International Corporation (BMI) and Peer Musikverlag
is based on:
Mambo No. 5 (original, 1949)
Lou Bega?:??
12Happy Talk
cover recording of:
Happy Talk (South Pacific)
lyricist:
Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer)
publisher:
Rodgers & Hammerstein Theatrical Europe Ltd.
part of:
South Pacific (Rodgers & Hammerstein musical)
Captain Sensible?:??
13The Lion Sleeps Tonight
recording of:
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
lyricist:
George David Weiss (in 1961)
writer:
Luigi Creatore, Hugo Peretti and Albert Stanton (pseudonym for Al Brackman)
composer:
Solomon Linda
publisher:
Abilene Music Inc. and Luigi Creatore Music (ASCAP)
is based on:
Mbube
is based on:
Wimoweh
version of:
Wimoweh
part of:
The Lion King (stage musical)
part of:
The Lion King (2019 film soundtrack)
Tight Fit?:??
14Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
recording of:
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
writer:
Lee Pockriss and Paul Vance (US songwriter and producer)
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Emily Music Corp. (publisher) and Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
Bombalurina & Timmy Mallett?:??
15Brother Louie
recording of:
Brother Louie (Deep love is a burnin' fire stay... 'cause then the flame grows higher babe)
lyricist and composer:
Dieter Bohlen
Modern Talking?:??
16Boys (Summertime Love)
recording of:
Boys (Summertime Love)
lyricist:
Claudio Cecchetto (Italian record producer & talent scout) and Malcolm Charlton
composer:
Matteo Bonsanto and Roberto Rossi (composer)
publisher:
Budde Music France, Melmax, RTI SpA (not for release label use!), Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label) and 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)
Sabrina?:??
17Tarzan Boy
recording of:
Tarzan Boy
lyricist:
Naimy Hackett
composer:
Maurizio Bassi
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!) and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
Baltimora?:??
18Call Me
recording of:
Call Me Call Me
writer:
Marco Gulinelli, Sandro Oliva and Giancarlo Pasquini
Spagna?:??
19Susanna
recording of:
Susanna
The Art Company?:??
20Paloma blanca
recording of:
Paloma blanca
lyricist and composer:
Hans Bouwens
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), EMI Music Publishing Holland B.V., Musik Unserer Zeit (publisher; do NOT use as release label), RMI (publisher) and EMI Music Holland B.V. (record company currently known as EMI Music Netherlands B.V. don't use as release label) (in 1975)
George Baker Selection?:??
21Y Viva Espana
recording of:
Y viva Espana (English version)
composer:
Leo Caerts (Leo Caerts Sr; Belgian songwriter, producer)
translator:
Edward Seago
arrangement of:
Eviva España (1971 song)
Sylvia Vrethammar?:??