Greatest Hits of the 70’s

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Annotation

Each CD in this 8-disc set is in a cardboard sleeve and these are within a stout card box.

Annotation last modified on 2018-08-01 07:04 UTC.

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1The Air That I Breathe
engineer:
Mike Jarratt (recording, mixing and lacquer cutting engineer) and Alan Parsons (of The Alan Parsons Project)
producer:
The Hollies and Ron Richards
vocals:
Allan Clarke (of The Hollies) (from 1973-11-15 until 1973-11-22), Tony Hicks (from 1973-11-15 until 1973-11-22) and Terry Sylvester (from 1973-11-15 until 1973-11-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1973), The Hollies Ltd. (in 1973, in 1974, in 2008) and Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (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 (Australia) P/L, Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (Australian subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
sub-publisher:
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 Hollies4.64:05
2Don’t Throw It All Away
Gary Benson3:21
3When You’re in Love With a Beautiful Woman
producer:
Ron Haffkine
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1978) and Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 1979)
recording of:
When You’re in Love With a Beautiful Woman
lyricist and composer:
Even Stevens (singer / songwriter)
publisher:
ATV Music, Debdave Music, Edition Intro Gebr Meisel GmbH, EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd. and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
Dr. Hook42:53
4Please Don’t Go
producer:
Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979)
recording of:
Please Don’t Go
writer:
Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Songs and EMI Songs Ltd.
KC and the Sunshine Band43:50
5Loving You
producer:
Richard Rudolph (American composer, lyricist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer) and Stevie Wonder
bass guitar:
Reggie McBride
congas:
Kwasi "Rocki" Dzidzornu
cymbal, drums (drum set), harmonica and piano:
El Toro Negro
drums (drum set) [drum kit]:
Ollie E. Brown (US drummer, session musician & record producer) and El Toro Negro
guitar:
Marlo Henderson and Michael Sembello
background vocals:
Shirley Brewer, Lani Groves, Deniece Williams (US soul/funk vocalist/songwriter) and Yvonne Wright
vocals:
Minnie Riperton
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1993)
recording of:
Lovin’ You
writer:
Minnie Riperton and Richard Rudolph (American composer, lyricist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer)
publisher:
Campbell Connelly CI Ltd, Campbell Connelly Ltd., Dickiebird Music and Publishing Co., Embassy Music Corporation and ミュージック・セールス (Music Sales, Japan, subsidiary of Shinko Music Entertainment)
sub-publisher:
Peermusic (S.E. Asia) Ltd.
Minnie Riperton3.653:23
6Tired of Toein’ the Line
recording of:
Tired of Toein’ the Line
writer:
Rocky Burnette and Ronald Donavon Coleman
publisher:
Cheshire Music Inc., NFC, Onward Music Ltd. and キュー・ミュージック・ジャパン (Q Music Japan)
Rocky Burnette4.53:42
7Dancing in the City
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1978) and Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA) (in 1978)
recording of:
Dancing in the City (in 1978)
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 Hain3:38
8Norma Jean Wants to Be a Movie Star
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1974)
recording of:
Norma Jean Wants to Be a Movie Star
lyricist and composer:
J.C. Cunningham (American songwriter)
Cunningham23:38
9If You Can’t Give Me Love
producer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1978, in 1980) and RAK Records Ltd. (in 1978)
produced for:
Chinnichap (production company and publisher)
recording of:
If You Can’t Give Me Love (in 1980)
lyricist and composer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter) and Nicky Chinn
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Chinnichap (production company and publisher), Chinnichap Ltd. (production company), RAK Publishing Ltd. and Universal Music–MGB Songs
Suzi Quatro4.53:52
10Hot Child in the City
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1976, in 1978), Chrysalis Records (don’t use as an imprint; please use “Chrysalis” instead) (in 1978) and Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1990)
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1978 (number: 22)
recording of:
Hot Child in the City
writer:
Nick Gilder and Jim McCulloch (Canadian guitarist for Sweeney Todd/Nick Gilder)
publisher:
Beechwood Music Canada and Beechwood Music Corp.
Nick Gilder53:08
11The Wall Street Shuffle
producer:
10cc
acoustic guitar, bass guitar, electric guitar and percussion and bass guitar, guitar and percussion:
Graham Gouldman (in 1974)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Kevin Godley (in 1974)
electric guitar and guitar and guitar, keyboard and percussion:
Lol Creme (in 1974)
electric piano, grand piano, guitar, mellotron and organ, guitar and keyboard and lead vocals:
Eric Stewart (in 1974)
vocals:
Lol Creme (in 1974), Kevin Godley (in 1974), Graham Gouldman (in 1974) and Eric Stewart (in 1974)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Jonathan King Enterprises (in 2007)
recorded at:
Strawberry Studios in Stockport, Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom (in 1974)
recording of:
The Wall Street Shuffle (in 1974)
writer:
Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart
10cc3.73:52
12Popcorn
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Musicor (American record label) (in 1972)
cover recording of:
Popcorn (in 1972)
composer:
Gershon Kingsley
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (Australian subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Hot Butter4.352:33
13Paloma Blanca
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Music Holland B.V. (record company currently known as EMI Music Netherlands B.V. don't use as release label) (in 1975)
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 Selection32:48
14Lay Your Love on Me
producer:
Mickie Most (English record producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1978), RAK Records (copyrights holder) (in 1978) and RAK (in 1979)
recording of:
Lay Your Love on Me
writer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter) and Nicky Chinn
publisher:
BMG Music and Universal Music Publishing MGB Australia
Racey3:13
15Mexico
recording of:
Mexico
lyricist and composer:
Jimmy Driftwood and Les Humphries
publisher:
Edition Opry Rose and Goldy-Musikverlag Hans Sikorski GmbH
version of:
The Battle of New Orleans
Les Humphries Singers4:05
16Darlin’
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company behind the Chrysalis imprint) (in 1978)
cover recording of:
Darlin’
lyricist and composer:
Oscar Stewart Blandamer
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd.
Frankie Miller3:07
17If I Had Words
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1978)
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 45)
cover recording of:
If I Had Words
composer:
Camille Saint‐Saëns (composer)
arranger:
Jonathan Hodge
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!)
is based on:
Symphony no. 3 in C minor “avec orgue”, op. 78: II. Allegro moderato — Presto — Maestoso — Allegro
Scott Fitzgerald & Yvonne Keeley23:51
18Don’t Let It Die
recording of:
Don’t Let It Die
lyricist, writer and composer:
Hurricane Smith (UK producer/engineer, performed as Hurricane Smith)
Hurricane Smith2:36
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part of:Greatest Hits of the (Label: Disky) (number: 70) (order: 3)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/478965 [info]