The Girls (117 Original Hits)

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1Kids in America
recording engineer:
Jeo (from 1980 until 1981)
programming:
Jörn‐Uwe Fahrenkrog‐Petersen (from 1980 until 1981) and Derek von Krogh (from 1980 until 1981)
engineer:
Steve Stewart
producer:
Ricky Wilde
additional keyboard:
Nick Priessnitz (from 1980 until 1981)
bass guitar:
Martin Russell (from 1980 until 1981) and Derek von Krogh (from 1980 until 1981)
drums (drum set):
Bernhard Hahn (from 1980 until 1981), Chris North (from 1980 until 1981) and Tobias Wörner (from 1980 until 1981)
guitar:
Thomas Hahn (from 1980 until 1981), Charlotte Hatherley (from 1980 until 1981), Francis Lickerish (from 1980 until 1981), Steve Stewart (from 1980 until 1981), James Stevenson (from 1980 until 1981) and Ricky Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
keyboard:
Jörn‐Uwe Fahrenkrog‐Petersen (from 1980 until 1981), Robert John Godfrey (from 1980 until 1981), Calvin Hayes (from 1980 until 1981), Derek von Krogh (from 1980 until 1981) and Ricky Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
background vocals:
D. Janz (from 1980 until 1981), M. Janz (from 1980 until 1981), N. Janz (from 1980 until 1981) and Ricky Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
lead vocals:
Charlotte Hatherley (from 1980 until 1981) and Kim Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
vocals:
Kim Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Cherry Red Records Ltd., EMI Records Ltd. (in 1981, in 1996, in 2001), EMI France (in 1993) and EMI Records Limited (in 2006)
recorded at:
Amira Studio (from 1980 until 1981), RAK Studios in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1980 until 1981), Soundmastaz Studios (from 1980 until 1981), Studio 77 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (from 1980 until 1981) and The Lodge Recording Studio in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1980 until 1981)
mixed at:
Jeopark in Buchholz, Niedersachsen, Germany, RAK Studios in London, England, United Kingdom and Studio 77 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 55)
recording of:
Kids in America (from 1980 until 1981)
writer:
Marty Wilde and Ricky Wilde
publisher:
All Nations Music, EMI Music Publishing, Finchley Music Corp., RAK Publishing Ltd. and Rickim Music Ltd.
Kim Wilde3:26
2Sun StreetKatrina & the Waves3:13
3Can the Can
producer:
Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (in 1973) and RAK Records (in 1975)
recorded at:
Audio International Studios in London, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Can the Can
lyricist:
Nicky Chinn
composer:
Mike Chapman
publisher:
BMG Music, Chinnichap and Universal Music Publishing MGB Australia
Suzi Quatro3:37
4Don’t Walk AwayPat Benatar4:38
5Live Your Life Be FreeBelinda Carlisle4:23
6Valentine
engineer:
Jerry Napier
producer:
Roy Thomas Baker
bass:
Paul Jackson
drums (drum set) [drums] and percussion:
Tim Burgess
guitar [rhythm guitar] and other instruments [some bits]:
Ron Rogers
keyboard [keyboards]:
Michael Chetwood
other instruments [other bits] and solo guitar [guitar solos]:
Taj Wyzgowski
vocals:
Carol Decker
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Siren Records Ltd. (in 1987)
produced for:
RTB Audio Visual Productions USA
recording of:
Valentine
writer:
Carol Decker and Ron Rogers
publisher:
AMP Publishing Ltd
T’Pau3:56
7Island of Lost Souls
producer:
Mike Chapman
bass guitar:
Nigel Harrison (in 1981-12)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (in 1981-12)
guest horn:
Rick Davies (in 1981-12), Mac Gollehon (in 1981-12), Ray Maldonado (in 1981-12) and Luis “Perico” Ortiz (in 1981-12)
guitar:
Frank Infante (in 1981-12) and Chris Stein (in 1981-12)
keyboard:
Jimmy Destri (in 1981-12)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (in 1981-12)
instruments arranger:
Robert Aaron
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records (in 1982), Capitol Records, Inc. (in 1982), Chrysalis Records (in 1982) and Chrysalis Records Ltd. (in 1982)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1981-12)
recording of:
Island of Lost Souls (in 1981-12)
lyricist:
Deborah Harry
composer:
Chris Stein
publisher:
Chrysalis Music, Chrysalis Music Ltd., Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation and Rare Blue Music Inc (in 1982)
Blondie3:49
8Uptown Top RankingAlthea & Donna3:54
9Day and NightBillie Piper3:17
10Turn It Into LoveHazell Dean3:35
11Set Me Free
music videos:
Set Me Free by Jaki Graham
recording of:
Set Me Free
lyricist and composer:
Derek Bramble
Jaki Graham3:36
12Useless (I Don’t Need You Now)
recording of:
Useless (I Don't Need You Now)
lyricist and composer:
Marshall Jefferson
Kym Mazelle3:34
13Love Lies LostHelen Terry3:25
14Showing Out (Get Fresh at the Weekend)Mel and Kim3:34
15Full Term LoveMonie Love4:46
16Morning Train (Nine to Five)
recording of:
9 to 5
lyricist and composer:
Florrie Palmer
publisher:
Chappell Music, Pendulum Music and Warner/Chappell Music Ltd.
Sheena Easton3:18
17Walking Down MadisonKirsty MacColl4:39
18I Can See Clearly NowDeborah Harry3:50
19Hold On
executive producer:
Charles Koppelman
producer:
Glen Ballard
vocals:
Chynna Phillips, Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
SBK Records (in 1990)
recording of:
Hold On
writer:
Glen Ballard, Chynna Phillips and Carnie Wilson
publisher:
Get Out Songs, Smooshie Music, Aerostation Corporation (in 1990), EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (in 1990), MCA Music (in 1990, in 2003), MCA Music Publishing (in 1990, in 2003), Wilphill Music (in 1990) and Universal Music Corp. (in 2003)
Wilson Phillips3:35
20Sleeping SatelliteTasmin Archer4:19
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