Countdown: 40th Anniversary Continues…

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1Countdown Theme
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (in 1974)
recording of:
Countdown Theme
writer:
Brian May
publisher:
Copyright Control
[unknown]0:12
2Bohemian Rhapsody
additional sound engineer:
Gary Lyons
additional engineer:
Kris Fredriksson
executive engineer:
Mike Stone
executive producer:
Brian May and Roger Taylor
producer:
Roy Thomas Baker and Queen
bass guitar:
John Deacon (from 1975-08-24 until 1975-09-14)
drums (drum set), gong and timpani:
Roger Taylor (from 1975-08-24 until 1975-09-14)
guitar:
Brian May (from 1975-08-24 until 1975-09-14)
piano and lead vocals and other vocals [operatic vocals]:
Freddie Mercury (from 1975-08-24 until 1975-09-14)
other vocals [operatic vocals]:
Brian May (from 1975-08-24 until 1975-09-14) and Roger Taylor (from 1975-08-24 until 1975-09-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (in 1975) and Queen Productions Ltd. (in 1975, in 2011)
recorded at:
Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1975-08-24 until 1975-09-14)
mixed at:
Sarm Studios in Aldgate, Tower Hamlets, London, England, United Kingdom
music videos:
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
part of:
SWR1 Hitparade 2006 (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2013 (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2018 (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2019 (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2020 (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2021 (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2022 (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2023 (number: 1), SWR1 Hitparade 2004 der Männer (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2005 der Badener (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2005 der Württemberger (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2007 (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2008 (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2009 (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2010 (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2011 (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2012 (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2014 (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2015 (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2016 (number: 2), SWR1 Hitparade 2017 (number: 2), Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (number: 3), SWR1 Hitparade 2003 (number: 3), SWR1 Hitparade 2004 der Frauen (number: 3), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 17), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock, Spotify: Top Hits of 2019 (number: 65) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 163)
recording of:
Bohemian Rhapsody (from 1975-08-24 until 1975-09-14)
lyricist and composer:
Freddie Mercury
publisher:
B. Feldman & Co. Ltd., EMI Music, EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd, EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Queen Music Ltd., イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
included in:
We Will Rock You (Queen musical)
part of:
We Will Rock You (German version of the Queen musical)
Queen5:55
3Rocket ManElton John4:41
4Horror Movie
engineer:
John French
producer:
Ross 'The Boss' Wilson
bass guitar:
Greg Macainsh (in 1974)
drums (drum set):
Fred Strauks (in 1974)
guitar:
Bob “Bongo” Starkie (in 1974) and Redmond Symons (in 1974)
lead vocals:
Graeme 'Shirley' Strachan (in 1974)
vocals:
Fred Strauks (in 1974), Greg Macainsh (in 1974), Bob “Bongo” Starkie (in 1974) and Redmond Symons (in 1974)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mushroom Records Pty Limited (in 1990)
recorded at:
T.C.S. Studios in Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (in 1974)
recording of:
Horror Movie (in 1974)
lyricist and composer:
Greg Macainsh
publisher:
Mushroom Music and Mushroom Music Publishing
Skyhooks3:49
5Take a Chance on Me
engineer:
Michael B. Tretow
producer:
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus
acoustic guitar:
Björn Ulvaeus (on 1977-08-15)
bass guitar:
Rutger Gunnarsson (on 1977-08-15, on 1977-08-17, on 1977-10-24)
drums (drum set) and tambourine:
Roger Palm (on 1977-08-17)
drums (drum set) and tambourine:
Roger Palm (on 1977-08-15)
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Lasse Wellander (on 1977-08-15)
keyboard:
Benny Andersson (on 1977-08-15)
arranger:
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polar Music International AB (in 1977, in 1986) and Polydor Records (in 1978)
recorded at:
Marcus Music Ab in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden (on 1977-08-15, on 1977-08-17) and Metronome Studio in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden (on 1977-10-24)
mixed at:
[unknown] (on 1977-11-01)
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1978 (number: 32) and The Downloader’s Music Source Book (number: 62)
recording of:
Take a Chance on Me (in 1977)
writer:
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus
publisher:
Bocu Music Ltd., Copyright Control, EMI Music Publishing, Union Songs Music, Universal Music Publishing Group and Universal/Union Songs Musikförlag AB
part of:
Mamma Mia! (1999 musical)
ABBA4:02
6Summer Love
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sherbet (in 2006, in 2008)
recording of:
Summer Love
writer:
Garth Porter and Clive Shakespeare
publisher:
BMG Music, Copyright Control, Rondor Music and Universal Music Publishing MGB Australia
Sherbet3:37
7I Hate the Music
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd. (in 1976)
recording of:
I Hate the Music
writer:
Harry Vanda and George Young
publisher:
J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.
John Paul Young3:55
8The Things We Do for Love
assistant engineer and assistant mixer:
Tony Spath
engineer, mixer and editor:
Eric Stewart
producer:
10cc, Graham Gouldman, Mastermix Music Limited and Eric Stewart
acoustic guitar, bass guitar, electric guitar, handclaps and tambourine:
Graham Gouldman (in 1976)
drums (drum set), gong, handclaps and tambourine:
Paul Burgess (in 1976)
guitar, organ and piano and background vocals and lead vocals:
Eric Stewart (in 1976)
background vocals:
Graham (in 1976)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (in 1976, in 1977, in 1997), Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1976), Phonogram Ltd. (in 1976, in 1977), PolyGram Records, Inc. (in 1977) and The Island Def Jam Music Group (in 1977)
recorded at:
Strawberry Studios South in Dorking, Surrey, England, United Kingdom (in 1976)
music videos:
The Things We Do for Love by 10cc and The Things We Do for Love by 10cc
recording of:
The Things We Do for Love (in 1976)
writer:
Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart
publisher:
Copyright Control, EMI Music Publishing, EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd, EMI Music Publishing Ltd., St. Anne’s Music Ltd. and Man-Ken Music Ltd. (in 1977)
10cc3:20
9Lido Shuffle
engineer:
Tom Perry
producer:
Joe Wissert
bass guitar:
David Hungate (in 1975-09)
brass:
Dick Hyde (in 1975-09)
drums (drum set):
Jeff Porcaro (in 1975-09)
guitar:
Louie Shelton (in 1975-09) and Fred Tackett (in 1975-09)
horn:
Vincent DeRosa (in 1975-09)
Moog:
David Paich (in 1975-09)
trumpet:
Chuck Findley (in 1975-09) and Paul Hubinon (in 1975-09)
wind instruments:
Jim Horn (in 1975-09), Plas Johnson (in 1975-09), Tom Scott (in 1975-09) and Bud Shank (in 1975-09)
lead vocals:
Boz Scaggs (in 1975-09)
conductor:
Sid Sharp (in 1975-09)
arranger:
David Paich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Columbia Records (in 1976) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (in 1976)
recording of:
Lido Shuffle (in 1975-09)
lyricist:
Boz Scaggs
composer:
David Paich and Boz Scaggs
publisher:
BMG Music Ltd., Boz Scaggs Music, Francis & Freedman Accountancy Corp., Hudmar Publishing Co. Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music
sub-publisher:
Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 and ヤマハミュージックEH(CM)
Boz Scaggs3:42
10Curiosity Killed the CatLittle River Band3:44
11The Price of Love
assistant engineer:
Nigel Walker and Jon Walls
engineer:
Steve Nye and John Punter
producer:
Bryan Ferry and Chris Thomas
bass:
John Wetton (from 1973 until 1976)
drums (drum set):
Paul Thompson (from 1973 until 1976)
guitar:
Chris Spedding (from 1973 until 1976)
harmonica and keyboard:
Bryan Ferry (from 1973 until 1976)
percussion:
Morris Pert (from 1973 until 1976)
soprano saxophone:
Mel Collins (from 1973 until 1976)
synthesizer and violin:
Eddie Jobson (from 1973 until 1976)
tenor saxophone:
Chris Mercer (from 1973 until 1976)
trumpet:
Martin Drover (from 1973 until 1976)
choir vocals:
Vicki Brown (from 1973 until 1976), Doreen Chanter (from 1973 until 1976), Helen Chappelle (from 1973 until 1976), Jackie Sullivan (from 1973 until 1976), Martha Walker (from 1973 until 1976) and Paddie McHugh (from 1973 until 1976)
vocals:
Bryan Ferry (from 1973 until 1976)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
E.G. Records Ltd. (in 1976), Virgin EG Records Ltd. (in 1976) and Virgin Records Ltd. (in 1999)
recorded at:
Air Studios in London, England, United Kingdom and Island Studios in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1973 until 1976)
cover recording of:
The Price of Love (from 1973 until 1976)
writer:
Don Everly and Phil Everly
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Music Limited, Acuff-Rose-Opryland Music Limited, Opryland Music Ltd., Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music and Acuff-Rose (in 1965)
recording of:
The Price of Love
writer:
Don Everly and Phil Everly
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Music Limited, Acuff-Rose-Opryland Music Limited, Opryland Music Ltd., Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music and Acuff-Rose (in 1965)
Bryan Ferry3:27
12One Way or Another
assistant engineer:
Grey Russell and Peter Coleman
engineer:
Peter Coleman
assistant producer:
Peter Coleman
producer:
Mike Chapman
bass guitar:
Nigel Harrison (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
guitar:
Frank Infante (from 1978-06 until 1978-07) and Chris Stein (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
keyboard:
Jimmy Destri (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (in 1978, in 2001), Capitol Records, LLC (in 1978, in 2001), Chrysalis Records (in 1978), Chrysalis Records, Inc. (in 1978, in 2001) and Capitol Records (in 2001)
recorded at:
The Record Plant in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
mixed at:
Forum Studio in Covington, Kentucky, United States
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 298)
recording of:
One Way or Another (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
writer:
Nigel Harrison and Deborah Harry
publisher:
BMG Monarch, Chrysalis Music, Chrysalis Music Ltd., Chrysalis Songs, EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation, Mushroom Music Pty. Ltd. and Rare Blue Music Inc (in 1978)
Blondie3:34
13The Jean Genie
engineer:
Mike Moran, Mike Moran and Ken Scott
producer:
David Bowie and Ken Scott
mixer:
Mick Ronson and Ken Scott
bass:
Trevor Bolder (from 1972-10-04 until 1972-10-06)
drums (drum set):
Mick Woodmansey (from 1972-10-04 until 1972-10-06)
guitar:
David Bowie (from 1972-10-04 until 1972-10-06) and Mick Ronson (from 1972-10-04 until 1972-10-06)
harmonica and lead vocals:
David Bowie (from 1972-10-04 until 1972-10-06)
arranger:
David Bowie and Mick Ronson
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC (in 2014)
recorded at:
RCA Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1972-10-04 until 1972-10-06)
mixed at:
RCA Victor Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1972-10-12)
recording of:
The Jean Genie (from 1972-10-04 until 1972-10-06)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie
publisher:
BMG Blue, Chrysalis Music, Chrysalis Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing, EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd, EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Mushroom Music Pty. Ltd., RZO Music Ltd, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc., Tintoretto Music and Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd.
David Bowie4:08
14This TimeDragon3:09
15Pump It Up
producer:
Nick Lowe
performer:
The Attractions and Elvis Costello
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elvis Costello (in 1978)
part of:
Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 181)
recording of:
Pump It Up
lyricist and composer:
Elvis Costello
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing MGB Australia
Elvis Costello & The Attractions3:17
16After the Rain
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd. (in 1978)
recording of:
After the Rain
writer:
John Brewster, Rick Brewster and Doc Neeson
publisher:
J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.
The Angels3:11
17Don’t Fall in Love
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Music Australia Pty Limited (in 2004)
recording of:
Don't Fall In Love
writer:
Ian Davis and Ken Firth
publisher:
Copyright Control, Mushroom Music and Mushroom Music Publishing
The Ferrets3:11
18Walk Right In
producer:
Ron Haffkine
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (in 1977) and Capitol Records, LLC (in 1977, in 2002)
cover recording of:
Walk Right In
composer:
Gus Cannon and Hosea Woods
publisher:
Southern Music, Southern Music Publ. Co. (A'Asia) and Southern Music Publishing Co.
Dr. Hook3:05
19Rich Girl
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1976), BMG Music (in 1976) and Sony Music Entertainment (in 1976)
part of:
Paste: The 25 Greatest Yacht Rock Songs of All Time (number: 14)
recording of:
Rich Girl
lyricist and composer:
Daryl Hall (in 1976)
publisher:
Unichappell Music, Inc. and Warner Chappell Music
Daryl Hall & John Oates2:25
20You Make Me Feel Like DancingLeo Sayer2:52
21You
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Wizard (in 1977)
recording of:
You
writer:
Tim Snow
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing and EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty. Limited
Marcia Hines3:16
22Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1977)
recording of:
Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad
lyricist and composer:
Jim Steinman
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Copyright Control
Meat Loaf5:25
2CD
#TitleArtistLength
1Countdown Theme
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (in 1974)
recording of:
Countdown Theme
writer:
Brian May
publisher:
Copyright Control
[unknown]0:12
2Baggy TrousersMadness2:29
3I Want to Be Straight
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Templemill Music Ltd (in 1980)
recording of:
I Want to Be Straight (in 1980)
lyricist:
Ian Dury
composer:
Ian Dury and Mick Gallagher
publisher:
Blackhill Music Ltd.
Ian Dury & the Blockheads3:19
4Things Don’t Seem
engineer:
Dave Marett
producer:
Peter Dawkins
acoustic guitar, electric guitar and slide guitar:
Simon Binks (from 1981-03 until 1981-04)
bass:
Paul Williams (from 1981-03 until 1981-04)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Bill McDonough (from 1981-03 until 1981-04)
guitar:
Guy McDonough (from 1981-03 until 1981-04) and Brad Robinson (from 1981-03 until 1981-04)
piano and lead vocals:
James Reyne (from 1981-03 until 1981-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Music Australia Pty. Limited (in 1981, in 1998) and Universal Music Australia Pty Ltd. (in 1981)
recorded at and mixed at:
Studios 301 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (from 1981-03 until 1981-04)
recording of:
Things Don't Seem (from 1981-03 until 1981-04)
composer:
Sean Higgins and Guy McDonough
publisher:
Warner/Chappell Pty. Ltd.
Australian Crawl3:56
5Siren
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (in 1983)
recording of:
Siren (Never Let You Go)
writer:
Bjarne Ohlin
publisher:
Copyright Control
Divinyls2:32
6Private IdahoThe B‐52s3:36
7Town Called Malice
producer:
The Jam and Peter Wilson
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1982)
recorded at:
Air Recording Studio No. 1 in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1981-12)
part of:
Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 151)
recording of:
Town Called Malice
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller
publisher:
Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd., Stylist Music Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing MGB Australia
The Jam2:53
8Cool for Cats
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
A&M Records, Ltd. (in 1979)
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 81)
recording of:
Cool for Cats
lyricist:
Chris Difford
composer:
Glenn Tilbrook
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd.
Squeeze3:12
999 Luftballoons
producer:
Jay Faires, Tricia Holloway, Reinhold Heil (from 1982 until 1983) and Manne Praeker (from 1982 until 1983)
lead vocals:
Nena (in 1983)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Schallplatten GmbH (in 1983), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH (in 1983) and Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH (in 1983)
recorded at:
Spliff Studio in Berlin, Germany (from 1982 until 1983)
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 64)
recording of:
99 Red Balloons (from 1982 until 1983)
lyricist:
Carlo Karges (in 1982)
composer:
Jörn‐Uwe Fahrenkrog‐Petersen (in 1982)
translator:
Kevin McAlea (in 1983)
publisher:
Copyright Control and EMI Songs Ltd.
translated version of:
99 Luftballons
Nena3:52
10Too Many Times
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Festival Records Pty. Ltd. (in 1981)
recording of:
Too Many Times
writer:
Greedy Smith
publisher:
Copyright Control and Kobalt Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd
Mental as Anything2:39
11You May Be RightBilly Joel4:09
12Cool World
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mondo Rock Band (in 1981)
recording of:
Cool World
composer:
Ross Wilson
publisher:
Mushroom Music, Mushroom Music Pty. Ltd. and Mushroom Music Publishing
Mondo Rock3:34
13Drop the PilotJoan Armatrading3:37
14Hungry Like the Wolf
engineer and producer:
Colin Thurston
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tritec Music Ltd. (from 1982 to present) and Parlophone Records Ltd. (in 2009)
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (number: 3) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 196)
recording of:
Hungry Like the Wolf
writer:
Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor, John Taylor and Roger Taylor
publisher:
EMI Songs, EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd. and Tritec Music Ltd.
Duran Duran3:40
15Beautiful World
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (in 2010)
recording of:
Beautiful World
writer:
Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh
publisher:
J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.
DEVO3:32
16Computer GamesMi‐Sex4:01
17Who Can It Be Now?
additional engineer:
Paul Ray
engineer:
Jim Barbour and Peter McIan
producer:
Peter McIan
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (in 1981, in 1982), Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1981), CBS, Inc. (in 1982) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (in 1996)
recorded at:
Richmond Recorders in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
recording of:
Who Can It Be Now?
lyricist and composer:
Colin Hay
publisher:
April Music Pty. Ltd., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., EMI Music, EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd. and EMI Songs Ltd.
Men at Work3:22
18Talking to a Stranger
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Human Frailty Pty. Ltd. (in 1982)
recording of:
Talking to a Stranger
writer:
John Archer, Geoff Crosby, Doug Falconer, Rob Miles and Greg Perano
publisher:
Mushroom Music Publishing
Hunters & Collectors3:54
19Don’t Tear It Downv.Spy v.Spy4:05
20Our Lips Are SealedThe Go‐Go’s2:46
21Funky TownPseudo Echo4:54
22LocomotionKylie Minogue3:13
23You’re the VoiceJohn Farnham5:03