The Golden Age of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1962

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Tracklist

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1CD: Return to Sender: Hot Hits of 1962
#TitleArtistLength
1Happy Birthday, Sweet SixteenNeil Sedaka2:41
2V‐A‐C‐A‐T‐I‐O‐NConnie Francis2:29
3It Might as Well Rain Until September
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (in 1962) and Screen Gems (in 1962)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1962 (number: 28)
recording of:
It Might as Well Rain Until September
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
composer:
Carole King
Carole King2:28
4Good Luck Charm
accordion:
Gordon Stoker (on 1961-10-15)
bass:
Bob Moore (on 1961-10-15)
clarinet and saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1961-10-15)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1961-10-15) and Buddy Harman (on 1961-10-15)
guitar:
Jerry Kennedy (on 1961-10-15) and Scotty Moore (on 1961-10-15)
organ and piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1961-10-15)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley
vocals:
Elvis Presley, The Jordanaires (on 1961-10-15) and Millie Kirkham (on 1961-10-15)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1961), BMG Music (in 1961, in 1962) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1961-10-15)
cover recording of:
Good Luck Charm (on 1961-10-15)
writer:
Wally Gold and Aaron Schroeder
publisher:
A. Schroeder, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music, Gladys Music, Rachel’s Own Music and Williamson Music Company
Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires2:23
5Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)
cover recording of:
Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)
lyricist and composer:
Cindy Walker
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Music Ltd., Combine Music Corp. and Acuff-Rose (in 1971)
Roy Orbison2:33
6Telstar
recording of:
Telstar
composer:
Joe Meek
publisher:
Ivy Music Ltd.
The Tornadoes3:18
7Speak to Me Pretty
recording of:
Speak to Me Pretty (Two Little Bears)
writer:
William Dunham and Henryk Wars
publisher:
Angelica Music
Brenda Lee2:17
8Johnny Will
Pat Boone2:27
9Return to SenderElvis Presley with The Jordanaires2:07
10Don’t Ever ChangeThe Crickets2:15
11Here Comes That FeelingBrenda Lee2:08
12Guitar TangoThe Shadows3:02
13The Swiss Maid
cover recording of:
Swiss Maid
lyricist and composer:
Roger Miller
Del Shannon2:08
14The Lion Sleeps Tonight
recording of:
The Lion Sleeps Tonight (in 1961)
lyricist:
George David Weiss (in 1961)
writer:
Luigi Creatore, Hugo Peretti and Albert Stanton
composer:
Solomon Linda
publisher:
Abilene Music Inc., Copyright Control, Luigi Creatore Music and Memory Lane Music Ltd.
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)
The Tokens2:43
15Workin’ for the Man
producer:
Fred Foster
double bass [bass]:
Bob Moore (on 1962-08-14)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Buddy Harman (on 1962-08-14)
guitar:
Harold Bradley (on 1962-08-14)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1962-08-14)
saxophone [sax]:
Boots Randolph (on 1962-08-14)
vocals:
Roy Orbison (on 1962-08-14)
recording of:
Working for the Man (on 1962-08-14)
lyricist and composer:
Roy Orbison (in 1962)
publisher:
Copyright Control
Roy Orbison2:27
16Hey! BabyBruce Channel2:25
17Bobby’s Girl
Marcie Blane2:17
18Breaking Up Is Hard to DoNeil Sedaka2:19
19Ginny Come Lately
recording of:
Ginny Come Lately
lyricist:
Peter Udell
composer:
Gary Geld
publisher:
Pogo Music Corp.
Brian Hyland2:50
20The WandererDion2:43
21Follow That Dream
bass:
Bob Moore (on 1961-07-02)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1961-07-02) and Buddy Harman (on 1961-07-02)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1961-07-02) and Scotty Moore (on 1961-07-02)
organ and piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1961-07-02)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1961-07-02)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1961-07-02) and Millie Kirkham (on 1961-07-02)
performer:
Neal Matthews (on 1961-07-02)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1961-07-02)
recording of:
Follow That Dream (on 1961-07-02)
writer:
Ben Weisman and Fred Wise
publisher:
Chappell & Co. and Chrysalis Music
Elvis Presley1:39
22Spanish HarlemJimmy Justice2:50
23The Point of No Return
Gene McDaniels2:23
24The Man With the Golden Arm
Jet Harris2:10
25Duke of EarlGene Chandler2:20
26Monster MashBobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt Kickers3:07
2CD: Dance On: Party Rock 1962
#TitleArtistLength
1The Loco‐MotionLittle Eva2:28
2Dance On
The Shadows2:24
3Speedy Gonzales
recording of:
Speedy Gonzales
writer:
David Hess, David Hill, Buddy Kaye and Ethel Lee
publisher:
Budd Music Ltd. (from 1977 to present)
Pat Boone2:31
4Palisades Park
recording of:
Palisades Park
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Barris
publisher:
MPL Music Publishing Inc.
Freddy Cannon1:54
5(Dance With the) Guitar Man
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1962)
recording of:
(Dance With The) Guitar Man
writer:
Duane Eddy and Lee Hazlewood
publisher:
Twangy Music Ltd.
Duane Eddy2:43
6Papa‐Oom‐Mow‐MowThe Rivingtons2:36
7Nut RockerB. Bumble & the Stingers2:02
8Let’s Dance
Chris Montez2:25
9Rock‐a‐Hula BabyElvis Presley with The Jordanaires2:00
10Twist Twist SenoraGary “U.S.” Bonds2:41
11Deep in the Heart of Texas
Duane Eddy1:59
12Jambalaya (on the Bayou)Fats Domino2:21
13Soul Twist
King Curtis2:49
14Remember Then
recording of:
Remember Then
lyricist and composer:
Tony Powers
publisher:
Embassy Music Corporation and Unichappell Music, Inc.
The Earls2:11
15Cindy’s Birthday
recording of:
Cindy’s Birthday
writer:
Jeff Hooven and Hal Winn
Johnny Crawford2:08
16Let There Be Drums
Sandy Nelson2:21
17Peppermint Twist, Part 1
Joey Dee & the Starliters2:03
18Dear One
Larry Finnegan3:04
19Rinky Dink
recording of:
Rinky‐Dink
writer:
David Clowney and Paul Winley
Dave “Baby” Cortez2:52
20Twist and ShoutThe Isley Brothers2:30
21Limbo Rock
The Champs2:07
22Drummin’ Up a Storm
Sandy Nelson2:31
23So Long Baby
recording of:
So Long Baby
lyricist and composer:
Del Shannon
Del Shannon2:02
24Sheila
recording of:
Sheila
lyricist and composer:
Tommy Roe
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd.
Tommy Roe2:03
25Do You Wanna DanceCliff Richard2:13
26Let Me In
recording of:
Let Me In
lyricist and composer:
Yvonne Baker
The Sensations3:03
27Orange Blossom Special
The Spotnicks2:13
3CD: Sealed With a Kiss: Teenage Love 1962
#TitleArtistLength
1Can’t Help Falling in Love
bass:
Bob Moore (on 1961-03-23)
celesta [celeste]:
Dudley Brooks (on 1961-03-23)
drums (drum set):
Hal Blaine (on 1961-03-23), D.J. Fontana (on 1961-03-23) and Bernie Mattinson (on 1961-03-23)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1961-03-23), Scotty Moore (on 1961-03-23) and Tiny Timbrell (on 1961-03-23)
harmonica:
George Fields (on 1961-03-23)
piano:
Dudley Brooks (on 1961-03-23) and Floyd Cramer (on 1961-03-23)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1961-03-23)
steel guitar:
Alvino Rey (on 1961-03-23)
ukulele:
Bernie Lewis (on 1961-03-23) and Fred Tavares (on 1961-03-23)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (on 1961-03-23)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1961-03-23) and The Surfers (on 1961-03-23)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires (on 1961-03-23)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1961), BMG Music (in 1961), RCA Corporation (in 1961) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (in 2002)
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 137)
recording of:
Can’t Help Falling in Love (on 1961-03-23)
writer:
Luigi Creatore, Hugo Peretti and George David Weiss
publisher:
ABG EPE Gladys Music, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry Lane Music, Chrysalis Music, Gladys Music, Gladys Music (Joachim Jean Aberbach), Gladys Music Elvis Presley Enterprises LLC, Gladys Music Inc., INTERSONG International Musikverlag G.m.b.H., Luigi Creatore Music and The Manor Music Co. Ltd.
sub-publisher:
日音 (ended), フジパシフィックミュージック, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) and 日音 Synch事業部
is based on:
Plaisir d’amour (Romance du chevrier)
Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires3:01
2The Language of Love
recording of:
Language of Love
lyricist and composer:
John D. Loudermilk
John D. Loudermilk1:45
3Sealed With a Kiss
vocals:
Brian Hyland
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1962)
cover recording of:
Sealed With a Kiss
writer:
Gary Geld and Peter Udell
premiered by:
The Four Voices (in 1960-05)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc., Suqence Music, Inc., United Artists and Pogo Music Corp. (in 1962)
sub-publisher:
Warner/Chappell Music, Hong Kong Limited
Brian Hyland2:42
4Venus in Blue Jeans
recording of:
Venus in Blue Jeans
lyricist:
Howard Greenfield
composer:
Jack Keller
Jimmy Clanton2:24
5Goodbye Cruel World
James Darren2:23
6Town Without PityGene Pitney2:55
7Tell Me What He Said
Helen Shapiro2:48
8Next Door to an AngelNeil Sedaka2:26
9She’s Not YouElvis Presley with The Jordanaires2:11
10When the Boy in Your Arms (Is the Boy in Your Heart)Connie Francis2:47
11Baby Won’t You Come Out TonightBuddy Holly1:54
12A Picture of You
Joe Brown2:20
13Run to Him
recording of:
Run to Him
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
composer:
Jack Keller
Bobby Vee2:11
14Baby It’s YouThe Shirelles2:42
15Only Love Can Break a Heart
recording of:
Only Love Can Break a Heart (in 1962)
lyricist:
Hal David (in 1962)
composer:
Burt Bacharach (in 1962)
Gene Pitney2:54
16Soldier Boy
recording of:
Soldier Boy (in 1962)
writer:
Luther Dixon, Bob Elgin, Florence Greenberg and Kay Rogers
part of:
Baby It’s You! (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
The Shirelles2:44
17Letter Full of Tears
Gladys Knight & the Pips2:50
18Anna (Go to Him)Arthur Alexander2:51
19Reminiscing
producer:
Norman Petty
bass:
Joe B. Mauldin (on 1958-09-10)
drums (drum set):
Jerry Allison (on 1958-09-10)
guitar:
Buddy Holly (on 1958-09-10)
tenor saxophone:
King Curtis (on 1958-09-10)
vocals:
Buddy Holly (on 1958-09-10)
performer:
The Fireballs (in 1962)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1962)
recorded at:
Norman Petty Studios in Clovis, New Mexico, United States (on 1958-09-10)
recording of:
Reminiscing (from 1958-09-10 until 1962)
lyricist and composer:
King Curtis
publisher:
MPL Communications Inc., MPL Communications Ltd. and Nor-Va-Jak Music, Inc
Buddy Holly2:02
20Sharing You
recording of:
Sharing You
writer:
Gerry Goffin and Carole King
Bobby Vee2:03
21Love Me Warm and Tender
Paul Anka2:14
22When My Little Girl Is Smiling
Jimmy Justice2:27
23Warmed Over KissesBrian Hyland2:21
24Young WorldRicky Nelson2:25
25Johnny AngelShelley Fabares2:21
26She Cried
Jay & the Americans2:51
27Susie Darlin’
Tommy Roe2:18