The Hits Album: 80’s Pop

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Tracklist

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#TitleArtistLength
1Prince CharmingAdam and the Ants3:17
2Kids 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 Wilde3:25
3Break My Stride
drums (drum set) programming:
John Gilston (in 1983)
producer:
Peter Bunetta, Rick Chudacoff and Bill Elliott
analog synthesizer [Prophet-5]:
Bill Elliott (in 1983) and Matthew Wilder (in 1983)
drum machine [Oberheim DMX], drums (drum set) and percussion:
Peter Bunetta (in 1983)
guitar:
Dennis Herring (in 1983)
background vocals:
Greg Prestopino (in 1983), Joe Turano (in 1983) and Matthew Wilder (in 1983)
lead vocals:
Matthew Wilder (in 1983)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (in 1983), Epic Records (in 1983), Sony BMG Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1983) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1983)
recorded at:
Pasha Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1983)
part of:
VH1’s 100 Greatest One‐Hit Wonders of the ’80s (number: 39)
recording of:
Break My Stride (in 1983)
writer:
Greg Prestopino and Matthew Wilder
publisher:
Buchu Music, Bug Music, Inc., Bughouse, MCA Music Publishing, Music of Windswept, Universal Studios, Inc., WB Music Corp., Wilder Kingdom Music, Big Ears Music (in 1983), No Ears Music (in 1983) and Streetwise Music (in 1983)
Matthew Wilder3:00
4Girls Just Want to Have FunCyndi Lauper3:46
5The War Song (remastered 2003)
assistant engineer:
Peter Lees
engineer:
Gordon Milne
producer:
Steve Levine
mixer:
Steve Levine and Jon Moss
bass guitar:
Mikey Craig (in 1984)
electric sitar, guitar, keyboard, piano and sitar:
Roy Hay (in 1984)
guest keyboard:
Phil Pickett (in 1984)
guest saxophone:
Steve Grainger (in 1984)
guest trombone:
Kenneth McGregor (in 1984)
guest trumpet:
Ron Williams (in 1984)
guest background vocals:
Imogen Exton (in 1984), Derek Green (in 1984), Alice Kemp (in 1984), Andriana Loizou (in 1984), Alanda Marchant (in 1984), Nancy Peppers (in 1984), Phil Pickett (in 1984), Chris Rainbow (in 1984), Louis Rogers (in 1984), Martin Sunley (in 1984), Helen Terry (in 1984), Tara Thomas (in 1984) and Clare Torry (in 1984)
vocals:
Boy George (in 1984)
recorded at:
Red Bus Studios in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1984)
music videos:
The War Song by Culture Club
recording of:
The War Song (in 1984)
writer:
Mikey Craig, George O’Dowd, Roy Hay and Jon Moss
publisher:
Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
Culture Club4:12
6Open Your Heart (remastered 2012)
music videos:
Open Your Heart by The Human League
recording of:
Open Your Heart
lyricist:
Philip Oakey
composer:
Jo Callis and Philip Oakey
The Human League3:55
7What?
cover recording of:
What
lyricist and composer:
H.B. Barnum
writer:
Barnum
publisher:
Hidle Music, Metropolis Music and Warner Bros. Music Ltd.
Soft Cell2:51
8Poison ArrowABC3:23
9Fantastic Day
producer:
Bob Sargeant
recording of:
Fantastic Day
lyricist and composer:
Nick Heyward
Haircut 1003:13
10Head Over Heels
engineer:
Michael B. Tretow
producer:
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus
acoustic guitar:
Björn Ulvaeus (in 1981)
acoustic guitar and electric guitar:
Lasse Wellander (on 1981-09-02)
bass guitar:
Rutger Gunnarsson (on 1981-09-02)
drums (drum set):
Ola Brunkert (on 1981-09-02)
keyboard and synthesizer:
Benny Andersson (on 1981-09-02)
percussion:
Åke Sundqvist (in 1981)
arranger:
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polar Music International AB (in 1981)
recorded at:
Polar Studios in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden (on 1981-09-02)
mixed at:
Polar Studios in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden (on 1981-11-12)
part of:
The Downloader’s Music Source Book (number: 48)
recording of:
Head Over Heels (on 1981-09-02)
writer:
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus
publisher:
Union Songs AB, Universal and Artwork Music Co., Inc. (in 1981)
ABBA3:48
11Island 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)
Blondie3:48
12Too Good to be ForgottenAmazulu3:05
13I Want CandyBow Wow Wow2:43
14One Step Further (original 7” mix)
recording of:
One Step Further
lyricist and composer:
Simon Jefferies
publisher:
Big Note Music Productions Ltd.
Bardo3:00
15Fantasy Island
cover recording of:
Fantasy Island (english version)
writer:
Martin Duiser and Piet Souer
publisher:
Roba Music GmbH
Tight Fit3:26
16New Beginning (Mamba Seyra)
recording of:
New Beginning
writer:
Tony Gibber and Mike Myers
Bucks Fizz4:06
17Come On EileenDexys Midnight Runners4:07
18Green Door (remastered single version)
recording of:
Green Door
lyricist:
Marvin Moore
composer:
Bob Davie
Shakin’ Stevens3:12
19(Do) The Hucklebuck
cover recording of:
The Hucklebuck
lyricist:
Roy Alfred
additional writer:
Charlie Parker
composer:
Andy Gibson
publisher:
Copyright Control and Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd
Coast to Coast2:31
20ABBA Medley
recording of:
More Stars (7″ mix) (7″ mix, duration: ~4:42)
writer:
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus
medley of:
Stars on 45 (the song itself)
medley of:
Voulez‐Vous
medley of:
SOS
medley of:
Bang‐a‐Boomerang
medley of:
Money, Money, Money
medley of:
Knowing Me, Knowing You
medley of:
Fernando (English version)
medley of:
The Winner Takes It All
medley of:
Super Trouper
Starsound (Stars on 45)4:29
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ASIN:UK: B08B7LNQS2 [info]