The Golden Age of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1962

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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
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