80’s Rock Anthems

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Tracklist

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1Money for Nothing
producer:
Neil Dorfsman and Mark Knopfler
additional guest vocals:
Sting
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1988) and Warner Records Inc. (in 1988, in 2022)
recording of:
Money for Nothing (Dire Straits song)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
additional composer:
Sting
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd., Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
quotes music from:
Don’t Stand So Close to Me
Dire Straits4:10
2Here I Go Again ’87Whitesnake4:36
3Need You Tonight
assistant engineer:
Paula Jones
engineer:
David Nicholas
producer:
Chris Thomas
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain and Chris Thomas
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
INXS (in 1987, in 1997), PolyGram International Music B.V. (in 1987) and Atlantic Recording Corp. (in 1999)
mixed at:
Air Studios in London, England, United Kingdom
music videos:
Need You Tonight by INXS
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (number: 16) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 114)
recording of:
Need You Tonight
lyricist and composer:
Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence
publisher:
Muziekuitgeverij Artemis B. V., WB Music Corp., XL Publishing Pty. Ltd., 101 Muziek (in 1987) and Chardonnay Investments Ltd. (in 1987)
INXS3:02
4Rainbow in the DarkDio4:14
5Sharp Dressed ManZZ Top4:13
6We’re Not Gonna Take It (single version)
recording of:
We’re Not Gonna Take It
lyricist and composer:
Dee Snider
publisher:
Copyright Control and Universal Tunes
part of:
“The Filthy Fifteen” (number: 7)
Twisted Sister3:37
7We Built This CityStarship4:56
8Owner of a Lonely Heart
engineer:
Gary Langan
producer:
Trevor Horn
bass guitar:
Chris Squire (in 1983)
drums (drum set):
Alan White (in 1983)
guitar:
Trevor Rabin (in 1983)
keyboard:
Tony Kaye (in 1983)
lead vocals:
Jon Anderson (in 1983)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (in 1983, in 2003) and WEA International Inc. (in 1983, in 2003)
recorded at:
Sarm Studios in Aldgate, Tower Hamlets, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1983)
recording of:
Owner of a Lonely Heart (in 1983)
writer:
Jon Anderson, Trevor Horn, Trevor Rabin and Chris Squire
publisher:
Affirmative Music, BMG Chrysalis Scandinavia AB, BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd., Carbert Music Inc., Carlin America, Inc., Carlin Music Corporation, Downtown Music Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing International Inc., Downtown Music Publishing LLC, Hebbes Music Group Pty. Ltd., Kassner Associated Publishers, Ltd., SPZ Music, Inc., Tremander Songs, Unforgettable Songs, Unforgettable Songs Ltd., Warner Bros. Music, Warner Bros. Music Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Warner Chappell Music Ltd., Warner Chappell Music Scandinavia, Warner Chappell North America, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Warner/Chappell and Warner/Chappell North America Limited
sub-publisher:
エイベックス・ミュージック・パブリッシング 第7出版事業部, ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部, フジパシフィック音楽出版 BMG事業部 (until 2014-12-31), フジパシフィックミュージック BMG事業部 (from 2015-01-01 to present) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (from 2017-04-01 to present)
Yes4:29
918 and Life
recording engineer, producer and mixer:
Michael Wagener
additional engineer:
Dave Kent
bass guitar:
Rachel Bolan
drums (drum set):
Rob Affuso
guitar:
Scotti Hill and Dave “The Snake” Sabo
background vocals:
Rachel Bolan, Scotti Hill and Dave “The Snake” Sabo
lead vocals:
Sebastian Bach
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (in 1989)
recorded at:
Royal Recorders in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, United States (in 1988)
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (number: 60)
recording of:
18 and Life
writer:
Rachel Bolan and Dave “The Snake” Sabo
Skid Row3:51
10Juke Box HeroForeigner4:20
11EpicFaith No More4:54
12Black VelvetAlannah Myles4:47
13Rock SoldiersAce Frehley4:59
14Once in a LifetimeTalking Heads4:20
15Rooms on FireStevie Nicks4:37
16New ThingEnuff Z’Nuff4:18
17St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)John Parr4:12
18Love Will Tear Us ApartJoy Division3:25
19SeventeenWinger4:04
20Hungry 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 Duran3:41
21Alone AgainDokken4:20
22Just Like HeavenThe Cure3:32
23MagicThe Cars4:00
24Jane SaysJane’s Addiction4:47
25Simply Irresistible
engineer:
Tim Kramer
producer:
Robert Palmer
mixer:
Eric "E.T." Thorngren
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (in 1988)
recording of:
Simply Irresistible
lyricist and composer:
Robert Palmer
publisher:
Heavy Nova Music
Robert Palmer4:14
26RadioactiveThe Firm2:49
27No Smoke Without a FireBad Company4:39
28Love ShackThe B‐52s5:21
29Cold SweatThin Lizzy3:07
30Just Between You and MeLou Gramm4:56
31When the Children Cry
assistant engineer:
Garth Richardson
engineer, producer and mixer:
Michael Wagener
guitar:
Vito Bratta
lead vocals:
Mike Tramp
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (in 1987)
recording of:
When the Children Cry
lyricist and composer:
Vito Bratta
writer:
Mike Tramp
White Lion4:24
32Keep Your Hands to YourselfThe Georgia Satellites3:27
33Smooth Up in YaBulletBoys4:26
34Dirty Blvd.
recording engineer:
Jeffrey Lesser
assistant engineer:
Victor Deyglio
double bass:
Rob Wasserman
drums (drum set):
Fred Maher
electric guitar:
Mike Rathke and Lou Reed
background vocals:
Dion Di Mucci
lead vocals:
Lou Reed
recorded at and mixed at:
Mediasound Studios in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Dirty Blvd.
lyricist and composer:
Lou Reed
Lou Reed3:29
35House of PainFaster Pussycat5:47
36Kayleigh
recording engineer:
Thomas Stiehler
producer:
Chris Kimsey
mixer:
Mark Freegard and Chris Kimsey
bass guitar:
Pete Trewavas (from 1985-03 until 1985-05)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Ian Mosley (from 1985-03 until 1985-05)
guitar:
Steve Rothery (from 1985-03 until 1985-05)
keyboard:
Mark Kelly (from 1985-03 until 1985-05)
lead vocals:
Fish (from 1985-03 until 1985-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd.
recorded at:
Hansa Studios in Berlin, Germany (from 1985-03 until 1985-05)
recording of:
Kayleigh (from 1985-03 until 1985-05)
lyricist:
Derek William Dick
composer:
Derek William Dick, Mark Kelly, Ian Mosley, Steve Rothery and Pete Trewavas
publisher:
Chappell, Charisma Music Publishing Co Ltd., Charisma Music Publishing Ltd. and Marillion Music
Marillion4:04
37Kings of Metal
recording engineer, engineer and mixer:
Rich Breen
assistant engineer:
Elvis T. Gruber
assistant executive producer:
Dorothy Sicignano
executive producer:
Jason Flom
producer:
Manowar
bass guitar:
Joey DeMaio
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Scott Columbus
guitar and keyboard:
Ross the Boss
lead vocals:
Eric Adams
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
WEA International Inc. (in 1988)
recording of:
Kings of Metal
lyricist:
Joey DeMaio
composer:
Joey DeMaio and Ross Friedman
publisher:
Inar Music
Manowar3:44
38New Girl Now
producer:
Tom Treumuth
recording of:
New Girl Now
lyricist and composer:
Derry Grehan
Honeymoon Suite3:37
39Clones (We’re All)Alice Cooper2:51
40Back on the Chain GangPretenders3:51
41Swords and Tequila
engineer:
Rod Hui (from 1980-11 until 1980-12)
producer:
Steve Loeb (from 1980-11 until 1980-12)
recording of:
Swords and Tequila
composer:
Mark Reale and Guy Speranza
Riot3:20
42Atomic Playboys
Steve Stevens5:48
43Don’t Close Your EyesKIX4:17
44Metal Church
engineer:
Terry Date
producer:
Terry Date and Metal Church
bass guitar:
Duke Erickson (in 1984)
drums (drum set):
Kirk Arrington (in 1984)
guitar:
Kurdt Vanderhoof (in 1984) and Craig Wells (in 1984)
lead vocals:
David Wayne (in 1984)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra Entertainment (in 1985)
recorded at:
Steve Lawson Productions in Seattle, Washington, United States (in 1984)
recording of:
Metal Church (in 1984)
writer:
Kurdt Vanderhoof, David Wayne and Craig Wells
Metal Church5:02
45Practice What You Preach
recording engineer, producer and mixer:
Alex Perialas
art direction:
Bob Defrin
additional assistant engineer:
Michael Rosen
associate producer:
David Pigg (guitar) and Roy Rowland (lead vocals)
additional vocals:
Ellio Cahn, Bodgan Jablonski, Willy Langs and Mark Walters
lead vocals:
Chuck Billy
bass guitar arranger:
Greg Christian
drums (drum set) arranger:
Louie Clemente
guitar arranger:
Eric Peterson and Alex Skolnick
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Megaforce Records (in 1989)
recorded at and mixed at:
Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California, United States
recording of:
Practice What You Preach
lyricist:
Chuck Billy, Eric Peterson and Alex Skolnick
composer:
Testament
publisher:
Universal Music–Z Tunes LLC
Testament4:57