The No. 1 Summer Album

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Tracklist

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CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1On The Beach
engineer:
Justin Shirley‐Smith
producer:
Jon Kelly (engineer at Air London Studios) and Chris Rea
recording of:
On the Beach (Chris Rea)
lyricist and composer:
Chris Rea
publisher:
Magnet Music Ltd. (publisher)
Chris Rea56:51
2Someone, Somewhere In Summertime
Simple Minds4:28
3Three Lions
producer:
David Bascombe, Ian Broudie and Simon Rogers
vocals:
David Baddiel and Frank Skinner (English writer and comedian)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd (not for release label use! pre-Aug 2004 subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Inc.) (in 1996)
recording of:
Three Lions
lyricist:
David Baddiel and Frank Skinner (English writer and comedian)
composer:
Ian Broudie
publisher:
Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher)
Baddiel & Skinner & The Lightning Seeds3:43
4Staying Out For The Summer
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
A&M Records, Ltd. (in 1994)
recording of:
Staying Out for the Summer
lyricist:
Nigel Clark (singer and bassist of Dodgy) and Mathew Priest
composer:
Nigel Clark (singer and bassist of Dodgy) and Andy Miller (UK guitarist for Dodgy/Hey Gravity)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd.
Dodgy3.753:05
5Alright
engineer:
John Cornfield
producer:
Sam Williams (producer & musician. ex‐member of The Animalhouse)
mixer:
John Cornfield and Sam Williams (producer & musician. ex‐member of The Animalhouse)
bass guitar:
Mick Quinn (from 1994-02 until 1994-08)
drums (drum set):
Danny Goffey (from 1994-02 until 1994-08)
guitar and lead vocals:
Gaz Coombes (from 1994-02 until 1994-08)
keyboard:
Rob Coombes (from 1994-02 until 1994-08)
background vocals:
Danny Goffey (from 1994-02 until 1994-08) and Mick Quinn (from 1994-02 until 1994-08)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1995)
recorded at:
Sawmills Studio in Golant (from 1994-02 until 1994-08)
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 65)
recording of:
Alright (from 1994-02 until 1994-08)
writer:
Gaz Coombes, Danny Goffey and Mick Quinn
publisher:
EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher)
Supergrass3.552:59
6Wake Up Boo!
engineer:
Andy Wilkinson (UK engineer)
producer:
The Boo Radleys
mixer:
Al Clay
recording of:
Wake Up Boo!
lyricist and composer:
Martin Carr
The Boo Radleys33:06
7This Summer
recording of:
This Summer
lyricist:
Chris Difford
composer:
Glenn Tilbrook
Squeeze33:37
8Love Shack
assistant engineer:
Martin Kunitz
engineer:
Dave Cook (US engineer and producer)
producer:
Don Was
mixer:
Tom Durack
guest bass guitar:
Sara Lee (UK bassist, singer & songwriter)
guest drums (drum set):
Charley Drayton
guest horn:
Uptown Horns
guitar:
Keith Strickland
keyboard:
Kate Pierson
vocals:
Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider (US singer-songwriter, frontman of The B-52s) and Cindy Wilson
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Reprise Records (in 1989)
recorded at:
Dreamland Studios in Hurley, United States
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, United States
additionally produced at:
Bearsville Studios in Bearsville, United States
part of:
Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 243)
recording of:
Love Shack
writer:
Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider (US singer-songwriter, frontman of The B-52s), Keith Strickland and Cindy Wilson
publisher:
Man-Woman Together, Now!
The B‐52s4.455:21
9Walking On Sunshine
recording of:
Walking on Sunshine
lyricist:
Kimberley Rew (in 1983)
composer:
Kimberley Rew
publisher:
Kyboside Music, Megasongs Limited and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
Katrina and the Waves3:51
10Twisting By The Pool
engineer:
John Etchells
producer:
Mark Knopfler
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Terry Williams (drummer)
guitar:
Mark Knopfler and Hal Lindes
piano:
Alan Clark (keyboardist)
lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (company name, NOT a label!) (in 1988) and Warner Records Inc. (not for release label use; fka Warner Bros. Records Inc. until 2019) (in 1988, in 2022)
recorded at:
Jam Studios in Islington (from 1982-10-01 until 1982-10-03)
recording of:
Twisting by the Pool
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd.
Dire Straits3.153:31
11Long Hot Summer
producer:
Paul Weller (English singer-songwriter and musician) and Peter Wilson (UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use! aka Polydor Ltd. or Polydor Ltd. (London), fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1983)
recording of:
Long Hot Summer
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer-songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Stylist Music Ltd.
The Style Council53:49
12Here Comes The Summer
engineer and producer:
Roger Bechirian
recording of:
Here Comes the Summer
lyricist and composer:
John O’Neill (of The Undertones)
The Undertones31:44
13Sunny Afternoon
recording of:
Sunny Afternoon
lyricist and composer:
Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Davray Music Ltd., Carlin (in 1984) and Davray (publisher) (in 1984)
The Kinks3:34
14Itchycoo Park
engineer:
Glyn Johns
producer:
Ronnie Lane and Steve Marriott (English musician and songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1967)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966-2009) in Barnes
recording of:
Itchycoo Park
writer:
Ronnie Lane and Steve Marriott (English musician and songwriter)
publisher:
EMI United Partnership Ltd. (ended)
Small Faces4.52:46
15Summer In The CityThe Lovin’ Spoonful2:39
16Kokomo
engineer and mixer:
Keith Wechsler
producer:
Terry Melcher
accordion:
Van Dyke Parks (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06)
acoustic guitar:
Jeffrey Foskett (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06)
alto saxophone:
Joel Peskin (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06)
bass:
Rod Clark (UK bassist) (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06)
drums (drum set):
Jim Keltner (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06)
slide guitar [electric slide guitar]:
Ry Cooder (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06)
background vocals:
Al Jardine (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06), Bruce Johnston (US singer‐songwriter, member of The Beach Boys) (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06), Mike Love (Beach Boys) (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06) and Carl Wilson (Beach Boys) (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06)
lead vocals:
Mike Love (Beach Boys) (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06) and Carl Wilson (Beach Boys) (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06)
performer:
The Beach Boys (American rock band) (on 1988-03-22)
music videos:
Kokomo by The Beach Boys (American rock band)
recording of:
Kokomo (in 1988)
writer:
Mike Love (Beach Boys), Scott McKenzie, Terry Melcher and John Phillips (The Mamas & The Papas)
publisher:
Buena Vista Music Company, Clairaudient Music Corporation, Daywin Music Inc., Honest John Music, Nichion Synch Division, Spirit One Music, Touchstone Pictures Music and Songs Inc. and Yamaha Music EH(CM)
The Beach Boys4.43:35
17The Second Summer Of Love
recording of:
The Second Summer of Love
lyricist and composer:
Gary Clark (Scottish singer/producer. Ex-Danny Wilson, Ex-Transister, Ex-King L)
Danny Wilson2:45
18Summertime
Fun Boy Three3:09
19Cruel Summer
producer:
Steve Jolley and Tony Swain (songwriter, producer)
lead vocals:
Sara Dallin (in 1983-04), Siobhan Fahey (in 1983-04) and Keren Woodward (in 1983-04)
performer:
Bananarama (in 1983-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records 90 Ltd. (renamed on 26th Aug 2011 as Warner Records 90 Ltd.) (in 1983)
recording of:
Cruel Summer (in 1983-04)
lyricist:
Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Steve Jolley, Tony Swain (songwriter, producer) and Keren Woodward
composer:
Leo Birenberg, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Steve Jolley, Kari Kimmel (singer, songwriter, composer, producer, piano, guitar), Tony Swain (songwriter, producer) and Keren Woodward
publisher:
Reverb Music Ltd., Sony Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Bananarama43:30
20In The Summertime
recording of:
In the Summertime
lyricist and composer:
Ray Dorset
publisher:
Associated Music International Ltd., Bovina Music Inc., Broadley Music (International) Ltd. (PRS), EMI April Music Inc., Our Music Ltd. (possibly aka Our Music Ltd., associated mostly with Mungo Jerry), Satellite Music Ltd., Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995), Sony/ATV Tunes LLC and Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available)
Mungo Jerry3:30
21Summer Fun
recording of:
Summer Fun
lyricist and composer:
Robin Wills
The Barracudas3:13
22Lovely Day
producer:
Clarence McDonald and Bill Withers
bass guitar:
Jerry Knight (in 1977)
drums (drum set) and shakers:
Russell Kunkel (in 1977)
guitar:
Ray Parker (in 1977)
keyboard:
Clarence McDonald (in 1977)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (in 1977)
lead vocals:
Bill Withers (in 1977)
arranger:
Clarence McDonald
concertmaster:
Charles Veal (violinist, conductor and arranger) (in 1977)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1977) and Columbia Records (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Music Entertainment, only use for manufacturing/distribution and copyright holding) (in 1977)
part of:
The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 402)
recording of:
Lovely Day (in 1977)
writer:
Skip Scarborough and Bill Withers
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Chelsea Music Publishing Co., Ltd., Golden Withers Music, Plaid Flowers Music, Sweet Cookie Music, Unichappell Music, Inc., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), フジパシフィックミュージック, 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 (holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
Bill Withers4.754:03
CD 2
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Mysterious Girl
Peter Andre Featuring Bubbler Ranx3:37
2Tease Me
Chaka Demus & Pliers3:40
3ShineAswad2.53:40
4Bubbling Hot
performer:
Ranking Roger
recording of:
Bubbling Hot
writer:
Patrick Murray (Pato Banton) and Roger Charlery
Pato Banton With Ranking Roger23:26
5Summertime
recording of:
Summertime
lyricist:
Will Smith (US actor aka The Fresh Prince)
composer:
Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown (US percussionist of Kool & the Gang), Lamar Hula Mahone, Robert Spike Mickens, Craig Simpkins, Claydes Smith, Will Smith (US actor aka The Fresh Prince), Alton Taylor, Dennis “D.T.” Thomas (Kool & The Gang) and Ricky West (Kool & The Gang member)
is based on:
Summer Madness
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince3:48
6Swing Low Sweet Chariot
China Black3:41
7Caribbean Queen
recording of:
Caribbean Queen
writer:
Keith Diamond and Billy Ocean
Billy Ocean4:01
8Summer Breeze
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1973) and T-Neck Records, Inc. (for copyrights use only; for release labels, use “T-Neck”) (in 1973)
edit of:
Summer Breeze by The Isley Brothers
cover recording of:
Summer Breeze
lyricist:
James Seals
composer:
Dash Crofts and James Seals
publisher:
Dawnbreaker Mus. Co. Ltd USA, Faizilu Publishing, MCA Music Ltd., Songs of Universal, Inc., Sutjujo Music, Universal Duchess Music Corp., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
The Isley Brothers43:06
9Too Hot
recording of:
Too Hot
writer:
George M. Brown (US percussionist of Kool & the Gang)
Kool & the Gang3:42
10La Bamba
Los Lobos2:45
11Summer Night City
engineer:
Michael B. Tretow
producer:
Benny Andersson (ABBA) and Björn Ulvaeus
arranger:
Benny Andersson (ABBA) and Björn Ulvaeus
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polar Music International AB (in 1978)
part of:
The Downloader’s Music Source Book (number: 60)
recording of:
Summer Night City (in 1978)
writer:
Benny Andersson (ABBA) and Björn Ulvaeus
publisher:
Union Songs AB (publisher)
ABBA3.753:27
12Sunshine Day
engineer:
Ashley Howe
producer:
Gerry Bron
arranger:
Osibisa
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bronze Records Ltd.
recorded at:
Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London) (in 1975)
recording of:
Sunshine Day
writer:
Sol Amarfio, Teddy Osei and Mac Tontoh
publisher:
Sparta Florida Music Group Ltd.
Osibisa45:00
13Loco In Acapulco
recording engineer:
Rick Ruggieri
drums (drum set) and background vocals:
Phil Collins (of Genesis)
electric bass guitar:
Freddie Washington (US session bassist)
guitar:
Michael Landau, Paul Jackson (bassist) and David Williams (folk guitarist)
keyboard:
Aaron Zigman (American score composer)
choir vocals:
Four Tops (Motown)
guitar arranger and horn arranger:
Paul Riser
percussion arranger:
Aaron Zigman (American score composer)
recording of:
Loco in Acapulco
writer:
Phil Collins (of Genesis) and Lamont Dozier
Four Tops4.354:34
14Fun Fun Fun
recording of:
Fun, Fun, Fun
lyricist and composer:
Mike Love (Beach Boys) and Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
publisher:
Almo Music Corporation (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Elmwin Music Inc., EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Irving Music, Inc. and Sea of Tunes Publishing Co. (work publisher, NOT the bootleg label)
Status Quo With The Beach Boys3:07
15Beach Baby
recording of:
Beach Baby
writer:
John Carter (songwriter & producer, b. 1942) and Gillian Shakespeare (songwriter)
First Class4.54:50
16Dreadlock Holiday
recording of:
Dreadlock Holiday
writer:
Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Man-Ken Music Ltd.
10cc5:01
17Farewell My Summer Love
recording of:
Farewell My Summer Love
lyricist and composer:
Keni St. Lewis
publisher:
Jobete Music Ltd
Michael Jackson24:21
18(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
producer:
Jerry Bruckheimer, Steve Cropper and Don Simpson (American film producer, screenwriter, and actor)
bass guitar:
Donald “Duck” Dunn (US bass guitarist, session musician, record producer & songwriter) (from 1967-11-22 until 1967-12-07)
drums (drum set):
Al Jackson, Jr. (Booker T & The MGs drummer) (from 1967-11-22 until 1967-12-07)
guitar:
Steve Cropper (from 1967-11-22 until 1967-12-07)
keyboard:
Isaac Hayes (from 1967-11-22 until 1967-12-07) and Booker T. Jones (from 1967-11-22 until 1967-12-07)
trumpet:
Wayne Jackson (trumpet/horn, member of The Mar-Keys and The Memphis Horns) (from 1967-11-22 until 1967-12-07)
vocals:
Otis Redding (from 1967-11-22 until 1967-12-07)
whistling:
Otis Redding (from 1967-11-22 until 1967-12-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1968)
part of:
Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 26), The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 38) and Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (2022-1-15) (number: 45)
recording of:
(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay (from 1967-11-22 until 1967-12-07)
writer:
Steve Cropper and Otis Redding
publisher:
East Publishing Inc., East/Memphis Music Corp., Irving Music (BMI), Irving Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division, Warner Bros. (holding: File NO Releases), Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division, Yamaha Music EH(CM) and Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company – do not use as release label)
Otis Redding4.452:42
19Under The Boardwalk
recording of:
Under the Boardwalk
writer:
Arthur Resnick (songwriter, producer) and Kenny Young
publisher:
Alley Music Corp., Intersong (publisher), TM Music Ltd. and Trio Music Company
The Drifters2:42
20Up On The Roof
engineer:
Peter Day
producer:
Matt Aitken and Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman)
mixer:
Dave Ford (remixer, producer & technician known for work with SAW)
cover recording of:
Up on the Roof
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin and Carole King
composer:
Carole King
publisher:
Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Robson & Jerome22:35
21Respect
United Against Racism3:54