Best of 70’s (1976-1977)

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1▼CD: Best of 1976
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Movie Star phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1975) and EMI Music Sweden AB (not for release label use! SE subsidiary of EMI) (in 1976) recording of: Movie Star lyricist and composer: Harpo (Swedish pop singer) (in 1975) publisher: EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), RAK Publishing Ltd. and Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia AB	Harpo	5	3:23
2	Lost in France producer: David Mackay (Australian producer, arranger, musical director), Ronnie Scott (a British pop music promoter, group manager and songwriter) and Steve Wolfe (producer, songwriter and guitar player) arranger: David Mackay (Australian producer, arranger, musical director), Ronnie Scott (a British pop music promoter, group manager and songwriter) and Steve Wolfe (producer, songwriter and guitar player) phonographic copyright (℗) by: RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead), Soundbarrier Ltd. (production company) (in 1976) and Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH (not for release label use! for © & ℗ or distributor only, defunct since 2005/03/09) (in 1995) recording of: Lost in France writer: Ronnie Scott (a British pop music promoter, group manager and songwriter) and Steve Wolfe (producer, songwriter and guitar player) publisher: BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Lojo Music	Bonnie Tyler	2.35	3:50
3	Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel recording of: Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel writer: Freddie Perren and Keni St. Lewis publisher: Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Perren‐Vibes Music, Inc., PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998), Universal Music Publishing International Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)	Tavares	3.65	6:33
4	You to Me Are Everything producer: Ken Gold phonographic copyright (℗) by: Pye Records (in 1976) and Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1976) recording of: You to Me Are Everything writer: Michael Denne and Ken Gold publisher: EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd.	The Real Thing	3.65	3:24
5	Save Your Kisses for Me producer: Tony Hiller arranger: Lee Sheriden phonographic copyright (℗) by: BR Music Copyrights BV (in 1976) part of: United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest (number: 1976) and Winners of the Eurovision Song Contest (number: 1976) recording of: Save Your Kisses for Me (in 1976) writer: Tony Hiller, Martin Lee (singer, of UK pop group Brotherhood of Man) and Lee Sheriden publisher: ATV Music, Easy Listening Music Corp., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Tony Hiller Music (publisher), Tony Hills Music Co. Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing GmbH (Universal Music Publishing Group Germany)	Brotherhood of Man		3:05
6	In Zaire recording of: In Zaire writer: Johnny Wakelin	Johnny Wakelin	2	3:21
7	Sunshine Day engineer: Ashley Howe producer: Gerry Bron arranger: Osibisa phonographic copyright (℗) by: Bronze Records Ltd. recorded at: Roundhouse Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1975) recording of: Sunshine Day writer: Sol Amarfio, Teddy Osei and Mac Tontoh publisher: Sparta Florida Music Group Ltd.	Osibisa	4	4:59
8	Keep It Comin’ Love producer: Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch recording of: Keep It Comin' Love writer: Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch publisher: EMI Songs, Harrick (publisher), Sherlyn (publisher) and Sherlyn Publishing Co., Inc.	KC and the Sunshine Band		4:24
9	Movin’ edit of: Movin’ (single edit) by Brass Construction recording of: Movin’ lyricist and composer: Randy Muller and Wade Williamston (bassist) publisher: Bravo and Encore Music, Music in Three and State Music Ltd. (publisher) (from 1985 to present)	Brass Construction	3	3:49
10	Nice and Slow recording of: Nice and Slow lyricist and composer: Ken Gibson (orchestrator, arranger and record producer)	Jesse Green		3:08
11	Misty Blue producer: Tommy Couch (US producer, songwriter, engineer & studio owner), Wolf Stephenson and James Cary Stroud cover recording of: Misty Blue lyricist and composer: Bob Montgomery (USA) publisher: Reservoir One America and Talmont Music (publisher) (from 1966 to present)	Dorothy Moore	4	3:36
12	Sideshow recording of: Sideshow writer: Bobby Eli and Gwendolyn Hines Woolfolk publisher: Poo Poo Publishing Co., Reservoir One America, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Zella Music	Barry Biggs		3:29
13	It’s a Long Way There recorded in: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (from 1975-06 until 1975-07) producer: Little River Band and Glenn Wheatley acoustic guitar: Graham Goble (from 1975-06 until 1975-07) bass: Roger McLachlan (from 1975-06 until 1975-07) drums (drum set): Derek Pellicci (from 1975-06 until 1975-07) guitar: Beeb Birtles (from 1975-06 until 1975-07) and Rick Formosa (from 1975-06 until 1975-07) vocals: Beeb Birtles (from 1975-06 until 1975-07), Graham Goble (from 1975-06 until 1975-07) and Glenn Shorrock (from 1975-06 until 1975-07) strings arranger: Rick Formosa phonographic copyright (℗) by: Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1975, in 1982) and EMI Music Australia Pty. Limited (not for release label use!) (in 1976, in 1999) produced for: Tumbleweed Productions recording of: It’s a Long Way There (from 1975-06 until 1975-07) written in: Australia (in 1972) lyricist and composer: Graeham Goble (in 1972) publisher: Australian Tumbleweed Music, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), Sunbury Music Ltd., Tumbleweed Music, Tumbleweed Music Pty. Ltd., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019), Warner/Chappell Pty. Ltd. and Wheatley Music Pty Ltd.	Little River Band		4:12
14	Boogie Fever phonographic copyright (℗) by: Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2002) recording of: Boogie Fever writer: Freddie Perren and Keni St. Lewis publisher: PolyGram Music Publishing and Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (Australian subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)	The Sylvers	4	3:29
15	Combine Harvester recording of: The Combine Harvester lyricist: Brendan O’Shaughnessy composer: Melanie Safka (US singer‐songwriter Melanie Safka) parody version of: Brand New Key	The Wurzels	3.5	3:04
16	Here Comes the Sun producer: Steve Harley phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1976) cover recording of: Here Comes the Sun lyricist and composer: George Harrison (The Beatles) publisher: Harrisongs Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (Australian subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) part of: Reprise	Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel	3.65	2:58
17	Now Is the Time recording of: Now Is the Time lyricist and composer: Biddu (composer, songwriter, producer and musician) publisher: Chappell and Subiddu Music (publisher)	Jimmy James & the Vagabonds		3:35
18	I Need It producer: Johnny “Guitar” Watson arranger: Johnny “Guitar” Watson recording of: I Need It lyricist and composer: Johnny “Guitar” Watson	Johnny “Guitar” Watson	3	4:41
19	Lean on Me cover recording of: Lean on Me lyricist and composer: Bill Withers publisher: Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty. Limited (not for release label use!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Songs Ltd., Interior Music (Les Disques du Crépuscule sub‐label), Interior Music Corp., Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!), Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd, シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)	Mud		4:58
20	Mississippi phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Music Netherlands BV (EMI Group subsidiary 2000–2012, today under UMG, don't use as label) (in 1975) recording of: Mississippi lyricist and composer: Werner Theunissen publisher: Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!) and EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!)	Pussycat	3	4:35

2▼CD: Best of 1977
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Spanish Stroll recording of: Spanish Stroll lyricist and composer: Willy DeVille	Mink DeVille		3:33
2	Year of the Cat producer: Alan Parsons (of The Alan Parsons Project) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Al Stewart (UK folk singer/songwriter) (in 1976) phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1981) mixed at: Davlen Sound Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States part of: Paste: The 25 Greatest Yacht Rock Songs of All Time (number: 13) recording of: Year of the Cat writer: Al Stewart (UK folk singer/songwriter) and Peter Wood (UK keyboardist/pianist) publisher: Carlin Music Corporation, Dick James Music Ltd. (renamed Universal/Dick James Music Ltd. since 1999‐07‐30), Gwyneth Music Ltd., Pepper Music Inc., PolyGram Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (Australian subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Universal Songs (publisher), Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc., Victoria Music Ltd., Victoria Music Publishing Co. Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty. Ltd. and Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)	Al Stewart	4.4	6:35
3	Don’t Give Up on Us vocals: David Soul phonographic copyright (℗) by: David Soul (in 1976) phonographic copyright (℗) by: David Soul (in 1976), Private Stock Records, Ltd. (not for release label use, for company relationships only) (in 1976) and Private Stock (in 1977) recording of: Don’t Give Up on Us (in 1976) lyricist and composer: Tony Macaulay publisher: Macaulay Music Ltd., PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing International Ltd.	David Soul	3	3:37
4	So You Win Again producer: Mickie Most (English record producer) phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1977) and RAK (in 1977) recording of: So You Win Again lyricist and composer: Russ Ballard publisher: EMI Virgin Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd, Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995) and Universal Music–MGB Songs	Hot Chocolate	4.25	4:28
5	No More Heroes engineer: Alan Winstanley (English record producer) producer: Martin Rushent phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1977) recorded at: T.W. Studios (Clanger Winstanley's studio in Fulham) in Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1977-07) recording of: No More Heroes (in 1977-07) writer: Jet Black (UK drummer Brian Duffy, member of The Stranglers), Jean‐Jacques Burnel, Hugh Cornwell (English rock musician) and Dave Greenfield publisher: Complete Music Ltd.	The Stranglers	4.65	3:30
6	It’s a Heartache producer: Dave Mackay (producer), David Mackay (Australian producer, arranger, musical director), Ronnie Scott (a British pop music promoter, group manager and songwriter) and Steve Wolfe (producer, songwriter and guitar player) acoustic guitar and background vocals: Steve Wolfe (producer, songwriter and guitar player) bass: Kevin Dunne drums (drum set) and percussion: Micky Gibbins (drummer for Badfinger) vocals: Bonnie Tyler phonographic copyright (℗) by: Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1977), RCA Ltd. (UK arm of RCA) (in 1977), Sanctuary Copyrights Ltd. (in 1977), Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. (not for release label use, for copyrights use only) (in 1977), Soundbarrier Ltd. (production company) (in 1977, in 1978), Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH (not for release label use! for © & ℗ or distributor only, defunct since 2005/03/09) (in 1995), Union Square Music Ltd. (for copyright use only, holding company of Union Square Music) (in 2018) and Universal Music Operations Ltd. (not for release label use! UK&IE subsidiary of UMG, legal name of Universal Music UK) (in 2018) produced for: Soundbarrier Ltd. (production company) part of: Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1978 (number: 24) recording of: It’s a Heartache writer: Ronnie Scott (a British pop music promoter, group manager and songwriter) and Steve Wolfe (producer, songwriter and guitar player) publisher: BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Careers Music, Inc., Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Lojo Music, Scott/Wolfe Songs Ltd., Universal Music Publishing International Ltd., Universal Music Publishing MGB Ltd., Mighty Music (publisher) (in 1977) and RAK Publishing (in 1977)	Bonnie Tyler	3.8	3:29
7	Smoke on the Water recorded in: Montreux, Vaud (Canton of Vaud), Switzerland (in 1971-12) assistant engineer: Jeremy Gee engineer: Martin Birch producer: Deep Purple drums (drum set): Ian Paice (in 1971-12) electric bass guitar: Roger Glover (in 1971-12) electric guitar: Ritchie Blackmore (in 1971-12) Hammond organ: Jon Lord (in 1971-12) lead vocals: Ian Gillan (in 1971-12) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Deep Purple (Overseas) Ltd. (in 1973) recorded at: Rolling Stones Mobile Studio in United Kingdom (in 1971-12) part of: SWR1 Hitparade 2004 der Männer (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 8), SWR1 Hitparade 2008 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 10), SWR1 Hitparade 2009 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 10), SWR1 Hitparade 2012 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 10), VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008-12-29) (number: 11), NME: 50 Greatest Guitar Riffs of All Time (2012-10-25) (number: 13), Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time (number: 34) and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock recording of: Smoke on the Water (in 1971-12) writer: Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice publisher: B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. (publisher est. 1946), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Glenwood Music Corp., HEC Music and Henrees Music co. sub-publisher: EMI Music Publishing France, EMI Music Publishing Scandinavia AB, EMI Music Publishing Japan C.F. division (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)	Deep Purple	4.1	5:38
8	Uptown Festival recording of: Uptown Festival (medley) medley of: Going to a Go‐Go medley of: I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) medley of: Uptight (Everything’s Alright) medley of: Stop! In the Name of Love medley of: It’s the Same Old Song medley of: The Tears of a Clown medley of: Love Is Like an Itching in My Heart medley of: This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You) medley of: Baby Love medley of: He Was Really Sayin’ Somethin’	Shalamar		4:19
9	Do What You Wanna Do recording of: Do What You Wanna Do lyricist and composer: Theophilus Coakley	T. Connection		3:26
10	Whodunit recording of: Whodunit writer: Freddie Perren and Keni St. Lewis	Tavares	3.5	3:35
11	They Shoot Horses Don’t They recording of: They Shoot Horses Don't They? lyricist and composer: Gareth Mortimer publisher: Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS)	Racing Cars		3:38
12	Cocaine recording of: Cokane in My Brain lyricist and composer: Lester Randal Bullock publisher: Blue Mountain Music and Rykomusic Ltd. (Publishing company)	Dillinger	5	5:12
13	Only a Fool recording of: Only a Fool Breaks His Own Heart lyricist: Shelly Coburn writer: Norman Bergen (in 1964) and Shelly Coburn (in 1964) composer: Norman Bergen	Byron Lee & Mighty Sparrow		2:44
14	Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue phonographic copyright (℗) by: Capitol Records Nashville (in 1975), Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 1976), Liberty Records (a division of Capitol Records, Inc. since 1980 – not for release label use, but for copyrights and record company credits only) (in 1976) and Capitol Nashville (in 1977, in 1979) part of: Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1978 (number: 71) cover recording of: Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue lyricist and composer: Richard Leigh (American country music songwriter and singer) publisher: EMI Catalogue Partnership Australia Pty Ltd, EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI U Catalog Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and EMI United Partnership Ltd.	Crystal Gayle	4.4	2:33
15	Calendar Song	Trinidad Oil Company		2:51
16	Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me recording of: Do Ya Wanna Get Funky with Me writer: Peter Brown (70s/80s Miami disco artist/songwriter, "Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me") and Robert Rans	Peter Brown		4:37
17	2–4–6–8 Motorway producer: Vic Maile bass: Tom Robinson (British singer-songwriter, bassist and radio presenter) (on 1977-09-14) drums (drum set): Dolphin Taylor (on 1977-09-14) guitar: Danny Kustow (on 1977-09-14) organ and piano: Mark Ambler (on 1977-09-14) vocals: Tom Robinson (British singer-songwriter, bassist and radio presenter) (on 1977-09-14) phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1977) recorded at: Berwick Street Studios in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1977-09-14) recording of: 2‐4‐6‐8 Motorway (on 1977-09-14) lyricist and composer: Tom Robinson (British singer-songwriter, bassist and radio presenter) publisher: Konkwest Music Limited	Tom Robinson Band	4	3:19
18	The Floral Dance recording of: The Floral Dance (Brass Band arr. Broadbent) composer: Katie Moss (violinist, singer and composer) instruments arranger: Derek Broadbent (UK Band Director) arrangement of: The Floral Dance	Brighouse & Rastrick Band		2:53
19	Isn’t She Lovely cover recording of: Isn’t She Lovely lyricist and composer: Stevie Wonder publisher: Black Bull Music, EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher) and Jobete Music Co., Inc. sub-publisher: 大洋音楽 (Taiyō Music)	David Parton	4	4:09
20	Romeo recording of: Romeo composer: Dicken (Jeff Pain) and Jake Carter (drum and bass producer Jake Carter)	Mr. Big	1	2:35

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