The Very Best of Bananarama (collector’s edition)

~ Release by Bananarama (see all versions of this release, 4 available)

Tracklist

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1▼CD: Disc One.
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1Venus
cover recording of:
Venus (Shocking Blue (I’m Your Venus))
lyricist and composer:
Robbie van Leeuwen
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd., Dayglow Music (publisher) and The International Music Network
is based on:
The Banjo Song
33:38
2Love in the First Degree
producer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
vocals:
Bananarama
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records 90 Ltd. (renamed as Warner Records 90 Ltd. on 2011-08-26) (in 1987)
produced for:
PWL Productions
recording of:
Love in the First Degree
writer:
Matt Aitken, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman), Pete Waterman and Keren Woodward
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., Mike Stock Publishing Limited, Reverb Music Ltd. (Siobhan Fahey), Sid’s Songs Limited, Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
3.353:28
3Robert De Niro’s Waiting
vocals:
Bananarama
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records Ltd. (not release label) (in 1984)
recording of:
Robert De Niro's Waiting
composer:
Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Steve Jolley, Tony Swain (songwriter, producer) and Keren Woodward
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), In a Bunch Music (publisher), J&S Music and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
2.353:30
4I Heard a Rumour
producer:
Stock Aitken Waterman
vocals:
Bananarama
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records 90 Ltd. (renamed as Warner Records 90 Ltd. on 2011-08-26) (in 1987) and London Records Ltd. (not release label) (in 1987)
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 80)
recording of:
I Heard a Rumour
writer:
Matt Aitken, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman), Pete Waterman and Keren Woodward
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., Grow Your Own Music, Mike Stock Publishing Limited, Reverb Music Ltd., Sid’s Songs Limited, Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Universal Music Careers, Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
43:24
5Cruel 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 as Warner Records 90 Ltd. on 2011-08-26) (in 1983) and London Records Ltd. (not release label) (in 1984)
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (compiled in 2006) (number: 44) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 414)
recording of:
Cruel Summer (in 1983-04)
lyricist:
Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Steve Jolley, Tony Swain (songwriter, producer) and Keren Woodward
composer:
Leo Birenberg (soundtrack composer), Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Steve Jolley, Kari Kimmel (singer, songwriter, composer, producer, piano, guitar), Tony Swain (songwriter, producer) and Keren Woodward
publisher:
In a Bunch Music Ltd., PolyGram Songs, Red Bus Music Ltd., Reverb Music Ltd., Sony Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. (2003–2008, 2021–present), Sony Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Warner Chappell and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
43:29
6Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)
vocals:
Bananarama
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records Ltd. (not release label) (in 1983)
cover recording of:
Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
writer:
Gary DeCarlo, Dale Frashuer, Mark Hall (2 for Joy), Paul Leka, Daz Sampson and Graham Turner
publisher:
Warner Chappell North America and Warner/Chappell North America
part of:
Goodbye
2.83:24
7It Ain’t What You Do
producer:
Fun Boy Three and Dave Jordan (UK producer/remixer)
cover recording of:
It Ain’t What You Do (It’s the Way That You Do It)
writer:
Sy Oliver and Trummy Young
3.652:47
8Really Saying Something
vocals and performer:
Bananarama
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records Ltd. (not release label) (in 1982)
cover recording of:
He Was Really Sayin’ Somethin’
writer:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team), William Stevenson (Motown songwriter) and Norman Whitfield
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Jobete Music (appears also as: Jobete Msc.)
32:41
9I Want You Back
vocals:
Bananarama
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records Ltd. (not release label) (in 1988)
recording of:
I Want You Back
writer:
Matt Aitken, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman), Pete Waterman and Keren Woodward
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., Mike Stock Publishing, Reverb Music Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
33:46
10Nathan Jones
cover recording of:
Nathan Jones
lyricist and composer:
Leonard Caston (father of Leonard "Lenny" Caston jr.) and Kathy Wakefield (songwriter)
writer:
Lenny Caston (son of Leonard Caston)
publisher:
イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30), Jobete Music Co., Inc. (in 1971), Stone Agate Music Division (in 1971), Jobete Music (appears also as: Jobete Msc.) (in 1988) 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 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
3:17
11Shy Boy
vocals:
Bananarama
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records Ltd. (not release label) (in 1982)
recording of:
Shy Boy
writer:
Steve Jolley and Tony Swain (songwriter, producer)
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd.
3.53:12
12More, More, More
cover recording of:
More, More, More
lyricist and composer:
Gregg Diamond
publisher:
Buddah Music, MRI Music, Buddah (ffor company credits related to the US label Buddah Records) (in 1976) and Gee Diamond Music (in 1976)
43:06
13Only Your Love
recording of:
Only Your Love
writer:
Andy Caine, Sara Dallin and Martin Glover
previously attributed to:
Youth (producer/bassist Martin Glover)
publisher:
BMG Songs Ltd., JB Max Music Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
3:58
14I Can’t Help It
vocals:
Bananarama
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records 90 Ltd. (renamed as Warner Records 90 Ltd. on 2011-08-26) (in 1987)
recording of:
I Can't Help It
writer:
Matt Aitken, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman), Pete Waterman and Keren Woodward
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., Mike Stock Publishing, Reverb Music Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
23:27
15Love, Truth & Honesty
vocals:
Bananarama
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records 90 Ltd. (renamed as Warner Records 90 Ltd. on 2011-08-26) (in 1988)
recording of:
Love, Truth & Honesty
writer:
Matt Aitken, Sara Dallin, Jacquie O'Sullivan, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman), Pete Waterman and Keren Woodward
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., In a Bunch Music Ltd., JB Max Music Ltd., Mike Stock Publishing and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
3:25
16Rough Justice
vocals:
Bananarama
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records 90 Ltd. (renamed as Warner Records 90 Ltd. on 2011-08-26) (in 1984)
recording of:
Rough Justice
writer:
Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Steve Jolley, Tony Swain (songwriter, producer) and Keren Woodward
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Reverb Music Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
3:37
17Last Thing on My Mind
producer:
Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
recording of:
Last Thing on My Mind
writer:
Sara Dallin, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman), Pete Waterman and Keren Woodward
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., BMG Music Publishing Ltd., In a Bunch Music (publisher), Mike Stock Publishing Ltd. and Warner Chappel Music Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
43:33
18Long Train Running
cover recording of:
Long Train Runnin’
lyricist and composer:
Tom Johnston (guitarist and vocalist with “The Doobie Brothers”)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1982) and Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music) (in 1991)
sub-publisher:
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 (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 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 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
recording of:
Long Train Runnin’
lyricist and composer:
Tom Johnston (guitarist and vocalist with “The Doobie Brothers”)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1982) and Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music) (in 1991)
sub-publisher:
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 (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 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 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
3:29
19Preacher Man
recording of:
Preacher Man
writer:
Andy Caine, Sara Dallin and Martin Glover
previously attributed to:
Youth (producer/bassist Martin Glover)
3:14
20Movin’ On
recording of:
Movin’ On
writer:
Sara Dallin, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman), Pete Waterman and Keren Woodward
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., Mike Stock Publishing Limited and Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
3.54:34
21Help
producer:
Stock Aitken Waterman
vocals:
Kathy Burke (English comedienne), Sara Dallin, Dawn French, Jacquie O'Sullivan, Jennifer Saunders and Keren Woodward
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present) (in 1989)
music videos:
Help (Comic Relief charity single 1989) by Bananarama feat. Lananeeneenoonoo
cover recording of:
Help! (in 1989)
writer:
John Lennon (The Beatles) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty. Limited (not for release label use!), Maclen Music, Inc. (U.S. based publisher for Lennon–McCartney), MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Music Corporation of America, Inc. (BMI‐affiliated music publisher of MCA Records, Inc.?), Northern Songs ltd, SBK Blackwood Music Inc. (1987-12-30–1989-07-14), Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020), Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP) and Unart Music Corp.
32:57
22I Heard a Rumour (Miami remix)
recording of:
I Heard a Rumour
writer:
Matt Aitken, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman), Pete Waterman and Keren Woodward
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., Grow Your Own Music, Mike Stock Publishing Limited, Reverb Music Ltd., Sid’s Songs Limited, Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Universal Music Careers, Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
7:12
2▼CD: Bonus Disc.
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1Venus (Hellfire mix)
cover recording of:
Venus (Shocking Blue (I’m Your Venus))
lyricist and composer:
Robbie van Leeuwen
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd., Dayglow Music (publisher) and The International Music Network
is based on:
The Banjo Song
59:21
2Love in the First Degree (Eurobeat Style)
recording of:
Love in the First Degree
writer:
Matt Aitken, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman), Pete Waterman and Keren Woodward
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., Mike Stock Publishing Limited, Reverb Music Ltd. (Siobhan Fahey), Sid’s Songs Limited, Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
7:18
3Movin’ On (Bumpin’ mix)
recording of:
Movin’ On
writer:
Sara Dallin, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman), Pete Waterman and Keren Woodward
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., Mike Stock Publishing Limited and Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
6:15
4Cruel Summer (remix)
recording of:
Cruel Summer
lyricist:
Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Steve Jolley, Tony Swain (songwriter, producer) and Keren Woodward
composer:
Leo Birenberg (soundtrack composer), Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Steve Jolley, Kari Kimmel (singer, songwriter, composer, producer, piano, guitar), Tony Swain (songwriter, producer) and Keren Woodward
publisher:
In a Bunch Music Ltd., PolyGram Songs, Red Bus Music Ltd., Reverb Music Ltd., Sony Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. (2003–2008, 2021–present), Sony Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Warner Chappell and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
5:20
5Only Your Love (remix)
recording of:
Only Your Love
writer:
Andy Caine, Sara Dallin and Martin Glover
previously attributed to:
Youth (producer/bassist Martin Glover)
publisher:
BMG Songs Ltd., JB Max Music Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
8:14
6Tripping on Your Love (Euro trance mix)
recording of:
Tripping on Your Love
writer:
Andy Caine, Sara Dallin, Martin Glover and Danny Schogger
7:22
7I Want You Back (remix)
recording of:
I Want You Back
writer:
Matt Aitken, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman), Pete Waterman and Keren Woodward
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., Mike Stock Publishing, Reverb Music Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
7:56
8Nathan Jones (remix)
cover recording of:
Nathan Jones
lyricist and composer:
Leonard Caston (father of Leonard "Lenny" Caston jr.) and Kathy Wakefield (songwriter)
writer:
Lenny Caston (son of Leonard Caston)
publisher:
イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30), Jobete Music Co., Inc. (in 1971), Stone Agate Music Division (in 1971), Jobete Music (appears also as: Jobete Msc.) (in 1988) 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 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
recording of:
Nathan Jones
lyricist and composer:
Leonard Caston (father of Leonard "Lenny" Caston jr.) and Kathy Wakefield (songwriter)
writer:
Lenny Caston (son of Leonard Caston)
publisher:
イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30), Jobete Music Co., Inc. (in 1971), Stone Agate Music Division (in 1971), Jobete Music (appears also as: Jobete Msc.) (in 1988) 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 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
5:12
9I Can’t Help It (remix)
recording of:
I Can't Help It
writer:
Matt Aitken, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman), Pete Waterman and Keren Woodward
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., Mike Stock Publishing, Reverb Music Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
8:02