What a Groovy Day: The British Sunshine Pop Sound 1967–1972

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Move in a Little Closer Baby
Harmony Grass2:42
2Take a Boat
Design2:44
3Fly Away
Barbara Moore2:46
4Being Human Being
Paper Bubble3:13
5Mr. Nice
Cliff Richard2:17
6Mythological Sunday
recording of:
Mythological Sunday
writer:
Russ Alquist and John Carter (songwriter & producer, b. 1942)
Friends5:11
7Any Time
The Washington DC's3:50
8I’m a Train
Colors of Love2:35
9Let’s Get a Little Sentimental
The Montanas2:50
10Do You Wanna Dance
cover recording of:
Do You Wanna Dance?
writer:
Barry Blue (singer, producer, and songwriter), Ron Roker and Gerry Shury
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd.
Deep Feeling3:03
11Dark Star
Pussyfoot2:06
12Like the Sun
Tapestry2:53
13The Walk Will Do You Good
The Rainbow People2:16
14Don’t Listen
Katch 221:49
15Close My Eyes
Edwards Hand3:16
16Try a Little Sadness
bass guitar:
Mike Rutherford
guitar:
Anthony Phillips (Genesis ex‐member/co‐founder, prolific composer for film/TV) (in 1967)
keyboard:
Tony Banks (Genesis)
lead vocals:
Peter Gabriel (formerly of Genesis)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Virgin Records Ltd. (not for release label use! for company relationships only)
recording of:
Try a Little Sadness (in 1967)
writer:
Tony Banks (Genesis), Peter Gabriel (formerly of Genesis), Anthony Phillips (Genesis ex‐member/co‐founder, prolific composer for film/TV) and Mike Rutherford
Genesis2.353:19
17Cherry, Cherry
cover recording of:
Cherry, Cherry
lyricist and composer:
Neil Diamond (in 1966)
Jonathan King2:49
18Holly Golightly
recording of:
Holly Golightly
writer:
Gordon Gray
Fluff2:25
19Midweek Excursion
Pennsylvania Sixpence2:20
20Look at the Sun
Sun Dragon2:55
21On a Quiet Night
The Oscar Bicycle2:47
22Forgive and Forget
Warm Sounds2:09
23With My Eyes Closed
The March Hare2:48
24Shapes and Shadows
Tandem2:30
25Millions of Millions
The Sweetshop2:14
26Lady of the Morning Sun
The Bullring2:11
27California Dreamin’
cover recording of:
California Dreamin’
writer:
John Phillips (The Mamas & The Papas) and Michelle Phillips
publisher:
American Broadcasting Music, Inc., MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group), Richt & Slezak OHG, Trousdale Music, Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc., Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) and Universal/MCA Music Publishing GmbH
sub-publisher:
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)
Jason Crest2:50
28Sound of Summer’s Over
Summer Wine3:28

Credits

Release

liner notes:David Wells (British compiler/producer)
miscellaneous support:David Wells (British compiler/producer) (task: project management)
mastering:Simon Murphy (mastering engineer)
compiler:David Wells (British compiler/producer)
design and artwork:Andy Morten
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/mr0005860243 [info]

Release group

Wikidata:Q116456391 [info]