Baby Love: 100 Classic Love Songs of the 50’s and 60’s

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Tracklist

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1Theme for a Dream
recording of:
Theme for a Dream (1961 song)
lyricist:
Earl S. Shuman (composer / lyricist)
composer:
Mort Garson (Canadian-born composer, arranger, songwriter, and pioneer of electronic music)
Cliff Richard & The Shadows2:06
2Chapel of Love
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1964 (recordings) (number: 18) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 279)
recording of:
Chapel of Love
writer:
Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Mother Bertha Music Inc., Trio Music Company, Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), フジパシフィックミュージック BMG事業部 (Fujipacific Music Inc., BMG Division), 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), 日本アブコ音楽出版 (ABKCO Japan Publishing), イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony 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)
The Dixie Cups42:48
3Leader of the Pack
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Red Bird (in 1964)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 316) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 447)
recording of:
Leader of the Pack (in 1964)
writer:
Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and George “Shadow” Morton
publisher:
Robert Mellin Music Publishing Corp., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), Tender Tunes Inc., Trio Music Company, Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc., Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019) and ミュージカル・ライツ・東京 (Musical Lights Tokyo)
The Shangri‐Las4.52:49
4Red Roses for a Blue Lady
Vic Dana2:49
5Crazy
producer:
Owen Bradley
vocals:
Patsy Cline
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1961)
part of:
Rolling Stone: The 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time (number: 3), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 85) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 195)
recording of:
Crazy (Willie Nelson song) (in 1961)
lyricist and composer:
Willie Nelson
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Music Limited (UK), Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020) and Sony/ATV Tree Publishing
Patsy Cline4.152:44
6Cupid
recording of:
Cupid
lyricist and composer:
Sam Cooke (American singer and songwriter, “King of Soul”)
publisher:
ABKCO Music Ltd., ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”) and Kags Music Corp.
Sam Cooke2:33
7Twilight Time
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (in 1958-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elap Music Ltd. (a division of Pickwick Group Ltd. / a division of Carlton Home Entertainment (UK) Ltd.) and PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1956)
cover recording of:
Twilight Time (in 1958-01)
lyricist:
Buck Ram
composer:
Artie Dunn, Al Nevins and Morty Nevins
publisher:
Chappell Music (UK), Devon Music Inc., EMI Davis Music Australia Pty Limited, Porgie Music, Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI) and Victoria Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
translated version of:
Al caer la noche
The Platters4.52:47
8Tears on My Pillow
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1958 (recordings) (number: 30) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 478)
recording of:
Tears on My Pillow
lyricist:
Al Lewis (Tin Pan Alley era lyricist)
composer:
Sylvester Bradford
publisher:
Gladys Music (in 1958), Sovereign Music Co. (in 1958) and MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) (in 1989)
Little Anthony & the Imperials2.52:19
9Easier Said Than Done
The Essex2:09
10My Special Angel
recording of:
My Special Angel
lyricist and composer:
Jimmy Duncan (US songwriter & producer from Texas)
publisher:
J. Albert & Son and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Bobby Helms2:59
11If I Didn’t Have a Dime
Gene Pitney2:31
12Take Good Care of My Baby
recording of:
Take Good Care of My Baby
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
composer:
Carole King
publisher:
Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
Bobby Vee2:39
13Will You Love Me Tomorrow
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Gary Chester (studio drummer and educator) (in 1960)
kettle drum:
Carole King (in 1960)
piano:
Paul Griffin (American pianist, session musician) (in 1960)
lead vocals:
Shirley Owens (in 1960)
vocals:
Doris Coley (in 1960), Addie Harris (in 1960) and Beverly Lee (singer for The Shirelles) (in 1960)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
HHO Licensing Ltd.
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1960 (number: 4), Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 33), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 125), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 151)
recording of:
Will You Love Me Tomorrow (Carole King song) (in 1960)
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
composer:
Carole King
publisher:
Lushmole Music, Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019), 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) 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)
The Shirelles3.82:44
14Venus
vocals:
Frankie Avalon (American actor, singer)
conductor and chorus master:
Peter de Angelis
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chancellor Records Inc. (in 1959)
recording of:
Venus
lyricist and composer:
Ed Marshall
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., Kirshner Songs, Inc., Larsdale, Rambed and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division) and フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department)
Frankie Avalon4.52:25
15Sail Along Silv’ry Moon
Billy Vaughn and His Orchestra2:09
16Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)
recording of:
Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)
writer:
Joe Melson and Roy Orbison
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Music Limited (UK) and Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (on 1960-05-04)
was commissioned by:
Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
Roy Orbison2:28
17Oh! Carol
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music
recording of:
Oh! Carol (in 1959)
lyricist:
Howard Greenfield
composer:
Neil Sedaka
publisher:
Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Universal Music Careers
translated version of:
Karel (Oh Carol)
Neil Sedaka32:19
18The Wanderer
cover recording of:
The Wanderer
lyricist and composer:
Ernie Maresca
publisher:
Mijac Music, Schwartz Music Ltd., Warner Chappell, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner Chappell North America Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. and Warner/Chappell North America
Dion4.52:50
19Since I Don’t Have You
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1959 (number: 18)
recording of:
Since I Don’t Have You
writer:
Jimmy Beaumont, William King III, Walter Lester, Larry Martin (US songwriter), Joe Rock (US songwriter/band manager), John Taylor (Pittsburgh doo-wop vocalist for The Skyliners), Joseph Verscharen and Janet Vogel
composer:
Jimmy Beaumont, Joseph Rock (US songwriter/band manager), Walter Lester, Lennie Martin, John Taylor (Pittsburgh doo-wop vocalist for The Skyliners), Joseph Verscharen and Janet Vogel
publisher:
Bonneyview Music Corp. (Bonneyview, Bonneyview Music), Bonnyview Music Corp., Calico Publishing Co. and Southern Music Publ. Co. Ltd.
part of:
Baby It’s You! (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
The Skyliners2:42
20It’s My Party
producer:
Quincy Jones
arranger:
Claus Ogerman
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 353)
recording of:
It’s My Party (on 1963-03-30)
writer:
John Gluck, Jr., Wally Gold, Seymour Gottlieb and Herb Weiner
publisher:
A. Schroeder Music Ltd. and Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA)
part of:
Baby It’s You! (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
Lesley Gore4.352:16
21Teen Angel
recording of:
Teen Angel
lyricist and composer:
Jean Surrey
publisher:
Acuff Rose Musikverlag (German department of the US publishing company Acuff Rose Music, which began its exploration of foreign publishing markets in the 1950s), Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music (tradename of Sony/ATV Songs LLC) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
Mark Dinning42:42
22Poetry in Motion
cover recording of:
Poetry in Motion
writer:
Mike Anthony (US songwriter) and Paul Kaufman (songwriter)
Johnny Tillotson42:31
23All Alone Am I
recording of:
All Alone Am I
lyricist:
Arthur Altman
composer:
Μάνος Χατζιδάκις (Manos Hatzidakis, Greek composer)
publisher:
Seed Point Music Publishing, Ltd. and Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI)
translated version of:
Μη τον ρωτάς τον ουρανό
Brenda Lee2:46
24It’s Only Make Believe
recording of:
It’s Only Make Believe
writer:
Jack Nance (in 1958) and Conway Twitty (in 1958)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Tree Publishing Co., Inc. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Conway Twitty2:14
25Answer Me
recording of:
Answer Me, My Love
lyricist:
Fred Rauch, Carl Sigman and Gerhard Winkler
composer:
Fred Rauch and Gerhard Winkler
translator:
Carl Sigman
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher)
translated version of:
Mütterlein
Frankie Laine2:39
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copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:USM (for ℗ & © use only; Universal Strategic Marketing, a division of Universal Music B.V.) (in 2009)
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