Simply the Best Movie Album

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Elevation (Tomb Raider mix)
assistant engineer:
Chris Heaney (engineer)
engineer:
Richard Rainey
additional producer:
Chris Vrenna (member of Tweaker)
producer:
Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois (Canadian record producer, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter)
assistant mixer:
Alvin Sweeney
mixer:
Paul Leary and Tim Palmer (British producer/mixer)
synthesizer:
Bono (singer of U2), The Edge (U2 guitarist David Evans) and Brian Eno
remixer:
Chris Vrenna (member of Tweaker)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. (not for release label use! a division of Warner Music Group) (in 2001), Universal International Music B.V. (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 2001) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 2001)
remix of:
Elevation (album version) by U2 (Irish rock band)
recording of:
Elevation
lyricist:
Bono (singer of U2)
composer:
Bono (singer of U2), Adam Clayton, The Edge (U2 guitarist David Evans), Larry Mullen, Jr. and U2 (Irish rock band)
publisher:
Blue Mountain Music, Mother Music, PolyGram International Music Publishing B.V. and Universal Music Publishing International BV (Global Licensing & Royalty Review division, Universal Music Publishing Group)
U233:37
2American Pie
programming:
Rico Conning and Sean Spuehler
engineer:
Jake Davies, Mark Endert and Sean Spuehler
producer:
Madonna (“Queen of Pop”) and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
mixer:
Mark “Spike” Stent (producer, engineer)
keyboard:
Damian LeGassick
background vocals [backup vocals]:
Rupert Everett
lead vocals:
Madonna (“Queen of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 2000) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 2000)
mixed at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
cover recording of:
American Pie
lyricist and composer:
Don McLean
publisher:
Benny Bird Co. Inc. (BMI-affiliated), Illegal Songs Inc., Mayday Music, MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group), MCA Publishing Ltd., Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures), Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (Hong Kong), Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation), Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd and Yahweh Tunes, Inc.
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)
Madonna3.24:34
3Out of Reach
Gabrielle3:40
4Can't Fight the Moonlight
miscellaneous support:
Sara Lind (task: technical assistant) and Robert Orton (task: technical assistant)
additional engineer:
Austin Deptula, Greg Hunt (Texas based engineer), Gary Leach and Tim Weidner (engineer)
engineer and mixer:
Steve MacMillan
producer:
Trevor Horn
bass:
Lee Sklar (bassist, session musician) and Jamie Muhoberac
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Curt Bisquera and John Robinson (session drummer)
guitar:
Tim Pierce (US session guitarist)
keyboard [keyboards]:
Jamie Muhoberac
piano:
Alan Pasqua
background vocals:
Sue Ann Carwell and Niki Harris (US singer and dancer)
orchestrator:
David Campbell (US‐based Canadian violinist, composer, conductor and arranger)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Curb Records, Inc. (holding company - do not use as release label) (in 2000) and Curb Records, Inc. (holding company - do not use as release label) (in 2020)
recorded at:
Royal Tone Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Sarm West Coast in Los Angeles, California, United States
music videos:
Can't Fight the Moonlight (longer version) by LeAnn Rimes (US country & pop singer)
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2002 (number: 56)
recording of:
Can’t Fight the Moonlight
lyricist and composer:
Diane Warren (US songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), Realsongs and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
LeAnn Rimes2.853:37
5Pure Shores
programming:
Sean Spuehler
producer:
William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
mixer:
Mark “Spike” Stent (producer, engineer)
vocals:
Melanie Blatt and Shaznay Lewis
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Music UK Limited (not for release label use!) (in 2000)
part of:
The Downloader’s Music Source Book (number: 380)
recording of:
Pure Shores
composer:
Shaznay Lewis and William Orbit (English musician, composer and record producer)
All Saints3.654:29
6Wild Wild West
recording engineer:
Arty Skye and Rob Chiarelli (US mixer)
producer:
Rob Fusari
mixer:
Rob Chiarelli (US mixer)
turntable [scratches]:
DJ Jazzy Jeff (DJ/turntablist)
guest vocals:
Dru Hill
performer:
Dru Hill and Kool Moe Dee
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Interscope Records (not for release label use!) (in 1999) and Overbrook Music (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1999)
mixed at:
Encore Studios in Burbank, California, United States
samples:
I Wish by Stevie Wonder
recording of:
Wild Wild West (movie title theme)
writer:
Rob Fusari, Mohandas Dewese, Will Smith (US actor aka The Fresh Prince) and Stevie Wonder
part of:
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song (number: 1999)
is based on:
I Wish
is based on:
Wild Wild West (Kool Moe Dee original version)
Will Smith feat. Dru Hill & Kool Mo Dee3.84:07
7Lovefool
engineer and producer:
Tore Johansson
bass guitar:
Magnus Sveningsson
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Bengt Lagerberg
guitar:
Peter Svensson (guitarist, composer, producer; member of The Cardigans)
keyboard:
Lars-Olof Johansson
background vocals:
Magnus Sveningsson and Peter Svensson (guitarist, composer, producer; member of The Cardigans)
lead vocals:
Nina Persson
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Stockholm Records and Universal Music AB (Swedish subsidiary of Universal Music Group)
engineered at:
Tambourine Studios in Malmö, Skåne (Skåne county), Sweden
produced at:
Tambourine Studios in Malmö, Skåne (Skåne county), Sweden
music videos:
Lovefool by The Cardigans (Swedish rock band)
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 242)
recording of:
Lovefool
lyricist:
Nina Persson and Peter Svensson (guitarist, composer, producer; member of The Cardigans)
composer:
Peter Svensson (guitarist, composer, producer; member of The Cardigans)
publisher:
Stockholm Songs and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
The Cardigans3.653:17
8When Doves Cry
recording engineer:
David Leonard (US producer and engineer) (on 1984-03-01) and Peggy Mac (on 1984-03-01)
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
drum machine [Linn LM-1], electric guitar, synthesizer [Oberheim OB-Xa], synthesizer [Yamaha DX7], background vocals and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1984-03-01)
arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1984) and NPG Records, Inc. (in 2017)
recorded at:
Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1984-03-01)
edit of:
When Doves Cry (album version) by Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and The Revolution (founded by Prince)
recording of:
When Doves Cry (on 1984-03-01)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Because Éditions and Controversy Music
Prince4.53:50
9Deeper Underground
recording of:
Deeper Underground
composer:
Jay Kay (English singer, Jamiroquai) and Tobi Smith
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. and EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Jamiroquai4:34
10Mrs. Robinson
producer and mixer:
Julian Standen
bass guitar:
Nic Dalton
drums (drum set):
David Ryan (US drummer, in Fuzzy, The Lemonheads)
guitar and lead vocals:
Evan Dando
part of:
Flak: Best Cover Songs of the 90's and Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 383)
cover recording of:
Mrs. Robinson
lyricist and composer:
Paul Simon (of Simon & Garfunkel)
publisher:
Charing Cross Music (Paul Simon’s publishing company), Pattern Music Ltd (publisher), Paul Simon Music, Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!) and Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd
The Lemonheads43:45
11Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)
producer:
Peter Asher
lead vocals:
Cher
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1990)
music videos:
The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in His Kiss) by Cher
cover recording of:
It’s in His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song)
lyricist and composer:
Rudy Clark (US songwriter)
publisher:
By the Bay Music, Pathe Publications (F.E.) Ltd., TM Music Ltd. and Trio Music Company
Cher3.22:52
12Flashdance... What a Feeling '95
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)
recording of:
Flashdance… What a Feeling
lyricist:
Irene Cara and Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
composer:
Giorgio Moroder
publisher:
Alcor Music (publisher), Carasmatic Music, Carub Music (publisher), Chappell Music Ltd., Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), GMPC, Intersong Music, Intersong Music Ltd., Intersong U.S.A. (publisher), Sony/ATV Harmony and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
part of:
The 56th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1983 winner)
Irene Cara3:52
13The Grease Mega-mix
lead vocals:
Olivia Newton‐John (British‐Australian singer, actress and activist) and John Travolta (American actor and singer)
remixer:
Phil Harding & Ian Curnow (duo)
DJ-mixer:
Ian Curnow and Phil Harding (engineer, producer and remixer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal International Music B.V. (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1990, in 2003)
DJ-mix of and mash-up of:
You’re the One That I Want by John Travolta (American actor and singer) & Olivia Newton‐John (British‐Australian singer, actress and activist), Greased Lightnin’ by John Travolta (American actor and singer) and Summer Nights by John Travolta (American actor and singer), Olivia Newton‐John (British‐Australian singer, actress and activist) & Cast ([theatre], Special Purpose Artist - Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
The Grease Megamix
writer:
Warren Casey, John Farrar and Jim Jacobs
medley of:
You’re the One That I Want (Grease, 1978 film)
medley of:
Greased Lightnin’ (Grease, 1971 musical)
medley of:
Summer Nights (Grease, 1971 musical)
John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐John3.554:49
14Everybody Needs Somebody To Love
producer:
Bob Tischler
bass guitar:
Donald “Duck” Dunn (US bass guitarist, session musician, record producer & songwriter)
drums (drum set):
Willie "Too Big" Hall
guitar:
Steve Cropper and Matt Murphy (US blues guitarist)
keyboard:
Murphy Dunne
saxophone:
Tom “Bones” Malone (US trombonist) and Lou Marini
trumpet:
Al Rubin
vocals:
Elwood J. Blues (Saturday Night Live character portrayed by Dan Aykroyd) and Jake E. “Joliet” Blues (Saturday Night Live character portrayed by John Belushi)
background vocals arranger:
Paul Schaffer (pianist, bandleader, Dave Letterman's sidekick)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1992) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1992)
cover recording of:
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
writer:
Bert Russell Berns, Solomon Burke and Jerry Wexler
publisher:
BERT RUSSELL MUSIC L L C 301, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Franco London Music Publishing Corp., Fujipacific Music, Inc., KEETCH CAESAR AND DINO MUSIC INC and Musical Lights Tokyo
The Blues Brothers4.33:25
15Build Me Up Buttercup
music videos:
Build Me Up Buttercup by The Foundations (British soul band, active from 1967 to 1970)
part of:
Cachitos Nochevieja 2022 (number: 43) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 252)
recording of:
Build Me Up Buttercup
writer:
Mike d’Abo (English singer‐songwriter, former frontman of Manfred Mann) and Tony Macaulay
publisher:
A. Schroeder Music Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Catalogue Partnership, EMI United Partnership Ltd., Immediate Music Ltd. and Welbeck Music (publisher)
Foundations3.52:55
16Hey Baby
producer:
Major Bill Smith
harmonica:
Delbert McClinton
vocals:
Bruce Channel
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Vestron Music Inc. (Connecticut (CT) registered music publishing company, now dissolved.) (in 1987)
recording of:
Hey! Baby
writer:
Bruce Channel and Margaret Cobb
publisher:
EMI Unart Catalog Inc., Gerig Musikverlag (Musikverlage Hans Gerig KG), Peter Maurice Music Co. Ltd., シンコーミュージック・パブリッシャーズ (Shinko Music Publishing Co., Ltd.), CBS Unart Catalog, Inc. (in 1961) and Le Bill Music (in 1961)
Bruce Channel52:24
17Stuck in the Middle With You
recording engineer:
Geoff Emerick (British recording engineer) (in 1972) and John Mills (recording/mix engineer) (in 1972)
producer:
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
drums (drum set):
Rod Coombes (in 1972)
electric bass guitar:
Tony Williams (bass) (in 1972)
guitar:
Paul Pilnick (in 1972) and Gerry Rafferty (in 1972)
keyboard:
Joe Egan (Scottish singer-songwriter) (in 1972)
vocals:
Joe Egan (Scottish singer-songwriter) (in 1972) and Gerry Rafferty (in 1972)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
A&M Records, Inc. (in 1972) and A&M Records, Ltd. (in 1972)
music videos:
Stuck in the Middle With You by Stealers Wheel
recording of:
Stuck in the Middle With You (in 1972)
lyricist and composer:
Gerald Rafferty and Joe Egan (Scottish singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Baby Bun Music Ltd, Mushroom Music Pty. Ltd., Polygram Music, PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available)
Stealers Wheel43:26
18The Boys Are Back in Town
assistant recording engineer:
Neil Hornby
engineer:
Will Reid-Dick
producer:
John Alcock (producer)
acoustic guitar and bass guitar and lead vocals:
Phil Lynott
drums (drum set):
Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy drummer)
guitar:
Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy guitarist) and Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy & Motörhead)
vocals:
Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy & Motörhead)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Limited (not for release label use!) (in 1976), Union Square Music Ltd. (for copyright use only, holding company of Union Square Music) (in 2018) and Universal Music Operations Limited (not for release label use! UK&IE subsidiary of UMG, legal name of Universal Music UK) (in 2018)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 272) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 499)
recording of:
The Boys Are Back in Town
lyricist and composer:
Phil Lynott
publisher:
Pippin the Friendly Ranger Music Co. Ltd., PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998), Universal Music Australia Pty Ltd. (not for release label use! formerly Polygram Pty Ltd. until 1999-03-22), Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and PolyGram Music Publishing (in 1989)
Thin Lizzy4.24:25
195.15
associate producer:
Glyn Johns
producer:
The Who
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1973)
recorded at:
The Kitchen (Battersea) in Battersea, Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1973-06-27)
recording of:
5:15 (on 1973-06-27)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!), Songs of Windswept Pacific, Suolubaf Music and Towser Tunes, Inc.
The Who4:19
20Light My Fire
recording of:
Light My Fire
writer:
John Densmore, Robby Krieger (American guitarist, member of The Doors), Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison (lead vocalist of the Doors)
publisher:
Doors Music Company, Nipper Music, Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division)
The Doors3:07
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