Dance Explosion 2

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1▼CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Y.M.C.A.
producer:
Jacques Morali
lead vocals:
Victor Willis (Victor Edward Willis, member of the Village People)
music videos:
Y.M.C.A. by Village People
part of:
A.Side: 10 Songs That Have Their Own Dance Moves (number: 5)
recording of:
Y.M.C.A. (in 1978)
lyricist:
Victor Edward Willis (member of the Village People)
composer:
Jacques Morali
publisher:
Can’t Stop Music (US work publisher, affiliated with BMI), EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Harlem West Music Group, Scorpio Music (work publisher of "Scorpio Music") and Zomba Music Publishing Ltd.
Village People34:40
2That’s the Way I Like It
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1975, in 1976) and T.K. Records (Miami‐based disco label) (in 1975)
edit of:
That’s the Way (I Like It) by KC and the Sunshine Band (US funk, R&B & disco band)
recording of:
That’s the Way (I Like It)
writer:
Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch
publisher:
EMI Longitude Music, EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!) and Mushroom Music (Mushroom label’s publishing company)
KC and the Sunshine Band4.33:04
3Born to Be Alive
Patrick Hernandez3:08
4Kung Fu Fighting
Carl Douglas3:01
5This Is It
Melba Moore3:31
6In Zaire
recording of:
In Zaire
writer:
Johnny Wakelin
Johnny Wakelin23:18
7Celebration
recording of:
Celebration
writer:
Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown (US percussionist of Kool & the Gang), Eumir Deodato, Robert Spike Mickens, Claydes Smith, James “J.T.” Taylor (US R&B vocalist for Kool & the Gang), Dennis “D.T.” Thomas (Kool & The Gang) and Earl Toon, Jr.
publisher:
Delightful Music Publishing Ltd., Double F Music Co., EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), EMI Music Publishing WP Ltd., Fresh Start Music, Intersong-Förlagen AB, Planetary Nom (London) Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1980) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (in 1980)
Kool & the Gang4:53
8Livin’ on the Frontline
Eddy Grant5:58
9September
producer:
Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1975, in 1978), Columbia Records (EMI‐owned 1931–1990, worldwide except US, CA, MX, ES, & JP; largely defunct since Jan 1973) (in 1978) and Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1978)
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 16) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 65)
recording of:
September
writer:
Al McKay, Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire) and Allee Willis
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd., EMI Songs Ltd., Irving Music (BMI), Irving Music, Inc., Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Steel Chest Music, The International Music Network, Universal Music Publishing Group, Pty. Ltd, フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department), ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)) 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)
Earth, Wind & Fire4.553:36
10Couldn’t Get It Right
assistant engineer:
Colin Fairley
engineer:
Pete Henderson (engineer)
producer:
Mike Vernon
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Copyrights Ltd.
recording of:
Couldn’t Get It Right
writer:
Colin Cooper, John Cuffley, Pete Haycock, Derek Holt and Richard Jones (Climax Blues Band)
publisher:
AIR Music (London) Ltd., Bleu-Disque-Music Co. Inc. (publisher), EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint), EMI Music Publishing Germany GmbH (2008–today) and Neue Welt Musikverlag
Climax Blues Band3.253:14
11Stomp
recording of:
Stomp!
writer:
George Johnson (member of Brothers Johnson, guitar), Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson), Valerie Johnson and Rod Temperton
The Brothers Johnson4:02
12Brick House
recording of:
Brick House (original version)
lyricist:
William King (member of Commodores), Walter Orange and Lionel Richie
composer:
Ronald LaPread, Thomas McClary, Lionel Richie and Milan Williams
publisher:
Brenda Richie Publishing, Cambrae Music, Daddy Married a Golddigger, Drop Five, Hanna Music, Jobete Music Co., Inc., Libren Music, Old Fashion Publishing, Reservoir Media Music, 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)
Commodores3:31
13Disco Queen
Hot Chocolate3:06
14Jam Jam Jam (All Night long)
People’s Choice3:18
15Ring My Bell
Anita Ward4:08
16Reach Out I’ll Be There
cover recording of:
Reach Out, I’ll Be There
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Songs, EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd., Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., Stone Agate Music Division, 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)
Gloria Gaynor3:06
17Last Dance
Donna Summer3:19
2▼CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Rock Your Baby
George McCrae3:14
2Car Wash
recording of:
Car Wash
lyricist and composer:
Norman Whitfield
publisher:
Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!) and USI B Music Publishing
Rose Royce3:18
3Every 1’s a Winner
Hot Chocolate3:54
4(Shake Shake Shake) Shake Your Booty
producer:
Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
T.K. Records (Miami‐based disco label) (from 1976 to present) and EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1976)
recording of:
(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
writer:
Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), EMI Songs, Harrick Music, Inc. (BMI) and Longitude Music Co.
KC and the Sunshine Band4.53:05
5Tsop
MFSB5:41
6You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)
Sylvester3:41
7Boogie Oogie Oogie
A Taste of Honey3:38
8Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel
Tavares3:32
9Love Is the Drug
recording of:
Love Is the Drug
lyricist:
Bryan Ferry
composer:
Andy Mackay (of Roxy Music)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Songs, BMG Songs Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), E.G. Music Inc., Universal Music Careers, Universal Music Publishing Group, Universal Music Publishing MGB Australia, Universal Music–MGB Songs and E.G. Music Ltd. (publisher) (in 1975)
Roxy Music4:03
10Airport
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Virgin Records Ltd. (not for release label use! for company relationships only) (in 1978)
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 19)
recording of:
Airport
writer:
Andy McMaster
publisher:
Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998) and Island Music Ltd. (from 1978 to present)
The Motors3.354:29
11Let’s All Chant
The Michael Zager Band3:01
12Knock on Wood
cover recording of:
Knock on Wood
writer:
Steve Cropper and Eddie Floyd
publisher:
East/Memphis Music, Irving Music, Inc., Rondor Music, Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Rondor Music Publishing, Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Warner Chappell North America
adaptation of:
Potkraj na les
recording of:
Knock on Wood
writer:
Steve Cropper and Eddie Floyd
publisher:
East/Memphis Music, Irving Music, Inc., Rondor Music, Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Rondor Music Publishing, Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Warner Chappell North America
adaptation of:
Potkraj na les
Amii Stewart3:56
13Fantasy
engineer:
George Massenburg
producer:
Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1977) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1977)
samples from:
All 'n All by Earth, Wind & Fire (in 1977)
recording of:
Fantasy (in 1977-08)
writer:
Eduardo Del Barrio, Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire) and Verdine White
publisher:
Criga Music, EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd. and Saggifire Music
Earth, Wind & Fire3.654:38
14Best of My Love
The Emotions3:40
15Givin’Up Givin’In
recording of:
Givin’ Up Givin’ In
lyricist:
Pete Bellotte (English lyricist and producer)
writer:
Pete Bellotte (English lyricist and producer) and Giorgio Moroder
composer:
Giorgio Moroder
publisher:
April Music and Heath Levy Music
The Three Degrees3:48
16Disco Lady
Johnnie Taylor4:27
17Enough Is Enough (No More Tears)
Donna Summer & Barbra Streisand4:47
3▼CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Don’t Leave Me This Way
Thelma Houston3:38
2Street Life
The Crusaders3:54
3Super Freak
Rick James3:26
4Do It Any Way You Wanna
producer:
Gamble-Huff
arranger:
Frank Brunson and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1975)
recorded at:
Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (in 1974)
recording of:
Do It Any Way You Wanna (in 1974)
lyricist and composer:
Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), MDW (publisher) (in 1988) and Mighty Three Music (in 1988)
People’s Choice3:17
5The Pride
The Isley Brothers3:23
6Do What You Wanna Do
T‐Connection3:25
7Theme From Shaft
producer:
Isaac Hayes
bass guitar:
James Alexander (US soul bassist, singer and songwriter)
bongos and congas:
Gary Jones (percussionist)
electric piano:
Lester Snell (Pianist/keyboardist, songwriter and producer)
electric piano, organ, piano and vibraphone and lead vocals:
Isaac Hayes
guitar:
Charles Pitts and Michael Toles
membranophone and tambourine:
Willie "Too Big" Hall
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Stax Records (not for release) (in 1971)
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 303)
recording of:
Theme From Shaft (Shaft, 1971)
lyricist and composer:
Isaac Hayes
publisher:
Irving Music, Inc.
part of:
The 44th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1971 winner)
part of:
Shaft (1971 film soundtrack)
Isaac Hayes3.554:35
8Extra Extra (Read All About It)
Ralph Carter5:12
9Rock the Boat
The Hues Corporation3:05
10Stuff Like That
Quincy Jones3:07
11Mercy Mercy Me
recording of:
Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
lyricist and composer:
Marvin Gaye
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., 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)
sub-publisher:
香港商百代音樂股份有限公司台灣分公司 (EMI Music Publishing (S E Asia) Ltd., Taiwan Branch)
Marvin Gaye3:13
12Ain’t No Stoppin’
recording of:
Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now
writer:
Jerry Cohen, Gene McFadden and John Whitehead
publisher:
Mijac Music and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
McFadden & Whitehead3:37
13You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
recording of:
You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
writer:
Kenneth Gamble (songwriter for Philadelphia International) and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Lou Rawls3:31
14Blame It on the Boogie
engineer:
Don Murray (producer / engineer)
executive producer:
Mike Atkinson and Bobby Colomby
mixer:
John Luongo
bass:
Gary King (jazz bassist, arranger and songwriter) (in 1978) and Nathan Watts (in 1978)
congas:
Laudir de Oliveira (in 1978) and Claudio Slon (in 1978)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Rick Morotta (US drummer/percussionist) (in 1978)
flute, saxophone and trumpet:
Seawind Horns
guitar:
Roland Bautista (in 1978), Tito Jackson (in 1978) and Mike Sembello (in 1978)
keyboard:
Greg Phillinganes (in 1978)
background vocals:
Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5), Marlon Jackson and Randy Jackson (brother of Michael and Janet)
lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) (in 1978)
horn arranger:
Jerry Hey
arranger:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1978)
cover recording of:
Blame It on the Boogie (in 1978)
writer:
Dave Jackson (Motown songwriter, aka Dave Jackson-Rich), Mick Jackson (English singer-songwriter, “Blame It On the Boogie” co-writer) and Elmar Krohn
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Carlin Music Ltd. and Peterman & Co. Ltd.
part of:
MJ: The Musical
recording of:
Blame It on the Boogie
writer:
Dave Jackson (Motown songwriter, aka Dave Jackson-Rich), Mick Jackson (English singer-songwriter, “Blame It On the Boogie” co-writer) and Elmar Krohn
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Carlin Music Ltd. and Peterman & Co. Ltd.
part of:
MJ: The Musical
The Jacksons4.153:33
15Disco Duck
Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots6:21
16Mac Arthur Park
producer:
Pete Bellotte (English lyricist and producer) and Giorgio Moroder
part of:
RuPaul’s Drag Race Lip Sync Performances (season 3) (number: 7)
cover recording of:
MacArthur Park
lyricist and composer:
Jimmy Webb (US songwriter, composer, producer, pianist & singer)
publisher:
Canopy Music, Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”) and Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23)
Donna Summer53:55