80s: The Collection

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

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Take On Me
bass programming:
Magne Furuholmen
producer:
Alan Tarney
mixer:
a-ha (Norwegian synth‐pop band) and John Ratcliff
drum machine and guitar:
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (guitarist, songwriter and singer)
keyboard:
Magne Furuholmen
background vocals:
Magne Furuholmen and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (guitarist, songwriter and singer)
lead vocals:
Morten Harket
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Rhino Entertainment Company (not for release label use!) (in 1985), Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1985) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1985, in 2004)
music videos:
Take On Me (2019 4K remaster of 1985 mix with diegetic audio) by a‐ha (Norwegian synth‐pop band) and Take On Me (official music video, 1985 version) by a‐ha (Norwegian synth‐pop band)
part of:
VH1’s 100 Greatest One‐Hit Wonders of the ’80s (number: 3), VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (compiled in 2006) (number: 24), Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 26), The Downloader’s Music Source Book (number: 284) and BILLIONS CLUB
recording of:
Take On Me
writer:
Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (guitarist, songwriter and singer)
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd. and EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!)
version of:
Miss Eerie
a‐ha4.53:45
2Love Will Tear Us Apart
producer:
Joy Division and Martin Hannett
bass:
Peter Hook
drums (drum set):
Stephen Morris (New Order)
guitar:
Bernard Albrecht
vocals:
Bernard Albrecht and Ian Curtis
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Factory Communications Ltd. (holding company – file no releases here!) (in 1988)
recorded at:
Strawberry Studios in Stockport, Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
part of:
triple j’s Hottest 100 (Australian annual music listener poll) (number: 1989 (All-time)), triple j’s Hottest 100 (Australian annual music listener poll) (number: 1990 (All-time)), Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 5), Q50 – December 2005 (number: 6), Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (2022-1-15) (number: 14), NME: Greatest “Indie” Anthems Ever: 2007 (number: 19), Pitchfork: The Story of Goth in 33 Songs, Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 41) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 179)
recording of:
Love Will Tear Us Apart
lyricist:
Ian Curtis
composer:
Ian Curtis, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris (New Order) and Bernard Sumner
publisher:
Fractured Music (publisher) and Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
Joy Division4.53:27
3True
producer:
Steve Jolley, Spandau Ballet and Tony Swain (songwriter, producer)
performer:
Spandau Ballet
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis (in 1983) and Chrysalis Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company behind the Chrysalis imprint) (in 1983)
music videos:
True by Spandau Ballet
recording of:
True
lyricist and composer:
Gary Kemp
publisher:
Native Tongue Music Publishing, Reformation Publishing Co. Ltd. and Reformation Publishing Inc.
Spandau Ballet3.655:28
4The Reflex
producer:
Duran Duran (English rock band), Ian Little (producer, engineer, songwriter) and Alex Sadkin
mixer:
Jason Corsaro (U.S. music engineer, and record producer) and Nile Rodgers
remixer:
Jason Corsaro (U.S. music engineer, and record producer) and Nile Rodgers
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1983, in 1998)
edit of:
The Reflex by Duran Duran (English rock band)
recording of:
The Reflex
writer:
Simon Le Bon (singer for Duran Duran), Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor (of Duran Duran), John Taylor (UK bassist for Duran Duran) and Roger Taylor (Duran Duran drummer)
publisher:
Beechwood de México, S.A. de C.V., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!) and Gloucester Place Music Ltd.
Duran Duran3.854:22
5What’s Love Got to Do With It
engineer and mixer:
John Hudson (producer, recording and mixing engineer)
producer:
Terry Britten
drums (drum set):
Graham Jarvis (UK session drummer)
guitar:
Terry Britten
keyboard:
Nick Glennie‐Smith and Billy Livsey
percussion:
Simon Morton
background vocals:
Terry Britten and Tessa Niles
lead vocals:
Tina Turner
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1984), Parlophone Records Ltd. (not for release label use! a Warner Music Group company) (in 1984, in 1997) and EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 2004)
recorded at:
Mayfair Studios (England) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 134), Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 160) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 309)
recording of:
What’s Love Got to Do With It
writer:
Graham Lyle and Terence Ernest Britten
publisher:
Hornall Brothers Music Ltd. (limited company), Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc., Mushroom Music Pty. Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty. Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019), Goodsingle Limited (publisher) (in 1984), Irving Music, Inc. (in 1984), Rondor Music (London) Ltd. (in 1984), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1984 until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
Tina Turner4.053:47
6Drive
recording engineer:
Nigel Green (engineer)
producer:
The Cars and Robert John “Mutt” Lange (Robert John Lange)
mixer:
Mike Shipley (audio engineer, mixer, producer)
bass:
Benjamin Orr (co-lead singer for The Cars)
drums (drum set):
David Robinson (US rock drummer)
guitar:
Elliot Easton and Ric Ocasek
keyboard:
Greg Hawkes
vocals:
Elliot Easton, Greg Hawkes, Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr (co-lead singer for The Cars)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1984) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1984)
recorded at:
Battery Studios (London, owned by Zomba group) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, New York, New York, United States
music videos:
Drive by The Cars
recording of:
Drive
publisher:
Ric Ocasek (in 1983)
lyricist and composer:
Ric Ocasek
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., Gallo Music Publishing, Lido Music, Inc., Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US) and Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
The Cars43:54
7Black Velvet (edit version)
recording of:
Black Velvet
writer:
David Tyson (Canadian producer/songwriter) and Christopher Ward (Canadian songwriter & veejay)
publisher:
BMG Rights Management (see annotation), BMG Rights Management GmbH (not for release label use! file releases under its imprint “BMG” (2008–present)), David Tyson Music, EMI Songs Ltd., Into Wishin', Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (UK), Ole Media Management LP and Zomba Music Publishing Ltd.
Alannah Myles4:41
8Brass in Pocket
engineer:
Bill Price (UK producer/engineer)
producer:
Chris Thomas (UK record producer / remixer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Music UK Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1979, in 1987, in 2000)
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (compiled in 2006) (number: 89) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 389)
recording of:
Brass in Pocket
writer:
James Honeyman‐Scott and Chrissie Hynde (rock singer-songwriter and founder of Pretenders)
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd., Banks Clive Music, EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), Hynde House of Hits Music and Modern Music Publishing Co., Inc.
The Pretenders4.153:04
9Kids in America
recording engineer:
Jeo (from 1980 until 1981)
programming:
Jörn‐Uwe Fahrenkrog‐Petersen (from 1980 until 1981) and Derek von Krogh (from 1980 until 1981)
engineer:
Steve Stewart (engineer, guitarist of The Enid)
producer:
Ricky Wilde
additional keyboard:
Nick Priessnitz (from 1980 until 1981)
bass guitar:
Martin Russell (recording engineer, producer, composer & musician) (from 1980 until 1981) and Derek von Krogh (from 1980 until 1981)
drums (drum set):
Bernhard Hahn (from 1980 until 1981), Chris North (UK drummer of The Enid) (from 1980 until 1981) and Tobias Wörner (from 1980 until 1981)
guitar:
Thomas Hahn (from 1980 until 1981), Charlotte Hatherley (from 1980 until 1981), Francis Lickerish (from 1980 until 1981), Steve Stewart (engineer, guitarist of The Enid) (from 1980 until 1981), James Stevenson (from 1980 until 1981) and Ricky Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
keyboard:
Jörn‐Uwe Fahrenkrog‐Petersen (from 1980 until 1981), Robert John Godfrey (member of The Enid) (from 1980 until 1981), Calvin Hayes (Actor, keyboard player and drummer with 80s pop band, Johnny Hates Jazz) (from 1980 until 1981), Derek von Krogh (from 1980 until 1981) and Ricky Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
background vocals:
D. Janz (from 1980 until 1981), M. Janz (from 1980 until 1981), N. Janz (from 1980 until 1981) and Ricky Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
lead vocals:
Charlotte Hatherley (from 1980 until 1981) and Kim Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
vocals:
Kim Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Cherry Red Records Ltd. (do not use as label, for copyrights and distribution credits only), EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1981, in 1996, in 2001), EMI France (in 1993) and EMI Records Limited (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 2006)
recorded at:
Amira Studio (from 1980 until 1981), RAK Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980 until 1981), Soundmastaz Studios (from 1980 until 1981), Studio 77 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (from 1980 until 1981) and The Lodge Recording Studio in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1980 until 1981)
mixed at:
Jeopark in Buchholz, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany, RAK Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Studio 77 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 55)
recording of:
Kids in America (from 1980 until 1981)
writer:
Marty Wilde and Ricky Wilde
publisher:
All Nations Music, EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Finchley Music Corp., RAK Publishing Ltd. and Rickim Music Ltd.
Kim Wilde4.353:24
10Too Shy
drums (drum set) programming:
Jez Strode
engineer:
Colin Thurston
producer:
Nick Rhodes and Colin Thurston
bass guitar:
Nick Beggs
ebow [e bow] and guitar:
Steve Askew
synthesizer:
Stuart Croxford Neale
additional vocals:
Nick Beggs and Stuart Croxford Neale
lead vocals:
Limahl
arranger:
Kajagoogoo
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1982, in 1983)
music videos:
Too Shy by Kajagoogoo
part of:
VH1’s 100 Greatest One‐Hit Wonders of the ’80s (number: 9) and VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (compiled in 2006) (number: 27)
recording of:
Too Shy
lyricist:
Nick Beggs and Christopher Hamill
composer:
Steve Askew, Nick Beggs, Christopher Hamill, Stuart Croxford Neale and Jez Strode
publisher:
EMI Songs and Tritec Music Ltd. (publisher and copyrights holder)
Kajagoogoo3.653:42
11Glory of Love
engineer and mixer:
Terry Christian (US recording and mixing engineer) and John Guess
producer:
Michael Omartian
guest background vocals:
Kenny Cetera
lead vocals:
Peter Cetera
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1986) and Warner Music International (trademark of Warner Music International the company) (in 1986)
recorded at and mixed at:
Lion Share Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Glory of Love
writer:
Peter Cetera, David Foster (Canadian music producer, arranger and composer) and Diane Nini
publisher:
EMI Gold Horizon Music Corp., EMI Golden Torch Music Corp., Rondor Music Publishing, Universal Music–MGB Songs, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), ピアーミュージック (Peer Music Japan, Japan, subsidiary of Nichion), 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), コンソーシアム音楽出版 C・F事業部 (Consortium Music Publishing, CF Division) (until 2021-06-30), Air Bear Music (in 1986), Fall Line Orange Music (in 1986), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1986), 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) (from 2017-04-01 to present) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング CMP外国事業部 (sub‐publisher for foreign (non‐Japanese) works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
part of:
The 59th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Peter Cetera4.24:18
12Ride Like the Wind
assistant engineer:
Stuart Gitlin
engineer and mixer:
Chet Himes
producer:
Michael Omartian
acoustic guitar, electric guitar, solo guitar and lead vocals:
Christopher Cross (US singer‐songwriter)
bass guitar:
Andy Salmon
drums (drum set):
Tommy Taylor (US drummer)
electric piano and piano:
Michael Omartian
percussion:
Lenny Castro
synthesizer:
Rob Meurer
background vocals:
Christopher Cross (US singer‐songwriter) and Michael McDonald (R&B & soul singer)
arranger:
Christopher Cross (US singer‐songwriter), Rob Meurer and Michael Omartian
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. (holding: file NO releases) (in 1979) and Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1979)
produced for:
Free Flow Productions
recorded at:
Pecan Street Studios in Austin, Texas, United States and Warner Bros. Recording Studios (North Hollywood, a/k/a Amigo Studios) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Warner Bros. Recording Studios (North Hollywood, a/k/a Amigo Studios) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Ride Like the Wind
lyricist and composer:
Christopher Cross (US singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
BMG Songs, Inc., Pop ’n’ Roll Music (US work publisher) and Universal Music–MGB Songs
sub-publisher:
Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division
Christopher Cross4.14:36
13Always
engineer:
Rory Young
producer:
David Lewis (member of Atlantic Starr) and Wayne Lewis (member of Atlantic Starr)
conductor:
Gene Page
arranger:
Gene Page
recording of:
Always
writer:
David Lewis (member of Atlantic Starr), Jonathan Lewis (Member of Atlantic Starr) and Wayne Lewis (member of Atlantic Starr)
Atlantic Starr4:48
14Love Changes (Everything)
engineer:
Mike Ging and Bob Kraushaar
producer:
Stephen Hague
additional percussion:
Bruce Smith (UK drummer & producer for Pop Group, Slits, P.I.L., etc.)
guitar:
Neil Taylor (guitarist)
keyboard:
Rob Fisher (UK keyboardist, in Naked Eyes)
background vocals:
Coral Gordon and Soultanas
vocals:
Simon Climie
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1987)
recording of:
Love Changes (Everything)
writer:
Simon Climie, Rob Fisher (UK keyboardist, in Naked Eyes) and Dennis Morgan (US songwriter)
publisher:
Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Climie Fisher3.94:28
15Jump to the Beat
recording of:
Jump to the Beat
publisher:
Walden Music, Inc.
Stacy Lattisaw3.53:34
16Dancing With Tears in My EyesUltravox44:04
17Lip Up Fatty
producer:
Roger Lomas
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Magnet Records Ltd.
recording of:
Lip Up Fatty
writer:
Louis Cook, Douglas Trendle, David Farren, Paul Hyman, Chris Kane (saxophone player), Andrew Marson, Alan Sayag, Martin Stewart (member of Bad Manners, The Selecter) and Brian Tuitt
publisher:
Magnet Music Ltd. (publisher)
Bad Manners42:46
18Since Yesterday
recording of:
Since Yesterday
writer:
Jill Bryson and Rose McDowall
publisher:
Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23) and Zoo Music Publishing
version of:
Dance
Strawberry Switchblade2:54
19Respectable
producer:
Jamie Bromfield (member of SNJ Works, The Extra Beat Boys, Recall) and Mark McGuire (UK producer/engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Cherry Red Records Ltd. (do not use as label, for copyrights and distribution credits only) (in 1987), EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1987) and The Supreme Record Company Ltd. (in 1987)
music videos:
Respectable by Mel & Kim (Appleby sisters)
recording of:
Respectable
writer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
publisher:
All Boys Music, All Boys Music Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Hammer Musik GmbH, Matt Aitken Publishing, MCA Gilbey, Mike Stock Publishing Limited, Mushroom Music (Mushroom label’s publishing company), Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Mel & Kim2.53:23
20Once in a Lifetime (live)
live recording of:
Once in a Lifetime
lyricist:
David Byrne (Talking Heads)
composer:
David Byrne (Talking Heads), Brian Eno, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads & producer) and Tina Weymouth
publisher:
Bleu Disque Music Co. (publisher), Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc., E.G. Music Ltd. (publisher) and Index Music
Talking Heads5:25
21Blue Monday ’88New Order3:50
22Smalltown Boy
recording of:
Smalltown Boy
writer:
Steve Bronski, Jimmy Somerville and Larry Steinbachek
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! see annotation), Bronski Music Ltd., Bucks Music Ltd, EMI Virgin Music Ltd. (do not use this as a release label!), Fujipacific Music, Inc., The Copyright Collective, Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) and Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company – do not use as release label)
part of:
Gotcha! (1985 film soundtrack)
Bronski Beat5:01
23She Drives Me Crazy
engineer:
David Z. (producer/engineer David Rivkin)
co-producer:
Fine Young Cannibals and David Z. (producer/engineer David Rivkin)
bass, drum machine and keyboard:
David Steele (UK musician, member of The Beat and Fine Young Cannibals)
drum machine, guitar and tambourine:
Andy Cox (of The Beat)
vocals:
Roland Gift
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Music Stream Ltd. (reissues, 2017–present; a.k.a. London Records or Recordings) (in 1988) and London Records Ltd. (not release label) (in 1989)
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 77)
recording of:
She Drives Me Crazy (Fine Young Cannibals song)
writer:
Roland Gift and David Steele (UK musician, member of The Beat and Fine Young Cannibals)
publisher:
Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
Fine Young Cannibals43:35
24Ain’t Nobody
additional synthesizer:
James Newton Howard (American score composer)
alto saxophone:
Larry Williams ([Jazz] keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet - Producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist)
bass:
Bobby Watson (bassist)
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
flute:
Gary Herbig, Ernie Watts (Ernest James Watts, jazz and blues saxophonist) and Larry Williams ([Jazz] keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet - Producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist)
guitar:
Tony Maiden
keyboard:
Kevin Murphy (American keyboardist, Rufus & The American Breed) and David “Hawk” Wolinski
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
tenor saxophone:
Gary Herbig and Ernie Watts (Ernest James Watts, jazz and blues saxophonist)
trumpet:
Jerry Hey
vocals:
Chaka Khan and Tony Maiden
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (compiled in 2006) (number: 88) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 403)
recording of:
Ain’t Nobody
lyricist and composer:
David Wolinski
publisher:
Overdue Music
Rufus and Chaka Khan4.054:46
25Cruel 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)
Bananarama43:35
26Love Shack (edit)
producer:
Don Was
edit of:
Love Shack by The B‐52s
recording of:
Love Shack
writer:
Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider (US singer‐songwriter, frontman of The B‐52s), Keith Strickland and Cindy Wilson
publisher:
Man-Woman Together, Now!
The B‐52s3.54:18
27Don’t Leave Me This Way
producer:
Mike Thorne (UK producer & keyboardist)
vocals:
Sarah Jane Morris
cover recording of:
Don’t Leave Me This Way (Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes song)
writer:
Kenneth Gamble (songwriter for Philadelphia International), Cary Gilbert and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
The Communards with Sarah Jane Morris3.44:31
28Somewhere in My Heart
producer:
Michael Jonzun
recording of:
Somewhere in My Heart
lyricist and composer:
Roddy Frame
publisher:
Complete Music Ltd.
Aztec Camera3.64:00
29Candy Girl
co-producer:
Arthur Baker (American record producer and DJ) and Michael Jonzun
percussion:
Bashiri Johnson
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (compiled in 2006) (number: 77) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 350)
recording of:
Candy Girl
composer:
Michael Jonzun and Maurice Starr
New Edition43:57
30Give Me the Night (edit)
producer:
Quincy Jones
bass:
Abraham Laboriel
bass synthesizer [synthesizer bass]:
Richard Tee
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
electric piano:
Herbie Hancock (US jazz pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer)
flute and saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft and Larry Williams ([Jazz] keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet - Producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Lee Ritenour
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
synthesizer:
Michael Boddicker
trumpet:
Jerry Hey
background vocals:
Patti Austin, Tom Bahler, Jim Gilstrap, Diva Gray and Jocelyn Allen
lead vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
horn arranger and strings arranger:
Jerry Hey
arranger:
Quincy Jones and Rod Temperton
vocals arranger:
Rod Temperton
recording of:
Give Me the Night
lyricist and composer:
Rod Temperton
publisher:
Rodsongs (publisher), Rondor Music (Australia) Pty Ltd, Rondor Music (London) Ltd., 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)
George Benson4.63:43
31Kokomo
engineer and mixer:
Keith Wechsler
producer:
Terry Melcher
accordion:
Van Dyke Parks (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06)
acoustic guitar:
Jeffrey Foskett (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06)
alto saxophone:
Joel Peskin (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06)
bass:
Rod Clark (UK bassist) (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06)
drums (drum set):
Jim Keltner (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06)
slide guitar [electric slide guitar]:
Ry Cooder (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06)
background vocals:
Al Jardine (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06), Bruce Johnston (US singer‐songwriter, member of The Beach Boys) (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06), Mike Love (Beach Boys) (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06) and Carl Wilson (Beach Boys) (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06)
lead vocals:
Mike Love (Beach Boys) (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06) and Carl Wilson (Beach Boys) (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06)
performer:
The Beach Boys (American rock band) (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US), Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present) (in 1988) and Touchstone Pictures (in 1988)
music videos:
Kokomo by The Beach Boys (American rock band)
recording of:
Kokomo (from 1988-03-22 until 1988-04-06)
writer:
Mike Love (Beach Boys), Scott McKenzie, Terry Melcher and John Phillips (The Mamas & The Papas)
publisher:
Buena Vista Music Company, Clairaudient Music Corporation, Daywin Music Inc., Honest John Music, Nichion Synch Division (NICHION, INC. Synch Division), Spirit One Music, Touchstone Pictures Music and Songs Inc. and Yamaha Music EH(CM)
The Beach Boys4.353:35
32Geno
engineer:
Barry Hammond
producer:
Pete Wingfield (keyboardist, singer, producer, songwriter)
recording of:
Geno
writer:
Al Archer and Kevin Rowland (UK singer and songwriter, in Dexy’s Midnight Runners)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Dexys Midnight Runners33:27
3319
producer:
Paul Hardcastle
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company behind the Chrysalis imprint) (in 1985)
music videos:
19 (music video) by Paul Hardcastle
part of:
VH1’s 100 Greatest One‐Hit Wonders of the ’80s (number: 73)
recording of:
19
lyricist:
Bill Couturié, Paul Hardcastle and Jonas McCord
composer:
Paul Hardcastle
publisher:
Oval Music and Virgin Music (Publishing) Ltd.
Paul Hardcastle3.63:31
34What Is Love?
engineer:
Stephen W. Tayler (UK engineer)
producer:
Rupert Hine
lead vocals:
Howard Jones (English singer, songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Music UK Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1984)
recording of:
What Is Love?
lyricist:
William Bryant (UK lyricist, writer and speaker) and Howard Jones (English singer, songwriter)
composer:
Howard Jones (English singer, songwriter)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Howard Jones Music Ltd., Kobalt Music Group and Warner Chappell Publishing
Howard Jones4.53:40
35Don’t Go
engineer and producer:
Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley (English record producer)
background vocals [backing vocals]:
Jimmy Chambers and Jimmy Helms (soul singer)
mixed at:
Westside Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Don’t Go
writer:
Fiachna Ó Braonáin, Liam Ó Maonlaí and Peter O’Toole (bassist and mandolinist)
Hothouse Flowers33:49
36Love WarsWomack & Womack4:02
37Don’t Blame It on That Girl
recording of:
Don't Blame It on That Girl
writer:
Mark Fisher (UK keyboardist, songwriter and producer) and Mark Reilly (guitarist, vocalist, producer, songwriter)
Matt Bianco43:48
38Cry Boy Cry
recording of:
Cry Boy Cry
writer:
Andy O (member of Blue Zoo) and Tim Parry (guitarist)
Blue Zoo4:27
39This Corrosion
producer:
Jim Steinman
drum machine:
Doktor Avalanche
guest choir vocals:
The New York Choral Society
vocals:
Andrew Eldritch
recording of:
This Corrosion
lyricist and composer:
Andrew Eldritch
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
The Sisters of Mercy4:29
40(Something Inside) So Strong
recording of:
(Something Inside) So Strong
lyricist and composer:
Labi Siffre
publisher:
Empire Music Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Universal/Empire Music Ltd. and Xavier Music Ltd.
Labi Siffre4:18
41I Want to Know What Love Is
additional engineer:
Josh Abbey, Larry Alexander (producer/engineer), Jason Corsaro (U.S. music engineer, and record producer), Joe Ferla and Howie Lindeman
assistant engineer:
Bobby Cohen (engineer), Tim Crich and Scott "Abada" Mabuchi
engineer:
Frank Filipetti
producer:
Mick Jones (Foreigner/Spooky Tooth, worked in France) and Alex Sadkin
additional keyboard:
Tom Bailey (Thompson Twins)
bass guitar:
Rick Wills
drums (drum set):
Dennis Elliott
electric guitar:
Mick Jones (Foreigner/Spooky Tooth, worked in France)
additional vocals:
Jennifer Holliday
background vocals:
Donnie Harper, Mick Jones (Foreigner/Spooky Tooth, worked in France) and Rick Wills
choir vocals:
The New Jersey Mass Choir
lead vocals:
Lou Gramm (American rock singer-songwriter; Black Sheep, Foreigner & Shadow King)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1984), Warner Music International (trademark of Warner Music International the company) (in 1984), WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1984, in 2018) and Rhino Entertainment Company (not for release label use!) (in 2009)
additionally recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (compiled in 2006) (number: 65), Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 205) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 476)
recording of:
I Want to Know What Love Is
lyricist and composer:
Mick Jones (Foreigner/Spooky Tooth, worked in France)
publisher:
Evansongs Ltd. (publisher), Somerset Songs Publishing Inc., Warner Brothers 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), Fujipacific Music inc. (until 2014-12-31) and Fujipacific Music, Inc. (from 2015-01-01 to present)
Foreigner3.954:57
42Owner of a Lonely Heart
engineer:
Gary Langan
producer:
Trevor Horn
bass guitar:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist) (in 1983)
drums (drum set):
Alan White (Yes drummer) (in 1983)
guitar:
Trevor Rabin (South African musician and score composer) (in 1983)
keyboard:
Tony Kaye (in 1983)
lead vocals:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) (in 1983)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1983, in 2003) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1983, in 2003)
recorded at:
Sarm Studios (1973–2013, fka Sarm Studios from 1973–1982) in Aldgate, Tower Hamlets, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1983)
recording of:
Owner of a Lonely Heart (in 1983)
writer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis), Trevor Horn, Trevor Rabin (South African musician and score composer) and Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
publisher:
Affirmative Music (publisher), BMG Chrysalis Scandinavia AB (not for release label use! file releases under its imprint “BMG Chrysalis”), BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! see annotation), Carbert Music Inc., Carlin America, Inc., Carlin Music Corporation, Downtown Music Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing International Inc., Downtown Music Publishing LLC (PRS-affiliated), Hebbes Music Group Pty. Ltd., Kassner Associated Publishers, Ltd., SPZ Music, Inc. (BMI affiliated), Tremander Songs, Unforgettable Songs (ASCAP-affiliated), Unforgettable Songs Ltd., Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label), 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), Warner Chappell Music Scandinavia, Warner Chappell North America, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Warner/Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.) and Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09)
sub-publisher:
エイベックス・ミュージック・パブリッシング 第7出版事業部 (Avex Music Publishing, 7th Publishing Division), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division), フジパシフィック音楽出版 BMG事業部 (until 2014-12-31), フジパシフィックミュージック BMG事業部 (Fujipacific Music Inc., BMG Division) (from 2015-01-01 to present) and 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) (from 2017-04-01 to present)
Yes3.954:26
43Gimme All Your Lovin’
engineer:
Terry Manning (US recording engineer)
producer:
Bill Ham (manager of ZZ Top)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Frank Beard (ZZ Top drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Dusty Hill
electric guitar and lead vocals:
Billy Gibbons
vocals:
Dusty Hill
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1983) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1983, in 1984)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
recording of:
Gimme All Your Lovin’
writer:
Frank Beard (ZZ Top drummer), Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill
publisher:
BMG Rights Management Scandinavia AB (not for release label use! use it’s imprint “BMG (2008–present)”), Hamstein Music Company (publisher), Music of Stage Three and Songs of Mosaic
ZZ Top4.054:00
44La Bamba
producer:
Mitchell Froom
performer:
Los Lobos (Chicano rock band)
arranger:
Ritchie Valens
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
FFRR Records Ltd. (company name, NOT a label!) (in 1987) and Slash Records (company, do not use as release label!) (in 1987)
cover recording of:
La bamba (additional lyrics by Ritchie Valens)
additional lyricist:
Ritchie Valens
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Ritchie Valens
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, EMI Longitude Music and M.P.A. (M.P.A.)
version of:
La bamba
Los Lobos4.152:56
45Golden Brown
co-producer:
Steve Churchyard
producer:
Steve Churchyard and The Stranglers
mixer:
Tony Visconti
performer:
The Stranglers
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1981)
recording of:
Golden Brown
writer:
Jet Black (UK drummer Brian Duffy, member of The Stranglers), Jean‐Jacques Burnel, Hugh Cornwell (English rock musician) and Dave Greenfield
publisher:
Complete Music, Complete Music Ltd., EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Songs Ltd. and Plumbshaft-Ltd.
The Stranglers4.43:27
46I Keep Forgettin (Every Time You’re Near)
producer:
Ted Templeman and Lenny Waronker
bass guitar:
Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson)
clavinet:
Greg Phillinganes
drums (drum set):
Jeff Porcaro
guitar:
Steve Lukather
Rhodes piano, synthesizer and lead vocals:
Michael McDonald (R&B & soul singer)
background vocals:
Maureen McDonald (backing vocalist, sister of Michael McDonald)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across) (in 1982), Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1982) and Warner Records Inc. (not for release label use; fka Warner Bros. Records Inc. until 2019) (in 1982)
recording of:
I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)
writer:
Jerry Leiber, Michael McDonald (R&B & soul singer), Ed Sanford and Mike Stoller
publisher:
Bienstock Publishing Company (ASCAP affiliated), Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP) and Yellow Dog Music Inc
version of:
I Keep Forgettin’
Michael McDonald4.23:42
47Twist in My Sobriety
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Music International (trademark of Warner Music International the company) and WEA Records Ltd. (holding company based in the UK) (in 1988)
recording of:
Twist in My Sobriety (in 1988)
lyricist and composer:
Tanita Tikaram
publisher:
Brogue Music, Warner Basart (publisher) and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Tanita Tikaram4.74:51
48Sweet Love
engineer:
Barney Perkins
producer:
Michael J. Powell
bass guitar:
Freddie Washington (US session bassist)
guitar:
Greg Moore (US guitarist & songwriter)
keyboard:
Dean Gant
membranophone:
Ricky Lawson
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
background vocals:
Jim Gilstrap, Bunny Hull and Darryl Phinnessee
background vocals and lead vocals:
Anita Baker
music videos:
Sweet Love by Anita Baker
recording of:
Sweet Love
composer:
Anita Baker, Gary Bias (jazz saxophonist) and Louis A. Johnson
publisher:
EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher) and Jobete Music (appears also as: Jobete Msc.)
Anita Baker3.54:26
49Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)
cover recording of:
Money’s Too Tight (to Mention)
writer:
Billy Valentine (US soul funk singer), John Valentine (Valentine Brothers) and Carolyn Wiggins
publisher:
Songs for Today Ltd
Simply Red4:07
50Morning Train (Nine to Five)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1980)
recording of:
9 to 5
lyricist and composer:
Florrie Palmer
publisher:
Chappell Music (UK), Pendulum Music (publisher) and Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
Sheena Easton4.353:21
51Some Candy Talking
assistant engineer:
Alan Moulder (producer and engineer)
engineer:
Flood (British producer Mark Ellis) and John Loder (sound engineer and producer)
producer:
The Jesus and Mary Chain
bass:
Douglas Hart (musician & video director)
drums (drum set):
Bobby Gillespie
guitar:
Jim Reid (Jesus and Mary Chain) and William Reid (guitarist, The Jesus and Mary Chain)
vocals:
Jim Reid (Jesus and Mary Chain) and William Reid (guitarist, The Jesus and Mary Chain)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
WEA Records Ltd (Hong Kong holding company from 1978 to 1990), Warner Music UK Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1986) and WEA Records Ltd. (holding company based in the UK) (in 1986)
recorded at:
Southern Studios in Wood Green, Haringey, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Some Candy Talking
writer:
Jim Reid (Jesus and Mary Chain) and William Reid (guitarist, The Jesus and Mary Chain)
publisher:
Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23)
The Jesus and Mary Chain53:18
52I Can’t Wait
producer:
John Smith (Nu Shooz) and Rick Waritz (producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Injection (Netherlands) (in 1986)
part of:
VH1’s 100 Greatest One‐Hit Wonders of the ’80s (number: 60)
recording of:
I Can’t Wait
lyricist and composer:
John Smith (Nu Shooz)
publisher:
Poolside Music
Nu Shooz43:39
53We Close Our Eyes
producer:
Gary Stevenson
remixer:
Tom Lord‐Alge
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records (UK label renamed from Virgin EMI Records in 2020) and Chrysalis Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company behind the Chrysalis imprint) (in 1985)
music videos:
We Close Our Eyes by Go West
recording of:
We Close Our Eyes
writer:
Peter Cox (Artist and songwriter) and Richard Drummie
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!)
Go West3.23:42
54Out of the Blue
recording engineer:
Bernard Bullock, Phil Castellano (brother of John, uncle of Richie) and Don Feinberg
programming:
Debbie Gibson
assistant engineer:
Bill Esses
producer:
Debbie Gibson and Fred Zarr
assistant mixer:
Jim Goatley
mixer:
Phil Castellano (brother of John, uncle of Richie) and Fred Zarr
acoustic guitar:
Ira Siegel
additional guitar:
Fred Zarr
electric guitar:
Tommy Williams (former Debbie Gibson musical director)
keyboard and synthesizer and background vocals and lead vocals:
Debbie Gibson
percussion:
Bashiri Johnson
background vocals:
La‐Rita Gaskin, Carrie Johnson and Libby Johnson
arranger:
Debbie Gibson and Fred Zarr
recorded at:
Z Studio in Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Sorcerer Sound in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Out of the Blue
lyricist and composer:
Debbie Gibson
publisher:
Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music), Creative Bloc Music Ltd. (from 1987 to ????) and Deborah Ann’s Music (from 1987 to ????)
Debbie Gibson53:57
55Mirror MirrorDollar3:31
56I Don’t Want to Talk About It
producer:
Ben Watt (from 1987-09 until 1987-12)
recorded at:
Livingston Studios in Wood Green, Haringey, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1987-09 until 1987-12)
cover recording of:
I Don’t Want to Talk About It (from 1987-09 until 1987-12)
lyricist and composer:
Danny Whitten
publisher:
Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Crazy Horse Music and Rondor Music
Everything but the Girl44:18
57Living on the Ceiling
producer:
Mike Howlett
sitar:
Deepak
tabla:
Dinesh
remixer:
John Williams (English A&R executive, producer, songwriter...) and Dennis Weinreich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records Ltd. (not release label) (in 1982)
recording of:
Living on the Ceiling
writer:
Neil Arthur (singer, songwriter, producer) and Stephen Luscombe
publisher:
Complete Music Ltd.
Blancmange54:00
58Superwoman (edit)
recording of:
Superwoman
writer:
Antonio M. Reid, Kenneth Edmonds (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds) and Daryl Simmons
publisher:
Green Skirt Music (publisher), Hip Trip (publisher) and Kear Music (publisher)
Karyn White4:32
59What’s the Colour of Money
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
WEA Records Ltd. (holding company based in the UK) (in 1986)
recording of:
What's the Colour of Money?
writer:
Mark Rogers (Hollywood Beyond) and Jamie B. Rose
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
Hollywood Beyond43:24
60I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
engineer:
Barry Hammond
producer:
Pete Wingfield (keyboardist, singer, producer, songwriter)
accordion:
Dave Whetstone
acoustic guitar:
Jerry Donahue and Charlie Reid
bass guitar:
Phil Cranham
drums (drum set):
Paul Robinson (UK drummer, also Turning Point member)
electric guitar:
Jerry Donahue
fiddle:
Steve Shaw (Steve Brennan)
keyboard:
Pete Wingfield (keyboardist, singer, producer, songwriter)
mandolin and tin whistle:
Stuart Nisbet
steel guitar:
Gerry Hogan
vocals:
Charlie Reid and Craig Reid
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company behind the Chrysalis imprint) (in 1988) and Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1988)
recorded at and mixed at:
Chipping Norton Recording Studios in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
part of:
Paste: The 50 Greatest NON One-Hit Wonders of All Time (number: 21)
recording of:
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
writer:
Charlie Reid and Craig Reid
publisher:
Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23) and Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
The Proclaimers43:39