Party Classics (The Ultimate Collection)

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1I Will Survive
associate producer:
Freddie Perren
producer:
Dino Fekaris
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1978), Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation) (in 1978) and Polydor Incorporated (manufacturer & distribution company, US subsidiary of Polydor International) (in 1979)
edit of:
I Will Survive (12″ single version) by Gloria Gaynor
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 35), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 251) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 489)
recording of:
I Will Survive
writer:
Dino Fekaris and Freddie Perren
publisher:
ATV Music, Perren‐Vibes Music, Inc., PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998), Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available), Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (Australian subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998)
Gloria Gaynor3.953:17
2Ain’t Nothin’ Goin’ On but the Rent
Gwen Guthrie3:05
3Always There
cover recording of:
Always There (with lyrics)
lyricist:
Paul Allen (US songwriter)
composer:
William Jeffrey and Ronnie Laws
version of:
Always There (instrumental)
Incognito3:31
4ABC
producer:
The Corporation (Motown songwriters)
drums (drum set):
Gene Pello (in 1970-01)
electric bass guitar:
Wilton Felder (in 1970-01) and Bob West (US session bassist, producer & songwriter) (in 1970-01)
guitar:
Don Peake (in 1970-01), Louis Shelton (in 1970-01) and David T. Walker (in 1970-01)
keyboard:
Freddie Perren (in 1970-01)
background vocals:
Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5) (in 1970-01), Marlon Jackson (in 1970-01) and Tito Jackson (in 1970-01)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”) (in 1970-01)
lead vocals:
Jackie Jackson (member of the Jackson 5) (in 1970-01), Jermaine Jackson (soul/pop singer, of Jackson 5) (in 1970-01) and Tito Jackson (in 1970-01)
arranger:
The Corporation (Motown songwriters)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1970)
recorded at:
Sound Factory (1969–1980) in Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1970-01)
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 174)
recording of:
ABC (in 1970-01)
writer:
Berry Gordy, Fonce Mizell, Freddie Perren and Deke Richards (American songwriter and record producer)
composer:
Erik Huber (audio engineer, producer, composer)
publisher:
Jobete Music Co., Inc. 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)
part of:
MJ: The Musical
The Jackson 54.12:54
5Sweets for My Sweet
C.J. Lewis3:16
6The Promise
programming:
Nick Coler, Miranda Cooper, Matt Gray (UK techno DJ/producer, former video game composer), Brian Higgins (British producer and song writer), Owen Parker (UK composer, instrumentalist and producer), Tim Powell (Songwriter and producer, ex-Xenomania), Jason Resch and Toby Scott (UK pop producer and songwriter)
engineer:
Dan Aslet and Toby Scott (UK pop producer and songwriter)
producer:
Brian Higgins (British producer and song writer) and Xenomania
mixer:
Jeremy Wheatley (UK mix engineer, aka Jim Bob)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Florrie Arnold (Florence Arnold)
guitar [guitars]:
Nick Coler, Kieran Jones, Owen Parker (UK composer, instrumentalist and producer) and Jason Resch
keyboard [keyboards]:
Nick Coler, Miranda Cooper, Matt Gray (UK techno DJ/producer, former video game composer), Brian Higgins (British producer and song writer), Owen Parker (UK composer, instrumentalist and producer), Tim Powell (Songwriter and producer, ex-Xenomania), Jason Resch and Toby Scott (UK pop producer and songwriter)
strings and woodwind:
Stefan Defilet, Susan Early, Jo Auckland, Mike Kearsey, Mark C. Brown (London based saxophonist and keyboardist), Adrian Smith (viola player) and Nick Squires (cellist, composer, producer, strings arranger)
vocals:
Cheryl Cole (formerly Cheryl Cole), Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh
recording of:
The Promise
writer:
Carla Marie Williams, Nick Coler, Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins (British producer and song writer), Kieran Jones, Tim Powell (Songwriter and producer, ex-Xenomania) and Jason Resch
publisher:
Warner Chappell (1999-2019) and Xenomania
Girls Aloud54:04
7Celebration
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1980) and The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label) (in 1980)
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 Gang4.43:36
8It’s a Love ThingThe Whispers3:45
9You’re the First, My Last, My EverythingBarry White3:23
10I Like the Way
producer:
BodyRockers
music videos:
I Like The Way by BodyRockers
recording of:
I Like the Way
writer:
Dylan Burns and Kaz James
Bodyrockers33:19
11Poison
recording engineer and audio engineer:
Jay Henry
associate producer:
Howie Hersh
producer and mixer:
Dr. Freeze
instruments:
Dr. Freeze
background vocals:
Bell Biv DeVoe
lead vocals:
Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe
remixer:
Eric Sadler, Hank Shocklee and Keith Shocklee
recorded at and mixed at:
Echo Sound in Los Angeles, California, United States
remixed at:
Greene St. Recording in SoHo, New York, New York, United States
later releases:
Poison by Bell Biv DeVoe
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 56)
recording of:
Poison (Bell Biv DeVoe song)
lyricist and composer:
Elliot Straite
Bell Biv Devoe3.74:22
12Breakin’… There’s No Stoppin’ Us
Ollie & Jerry4:30
13Shout
recording of:
Shout
writer:
Roland Orzabal (UK musician, songwriter and producer) and Ian Stanley
publisher:
10 Music Ltd., BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! see annotation), Roland Orzabal Ltd. and Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
Tears for Fears4:03
14I’m Coming Out
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Company, L.P. (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1980)
recording of:
I’m Coming Out
writer:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer) and Nile Rodgers
publisher:
Bernard’s Other Music, Sony Songs and Tommy Jymi Inc.
Diana Ross43:56
15Walking on Sunshine
Katrina and the Waves3:53
16Sugar Sugar
recording of:
Sugar, Sugar
writer:
Jeff Barry and Andy Kim (pop singer & songwriter)
publisher:
Don Kirshner Music Inc., 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 Archies2:50
17Lollipop
The Chordettes2:09
18One Step Beyond
producer:
Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley
baritone saxophone and tenor saxophone:
Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness)
bass guitar:
Mark Bedford
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Daniel Woodgate
guitar:
Chris Foreman (UK musician, aka “Chrissy Boy”)
keyboard:
Mike Barson
background vocals:
Chas Smash
vocals:
Suggs and Lee “Kix” Thompson (Madness)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Virgin Records Ltd. (not for release label use! for company relationships only) (in 1979)
cover recording of:
One Step Beyond…
lyricist and composer:
Cecil Bustamente Campbell
publisher:
Melodisc Music Ltd.
recording of:
One Step Beyond…
lyricist and composer:
Cecil Bustamente Campbell
publisher:
Melodisc Music Ltd.
Madness4.552:19
19Ob‐La‐Di Ob‐La‐Da
cover recording of:
Ob‐La‐Di, Ob‐La‐Da
writer:
John Lennon (The Beatles) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
publisher:
Maclen Music, Inc. (U.S. based publisher for Lennon–McCartney), Northern Songs, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020) and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)
Marmalade3:01
20Pass the Dutchie
Musical Youth3:21
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part of:The Ultimate Collection (Union Square Music, ULTIM5CD) (number: 026) (order: 18)