The Pop Years: The 90s

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

Annotation

Not a reissue but a version with 10 individual cardboard sleeves instead of (5?) Jewel Cases (CRIMPOP906).

Annotation last modified on 2025-08-06 14:07 UTC.

Tracklist

1CD: 1990
2CD: 1991
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1What Do I Have to Do
recording of:
What Do I Have to Do
writer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
Kylie Minogue33:34
2Cry for Help
recording of:
Cry for Help
writer:
Rick Astley (English singer, songwriter and radio personality) and Rob Fisher (UK keyboardist, in Naked Eyes)
publisher:
Cruz Music (Rick Astley's label) and Universal Music Publishing MGB Ltd.
Rick Astley4:03
3Love... Thy Will Be Done
recording engineer:
Michael Cruz (pop producer/writer), Michael Koppelman and Michael McDonald (engineer)
programming:
Jeffery (C.J.) Vanston
additional producer:
Martika (American singer‐songwriter and actress)
producer:
Paisley Park (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
mixer:
Bob Rosa
background vocals:
Martika (American singer‐songwriter and actress) and Rahsaan Patterson
lead vocals:
Martika (American singer‐songwriter and actress)
additional synthesizer arranger:
Jeffery (C.J.) Vanston
arranger:
Paisley Park (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (in 1991) and Trax Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1991)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Love… Thy Will Be Done (in 1991)
writer:
Martika (American singer‐songwriter and actress) and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (, in 1991), Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody) (in 1991), Girlsongs (publisher) (in 1991) and Tika Tunes (publisher) (in 1991)
Martika5:01
4Promise Me
engineer:
Barry Hammond
producer:
Paul Samwell-Smith
mixer:
Frank Filipetti
guest bass guitar:
Maartin Allcock
guest drums (drum set):
Dave Mattacks
guest guitar:
Simon Nicol (singer, multi-instrumentalist and producer from England)
guest keyboard:
Bias Boshell
piano accordion, background vocals and lead vocals:
Beverley Craven
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited (not for release label use! post-2008 subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment) (in 1990)
recording of:
Promise Me
lyricist and composer:
Beverley Craven
publisher:
Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
Beverley Craven43:36
5When a Man Loves a Woman
assistant recording engineer and assistant mixer:
Manny LaCarrubba and Devon Rietveld
recording engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Michael Bolton
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
bass guitar:
Randy Jackson (former bassist with Journey and American Idol judge)
drums (drum set):
Jeff Porcaro
guitar:
Chris Camozzi and Michael Thompson (session guitarist)
Hammond organ, keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
piano:
John Beasley (American jazz pianist)
background vocals:
Kitty Beethoven, Gary Cirimelli, Sandy Griffith, Melisa Kary, Claytoven Richardson and Jeanie Tracy
lead vocals:
Michael Bolton
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1991) 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 1991)
recorded at and mixed at:
The Plant Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
cover recording of:
When a Man Loves a Woman
writer:
Calvin Lewis, Percy Sledge and Andrew Wright (US keyboardist)
publisher:
Mijac Music, Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner Chappell, Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner Chappell North America, Warner/Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.), Pronto Music, Inc. (publisher) (from 1966 to present), Quinvy Music Publishing Company, Inc. (from 1966 to present), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (from 1966 to present), Pronto (BMI‐affiliated publishing company) (in 1972) and Quinvy (record company and publisher) (in 1972)
Michael Bolton3.653:51
6Don’t Dream It’s Over
producer:
Dan Hartman
mixer:
Tom Lord‐Alge
acoustic guitar:
Neil Taylor (guitarist)
bass:
Pino Palladino
drums (drum set):
Steve Ferrone
guitar:
Dan Hartman and Neil Hubbard
Hammond organ:
Paul Carrack
keyboard:
Danny Schogger
percussion:
Danny Cummings (British drummer and percussionist)
background vocals:
Paul Carrack, Jimmy Chambers, George Chandler (UK vocalist, member of The Olympic Runners & Londonbeat) and Tony Jackson (British funk / soul musician, singer / songwriter, producer and arranger)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! pre-Aug 2004 subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Inc.) (in 1991) and Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH & Co. KG (not for release label use! for copyrights use only, existed from 2001/06/08–2004/09/23) (in 2002)
cover recording of:
Don’t Dream It’s Over
lyricist and composer:
Neil Finn
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Mushroom Music (Mushroom label’s publishing company), Mushroom Music Publishing and Roundhead Music (Neil Finn)
part of:
APRA Top 100 New Zealand Songs of All Time (number: 2)
Paul Young4:21
7How Can I Love You More
recording of:
How Can I Love You More?
writer:
Paul Heard and Mike Pickering (of M People and Quando Quango)
M People34:42
8I’m Too Sexy
programming and producer:
Tommy D.
engineer:
Graham Bonnett (Sound Engineer)
bass guitar:
Phil Spalding
guitar:
Robert Manzoli
lead vocals:
Richard Fairbrass
arranger:
Tommy D.
recorded at:
Red Bus Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Joe's Garage (Bristol) in Bristol, England, United Kingdom and Red Bus Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 475)
recording of:
I’m Too Sexy
writer:
Fred Fairbrass, Richard Fairbrass and Robert Manzoli
publisher:
Hit & Run Music (Publishing) Ltd
Right Said Fred4.052:52
9Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good)
producer:
3MI and Band of Gypsies (house duo Nigel Swanston & Tim Cox)
mixer:
Band of Gypsies (house duo Nigel Swanston & Tim Cox)
arranger:
3MI
vocals arranger:
Rozalla
recording of:
Everybody’s Free (to Feel Good)
composer:
Tim Cox and Nigel Andrew Swanston
publisher:
Peermusic (UK) Limited
Rozalla43:33
10Things That Make You Go Hmmmm
recording of:
Things That Make You Go Hmmmm…
writer:
Robert Clivillés (record producer, songwriter, arranger, music video director) and Frederick B. Williams (UK dance vocalist aka Freedom Williams)
publisher:
WB Music Corp. (1929–2019), Cole/Clivillés Music (from 1990 to ????), Virgin Music (publisher and label, only for releases with Virgin MUSIC logo) (from 1990 to ????) and R.B.G. Dome Music (from 1990 to present)
C+C Music Factory4:11
11Let the Beat Hit ‘Em
remixer:
Robert Clivillés (record producer, songwriter, arranger, music video director) and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
recording of:
Let the Beat Hit 'em
writer:
David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory), Alan Friedman and Duran Ramos
composer:
Robert Clivillés (record producer, songwriter, arranger, music video director)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam4:55
127 Ways to Love
engineer:
Ian Catt
producer and mixer:
Saint Etienne
vocals:
Janey Lee Grace
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Eurodisc Ltd. (in 1991)
recording of:
Seven Ways to Love
lyricist and composer:
Jesse Chin
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
Cola Boy43:35
13Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)
Sonia3:47
14Happy Together
cover recording of:
Happy Together
writer:
Garry Bonner and Alan Gordon (American songwriter who co-wrote The Turtles' hit "Happy Together")
publisher:
Alley Music Corp., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), The Hudson Bay Music Co. (publisher) and Trio Music Co., Inc.
part of:
Freaky Friday (2003)
recording of:
Happy Together
writer:
Garry Bonner and Alan Gordon (American songwriter who co-wrote The Turtles' hit "Happy Together")
publisher:
Alley Music Corp., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), The Hudson Bay Music Co. (publisher) and Trio Music Co., Inc.
part of:
Freaky Friday (2003)
Jason Donovan3:10
15If You Go AwayNew Kids on the Block4:01
16Are You Mine.
producer:
Gary Stevenson
recording of:
Are You Mine?
writer:
Luke Goss, Matt Goss and Paul Powell (UK bass player)
Bros4:39
17Guaranteed
recording of:
Guaranteed
writer:
Wally Badarou, Gary Husband, Mark King and Mike Lindup
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Island Music (Island Music Ltd.), Level 42 Music Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Level 423:55
18Love Rears Its Ugly Head
recording of:
Love Rears Its Ugly Head
lyricist and composer:
Vernon Reid (English-born US guitarist and songwriter)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Sony/ATV Harmony, Sony/ATV Harmony UK and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Living Colour4:07
19Hey Stoopid
recording engineer:
Paul Northfield
assistant engineer:
George Cowan (US engineer), Scott Jochim, Dave Levy and Brian Scheuble
executive producer:
Bob Pfeifer
producer:
Peter Collins (producer)
bass guitar:
Hugh McDonald (bassist)
drums (drum set):
Mickey Curry
guest guitar:
Joe Satriani and Slash N' Roses (Guns N'Roses tribute)
guitar:
Stef Burns
keyboard:
John Webster (Canadian keyboardist)
synclavier:
Steve Croes
background vocals:
Sherwood Ball (songwriter, not to be confused with guitarist Ernie Ball), Scott Bender, Lance Bulen, Stan Bush, Cali (US musician, daughter of Alice Cooper), Gary Falcone, Mike Finnigan (keyboardist), Kelly Keeling, Corky McClennan, Shaun Murphy, Zachary Nevel, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Palmucci, Victor Pepe, Jack Ponti, Joe Satriani and Terry Wood (US vocalist)
lead vocals:
Alice Cooper (the musician born Vincent Damon Furnier, changed his name legally to Alice Cooper in 1974)
arranger:
David Campbell (US‐based Canadian violinist, composer, conductor and arranger), Victor Pepe and Jack Ponti
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Epic Records (a division of Sony Music Entertainment; holding company, not a release label) (in 1991) 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 2013)
recorded at:
Bearsville Studios in Bearsville, New York, United States and The Complex Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
edit of:
Hey Stoopid (album version) by Alice Cooper (the musician born Vincent Damon Furnier, changed his name legally to Alice Cooper in 1974)
recording of:
Hey Stoopid
writer:
Alice Cooper (the musician born Vincent Damon Furnier, changed his name legally to Alice Cooper in 1974), Bob Pfeifer, Jack Ponti and Vic Pepe
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Ezra Music, Fifeman, Inc., Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995) (, from 1991 until 1995), Sony/ATV Music Publishing Scandinavia, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available), Universal Music Publishing MGB Ltd., Universal Music–MGB Songs, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner Chappell Music Scandinavia, Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09), BMG Songs, Inc. (from 1991 to ????), EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (from 1991 to ????), Ezra Music Corp. (from 1991 to present), Fifeman Music (from 1991 to present), Jack Ponti Music (from 1991 to present), Little Elvis Music (from 1991 to present) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1991 until 2019-05-28)
sub-publisher:
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) 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)
Alice Cooper43:57
20Cherry Pie
producer and mixer:
Beau Hill
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Columbia Records (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Music Entertainment, only use for manufacturing/distribution and copyright holding) (in 1990), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1990), 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 1990) 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 1990)
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008-12-29) (number: 56)
recording of:
Cherry Pie
lyricist:
Jani Lane
composer:
Joey Allen (glam metal guitarist), Jerry Dixon (rock/metal bass guitarist), Jani Lane, Steven Sweet (drummer, member of Warrant) and Erik Turner (guitarist for Warrant)
publisher:
Crab Salad Music, Dick Dragon Music, Dixonyou Music, EMI Virgin Music Australia Pty Ltd, EMI-Virgin Songs, Erik Turner Music, Great Lips Music, Laney Jane Music, Likite Split Music, Rich McBitch Music, Round Hill Works and Virgin Songs, Inc.
Warrant4.63:19
3CD: 1992
4CD: 1993
5CD: 1994
6CD: 1995
7CD: 1996
8CD: 1997
9CD: 1998
10CD: 1999