The Essential Movies

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Tracklist

1▼CD: CD ONE
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Born to Be Wild
producer:
Gabriel Mekler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1968), MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1968) and UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1968)
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock, VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008-12-29) (number: 53) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 129)
recording of:
Born to Be Wild
lyricist and composer:
Mars Bonfire
publisher:
Duchess Music Corporation (BMI-affiliated), Manitou Music, Manitou Music Canada, MCA Music Canada, Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!), Universal/MCA Music Publishing GmbH, Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd, 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)
Steppenwolf4.353:29
2Everybody’s Talkin’
cover recording of:
Everybody’s Talkin’
lyricist and composer:
Fred Neil
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Coconut Grove Music, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Third Palm Music and Third Story Music, Inc.
recording of:
Everybody’s Talkin’
lyricist and composer:
Fred Neil
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Coconut Grove Music, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Third Palm Music and Third Story Music, Inc.
Nilsson2:46
3Bullitt
producer:
Jimmy Hilliard and Jimmy Hilliard (Credited as Producer Big-band musician who later worked as an A&R executive and producer for Warner Bros. Records. Produced hundreds of recordings and a number of hit singles and albums of varying genres for artists such as Jimmy Durante, Barbara McNair,)
conductor:
Lalo Schifrin (pianist & composer)
recording of:
Bullitt
composer:
Lalo Schifrin (pianist & composer)
Lalo Schifrin42:07
4Moondance
recording of:
Moondance
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Caledonia Productions, Inc. (Caledonia Soul Music Division), Chappell Music (UK), Van-Jan Music, Warner Bros., Inc. (Warner Bros. Music Division), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner/Chappell North America, Caledonia Soul Music (from 1970 until 1971), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1970 until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
sub-publisher:
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)
Van Morrison4:38
5Beyond the Sea
recording of:
Beyond the Sea
lyricist:
Jack Lawrence (US songwriter)
composer:
Charles Trenet
publisher:
Bro ’n Sis Music, Éditions Raoul Breton, Music 1 Ltd., Range Road Music Inc., Warner/Chappell Music International, ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) and 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division)
translated version of:
La Mer
Bobby Darin2:50
6From Russia With Love
producer:
George Martin (producer, arranger, composer, conductor, audio engineer, and musician)
lead vocals:
Matt Monro
conductor:
John Barry (English score composer)
arranger:
John Barry (English score composer)
recording of:
From Russia With Love
lyricist and composer:
Lionel Bart
publisher:
EMI United Partnership Ltd.
part of:
James Bond themes
part of:
From Russia With Love (score/soundtrack of the 1963 James Bond film of the same name)
Matt Monroe3.352:36
7Main Theme - Carter Takes a Train
recording of:
Main Theme: Carter Takes a Train (Get Carter)
composer:
Roy Budd
part of:
Get Carter (1971)
Roy Budd43:00
8The Chase
recording of:
Chase (from Midnight Express)
composer:
Giorgio Moroder
publisher:
EMI Gold Horizon Music Corp., Giorgio Moroder Publishing Co. and USI A Music Publishing
recording of:
The Chase
composer:
Giorgio Moroder
Giorgio Moroder43:39
9Superfly
engineer:
Roger Anfinsen
producer:
Curtis Mayfield
bass guitar:
Joseph Scott (US funk/soul bassist)
drums (drum set):
Morris Jennings
guitar:
Curtis Mayfield and Craig McMullen
percussion:
Master Henry Gibson (Percussionist with Curtis Mayfield, Stan Getz, Ramsey Lewis)
lead vocals:
Curtis Mayfield
arranger and orchestrator:
Johnny Pate
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Curtom Records (in 1972)
recording of:
Superfly
lyricist and composer:
Curtis Mayfield
publisher:
Todd Mayfield Publishing, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Curtom Publishing Co Inc (from 1972 to ????)
Curtis Mayfield4.653:53
10Think
recording engineer:
Tom Dowd
producer:
Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
Willie Bridges (on 1968-04-15) and Floyd Newman (on 1968-04-15)
bass guitar:
Jerry Jemmott (on 1968-04-15)
drums (drum set):
Roger Hawkins (on 1968-04-15)
guitar:
Tommy Cogbill (on 1968-04-15) and Jimmy Johnson (guitar, producer, Muscle Shoals rhythm section) (on 1968-04-15)
organ:
Spooner Oldham (on 1968-04-15)
piano and lead vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1968-04-15)
tenor saxophone:
Charles Chalmers (American saxophonist, singer-songwriter, arranger, and producer) (on 1968-04-15) and Andrew Love (on 1968-04-15)
trumpet:
Wayne Jackson (trumpet/horn, member of The Mar-Keys and The Memphis Horns) (on 1968-04-15)
background vocals:
The Sweet Inspirations (on 1968-04-15)
arranger:
Tom Dowd and Arif Mardin
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1968) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1968)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1968-04-15)
part of:
RuPaul’s Drag Race Lip Sync Performances (season 6) (number: 10)
recording of:
Think (on 1968-04-15)
writer:
Aretha Franklin and Ted White (husband & co-songwriter of Aretha Franklin)
adapter:
Muck Ferenc (saxophonist // member of Muckshow, Cabaret, Slang, Németh Gábor Project)
publisher:
14th Hour Music, EMI Songs Ltd., Fourteenth Hour Music, Inc., フジパシフィック音楽出版 SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music Inc. SBK Division) (until 2014-12-31) and フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department) (from 2015-01-01 to present)
Aretha Franklin3.652:19
11Soul on Fire
recording of:
Soul on Fire
writer:
LaVern Baker (US rhythm & blues singer), Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
publisher:
Unichappell Music, Inc.
LaVern Baker3:05
12Blue Velvet
recording of:
Blue Velvet
writer:
Lee Morris (US songwriter) and Bernie Wayne
publisher:
Bernie Wayne Music Co., Chappell/Morris Ltd., Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc., 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)
Bobby Vinton2:49
13Stand by Me
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1960-10-27)
producer:
Leiber and Stoller (songwriting team)
vocals:
Ben E. King (on 1960-10-27)
conductor:
Stan Applebaum (US composer, arranger and conductor) (on 1960-10-27)
arranger:
Stan Applebaum (US composer, arranger and conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
HHO Ltd. (The Henry Hadaway Organisation Ltd., music licensing), WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1960, in 1961) and Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1986)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1961 (number: 1), Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 62), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock, Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 121), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 131) and BILLIONS CLUB
recording of:
Stand by Me (on 1960-10-27)
publisher:
Mike Stoller
writer:
Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
publisher:
A.D.T. Enterprises, Hornall Brothers Music (limited company), Jerry Leiber Music, Leiber Stoller Songs Ltd., Melodie der Welt (publisher), Melodie der Welt GmbH & Co. KG (fka Melodie der Welt J. Michel GmbH & Co. KG; this name since 2011-04-07), Progressive Music Publishing Company Inc., Rightsong Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Trio Music (publisher), Trio Music Co., Inc., Unichappell Music and Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available)
Ben E. King4.652:55
14Don’t You (Forget About Me)
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
mixer:
Jez Coad
performer:
Simple Minds (Scottish rock band) (on 1984-07-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Simple Minds Ltd
part of:
Paste: The 50 Greatest NON One-Hit Wonders of All Time (number: 25) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 340)
recording of:
Don’t You (Forget About Me) (on 1984-07-10)
writer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter) and Steve Schiff
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), MCA Music Ltd. and Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)
Simple Minds4.254:21
15People Are Strange
producer:
Ray Manzarek
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1987), WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1987) and Warner Music H.K. Ltd. (in 1997)
cover recording of:
People Are Strange (in 1987)
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 and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
Echo & the Bunnymen4.653:38
16A Message to You Rudy
producer:
Elvis Costello
guest trombone:
Rico Rodriguez (Jamaican trombonist)
part of:
Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 132)
cover recording of:
A Message to You, Rudy
lyricist and composer:
Dandy Livingstone
recording of:
A Message to You, Rudy
lyricist and composer:
Dandy Livingstone
The Specials42:54
17La 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
18Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want
cover recording of:
Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want
lyricist:
Morrissey (English singer‐songwriter)
composer:
Johnny Marr
publisher:
Morrissey Marr Songs Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
The Dream Academy3:08
19Love on a Real Train
recording of:
Love on a Real Train (Risky Business)
composer:
Christopher Franke (German musician, formerly with Tangerine Dream), Edgar Froese and Johannes Schmoelling
part of:
Risky Business (film soundtrack)
Tangerine Dream3:54
20Slave to Love
producer:
Rhett Davies and Bryan Ferry
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
E.G. Records Ltd. (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1985) and Virgin Records Ltd. (not for release label use! for company relationships only) (in 1985)
music videos:
Slave to Love by Bryan Ferry
recording of:
Slave to Love
lyricist and composer:
Bryan Ferry
publisher:
BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! see annotation), EMI Virgin Music Ltd. (do not use this as a release label!), EMI Virgin Songs, Inc., Mushroom Music Pty. Ltd., Virgin Songs, Inc., E.G. Music Inc. (in 1985), E.G. Music Ltd. (publisher) (in 1985), E.G. Records Ltd. (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1985) and Virgin EG Records Ltd. (in 1985)
Bryan Ferry34:12
21Falling
recording engineer:
Art Polhemus
co-producer:
Angelo Badalamenti (American score composer) and David Lynch (filmmaker)
producer:
Angelo Badalamenti (American score composer) and David Lynch (filmmaker)
mixer:
Jay Healy
clarinet and flute:
Eddie Daniels (US jazz/classical saxophonist, clarinetist & flutist) and Al Regni
drums (drum set):
Grady Tate
electric guitar:
Vinnie Bell and Eddie Dixon
piano:
Angelo Badalamenti (American score composer)
synthesizer:
Angelo Badalamenti (American score composer) and Kinny Landrum
tenor saxophone:
Al Regni
vocals:
Julee Cruise (US singer and actress)
arranger and orchestrator:
Angelo Badalamenti (American score composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Music (global imprint of Warner Music Group, ‘W’ logo either with “Warner Music” or no text) (in 1990)
recorded at:
Excalibur Sound in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Falling (Twin Peaks theme song)
lyricist:
David Lynch (filmmaker)
composer:
Angelo Badalamenti (American score composer)
publisher:
Anlon Music Co. (Anlon Music Company), O.K. Paul Music and Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint)
version of:
Theme from Twin Peaks
part of:
Twin Peaks (original soundtrack of the TV series)
Julee Cruise4.355:22
22Rachel’s Song
engineer:
Philippe Colonna, Frédérick Rousseau and Raine Shine
producer:
Vangelis (Greek composer of electronic, new age and classical)
synthesizer:
Vangelis (Greek composer of electronic, new age and classical)
vocals:
Mary Hopkin
arranger:
Vangelis (Greek composer of electronic, new age and classical)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Music UK Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1994)
recorded at:
Nemo Studios (Vangelis' Studio) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1982)
recording of:
Rachel’s Song
composer:
Vangelis (Greek composer of electronic, new age and classical)
part of:
Blade Runner
Vangelis4.64:48
2▶CD: CD TWO
3▶CD: CD THREE