Big Hits

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Annotation

Matrix / Runout (Disc 1 mirrored): S RADCD 88 ONE 02 DISCTRONICS
Mastering SID Code (Disc 1 mirrored): IFPI L502
Mould SID Code (Disc 1): IFPI 8780
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2 mirrored): S RADCD 88 TWO 01 DISCTRONICS
Mould SID Code (Disc 2): IFPI 8780

Annotation last modified on 2024-01-13 19:00 UTC.

Tracklist

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▼ CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Torn
cover recording of:
Torn
lyricist:
Anne Preven
composer:
Scott Cutler, Anne Preven and Phil Thornalley
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd, BMG Music Publishing Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty. Limited (not for release label use!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishers MGB Australia Pty Ltd and Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (Australian subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Natalie Imbruglia3:47
2Sunchyme
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Music UK Ltd. (Warner Music UK Limited, not for release label use!) (in 1997)
samples:
Life in a Northern Town by The Dream Academy
edit of:
Sunchyme (original) by Dario G
recording of:
Sunchyme
writer:
Dario G, Gilbert Gabriel and Nick Laird-Clowes
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Warner Chappell Music Ltd (no slash; used 1988–1996)
is based on:
Life in a Northern Town
Dario G3.653:55
3Slam Dunk da Funk
recording of:
Slam Dunk da Funk
composer:
Dag Volle, Herbert Crichlow, Martin Sandberg and Jacob Schulze (Swedish producer)
Five3:37
4Fantasy Island
recording of:
Fantasy Island
lyricist:
Paul Heard and Heather Small
writer:
Mike Pickering (of M People and Quando Quango)
M People3:44
5Open Road
Gary Barlow4:27
6As Long as You Love Me
assistant engineer:
Tommie Hicks Jr.
engineer:
Joe Smith (US recording/mixing engineer)
producer:
Kristian Lundin and Max Martin (Swedish record producer)
guitar:
Esbjörn Öhrwall
lead vocals:
Nick Carter (US pop singer & Backstreet Boy) and Brian T. Littrell (from the Backstreet Boys)
vocals:
Howie Dorough (from the Backstreet Boys), AJ McLean (US singer, songwriter, actor, dancer & model) and Kevin Richardson (from the Backstreet Boys)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Zomba Recording Corporation (not strictly a label - avoid adding releases here) (in 1997)
edit of:
As Long as You Love Me (album version) by Backstreet Boys
music videos:
As Long as You Love Me by Backstreet Boys
recording of:
As Long as You Love Me
writer:
Max Martin (Swedish record producer)
publisher:
Grantsville Publishing Ltd., GV-MXM, Imagem London Ltd., Zomba Enterprises, Inc. and Zomba Music Publishers Limited (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
Backstreet Boys3.153:32
7Crush on You
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
"edel" records GmbH (in 1997)
cover recording of:
Crush on You
lyricist and composer:
Jerry Knight and Aaron Zigman (American score composer)
publisher:
Rondor Musikverlag
recording of:
Crush on You
lyricist and composer:
Jerry Knight and Aaron Zigman (American score composer)
publisher:
Rondor Musikverlag
recording of:
Crush on You (main mix)
composer:
J. Knight and Aaron Zigman (American score composer)
Aaron Carter3:28
8I Wanna Be the Only One
mixer:
Andy Bradfield
guest vocals:
BeBe Winans (American gospel - soul singer, R&B producer and radio presenter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1997)
recording of:
I Wanna Be the Only One
lyricist:
BeBe Winans (American gospel - soul singer, R&B producer and radio presenter)
composer:
Rhett Lawrence and BeBe Winans (American gospel - soul singer, R&B producer and radio presenter)
publisher:
Benny's Music, BMG Songs Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc. and Rhettrhyme Music
Eternal2.653:37
9Old Before I Die
recording of:
Old Before I Die
writer:
Eric Bazilian, Desmond Child and Robbie Williams
publisher:
Desmophobia, EMI Music Publishing (PRS‐affiliated), Human Boy and Polygram International Music Publishing
Robbie Williams3:36
10Where Do You Go
recording of:
Where Do You Go
lyricist:
Peter Bischof‐Fallenstein and Franz Reuther
composer:
Franz Reuther
No Mercy3.254:18
11Arms Around the World
recording of:
Arms Around the World
writer:
John Holliday, Denis Ingoldsby, Louise Nurding (British pop singer), Oliver Smallman and Trevor Steel
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), First Avenue Music Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Louise3:50
12Da Ya Think I’m Sexy
engineer:
Nobby (alias of Martin Neary)
producer:
Curds and Whey
guest vocals:
Rod Stewart
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
AATW (in 1997)
samples:
Da Ya Think I’m Sexy? by Rod Stewart
cover recording of:
Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?
writer:
Carmine Appice, Duane Hitchings and Rod Stewart
publisher:
Control (German electronic), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Full Keel Music, EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Nitestalk Music, Riva Music Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Warner/Chappell North America, WC Music Corp., 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), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division), イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
version of:
Taj Mahal
recording of:
Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?
writer:
Carmine Appice, Duane Hitchings and Rod Stewart
publisher:
Control (German electronic), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Full Keel Music, EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Nitestalk Music, Riva Music Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Warner/Chappell North America, WC Music Corp., 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), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division), イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
version of:
Taj Mahal
N‐Trance feat. Rod Stewart3.654:20
13Who’s Loving My Baby
Shola Ama4:01
14C U When U Get There
guest performer:
40 Thevz
recording of:
C U When U Get There
writer:
Dominic Aldridge (American rap producer), Coolio (US rapper, actor, chef & record producer), Johann Pachelbel (composer), Henry Straughter and Malieek Straughter
is based on:
Canon and Gigue in D major, P. 37, T. 337: I. Canon (Canon and Gigue in D major, P. 37, T. 377: I. Canon)
Coolio feat. 40 Thevz33:41
15Lonely
Peter Andre3:57
16Everything I Wanted
Dannii3:46
17Maria
Ricky Martin3:13
18Are You Jimmy Ray?
Jimmy Ray3:28
19Wind Beneath My Wings
Steven Houghton3:47
20Sing Up for the Champions
Reds United3:41
▼ CD 2
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Stand by Me
engineer:
Andy Baldwin (of Metropolis Mastering) and Ian Cooper (UK mastering engineer)
producer:
Noel Gallagher and Owen Morris
acoustic guitar:
Paul Arthurs (Oasis)
bass guitar:
Paul McGuigan (Oasis)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Alan White (Oasis drummer)
electric guitar:
Paul Arthurs (Oasis) and Noel Gallagher
guitar and background vocals:
Noel Gallagher
keyboard:
Mike Rowe
lead vocals:
Liam Gallagher (English musician, lead singer of Oasis)
brass arranger:
Nick Ingman
strings arranger:
Noel Gallagher and Nick Ingman
recording of:
Stand by Me
lyricist and composer:
Noel Gallagher
publisher:
Creation Songs Ltd, Dead Leg Music, Oasis Music and Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020)
Oasis3.755:57
2Hush
engineer:
Ian Taylor (Rock Producer/Engineer)
producer:
Stephen Harris (mixer/producer) and Crispian Mills
cover recording of:
Hush (South, Royal, Deep Purple) (in 1996)
lyricist and composer:
Joe South (until 1967)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Ufa (not for release label use! this is a music publisher) and Lowery-Chappell Music
Kula Shaker4.652:56
3Perfect Day
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) and Mick Ronson (British guitarist)
lead vocals:
Lou Reed (in 1972-08)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1972)
mixed at:
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
part of:
Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 334)
recording of:
Perfect Day (in 1972-08)
lyricist and composer:
Lou Reed
publisher:
EMI Music Ltd., Oakfield Avenue Music, Oakfield Avenue Music Ltd. and Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd.
Lou Reed4.353:44
4What You Say
recording of:
What You Say
writer:
Ian Broudie and Terry Hall
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher (affiliated with PRS))
Lightning Seeds3:50
5On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
Propellerheads/David Arnold3:27
6Professional Widow (It’s Got to Be Big)
recording of:
Professional Widow
lyricist and composer:
Tori Amos
publisher:
Sword and Stone
Tori Amos3:36
7You’re Not Alone
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment International UK & Ireland Ltd. (for © & ℗ copyright use only; file no releases here!) (in 1997)
recording of:
You’re Not Alone
lyricist:
Tim Kellett
composer:
Tim Kellett and Robin Taylor-Firth
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher (affiliated with PRS))
Olive44:11
8Never Gonna Let You Go
recording of:
Never Gonna Let You Go
writer:
Tommie Ford and Tina Moore (R&B vocalist, key track "Never Gonna Let You Go")
Tina Moore4:11
9Freedom
performer:
Kathy Sledge
recording of:
Freedom
writer:
Roberto Concina and Frank Musker
publisher:
Jeity Music and Warner Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.)
Robert Miles feat. Kathy Sledge4:13
10Feelin’ Good
cover recording of:
Feeling Good
writer:
Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley (English actor, singer, songwriter, and filmmaker)
publisher:
Concord Music Ltd and Musical Comedy Prods.
part of:
The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd
Huff & Herb3:43
11Ready to Go
programming:
Ben Grosse (American producer and engineer), Jesus Beats, Mike Tuller and John Vitale (UK guitarist)
additional producer:
Ben Grosse (American producer and engineer)
producer:
Republica (UK alternative rock band)
mixer:
Ben Grosse (American producer and engineer)
additional guitar:
Sal Aiello, Grant Mohrman and Marlon Young
drums (drum set):
Dave Barbarossa
guest guitar:
John Malea
guitar:
Johnny Male
keyboard:
Tim Dorney and Andy Todd (UK electronic producer/keyboardist, member of Republica)
piano:
Dave Arch (pianist, conductor, arranger and composer)
lead vocals:
Saffron (singer of Republica)
additional remixer:
Ben Grosse (American producer and engineer)
remixer:
Ben Grosse (American producer and engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment International UK & Ireland Ltd. (for © & ℗ copyright use only; file no releases here!) (in 1996), BMG Records (UK) Limited (1987-1996) (in 1996) and Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited (not for release label use! post-2008 subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Milo Studios in Hoxton, Hackney, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom, Republica Studios (London studio for Republica) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and The Workhouse in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
part of:
Anti-Hit List: September 3, 1996 (number: 1)
recording of:
Ready to Go
writer:
Tim Dorney, Johnny Male, Saffron (singer of Republica) and Andy Todd (UK electronic producer/keyboardist, member of Republica)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Momentum Music (publisher), Momentum Music Ltd., Notting Hill Music (UK) Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Republica3.65:01
12Gunman
recording of:
Gunman
187 Lockdown3:07
13You Got the Love
guest vocals:
Candi Staton
performer:
Candi Staton
recording of:
You Got the Love
writer:
John Bellamy, Arnecia Michelle Harris, Rush (written‐by credit) and Anthony B. Stephens
publisher:
Polygram Music Publ. and Warner Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.)
is based on:
Your Love
The Source feat. Candi Staton3.53:32
14Don’t Leave
programming:
Rollo (Rollo Armstrong of Faithless)
additional assistant engineer:
Nick Kirkland
assistant engineer:
Ibi Tijani
engineer:
Dave Burnham (UK recording engineer)
producer:
Rollo (Rollo Armstrong of Faithless) and Sister Bliss
mixer:
Dave Burnham (UK recording engineer), Rollo (Rollo Armstrong of Faithless) and Sister Bliss
keyboard:
Sister Bliss
additional background vocals and lead vocals and guest lead vocals:
Pauline Taylor
background vocals:
Dido (English singer‐songwriter) and Pauline Taylor
vocals:
Jamie Catto and Pauline Taylor
recording of:
Don’t Leave
writer:
Jamie Catto, Rollo (Rollo Armstrong of Faithless) and Sister Bliss
Faithless2.753:55
15It’s Great When We’re Together
recording of:
It's Great When We're Together
lyricist and composer:
Finley Quaye
Finley Quaye3:39
16Don’t Let Go (Love)
recording of:
Don't Let Go (Love)
writer:
Marqueze Ethridge, Andrea Martin (singer/songwriter for various dance/soul artists), Ivan Matias, Organized Noize (Atlanta hip-hop production group), Patrick Brown, Raymon Murray (American producer, songwriter & multi-instrumentalist) and Rico Wade
En Vogue3:49
17Only If …
producer:
Nicky Ryan
music videos:
Only If by Enya (Irish singer-songwriter)
recording of:
Only If…
writer:
Enya (Irish singer-songwriter) and Roma Ryan
Enya43:18
18Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?
Paula Cole3:47
19Did It Again
recording of:
Did It Again
lyricist:
Kylie Minogue
writer:
Steve Anderson (producer, in groups Scratch Acid, Brothers in Rhythm, et al), Kylie Minogue and Dave Seaman
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Mushroom Music (Mushroom label's publishing company), The International Music Network and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
Kylie Minogue4:15
20I Believe I Can Fly
recording of:
I Believe I Can Fly
lyricist and composer:
R. Kelly
publisher:
Imagem Music (ended), R. Kelly Publishing Inc., Zomba Music Publ. Ltd. and Zomba Songs Inc.
sub-publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Hong Kong Ltd (BMG Music Publishing Hong Kong Limited)
R Kelly24:43

Credits

Release

manufactured by:Global Television Ltd.
distributed by:BMG Entertainment International UK & Ireland Ltd. (for © & ℗ copyright use only; file no releases here!)
copyrighted (©) by:Global Television Ltd.
Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! pre-Aug 2004 subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Inc.)
Warner Music UK Ltd. (Warner Music UK Limited, not for release label use!)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Global Television Ltd.
Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! pre-Aug 2004 subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Inc.)
glass mastered by:Disctronics S (Southwater)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/8520216 [info]
ASIN:UK: B000024WOZ [info]

Release group

part of:Hits (1995 relaunch of the Hits Album album series, with BMG trading as Global Television, and WSM as warner.esp.tv. The numbering system was replaced in favour of different titles such as "New Hits" or "Fresh Hits" followed by the year.) (order: 1)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/1319358 [info]
Wikidata:Q4905825 [info]