Disco Hits

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Le Freak
part of:
Billboard: Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs (number: 26)
recording of:
Le Freak
writer:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer) and Nile Rodgers
publisher:
Bernard’s Other Music, Sony Songs Inc., Tommy Jymi 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 Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Chic4:20
2Instant Replay
Dan Hartman3:28
3Copacabana (At the Copa)
assistant engineer:
Derek Dunan
engineer:
Michael DeLugg
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
bass guitar:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist) (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
drums (drum set):
Ronnie Zito (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
guitar:
Mitch Holder (guitarist) (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
keyboard:
Bill Mays (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
percussion:
Allan Estes (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
background vocals:
Ginger Blake (from 1977-07 until 1977-11), Laura Creamer (from 1977-07 until 1977-11) and Linda Dillard (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
lead vocals:
Barry Manilow (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
orchestrator:
Artie Butler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1978)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1978 (number: 74) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 193)
recording of:
Copacabana (original 1978 disco/pop song) (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
lyricist:
Jack Feldman and Bruce Sussman
composer:
Barry Manilow
publisher:
Appoggiatura Music, Inc., Camp Songs Music and Universal Music Careers
sub-publisher:
Chappell & Co Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), 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)
part of:
Copacabana (1985 TV film soundtrack)
part of:
Foul Play (1978 film soundtrack)
Barry Manilow55:46
4Lady Marmalade
recording of:
Lady Marmalade (Voulez-vous coucher avec moi, ce soir ?)
writer:
Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan
publisher:
Ardmore and Beechwood Ltd., EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., Kenny Nolan Publishing, Pathe Publications (F.E.) Ltd., Stone Diamond Music Corporation and TannyBoy Music
cover recording of:
Lady Marmalade (Voulez-vous coucher avec moi, ce soir ?)
writer:
Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan
publisher:
Ardmore and Beechwood Ltd., EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., Kenny Nolan Publishing, Pathe Publications (F.E.) Ltd., Stone Diamond Music Corporation and TannyBoy Music
LaBelle3:58
5Disco Inferno
The Trammps3:12
6Boogie Fever
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2002)
recording of:
Boogie Fever
writer:
Freddie Perren and Keni St. Lewis
publisher:
PolyGram Music Publishing and Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (Australian subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
The Sylvers43:28
7Cherchez la femme
Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band5:46
8Rock the Boat
The Hues Corporation3:20
9This Time Baby
Jackie Moore7:15
10Dazz
Brick3:26
11Turn the Beat Around
recording of:
Turn the Beat Around
writer:
Gerald Jackson (American pianist and singer with group Touch of Class) and Pete Jackson (US disco producer)
Vicki Sue Robinson54:07
12Dirty Ol Man
The Three Degrees3:05
13The Glow of Love
producer:
Jacques Fred Petrus
lead vocals:
Luther Vandross
conductor:
Paolo Gianolio and Davide Romani
arranger:
Paolo Gianolio and Davide Romani
recording of:
Glow of Love
writer:
Wayne Garfield, Mauro Malavasi and Davide Romani
publisher:
Little Macho Music and Spirit Two Music Inc.
Change3:39
14You Know How to Love Me
Phyllis Hyman7:34
15You Stepped Into My Life
Melba Moore5:05
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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1That’s the Way I Like It
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1975, in 1976) and T.K. Records (Miami‐based disco label) (in 1975)
edit of:
That’s the Way (I Like It) by KC and the Sunshine Band (US funk, R&B & disco band)
recording of:
That’s the Way (I Like It)
writer:
Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch
publisher:
EMI Longitude Music, EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!) and Mushroom Music (Mushroom label’s publishing company)
KC and the Sunshine Band4.33:07
2Got to Be Real
Cheryl Lynn5:08
3Best of My Love
The Emotions3:41
4Boogie Nights
Heatwave3:38
5We Are Family
producer:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer) and Nile Rodgers
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 444)
recording of:
We Are Family
writer:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer) and Nile Rodgers
publisher:
Bernard’s Other Music, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Sister Sledge43:35
6Native New Yorker
Odyssey5:35
7Nights (Feel Like Gettin’ Down)
producer:
Nigel Martinez
additional keyboard:
Nigel Martinez
lead vocals:
Billy Ocean
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
GTO Records Ltd. (holding company - file no releases here!) (in 1981)
recording of:
Nights (Feel Like Getting Down)
writer:
Nigel Martinez and Billy Ocean
publisher:
Aqua Music Ltd., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Interworld Music 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)
Billy Ocean54:43
8Dancin’
Grey and Hanks3:04
9Disco Nights (Rock Freak)
GQ3:59
10Don’t Leave Me This Way, Parts 1 & 2
Teddy Pendergrass & Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes6:06
11T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia)
MFSB feat. The Three Degrees5:50
12Want You for Myself
George Duke6:39
13What a Difference a Day Makes
Esther Phillips4:31
14Ain’t Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman)
Joe Tex3:32
15Do It Anyway You Wanna
People’s Choice3:12
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1You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)
Sylvester6:36
2I’m Every Woman
Chaka Khan4:07
3Love Train
recording engineer:
Joe Tarsia (engineer)
producer:
Kenneth Gamble (songwriter for Philadelphia International) and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
arranger:
Bobby Martin (US soul/R&B producer/arranger)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (in 1972)
recording of:
Love Train (in 1972)
lyricist and composer:
Kenneth Gamble (songwriter for Philadelphia International) and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
publisher:
Mijac Music and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
The O’Jays4.152:59
4I’ll Always Love My Mama
The Intruders6:39
5Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel
Tavares6:34
6You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
Lou Rawls4:27
7More, More, More, Pt. 1
producer:
Gregg Diamond
mixer:
Tom Moulton
arranger:
Gregg Diamond
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Buddah Records, Inc. (in 1976)
mixed at:
Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
recording of:
More, More, More
lyricist and composer:
Gregg Diamond
publisher:
Buddah Music, MRI Music, Buddah (ffor company credits related to the US label Buddah Records) (in 1976) and Gee Diamond Music (in 1976)
The Andrea True Connection4.753:01
8Disco Lady
Johnnie Taylor4:29
9I’ve Got the Next Dance
Deniece Williams5:55
10Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet
Gonzalez3:45
11I Don’t Love You Anymore
Teddy Pendergrass3:59
12Jump to It
recording of:
Jump to It
writer:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) and Luther Vandross
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc. and Uncle Ronnie's Music Co. Inc.
Aretha Franklin4:17
13Automatic
recording of:
Automatic
composer:
Brock Patrick Walsh (singer, producer, songwriter) and Mark Goldenberg
The Pointer Sisters4:49
14Gigolo
recording of:
Gigolo
writer:
Fonce Mizell, Larry Mizell and Rodney Mizell
Mary Wells5:27
15Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now
producer:
Jerry Cohen, Gene McFadden and John Whitehead
arranger:
Jack Faith
recording of:
Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now
writer:
Jerry Cohen, Gene McFadden and John Whitehead
publisher:
Mijac Music and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
McFadden & Whitehead7:00
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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Heart of Glass
recording of:
Heart of Glass
writer:
Deborah Harry and Chris Stein
publisher:
BMG Monarch, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation and Rare Blue Music Inc (in 1978)
sub-publisher:
フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.)
version of:
Once I Had a Love
Blondie4:11
2Boogie Oogie Oogie
A Taste of Honey3:45
3Boogie Wonderland
Earth, Wind & Fire with The Emotions4:50
4Dancer
Gino Soccio3:33
5It’s a Disco Night (Rock Don’t Stop)
The Isley Brothers4:13
6Pow Wow
Cory Daye4:03
7Shame
Evelyn “Champagne” King3:18
8Young Hearts Run Free
producer:
Dave Crawford (US soul songwriter, keyboard player, singer & producer)
arranger:
Sylvester Rivers (Soul / funk keyboardist, songwriter, arranger, and producer)
recorded at:
Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, United States
recording of:
Young Hearts Run Free
lyricist and composer:
Dave Crawford (US soul songwriter, keyboard player, singer & producer)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Da Ann Music (ASCAP-affiliated), Ghati Music Inc. and IQ Music Ltd.
Candi Staton3:51
9Music Is My Way of Life
Patti LaBelle3:20
10Taste of Bitter Love
recording of:
Taste of Bitter Love
writer:
Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson
Gladys Knight & the Pips4:39
11Mainline
Black Ivory3:59
12Groovin’ You
Harvey Mason4:49
13Play That Funky Music
electric bass guitar and synthesizer:
Allen Wentz (Bass player for wild cherry)
electric guitar:
Bryan Bassett (guitarist for Wild Cherry, Molly Hatchet and Foghat) and Robert W. Parissi (Rob Parissi)
membranophone:
Ronald Beitle (drummer for Wild Cherry)
additional vocals:
Bryan Bassett (guitarist for Wild Cherry, Molly Hatchet and Foghat), Ronald Beitle (drummer for Wild Cherry) and Allen Wentz (Bass player for wild cherry)
lead vocals:
Robert W. Parissi (Rob Parissi)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
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 1976, in 2002)
recording of:
Play That Funky Music (in 1976)
lyricist and composer:
Robert W. Parissi (Rob Parissi)
publisher:
Bema Music (publisher), RWP Music, Sweet City Records Inc. and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
Wild Cherry3.55:01
14Black Betty
Ram Jam3:59
15It’s Raining Men
The Weather Girls3:32