My Favorite Songs

~ Release by Simone Kopmajer (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

Tracklist

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1CD
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1Didn't You Say
recording engineer:
Jon Rosenberg (engineer)
drums (drum set):
Tim Horner
electric upright bass:
Richie Goods
guitar:
James Chirillo
piano:
John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
Systems Two Studio, NY (old Brooklyn location, 1975–2018) in Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Didn't You Say
lyricist:
Karolin Tuerk (lyricist)
composer:
Simone Kopmajer
publisher:
Suonix Publishing GmbH
4:07
2Come Fly With Me
recording engineer:
Jon Rosenberg (engineer)
drums (drum set):
Tim Horner
electric upright bass:
Richie Goods
guitar:
James Chirillo
piano:
John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
Systems Two Studio, NY (old Brooklyn location, 1975–2018) in Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Come Fly With Me
lyricist:
Sammy Cahn (in 1957)
composer:
Jimmy Van Heusen (in 1957)
publisher:
Cahn Music Company, Maraville Music Corp., PW Arrangements, The International Music Network, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Van Heusen Music Corp. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28)
sub-publisher:
Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.)
4:30
3I've Never Been in Love Before
recording engineer:
Jon Rosenberg (engineer)
drums (drum set):
Tim Horner
electric upright bass:
Richie Goods
flugelhorn and trumpet:
Tim Ouimette
piano:
John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
Systems Two Studio, NY (old Brooklyn location, 1975–2018) in Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
I’ve Never Been in Love Before
lyricist and composer:
Frank Loesser
publisher:
Frank Music Corp.
sub-publisher:
Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label) and ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM))
part of:
Guys and Dolls (Broadway musical)
4:28
4How Do You Keep the Music Playing
recording engineer:
David Darlington (engineer at Bass Hit Studio, producer, songwriter and musician)
mixer:
Tetsou Hara and Shuji Kitamura
double bass:
George Mraz (jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Tim Horner
piano:
John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
tenor saxophone:
Eric Alexander (US jazz saxophonist)
lead vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
Avatar Studio, NY (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 2004-04-13 until 2004-04-14)
recording of:
How Do You Keep the Music Playing?
lyricist:
Alan Bergman (American lyricist) and Marilyn Bergman
composer:
Michel Legrand
publisher:
Warner Olive Music LLC and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (in 1982)
part of:
The 55th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1982 nominee)
3:39
5You Don't Call Me
recording engineer:
Werner Angerer (Austrian recording engineer)
producer:
Simone Kopmajer and Paul Urbanek (piano)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Terry Myers (American saxophonist and clarinetist)
double bass:
Karl Sayer
drums (drum set):
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
guitar:
Martin Spitzer (guitar player)
piano:
Paul Urbanek (piano)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
Wavegarden Studios, AT (Mitterretzbach) in Niederösterreich (Lower Austria), Austria
recording of:
You Don't Call Me
lyricist:
Karolin Tuerk (lyricist) (in 2018)
composer:
Paul Urbanek (piano) (in 2018)
publisher:
Lucky Mojo Records (in 2018)
3:30
6Mighty Tender Love
recording engineer:
Werner Angerer (Austrian recording engineer)
producer:
Simone Kopmajer and Paul Urbanek (piano)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Terry Myers (American saxophonist and clarinetist)
double bass:
Karl Sayer
drums (drum set):
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
guitar:
Martin Spitzer (guitar player)
piano:
Paul Urbanek (piano)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
Wavegarden Studios, AT (Mitterretzbach) in Niederösterreich (Lower Austria), Austria
recording of:
Mighty Tender Love
lyricist and composer:
Simone Kopmajer (in 2018)
publisher:
Lucky Mojo Records (in 2018)
4:17
7Exactly Like You
recording engineer:
Werner Angerer (Austrian recording engineer)
producer:
Simone Kopmajer and Paul Urbanek (piano)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Terry Myers (American saxophonist and clarinetist)
double bass:
Karl Sayer
drums (drum set):
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
guitar:
Martin Spitzer (guitar player)
piano:
Paul Urbanek (piano)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
Wavegarden Studios, AT (Mitterretzbach) in Niederösterreich (Lower Austria), Austria
recording of:
Exactly Like You
lyricist:
Dorothy Fields (American librettist and lyricist) (in 1930)
writer:
Fritz Löhner-Beda (librettist, lyricist, writer)
composer:
Jimmy McHugh (songwriter) (in 1930)
4:44
8I Dream of You
producer:
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
drums (drum set):
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
guitar:
Richard Tucker (US guitarist based in Philadelphia)
piano:
Aaron Graves (jazz pianist)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
Morningstar Studios in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States
recording of:
I Dream Of You
lyricist and composer:
Simone Kopmajer
3:28
9Shoes
producer:
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
additional keyboard:
Paul Urbanek (piano)
drums (drum set):
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
guitar:
Richard Tucker (US guitarist based in Philadelphia)
harmonica:
Bertl Mayer
piano:
Aaron Graves (jazz pianist)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
Morningstar Studios in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States
recording of:
Shoes
lyricist and composer:
Simone Kopmajer
4:39
10The Morning Sun
engineer:
Martin Klebahn (sound engineer)
producer:
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
mixer:
Paul Urbanek (piano)
bass:
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
cello:
Margarethe Deppe
drums (drum set):
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
guitar:
Jean-Paul Bourelly
piano:
Paul Urbanek (piano)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
4 tune Studio, Vienna in Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 2016)
recording of:
The Morning Sun (in 2016)
lyricist:
Simone Kopmajer
composer:
Paul Urbanek (piano)
4:23
11Jeepers Creepers
3:38
12Time
6:07
13Moonlight Serenade
recording engineer:
David Darlington (engineer at Bass Hit Studio, producer, songwriter and musician)
assistant engineer:
Ross Petersen (studio professional)
mixer:
Tetsou Hara and Shuji Kitamura
double bass:
Hans Glawischnig
drums (drum set):
Philipp Kopmajer
piano:
John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
Avatar Studio, NY (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 2003-07-19 until 2003-07-20)
recording of:
Moonlight Serenade (sung version with lyrics by Mitchell Parish)
lyricist:
Mitchell Parish
composer:
Glenn Miller (jazz band leader)
publisher:
EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP), フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department) and 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)
version of:
Moonlight Serenade (original instrumental version)
6:03
14The Very Thought of You
engineer:
Katherine Miller
mixer:
Tetsou Hara
alto flute, alto saxophone and soprano saxophone:
Dick Oatts
double bass:
George Mraz (jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Tim Horner
piano:
John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
tenor saxophone:
Houston Person
vocals:
Simone
recorded at:
The Studio in New York, New York, United States (from 2006-11-23 until 2006-11-24)
recording of:
The Very Thought of You
lyricist and composer:
Ray Noble
publisher:
Quartet Music Inc., Range Road Music, Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin) and Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
5:26
15Two Love Birds
engineer:
Martin Klebahn (sound engineer)
mixer:
Tetsou Hara
alto saxophone and flute:
Wolfgang Puschnig
double bass:
Raphael Preuschl
drums (drum set):
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
piano:
Karen Asatrian (Armenian pianist)
violin:
Anna Asatrian (Armenian violinist)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
4 Tune Audio Productions, Vienna in Wien (Vienna), Austria (from 2011-02-21 until 2011-02-23)
4:20
16The Good Life
engineer:
Katherine Miller
mixer:
Tetsou Hara
double bass:
George Mraz (jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Victor Lewis (US jazz drummer)
piano:
John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
saxophone:
Aaron Heick
tenor saxophone:
Houston Person
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
Avatar Studio, NY (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 2008-04-03 until 2008-04-04)
recording of:
The Good Life
lyricist:
Jack Reardon (American songwriter)
composer:
Sacha Distel (in 1962)
publisher:
Intersong USA, Inc. (publisher) and Prosadis
version of:
Marina
5:17
2CD
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1Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You
engineer:
Martin Klebahn (sound engineer)
producer:
Simone Kopmajer and John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
mixer:
Franz Sommer
alto saxophone and flute:
Wolfgang Puschnig
drums (drum set):
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
piano:
John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
4 Tune Studio, Vienna in Wien (Vienna), Austria
mixed at:
The Cave, Austria in Austria
recording of:
Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You
lyricist:
Gerald Goffin and Michael Masser
composer:
Michael Masser
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), EMI Music Publishing Germany (GmbH & Co. KG), Lauren Wesley Music (BMI-affiliated), Prince Street Music (Also known as "Prince St. Music"), Prince Street Productions, Inc., Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Rondor Music Inc., Rondor Musikverlag GmbH, Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US), Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), 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), イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30) 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) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
3:20
2Can't Take My Eyes Off You
engineer:
Martin Klebahn (sound engineer)
producer:
Simone Kopmajer and John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
mixer:
Franz Sommer
alto saxophone and flute:
Wolfgang Puschnig
drums (drum set):
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
piano:
John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
4 Tune Studio, Vienna in Wien (Vienna), Austria
mixed at:
The Cave, Austria in Austria
recording of:
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You (1967 song)
writer:
Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio
publisher:
EMI Longitude Music, EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing (WP) Ltd., Saturday Music, Inc., Windswept Pacific Music Ltd. and Seasons Four Music Corp. (in 1967)
sub-publisher:
EMI Music Publishing France, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), 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)
4:22
3Just the Way You Are
engineer:
Martin Klebahn (sound engineer)
producer:
Simone Kopmajer and John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
mixer:
Franz Sommer
alto saxophone and flute:
Wolfgang Puschnig
drums (drum set):
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
piano:
John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
4 Tune Studio, Vienna in Wien (Vienna), Austria
mixed at:
The Cave, Austria in Austria
recording of:
Just the Way You Are
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer‐songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
April Music Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Songs Ltd., Joelsongs (from 1977 to present), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1977) and Impulsive Music (in 1977)
sub-publisher:
Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division and Yamaha Music EH(CM)
5:20
4How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)
recording engineer:
Jon Rosenberg (engineer)
drums (drum set):
Tim Horner
electric upright bass:
Richie Goods
piano:
John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
Systems Two Studio, NY (old Brooklyn location, 1975–2018) in Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Stone Agate Music, Stone Agate Music Division 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)
3:36
5Blue Bayou
producer:
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
drums (drum set):
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
guitar:
Richard Tucker (US guitarist based in Philadelphia)
piano:
Aaron Graves (jazz pianist)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
Morningstar Studios in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States
recording of:
Blue Bayou
lyricist:
Joe Melson (in 1963) and Roy Orbison (in 1963)
composer:
Joe Melson and Roy Orbison
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (in 1961)
4:21
6The Best in You
producer:
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
additional keyboard:
Paul Urbanek (piano)
drums (drum set):
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
guitar:
Richard Tucker (US guitarist based in Philadelphia)
piano:
Aaron Graves (jazz pianist)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
Morningstar Studios in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States
recording of:
The Best In You
lyricist:
Karolin Tuerk (lyricist)
composer:
Simone Kopmajer
4:37
7Wichita Lineman
producer:
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
drums (drum set):
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
flute:
Wolfgang Puschnig
guitar:
Richard Tucker (US guitarist based in Philadelphia)
piano:
Aaron Graves (jazz pianist)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
Morningstar Studios in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States
recording of:
Wichita Lineman
lyricist:
Jimmy Webb (US songwriter, composer, producer, pianist & singer)
composer:
Jimmy Webb (US songwriter, composer, producer, pianist & singer) (in 1968)
5:58
8That's Why You Go Away
engineer:
Martin Klebahn (sound engineer)
producer:
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
mixer:
Paul Urbanek (piano)
bass:
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
cello:
Margarethe Deppe
drums (drum set):
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
guitar:
Jean-Paul Bourelly
piano:
Paul Urbanek (piano)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
4 tune Studio, Vienna in Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 2016)
cover recording of:
That’s Why (You Go Away)
writer:
Jascha Richter
3:22
9Kiss
recording engineer:
Jon Rosenberg (engineer)
drums (drum set):
Tim Horner
electric upright bass:
Richie Goods
piano:
John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
Systems Two Studio, NY (old Brooklyn location, 1975–2018) in Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Kiss
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
5:01
10What's Going On
4:42
11Have You Ever Seen the Rain
engineer:
Martin Klebahn (sound engineer)
producer:
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
mixer:
Paul Urbanek (piano)
bass:
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
cello:
Margarethe Deppe
drums (drum set):
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
guitar:
Jean-Paul Bourelly
piano:
Paul Urbanek (piano)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
4 tune Studio, Vienna in Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 2016)
cover recording of:
Have You Ever Seen the Rain?
lyricist and composer:
John Fogerty
publisher:
Burlington Music Co., Ltd., Jondora Music and Prestige Music Co. Ltd.
3:35
12Whatever Happens (Reprise)
recording engineer:
David Darlington (engineer at Bass Hit Studio, producer, songwriter and musician)
mixer:
Tetsou Hara and Shuji Kitamura
double bass:
George Mraz (jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Tim Horner
piano:
John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
tenor saxophone:
Eric Alexander (US jazz saxophonist)
lead vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
Avatar Studio, NY (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 2004-04-13 until 2004-04-14)
recording of:
Whatever Happens
lyricist:
Bill Withers
composer:
Larry Carlton and Bill Withers
publisher:
Victor Music Arts, フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.), Bleunig Music (from 1985 to present) and Pal‐Dog Music (from 1985 to present)
2:57
13Lately
recording engineer:
Martin Klebahn (sound engineer)
producer:
Simone Kopmajer
mixer:
Franz Sommer
alto saxophone and flute:
Wolfgang Puschnig
drums (drum set):
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Herfried Knapp
piano:
John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
4 tune studio, Vienna in Wien (Vienna), Austria
mixed at:
The Cave, Austria in Austria
5:38
14Rolling in the Deep
recording engineer:
Martin Klebahn (sound engineer)
producer:
Simone Kopmajer
mixer:
Franz Sommer
alto saxophone and flute:
Wolfgang Puschnig
drums (drum set):
Reinhardt Winkler (Austrian drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Herfried Knapp
piano:
John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
4 tune studio, Vienna in Wien (Vienna), Austria
mixed at:
The Cave, Austria in Austria
4:32
15Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
engineer:
Katherine Miller
mixer:
Tetsou Hara
alto flute, alto saxophone and soprano saxophone:
Dick Oatts
double bass:
George Mraz (jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Tim Horner
piano:
John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
tenor saxophone:
Houston Person
vocals:
Simone
recorded at:
The Studio in New York, New York, United States (from 2006-11-23 until 2006-11-24)
recording of:
Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
lyricist and composer:
James Taylor (singer-songwriter and guitarist)
publisher:
Country Road Music, Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated), EMI April Music Inc. and EMI Blackwood Music Inc.
5:02
16Ghost in This House
engineer:
Katherine Miller
mixer:
Tetsou Hara
double bass:
George Mraz (jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Victor Lewis (US jazz drummer)
piano:
John Di Martino (jazz pianist, composer & arranger)
saxophone:
Aaron Heick
tenor saxophone:
Houston Person
vocals:
Simone Kopmajer
recorded at:
Avatar Studio, NY (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 2008-04-03 until 2008-04-04)
recording of:
Ghost in This House
lyricist and composer:
Hugh Prestwood
4:03