100 Golden Oldies of the 60’s

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1CD: 20 Pop Classics of the Sixties, Vol. 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Hey Paula
Paul & Paula2:30
2Red Roses for a Blue Lady
Vic Dana2:45
3Da Doo Ron Ron
Die Tornados2:22
4When a Man Loves a Woman
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)
Percy Sledge2:48
5Oh Happy Day
recording of:
Oh Happy Day (Hawkins’ 1967 gospel arrangement)
lyricist:
Philip Doddridge
composer:
Edward Francis Rimbault (in 1854)
arranger:
Edwin Hawkins (in 1967)
publisher:
Edwin R Hawkins Music Co, EMI U Catalog Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and EMI United Partnership Ltd.
arrangement of:
Oh Happy Day
version of:
O Happy Day, That Fixed My Choice (mid‐19th century version, with new melody and a chorus by Rimbault)
Edwin Hawkins Singers5:03
6Ju Ju Hand
Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs2:11
7The Letter
producer:
Dan Penn (songwriter, soul singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records (not an imprint, use “Arista” for release labels) (in 1967), Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1967), RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead) (in 1967) and Atoll Music (in 1968)
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock, Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 357) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 364)
recording of:
The Letter (in 1967)
lyricist and composer:
Wayne Carson Thompson
publisher:
Bike Music, Budde Songs Inc., Chelsea Music Publishing, Chelsea Music Publishing Co., Ltd., Concord Bicycle Assets, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Lovolar Music, Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label) and Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music)
The Box Tops4.151:54
8Deep Purple
engineer:
Dave Wiechman
conductor:
Jimmie Haskell
arranger:
Jimmie Haskell
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1963)
cover recording of:
Deep Purple
lyricist:
Mitchell Parish (in 1938)
composer:
Peter de Rose (tin pan alley era songwriter, pianist and performer on radio)
publisher:
Robbins Music (publishing company owned by EMI Music Publishing Ltd.)
Nino Tempo & April Stevens2:42
9Leader of the PackThe Shangri‐Las4.52:50
10Soldier Boy
recording of:
Soldier Boy
writer:
Luther Dixon, Bob Elgin, Florence Greenberg and Kay Rogers
part of:
Baby It’s You! (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
The Shirelles2:41
11If I Had a Hammer
Trini Lopez3:00
12Let’s Twist Again
Chubby Checker2:24
13Surf City
recording of:
Surf City
writer:
Jan Berry and Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!) and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
Jan & Dean2:30
14Cara Mia
Jay & the Americans2:33
15Young Girl
Gary Puckett & the Union Gap3:09
16Soul Man
Sam & Dave2:37
17Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa
Gene Pitney2:59
18Dizzy
Tommy Roe2:52
19Hurt
Timi Yuro2:21
20He’s So Fine
The Chiffons1:49
2CD: 20 Pop Classics of the Sixties, Vol. 2
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1California Dreamin’
recording of:
California Dreamin’
writer:
John Phillips (The Mamas & The Papas) and Michelle Phillips
publisher:
American Broadcasting Music, Inc., MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group), Richt & Slezak OHG, Trousdale Music, Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc., Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) and Universal/MCA Music Publishing GmbH
sub-publisher:
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)
The Mamas & the Papas2:41
2The House of the Rising Sun
The Animals4:38
3Mony Mony
recording of:
Mony Mony
writer:
Bobby Bloom (US singer-songwriter), Ritchie Cordell, Bo Gentry and Tommy James (American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer)
publisher:
Big Seven Music Corp., EMI Blackwood Music (Canada) Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (WP) Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Music Publishing Scandinavia AB and Planetary Nom (London) Ltd.
Tommy James & the Shondells2:53
4No Milk Today
Herman’s Hermits2:48
5What a Wonderful World
Louis Armstrong2:19
6Baby Now That I’ve Found You
The Foundations3:08
7Sheila
Tommy Roe2:00
8I Think We’re Alone Now
recording of:
I Think We’re Alone Now
lyricist and composer:
Ritchie Cordell
publisher:
EMI Longitude Music
Tommy James & the Shondells2:09
9Peppermint Twist
recording of:
Peppermint Twist
writer:
Joey Dee and Henry Glover
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!) and FROST Music Corp
Joey Dee & the Starliters2:01
10Daddy’s Home
Shep & the Limelites3:00
11Eve of Destruction
Barry McGuire3:36
12Summer in the City
recording of:
Summer in the City
writer:
Steve Boone, John Sebastian and Mark Sebastian
publisher:
Alley Music Corp., Beechwood Music Corp., BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! see annotation), Bug Music (music publishing), Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Gallo Music Publishing, Mark Sebastian Music, Robbins Music Corp., Robbins Music Corp. Ltd., Trio Music (publisher) and Trio Music Co., Inc.
The Lovin’ Spoonful2:40
13Build Me Up Buttercup
The Foundations2:57
14My Guy
recording of:
My Guy
lyricist and composer:
Smokey Robinson
publisher:
Jobette Music (UK) Ltd.
Mary Wells2:45
15Midnight Confessions
cover recording of:
Midnight Confessions
lyricist and composer:
Lou Josie
publisher:
Diagonal (US publisher) (in 1979)
The Grass Roots2:47
16It’s My Party
Lesley Gore2:16
17Take a Letter Maria
R.B. Greaves2:45
18With a Girl Like You
recording of:
With a Girl Like You
writer:
Reg Presley
The Troggs2:06
19Remember (Walking in the Sand)
edit of:
Remember (Walkin' in the Sand) by The Shangri‐Las
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1964 (recordings) (number: 30) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 395)
recording of:
Remember (Walkin’ in the Sand) (in 1964-07)
lyricist and composer:
George “Shadow” Morton
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
The Shangri‐Las4.42:09
20America
Trini Lopez3:28
3CD: 20 Pop Classics of the Sixties, Vol. 3
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1Surfin’
recording of:
Surfin’
composer:
Mike Love (Beach Boys) and Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
The Beach Boys2:11
2Sugar Sugar
The Archies2:47
3Little Old Lady From Pasedena
Jan & Dean2:28
4Summertime
Billy Stewart4:57
5Daydream
recording of:
Daydream
lyricist and composer:
John B. Sebastian
publisher:
Robbins Music Corp. Ltd.
The Lovin’ Spoonful2:18
6Wipe Out
The Surfaris2:37
7Hang On Sloopy
producer:
Feldman (of The Strangeloves), Goldstein (producer, record label owner and publisher) and Gottehrer (American songwriter and music executive)
conductor:
Bassett Hand (in 1965)
arranger:
Bassett Hand
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bang Records (Bert Berns label)
part of:
Paste: The 25 Best Songs About Ohio Ever Made (number: 1)
recording of:
Hang On Sloopy (in 1965)
writer:
Bert Russell Berns and Wes Farrell
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Morris Music Inc and Robert Mellin Music, Inc.
The McCoys53:05
8Rhythm of the Rain
The Cascades2:27
9In the Summertime
recording of:
In the Summertime
lyricist and composer:
Ray Dorset
publisher:
Associated Music International Ltd., Bovina Music Inc., Broadley Music (International) Ltd. (PRS), Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI April Music Inc., Our Music Ltd. (possibly aka Our Music Ltd., associated mostly with Mungo Jerry), Satellite Music Ltd., Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995), Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP) and Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available)
Mungo Jerry3:28
10Windy
The Association2:50
11Venus
producer:
Shocking Blue
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1970 (number: 33)
recording of:
Venus (Shocking Blue (I’m Your Venus)) (in 1969)
lyricist and composer:
Robbie van Leeuwen
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd., Dayglow Music (publisher) and The International Music Network
is based on:
The Banjo Song
Shocking Blue4.153:03
12Surfin’ Safari
recording of:
Surfin’ Safari
writer:
Mike Love (Beach Boys) and Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
publisher:
Guild Music Company
The Beach Boys1:58
13Dead Man’s Curve
Jan & Dean2:25
14Wooly Bully
Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs2:23
15The “In” Crowd
The Ramsey Lewis Trio3:17
16Here It Comes Again
The Fortunes3:02
17There’s a Kind of Hush
Herman’s Hermits2:34
18Yakety Yak
The Coasters1:45
19Born 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)
Steppenwolf4.353:28
20Hanky PankyTommy James & the Shondells2:52
4CD: 20 Pop Classics of the Sixties, Vol. 4
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1You’ve Got Your Troubles
The Fortunes3:26
2The Twist
Chubby Checker2:38
3Surfer Girl
recording of:
Surfer Girl
lyricist and composer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
publisher:
BMG Bumblebee (a BMI‐affiliated publishing entity of BMG Rights Management)
The Beach Boys2:14
4Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter
Herman’s Hermits2:37
5Yummy Yummy Yummy
recording of:
Yummy Yummy Yummy
writer:
Joey Levine and Arthur Resnick (songwriter, producer)
publisher:
T. M. Music (publisher) (, in 1968)
Ohio Express2:20
6The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence
Gene Pitney2:56
7Rescue Me
Fontella Bass2:55
8Lay Down
recording of:
Lay Down
lyricist and composer:
Melanie (US singer‐songwriter Melanie Safka)
Melanie & The Edwin Hawkins Singers3:41
9Baby Come Back
The Equals2:25
10Simon Says
co-producer:
Elliot Chirput
producer:
Jeff Katz (music producer) and Jerry Kasenetz
bass guitar:
Steve Mortkowitz
guitar:
Frank Jeckell and Pat (Scaramuche Quackenbush) Karwan
membranophone:
Floyd Marcus
organ:
Mark Gutkowski
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Buddah Records (revived/renamed in 1998 as Buddha Records) (in 1967)
recording of:
Simon Says (in 1967)
lyricist and composer:
Elliot Chiprut
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Kaskat Music Inc., Super Bubble Music Corp. and Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty. Ltd.
1910 Fruitgum Company22:14
11Silence Is Golden
The Tremeloes3:12
12I Thank You
Sam & Dave2:55
13For Your Love
recording of:
For Your Love
lyricist and composer:
Graham Gouldman
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Francis, Day & Hunter, MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) and Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd.
The Yardbirds2:27
14Monday, Monday
The Mamas & the Papas3:23
15Hold Me
recording of:
Hold Me
lyricist and composer:
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton42:35
16RunawayDel Shannon2:19
17Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind
recording of:
Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind
lyricist and composer:
John Sebastian
The Lovin’ Spoonful2:00
18Wild Thing
cover recording of:
Wild Thing
lyricist and composer:
Chip Taylor (US singer/songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc., EMI Songs, EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd., EMI Songs Musikverlag GmbH and April Music (in 1981)
The Troggs2:31
19Ferry Cross the Mersey
Gerry & the Pacemakers2:23
20Wade in the Water
Ramsey Lewis3:50
5CD: 20 Pop Classics of the Sixties, Vol. 5
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1Crimson and Clover
recording of:
Crimson and Clover
writer:
Tommy James (American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer) and Pete Lucia Jr.
publisher:
EMI Longitude Music, EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Planetary Nom (publisher) and Big Seven Music Corp. (in 1987)
Tommy James & the Shondells3:27
2Dedicated to the One I Love
The Mamas & the Papas2:59
3Blue Moon
The Marcels2:17
4Surfer’s Stomp
The Beach Boys2:03
5Western Union
The Five Americans2:24
6Knock on Wood
recording of:
Knock on Wood
writer:
Steve Cropper and Eddie Floyd
publisher:
East/Memphis Music, Irving Music, Inc., Rondor Music, Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Rondor Music Publishing, Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Warner Chappell North America
adaptation of:
Potkraj na les
Eddie Floyd2:58
7The Loco‐Motion
Little Eva2:17
8Come a Little Bit Closer
Jay & the Americans2:55
9I’m Gonna Be Strong
Gene Pitney2:13
10Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head
B.J. Thomas2:55
11I’m Gonna Make You Mine
Lou Christie2:45
12Along Comes Mary
recording of:
Along Comes Mary
lyricist and composer:
Tandyn Almer
The Association2:50
13Dancing in the Street
cover recording of:
Dancing in the Street
writer:
I. Hunter, M. Gaye and W. Stevenson (Motown songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), FCG Music, Jobete Music (appears also as: Jobete Msc.), Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., MG III Music, NMG Music, Stone Agate Music, Stone Agate Music 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)
recording of:
Dancing in the Street
writer:
I. Hunter, M. Gaye and W. Stevenson (Motown songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), FCG Music, Jobete Music (appears also as: Jobete Msc.), Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., MG III Music, NMG Music, Stone Agate Music, Stone Agate Music 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)
Martha Reeves2:34
14The Boll Weevil Song
Brook Benton2:47
15Sweet Talkin’ Guy
The Chiffons2:16
16Venus
recording of:
Venus
lyricist and composer:
Ed Marshall
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., Kirshner Songs, Inc., Larsdale, Rambed and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division) and フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department)
Frankie Avalon2:14
17Judy in Disguise
recording of:
Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)
writer:
Andrew Bernard and John Fred (John Fred Gourrier)
publisher:
Bug Music Ltd., Fanfare Music Corp., Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and MCS Music Ltd.
John Fred & His Playboy Band2:55
18I’m Telling You NowFreddie & the Dreamers2:08
19Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
recording of:
Will You Love Me Tomorrow (Carole King song)
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
composer:
Carole King
publisher:
Lushmole Music, Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019), 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)
The Shirelles2:41
20Down in the Boondocks
Billy Joe Royal2:39

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part of:Pop Classics Of The Sixties (number: 1) (order: 1)
Pop Classics Of The Sixties (number: 2) (order: 2)
Pop Classics Of The Sixties (number: 3) (order: 3)
Pop Classics Of The Sixties (number: 4) (order: 4)
Pop Classics Of The Sixties (number: 5) (order: 5)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/6786560 [info]