The Essentials

~ Release by Bananarama (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1He Was Really Sayin’ Somethin’
cover recording of:
He Was Really Sayin’ Somethin’
writer:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team), William Stevenson (Motown songwriter) and Norman Whitfield
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Jobete Music (appears also as: Jobete Msc.)
3:47
2Shy Boy (Don’t It Make You Feel Good)
vocals:
Bananarama
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records Ltd. (not release label) (in 1982)
recording of:
Shy Boy
writer:
Steve Jolley and Tony Swain (songwriter, producer)
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd.
3.53:15
3Robert De Niro’s Waiting
recording of:
Robert De Niro's Waiting
composer:
Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Steve Jolley, Tony Swain (songwriter, producer) and Keren Woodward
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), In a Bunch Music (publisher), J&S Music and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
3:44
4Cruel Summer
producer:
Steve Jolley and Tony Swain (songwriter, producer)
lead vocals:
Sara Dallin (in 1983-04), Siobhan Fahey (in 1983-04) and Keren Woodward (in 1983-04)
performer:
Bananarama (in 1983-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records 90 Ltd. (renamed as Warner Records 90 Ltd. on 2011-08-26) (in 1983) and London Records Ltd. (not release label) (in 1984)
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (compiled in 2006) (number: 44) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 414)
recording of:
Cruel Summer (in 1983-04)
lyricist:
Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Steve Jolley, Tony Swain (songwriter, producer) and Keren Woodward
composer:
Leo Birenberg (soundtrack composer), Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Steve Jolley, Kari Kimmel (singer, songwriter, composer, producer, piano, guitar), Tony Swain (songwriter, producer) and Keren Woodward
publisher:
In a Bunch Music Ltd., PolyGram Songs, Red Bus Music Ltd., Reverb Music Ltd., Sony Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. (2003–2008, 2021–present), Sony Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Warner Chappell and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
43:36
5The Wild Life
recording of:
The Wild Life
writer:
Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Steve Jolley, Tony Swain (songwriter, producer) and Keren Woodward
3:20
6Venus
producer:
Stock Aitken Waterman
drums (drum set):
Linn 9000 (Linn 9000)
vocals:
Bananarama
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records Ltd. (not release label) (in 1986) and London Records Ltd (London Records Ltd., not release label) (in 2023)
music videos:
Venus by Bananarama
part of:
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Lip Sync Performances (season 1) (number: 2) and New York Post: 100 Greatest Covers (2007) (number: 73)
cover recording of:
Venus (Shocking Blue (I’m Your Venus))
lyricist and composer:
Robbie van Leeuwen
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd., Dayglow Music (publisher) and The International Music Network
is based on:
The Banjo Song
recording of:
Venus (Shocking Blue (I’m Your Venus))
lyricist and composer:
Robbie van Leeuwen
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd., Dayglow Music (publisher) and The International Music Network
is based on:
The Banjo Song
43:51
7More Than Physical
vocals:
Bananarama
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records 90 Ltd. (renamed as Warner Records 90 Ltd. on 2011-08-26) (in 1986)
recording of:
More Than Physical
writer:
Matt Aitken, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman), Pete Waterman and Keren Woodward
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., Mike Stock Publishing, Reverb Music Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
5:05
8A Trick of the Night
producer:
Steve Jolley and Tony Swain (songwriter, producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records Ltd. (not release label) (from 1986 to present)
recording of:
A Trick of the Night
writer:
Steve Jolley and Tony Swain (songwriter, producer)
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) and J and S Music Ltd.
24:40
9I Heard a Rumour
vocals:
Bananarama
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records 90 Ltd. (renamed as Warner Records 90 Ltd. on 2011-08-26) (in 1987)
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 80)
recording of:
I Heard a Rumour
writer:
Matt Aitken, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman), Pete Waterman and Keren Woodward
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., Grow Your Own Music, Mike Stock Publishing Limited, Reverb Music Ltd., Sid’s Songs Limited, Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Universal Music Careers, Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
43:25
10Love in the First Degree
producer:
Matt Aitken, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman) and Pete Waterman
vocals:
Bananarama
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records 90 Ltd. (renamed as Warner Records 90 Ltd. on 2011-08-26) (in 1987)
produced for:
PWL Productions
recording of:
Love in the First Degree
writer:
Matt Aitken, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman), Pete Waterman and Keren Woodward
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., Mike Stock Publishing Limited, Reverb Music Ltd. (Siobhan Fahey), Sid’s Songs Limited, Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
3.353:32
11Love, Truth & Honesty
vocals:
Bananarama
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records 90 Ltd. (renamed as Warner Records 90 Ltd. on 2011-08-26) (in 1988)
recording of:
Love, Truth & Honesty
writer:
Matt Aitken, Sara Dallin, Jacquie O'Sullivan, Mike Stock (of Stock Aitken Waterman), Pete Waterman and Keren Woodward
publisher:
All Boys Music Ltd., In a Bunch Music Ltd., JB Max Music Ltd., Mike Stock Publishing and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
3:27
12Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)
vocals:
Bananarama
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
London Records Ltd. (not release label) (in 1983)
cover recording of:
Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
writer:
Gary DeCarlo, Dale Frashuer, Mark Hall (2 for Joy), Paul Leka, Daz Sampson and Graham Turner
publisher:
Warner Chappell North America and Warner/Chappell North America
part of:
Goodbye
2.83:27