Almost Famous: Music From the Motion Picture (20th Anniversary uber/super deluxe edition)

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 12 available)

Annotation

Uber Deluxe Edition contains 5 CDs, 7 LPs, a 7" single, a 40-page book, and a selection of posters, backstage passes, ticket stubs, and a Rolling Stone newsprint article on Stillwater.

This is limited to 1,500 units worldwide.

Packaging has "Uber Deluxe Edition" printed on the outside, though some publicity and the included CDs refer to "Super Deluxe Edition".

Annotation last modified on 2021-09-08 23:36 UTC.

Tracklist

▼ CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)
conductor:
Ross Bagdasarian (Sr.; creator of Alvin and the Chipmunks)
arranger:
Ross Bagdasarian (Sr.; creator of Alvin and the Chipmunks)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Manhattan (Manhattan Records after Jul 1987 acquisition of EMI America; discontinued in Sep 1988) (in 1980)
recording of:
The Chipmunk Song
lyricist and composer:
Ross Bagdasarian (Sr.; creator of Alvin and the Chipmunks) (in 1958)
publisher:
Armen Bagdasarian, Bagdasarian Productions LLC and Bourne Music Ltd.
Alvin & The Chipmunks32:22
2The Oogum Boogum Song
recording of:
The Oogum Boogum Song
lyricist and writer:
Alfred Smith
publisher:
Arlovol Music
Brenton Wood2:35
3America
recording engineer:
Roy Halee (on 1968-02-01)
assistant producer:
Bob Johnston (US record producer and early rockebilly singer)
producer:
Art Garfunkel, Roy Halee and Paul Simon (of Simon & Garfunkel)
vocals:
Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon (of Simon & Garfunkel)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1968)
recorded at:
Columbia (CBS) Studio ‘A’ in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1968-02-01)
recording of:
America (on 1968-02-01)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Simon (of Simon & Garfunkel)
publisher:
Pattern Music Ltd (publisher), Paul Simon Music and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
Simon & Garfunkel3.63:33
4“One Day You’ll Be Cool”
Anita Miller0:08
5Amazing Journey / Sparks (Almost Famous version)
medley including a recording of:
Amazing Journey
lyricist:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd. and Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
medley including a recording of:
Sparks
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!), Songs of Windswept Pacific and Towser Tunes, Inc.
The Who7:27
6Search and Destroy
recording of:
Search and Destroy
writer:
Iggy Pop and James Williamson (Iggy and The Stooges guitarist)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Iggy & The Stooges3:28
7“Rock n’ Roll It’s Over”
Lester Bangs & William Miller0:14
8It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference
producer:
Todd Rundgren
instruments and vocals:
Todd Rundgren
arranger:
Todd Rundgren
recording of:
It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference
lyricist and composer:
Todd Rundgren
publisher:
Fiction Music Inc., Humanoid Music, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Todd Rundgren53:50
9“Don’t Take Drugs”
Elaine Miller0:16
10Teacher (U.S. version)
recording of:
Teacher
lyricist and composer:
Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)
publisher:
Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher)
Jethro Tull3:48
11“We Are Band Aids”
Estrella Starr, William Miller & Penny Lane0:47
12Roundabout
recording of:
Roundabout
writer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) and Steve Howe
publisher:
Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI), Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Topographic Music, Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Warner Bros. (holding: File NO Releases), Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Yessongs Ltd., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
Yes8:31
13“Incendiary”
William Miller, Jeff Bebe, Dick Roswell, Russell Hammond, Larry Fellows & Ed Vallencourt1:07
14I’ve Seen All Good People: A. Your Move, B. All Good People
engineer:
Eddy Offord
producer:
Eddy Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
bass pedals and electric bass guitar:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist) (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
drums (drum set):
Bill Bruford (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
electric guitar and Portuguese guitar [vachalia]:
Steve Howe (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
guest recorder:
Colin Goldring (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
Hammond organ and piano:
Tony Kaye (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
percussion:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) (from 1970-10 until 1970-11) and Bill Bruford (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
background vocals:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) (from 1970-10 until 1970-11), Steve Howe (from 1970-10 until 1970-11) and Chris Squire (Yes bassist) (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
lead vocals:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1971)
recorded at:
Advision Studios in Fitzrovia, Camden, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
recording of:
I’ve Seen All Good People (from 1970-10 until 1970-11)
writer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) and Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
publisher:
Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI), Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Topographic Music, Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Yessongs Ltd.
quotes lyrics from:
Give Peace a Chance
recording of:
Your Move
writer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis) and Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
publisher:
Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
part of:
I’ve Seen All Good People
Yes46:55
15Feel Flows
recording of:
Feel Flows
writer:
Jack Rieley and Carl Wilson (Beach Boys)
publisher:
Wilojarston Music
The Beach Boys4:43
16“This Is Penny Lane”
William Miller, Penny Lane & Russell Hammond0:17
17River
engineer:
Henry Lewy
producer:
Joni Mitchell (in 1971)
piano:
Joni Mitchell
vocals:
Joni Mitchell (in 1971)
recorded at:
A&M Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1971)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 247)
recording of:
River (in 1971)
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
publisher:
Joni Mitchell Publishing Corp., Sony/ATV Tunes LLC, ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 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 (holding company – do not use as release label)
quotes music from:
Jingle Bells
Joni Mitchell4.14:05
18“Piggyback Ride (San Diego)”
Jeff Bebe, Russell Hammond, Larry Fellows, Ed Vallencourt & Dick Roswell0:36
19Fever Dog
recording engineer:
Scott Olson
producer:
Stillwater (fictitious band from the film Almost Famous) and Nancy Wilson (guitarist/singer of “Heart”)
bass guitar:
Jon Bayless (bassist)
drums (drum set):
Ben Smith (US drummer)
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Mike McCready
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Nancy Wilson (guitarist/singer of “Heart”)
background vocals:
Peter Frampton, Marti Frederiksen (American songwriter, record producer, and musician) and Nancy Wilson (guitarist/singer of “Heart”)
lead vocals:
Marti Frederiksen (American songwriter, record producer, and musician)
recorded at:
Stepping Stone Studios in Seattle, Washington, United States
part of:
Rolling Stone: The 50 Best Tunes by Made-Up Musicians (number: 34)
recording of:
Fever Dog
writer:
Cameron Crowe, Russell Hammond (fictional lead guitarist for fictional band Stillwater) and Nancy Wilson (guitarist/singer of “Heart”)
publisher:
Beatle Boots Music and Edge of Reality Music
Stillwater23:10
▶ CD 2
▶ CD 3
▶ CD 4: Stillwater (1–6) / Stillwater Demos (7–13) / Stillwater Back Stage Jams (14–16)
▶ CD 5: Original Motion Picture Score (1–7) / Original Motion Picture Score Outtakes (8–21)
▶ 12" Vinyl 6
▶ 12" Vinyl 7
▶ 12" Vinyl 8
▶ 12" Vinyl 9
▶ 12" Vinyl 10
▶ 12" Vinyl 11
▶ 12" Vinyl 12: Stillwater EP
▶ 7" Vinyl 13: Fever Dog