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Annotation

Tracks 11 & 12 are bonus tracks.

Tracks 11-16 are bonus tracks.

Annotation last modified on 2010-03-11 23:57 UTC.

Tracklist

▼ CD 1
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1Jive Talkin’
producer:
Arif Mardin
bass:
Maurice Gibb (in 1975-01)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Dennis Bryon (Welsh drummer, author) (in 1975-01)
electric guitar:
Alan Kendall (in 1975-01)
guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Barry Gibb (in 1975-01)
keyboard, piano and synthesizer:
Blue Weaver (in 1975-01)
background vocals and other vocals [harmony vocals]:
Barry Gibb (in 1975-01), Maurice Gibb (in 1975-01) and Robin Gibb (in 1975-01)
remixer:
Karl Richardson
horn arranger, strings arranger and woodwind arranger:
Arif Mardin
concertmaster:
Gene Orloff
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1975), Maurice Gibb (in 1975) and Robin Gibb (in 1975)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1975), PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1975), PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1975) and RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1975)
recording of:
Jive Talkin’ (in 1975-01)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
Abigail Music, BMG Music, BMG Publishing Ltd., Careers Music, Inc., Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Crompton Songs, Flam Music Ltd., Gibb Brothers Music, Songs of Universal, Inc. and Universal Music Careers
43:45
2Night Fever
producer:
Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson
bass:
Maurice Gibb (in 1977)
drums (drum set):
Dennis Bryon (Welsh drummer, author) (in 1977)
electric guitar:
Alan Kendall (in 1977)
guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Barry Gibb (in 1977)
keyboard, piano and synthesizer:
Blue Weaver (in 1977)
percussion:
Dennis Bryon (Welsh drummer, author) (in 1977) and Joe Lala (in 1977)
background vocals and other vocals [harmony vocals]:
Barry Gibb (in 1977), Maurice Gibb (in 1977) and Robin Gibb (in 1977)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1977), Maurice Gibb (in 1977) and Robin Gibb (in 1977)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1977), PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1977), PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1977) and RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1977)
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1978 (number: 2) and Billboard: Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs (number: 47)
recording of:
Night Fever (in 1977)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
BMG Music, BMG Publishing Ltd., Careers Music, Inc., Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Chappell & Co Ltd., Crompton Songs, Gibb Brothers Music and R.S.O. Publishing Ltd.
4.23:32
3Tragedy
assistant engineer:
John Blanche and Dennis Hetzendorfer
engineer:
Karl Richardson
producer:
Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson
horn:
Boneroo Horns (from 1978-03 until 1978-11), Peter Graves (trombonist) (from 1978-03 until 1978-11), Kenny Faulk (trumpet player) (from 1978-03 until 1978-11), Neil Bonsanti (from 1978-03 until 1978-11), Bill Purse (songwriter, keyboard player, producer and horn chart arranger) (from 1978-03 until 1978-11), Whit Sidener (from 1978-03 until 1978-11) and Stan Webb (US jazz saxophone, flute) (from 1978-03 until 1978-11)
conductor:
Albhy Galuten
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1979), Maurice Gibb (in 1979), Robin Gibb (in 1979) and Yvonne Gibb (in 1979)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1979), PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1979), PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1979), RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1979) and The Estate of Robin Gibb (in 1979)
recorded at:
Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States (from 1978-03 until 1978-11)
recording of:
Tragedy (from 1978-03 until 1978-11)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
BMG Music, BMG Publishing Ltd., Careers Music, Inc., Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Crompton Songs, Gibb Brothers Music, Music For Unicef, R.S.O. Publishing Ltd., Stigwood Music, Inc., UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) and Warner/Chappell
4.55:04
4You Should Be Dancing
co-producer:
Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson
producer:
Bee Gees
additional guest percussion:
Stephen Stills (from 1976-01 until 1976-06)
bass:
Maurice Gibb (from 1976-01 until 1976-06)
brass [Boneroo Horns]:
Neal Bonsanti (from 1976-01 until 1976-06), Peter Graves (trombonist) (from 1976-01 until 1976-06), Ken Faulk (trumpet player) (from 1976-01 until 1976-06), Bill Purse (songwriter, keyboard player, producer and horn chart arranger) (from 1976-01 until 1976-06) and Whit Sidener (from 1976-01 until 1976-06)
drums (drum set):
Dennis Bryon (Welsh drummer, author) (from 1976-01 until 1976-06)
guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Barry Gibb (from 1976-01 until 1976-06)
keyboard and synthesizer:
Blue Weaver (from 1976-01 until 1976-06)
percussion:
Joe Lala (from 1976-01 until 1976-06)
solo electric guitar:
Alan Kendall (from 1976-01 until 1976-06)
background vocals:
Maurice Gibb (from 1976-01 until 1976-06) and Robin Gibb (from 1976-01 until 1976-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1976), Maurice Gibb (in 1976) and Robin Gibb (in 1976)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Robert Stigwood Organisation Ltd. (from 1976 to present), Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1976), PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1976) and RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1976)
recording of:
You Should Be Dancing (from 1976-01 until 1976-06)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
BMG Music, BMG Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Publishing Ltd., Careers Music, Inc., Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Gibb Brothers Music, Casserole Music Corp. (from 1976 to present) and Unichappell Music (from 1976 to present)
4.64:17
5Stayin’ Alive
producer:
Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson
bass:
Maurice Gibb (in 1977)
drums (drum set):
Dennis Bryon (Welsh drummer, author) (in 1977)
electric guitar:
Alan Kendall (in 1977)
guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Barry Gibb (in 1977)
keyboard, piano and synthesizer:
Blue Weaver (in 1977)
percussion:
Dennis Bryon (Welsh drummer, author) (in 1977) and Joe Lala (in 1977)
background vocals and other vocals [harmony vocals]:
Barry Gibb (in 1977), Maurice Gibb (in 1977) and Robin Gibb (in 1977)
performer:
Bee Gees (in 1977)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1977), Maurice Gibb (in 1977) and Robin Gibb (in 1977)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1977), PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1977), PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1977) and RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1977)
part of:
Q50 - December 2005 (number: 3), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 99) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 189)
recording of:
Stayin’ Alive (in 1977)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
BMG Music, BMG Publishing Ltd., Careers Music, Inc., Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Chappell & Co Ltd., Crompton Songs, Gibb Brothers Music, R.S.O. Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing International MGB Ltd., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント, ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部, Stigwood Music, Inc. (in 1978) and Unichappell Music (in 1978)
3.954:45
6How Deep Is Your Love
producer:
Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson
bass:
Maurice Gibb (in 1977)
drums (drum set):
Dennis Bryon (Welsh drummer, author) (in 1977)
electric guitar:
Alan Kendall (in 1977)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Barry Gibb (in 1977)
keyboard, piano and synthesizer:
Blue Weaver (in 1977)
percussion:
Dennis Bryon (Welsh drummer, author) (in 1977) and Joe Lala (in 1977)
background vocals and other vocals [harmony vocals]:
Barry Gibb (in 1977), Maurice Gibb (in 1977) and Robin Gibb (in 1977)
lead vocals:
Barry Gibb (in 1977) and Robin Gibb (in 1977)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1977), Maurice Gibb (in 1977) and Robin Gibb (in 1977)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1977), PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1977), PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1977), PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1977) and RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1977)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 367)
recording of:
How Deep Is Your Love (Bee Gees song) (in 1977)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
Abigail Music, BMG Music, BMG Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Publishing Ltd., Careers Music, Inc., Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Crompton Songs, Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music Careers, Universal Music Publishing International MGB Ltd., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Gibb Brothers Music (in 1977)
sub-publisher:
Universal Music Publishing Group Japan (work publisher – do NOT use as a release label), Warner/Chappell Music Taiwan Ltd., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント, ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部, ヤマハミュージックパブリッシング (until 2017-03-31) 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) (from 2017-04-01 to present)
4.254:05
7Love So Right
co-producer:
Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson
producer:
Bee Gees
horn:
Boneroo Horns (from 1976-01 until 1976-06), Neal Bonsanti (from 1976-01 until 1976-06), Ken Faulk (trumpet player) (from 1976-01 until 1976-06), Peter Graves (trombonist) (from 1976-01 until 1976-06), Bill Purse (songwriter, keyboard player, producer and horn chart arranger) (from 1976-01 until 1976-06) and Whit Sidener (from 1976-01 until 1976-06)
lead vocals:
Barry Gibb (from 1976-01 until 1976-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1976), Maurice Gibb (in 1976) and Robin Gibb (in 1976)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1976), PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1976) and RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1976)
recording of:
Love So Right (from 1976-01 until 1976-06)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
BMG Music, Careers Music, Inc. and Gibb Brothers Music
2.53:38
8Too Much Heaven
assistant engineer:
John Blanche and Dennis Hetzendorfer
engineer:
Karl Richardson
producer:
Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson
horn:
Boneroo Horns (from 1978-03 until 1978-11), Neal Bonsanti (from 1978-03 until 1978-11), Ken Faulk (trumpet player) (from 1978-03 until 1978-11), Peter Graves (trombonist) (from 1978-03 until 1978-11), Bill Purse (songwriter, keyboard player, producer and horn chart arranger) (from 1978-03 until 1978-11), Whit Sidener (from 1978-03 until 1978-11) and Stan Webb (US jazz saxophone, flute) (from 1978-03 until 1978-11)
conductor:
Albhy Galuten
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1978, in 1979), Maurice Gibb (in 1978), Robin Gibb (in 1978) and Yvonne Gibb (in 1979)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1978), PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1978), PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1978), RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1978) and The Estate of Robin Gibb (in 1979)
recorded at:
Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States (from 1978-03 until 1978-11)
recording of:
Too Much Heaven (from 1978-03 until 1978-11)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
BMG Music, Careers Music, Inc., Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Chappell Music Ltd., Gibb Brothers Music, Music For Unicef, RSO Publishing Inc., Unichappell Music, Inc., Warner Chappell and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
44:58
9(Our Love) Don’t Throw It All Away
producer:
Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson
horn:
Neal Bonsanti (in 1977), Ken Faulk (trumpet player) (in 1977), Peter Graves (trombonist) (in 1977), Bill Purse (songwriter, keyboard player, producer and horn chart arranger) (in 1977) and Whit Sidener (in 1977)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1979), Maurice Gibb (in 1979) and Robin Gibb (in 1979)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1979), PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1979) and RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1979)
cover recording of:
(Our Love) Don’t Throw It All Away (in 1977)
written in:
France
writer:
Barry Gibb and Blue Weaver
publisher:
BMG Music (ended), Careers Music, Inc. (ended), Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Inc. (ended), Gibb Brothers Music (ended) and Crompton Songs (in 2005)
4:06
10Fanny (Be Tender with My Love)
producer:
Arif Mardin
lead vocals:
Barry Gibb (in 1975-01), Maurice Gibb (in 1975-01) and Robin Gibb (in 1975-01)
remixer:
Lew Hahn
horn arranger, strings arranger and woodwind arranger:
Arif Mardin
concertmaster:
Gene Orloff
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1975), Maurice Gibb (in 1975) and Robin Gibb (in 1975)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1975), PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1975) and RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1975)
recording of:
Fanny (Be Tender With My Love) (in 1975-01)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
Abigail Music, BMG Music, Careers Music, Inc., Crompton Songs, Flam Music Ltd., Gibb Brothers Music and Universal Music Publishing International MGB Ltd.
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
44:06
11Warm Ride
producer:
Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson
horn:
Neal Bonsanti (from 1976-01 until 1976-06), Ken Faulk (trumpet player) (from 1976-01 until 1976-06), Peter Graves (trombonist) (from 1976-01 until 1976-06), Bill Purse (songwriter, keyboard player, producer and horn chart arranger) (from 1976-01 until 1976-06) and Whit Sidener (from 1976-01 until 1976-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 2007), Maurice Gibb (in 2007) and Robin Gibb (in 2007)
recording of:
Warm Ride
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
3:16
12Stayin’ Alive (promo 12″ version)
producer:
Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson
horn:
Neal Bonsanti (from 1976-01 until 1976-06), Ken Faulk (trumpet player) (from 1976-01 until 1976-06), Peter Graves (trombonist) (from 1976-01 until 1976-06), Bill Purse (songwriter, keyboard player, producer and horn chart arranger) (from 1976-01 until 1976-06) and Whit Sidener (from 1976-01 until 1976-06)
percussion:
Joe Lala
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1978), Maurice Gibb (in 1978) and Robin Gibb (in 1978)
recording of:
Stayin’ Alive
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
BMG Music, BMG Publishing Ltd., Careers Music, Inc., Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Chappell & Co Ltd., Crompton Songs, Gibb Brothers Music, R.S.O. Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing International MGB Ltd., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント, ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部, Stigwood Music, Inc. (in 1978) and Unichappell Music (in 1978)
6:59
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