The Best Pop Album of the 80's Ever!

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1Take On Me
bass programming:
Magne Furuholmen
producer:
Alan Tarney
mixer:
a‐ha (Norwegian synth‐pop band) and John Ratcliff
drum machine and guitar:
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (guitarist, songwriter and singer)
keyboard:
Magne Furuholmen
background vocals:
Magne Furuholmen and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (guitarist, songwriter and singer)
lead vocals:
Morten Harket
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Rhino Entertainment Company (not for release label use!) (in 1985), Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1985) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1985, in 2004)
music videos:
Take On Me (2019 4K remaster of 1985 mix with diegetic audio) by a‐ha (Norwegian synth‐pop band) and Take On Me (official music video, 1985 version) by a‐ha (Norwegian synth‐pop band)
part of:
VH1’s 100 Greatest One‐Hit Wonders of the ’80s (number: 3), VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (compiled in 2006) (number: 24), Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 26), The Downloader’s Music Source Book (number: 284) and BILLIONS CLUB
recording of:
Take On Me
writer:
Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (guitarist, songwriter and singer)
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd. and EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!)
version of:
Miss Eerie
a‐ha4.53:49
2Tears on Your Anorak
The Drivers3:11
3Everybody Wants to Rule the World
engineer:
David Bascombe
producer:
Chris Hughes (producer, aka “Merrick”)
mixer:
Steven Wilson (founder of Porcupine Tree)
bass guitar:
Curt Smith (in 1984)
drums (drum set):
Manny Elias (in 1984)
guitar and solo guitar:
Neil Taylor (guitarist) (in 1984)
keyboard:
Ian Stanley (in 1984)
background vocals:
Roland Orzabal (UK musician, songwriter and producer) (in 1984)
lead vocals:
Curt Smith
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1985, in 2014) and Phonogram Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1985)
music videos:
Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 28) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 319)
recording of:
Everybody Wants to Rule the World (in 1984)
writer:
Christopher Hughes (producer, aka “Merrick”), Roland Orzabal (UK musician, songwriter and producer) and Ian Stanley
publisher:
10 Music Ltd., Amusements Ltd., BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! see annotation), Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
sub-publisher:
フジパシフィック音楽出版 BMG事業部 (until 2014-12-31) and フジパシフィックミュージック BMG事業部 (Fujipacific Music Inc., BMG Division) (from 2015-01-01 to present)
Tears for Fears3.94:14
4No One Is to Blame
recording engineer and mixer:
Hugh Padgham
producer:
Phil Collins (of Genesis) and Hugh Padgham
bass:
Mo Foster
drums (drum set):
Phil Collins (of Genesis)
guitar:
Phil Palmer (guitarist)
background vocals:
Afrodiziak
vocals:
Phil Collins (of Genesis) and Howard Jones (English singer, songwriter)
recorded at:
The Farm (of Genesis fame) in Surrey, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
No One Is to Blame
lyricist and composer:
Howard Jones (English singer, songwriter)
publisher:
Howard Jones Music Ltd.
Howard Jones54:13
5Someday (single version)
edit of:
Someday by Glass Tiger
recording of:
Someday
written in:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (in 1985-05)
writer:
Al Connelly, Alan Frew and Jim Vallance (in 1985-05)
Glass Tiger3:36
6The Heart of Rock and Roll
recording of:
The Heart of Rock & Roll
writer:
Johnny Colla (US sax & guitarist for Huey Lewis & the News) and Huey Lewis
publisher:
Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS)
Huey Lewis & the News4:15
7To Be a Lover
programming:
Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter)
engineer:
Dave Concors, Neil Dorfsman and Dave Wittman
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
assistant mixer:
Craig Vogel
mixer:
Gary Langan
bass and guitar:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) (in 1986) and Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter) (in 1986)
keyboard:
Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter) (in 1986)
piano:
Richard Tee (in 1986)
synthesizer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter) (in 1986)
background vocals:
Jocelyn Brown (in 1986), Connie Harvey (in 1986) and Janet Wright (in 1986)
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) (in 1986)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1986) and Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1986)
recorded at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
music videos:
To Be a Lover by Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
cover recording of:
I Forgot to Be Your Lover (in 1986)
writer:
William Bell and Booker T. Jones
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), East Memphis Music Corp., Irving Music, Inc., Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Group
Billy Idol3.53:53
8Modern Love (single version)
sound engineer, engineer and mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) and Nile Rodgers
assistant mixer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) and Nile Rodgers
baritone saxophone and flute:
Steve Elson (American saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist & duduk player) (from 1982-12 until 1983-01)
bass:
Carmine Rojas (from 1982-12 until 1983-01)
drums (drum set):
Omar Hakim (from 1982-12 until 1983-01)
flute and tenor saxophone:
Robert Aaron (from 1982-12 until 1983-01) and Stan Harrison (American saxophonist) (from 1982-12 until 1983-01)
guitar:
Nile Rodgers (from 1982-12 until 1983-01) and Stevie Ray Vaughan (from 1982-12 until 1983-01)
keyboard:
Rob Sabino (from 1982-12 until 1983-01)
percussion:
Sammy Figueroa (from 1982-12 until 1983-01)
trumpet:
Mac Gollehon (from 1982-12 until 1983-01)
background vocals:
Frank Simms (from 1982-12 until 1983-01), George Simms (from 1982-12 until 1983-01) and David Spinner (from 1982-12 until 1983-01)
lead vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (in 1983)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC (in 1983)
recorded at:
Power Station Studios (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 1982-12 until 1983-01)
music videos:
Modern Love by David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
recording of:
Modern Love (from 1982-12 until 1983-01)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
Jones Music America, RZO Music Ltd and Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd
David Bowie43:59
9Some Like It Hot
additional engineer:
Rob Eaton, Steve Rinkoff and Tony Taverner
engineer and mixer:
Jason Corsaro (U.S. music engineer, and record producer)
producer:
Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer)
bass guitar:
John Taylor (UK bassist for Duran Duran)
drums (drum set):
Tony Thompson (drummer, best known for his work in CHIC)
guitar:
Andy Taylor (of Duran Duran)
lead vocals:
Robert Palmer (English singer‐songwriter)
performer:
Robert Palmer (English singer‐songwriter), Andy Taylor (of Duran Duran), John Taylor (UK bassist for Duran Duran) and Tony Thompson (drummer, best known for his work in CHIC)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012)
mixed at and engineered at:
Power Station Studios (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Some Like It Hot
writer:
Robert Palmer (English singer‐songwriter), Andy Taylor (of Duran Duran) and John Taylor (UK bassist for Duran Duran)
publisher:
Bungalow Music, EMI Songs, Polygram Music and Tritec Music Ltd. (publisher and copyrights holder)
The Power Station45:07
10My Ever Changing Moods (single version)
recording of:
My Ever Changing Moods
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
The Style Council4:05
11Five Long Years
Colin James4:37
12What About Love
assistant engineer:
Mike Clink and Brian Foraker
engineer and producer:
Ron Nevison
bass guitar:
Mark Andes
drums (drum set):
Denny Carmassi
guest background vocals:
Grace Slick and Mickey Thomas (of Jefferson Starship)
lead vocals:
Ann Wilson (lead singer of Heart)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1985)
recorded at:
The Plant Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States (from 1985-01 until 1985-04) and The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1985-01 until 1985-04)
music videos:
What About Love by Heart (rock band, Ann and Nancy Wilson)
cover recording of:
What About Love
writer:
Brian Allen (Canadian songwriter / producer), Sheron Alton and Jim Vallance (in 1982-03)
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), ATV Music Ltd., Rondor Music (Ldn) Ltd., Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP), Testatyme Music, Calypso Toonz (from 1985 to present), Irving Music, Inc. (from 1985 to present), Welbeck Music Corp. (from 1985 to present) and Welbeck Music of Canada Corp. (from 1985 to present)
sub-publisher:
Universal Music Publishing Group Japan (work publisher – do NOT use as a release label), 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), ヤマハミュージックパブリッシング (Yamaha Music Publishing) (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 (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) (from 2017-04-01 to present)
Heart3.553:43
13The One I Love
additional recording engineer:
Gary Laney
engineer:
Scott Litt (producer and engineer)
producer:
Scott Litt (producer and engineer) and R.E.M. (American rock band)
additional mixer:
Steve Catania
bass guitar:
Mike Mills (R.E.M. bass player)
drums (drum set):
Bill Berry (R.E.M. drummer)
guitar:
Peter Buck (R.E.M. guitarist)
lead vocals:
Michael Stipe
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1987)
recorded at:
Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
mixed at:
Master Control in Burbank, California, United States
part of:
Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 149)
recording of:
The One I Love
writer:
Bill Berry (R.E.M. drummer), Peter Buck (R.E.M. guitarist), Mike Mills (R.E.M. bass player) and Michael Stipe
publisher:
Night Garden Music, Universal Music Publishing International Ltd., Universal Tunes and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
R.E.M.4.23:18
14Crying
producer:
Pete Anderson (US producer/guitarist), David Was and Don Was
mixer:
Don Smith (producer, engineer and mixer)
bass:
James Johnson (American ambient musician)
drums (drum set):
Kenny Buttery
guitar:
Steve Gibson (US country vocalist and guitarist)
harmonica:
Terry McMillan
keyboard:
David Briggs (US producer and musician)
vocals:
k.d. lang and Roy Orbison
recording of:
Crying
lyricist:
Joe Melson (in 1961) and Roy Orbison (in 1961)
composer:
Joe Melson and Roy Orbison
publisher:
Acuff Rose Music Ltd. (UK), Acuff Rose Music, Inc. (not for publishing), Barbara Orbison Music Company, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Orbi-Lee Music, R-Key Darkus Music, Rondor Music, Rondor Music (Australia) P/L, Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd and Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (on 1961-08-16)
part of:
50/50
Roy Orbison & k.d. lang3.53:48
15Human
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Virgin Records Ltd. (not for release label use! for company relationships only) (in 1986, in 2003)
music videos:
Human by The Human League
recording of:
Human
writer:
James Harris III (James Harris of Jam & Lewis) and Terry Lewis (US hip-hop/soul songwriter, producer & label owner)
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Flyte Tyme Tunes
The Human League3.53:49
16Drugs in My Pocket
recording of:
Drugs in My Pocket
writer:
Terry Cassidy, John Ford (member of the Strawbs and the Monks) and Richard Hudson (British drummer, Strawbs)
The Monks3:13