The Ultimate Funk Party

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▼CD 1
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Get Down Saturday Night recording of: Get Down Saturday Night composer: Oliver Cheatham and Kevin McCord publisher: Songs of Universal, Inc.	Oliver Cheatham		4:06
2	Celebration phonographic copyright (℗) by: PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1980) and The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label) (in 1980) miscellaneous support: Universal Music Australia Pty Limited (formerly Polygram Pty Ltd. until 1999-03-22; not for release label use!) (task: Under license from) recording of: Celebration writer: Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown (US percussionist of Kool & The Gang), Eumir Deodato, Robert Spike Mickens, Claydes Smith, James “J.T.” Taylor (US R&B vocalist for Kool & the Gang), Dennis “D.T.” Thomas (Kool & The Gang) and Earl Toon, Jr. publisher: EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), EMI Music Publishing WP Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1980) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (in 1980)	Kool & the Gang	4.4	3:40
3	Contact	Edwin Starr		3:32
4	Disco Inferno recording of: Disco Inferno writer: Leroy Green (disco/soul songwriter) and Ron Kersey publisher: peermusic (publisher), Reservoir 416 and Reservoir Media Management, Inc.	The Trammps		3:17
5	Boogie Wonderland producer: Al McKay and Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire) vocals: The Emotions (Chicago soul, disco and R&B female vocal group) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 1979) samples from: I Am by Earth, Wind & Fire (in 1979) recording of: Boogie Wonderland lyricist: Allee Willis composer: Jon Lind publisher: EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), EMI Songs Ltd., International Music Network, Irving Music (BMI) and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.	Earth, Wind & Fire	4.1	4:47
6	Le Freak recording of: Le Freak writer: Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers publisher: Sony Songs Inc., Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23) and Warner Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)	Chic	4.45	3:35
7	Lady Marmalade producer: Allen R. Toussaint arranger: Allen R. Toussaint phonographic copyright (℗) by: Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1974) part of: Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 479) cover recording of: Lady Marmalade writer: Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan publisher: Ardmore and Beechwood Ltd., EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Jobete Music Co., Inc., Kenny Nolan Publishing and Pathe Publications (Far East) Limited	LaBelle	3.35	3:56
8	Love Train producer: Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff) arranger: Bobby Martin (US soul/R&B producer/arranger) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1972) recorded at: Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (in 1972) recording of: Love Train (in 1972) lyricist and composer: Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff) publisher: Mijac Music and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)	The O’Jays	4.15	2:56
9	Take That to the Bank recording of: Take That to the Bank writer: Kevin Spencer (US keyboardist/vocalist for Dynasty) and Leon Sylvers publisher: ATV Music	Shalamar		3:23
10	And the Beat Goes On recording of: And the Beat Goes On writer: William Shelby, Stephen Shockley and Leon Sylvers	The Whispers	4	4:00
11	You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) recording of: You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) writer: Sylvester (US disco and soul singer-songwriter) and James Wirrick	Sylvester		3:23
12	Young Hearts Run Free recording of: Young Hearts Run Free lyricist and composer: Dave Crawford (US soul songwriter, keyboard player, singer & producer) publisher: Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Da Ann Music (ASCAP-affiliated), Ghati Music Inc. and IQ Music Ltd.	Candi Staton		3:50
13	Lost in Music recording of: Lost in Music writer: Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers publisher: Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)	Sister Sledge	4	4:49
14	Car Wash recording of: Car Wash lyricist and composer: Norman Whitfield publisher: Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!) and USI B Music Publishing	Rose Royce	4.5	3:17
15	Ain't Nobody additional synthesizer: James Newton Howard (American score composer) alto saxophone: Larry Williams ([Jazz] keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet - Producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist) bass: Bobby Watson (bassist) drums (drum set): John “JR” Robinson (session drummer) flute: Gary Herbig, Ernie Watts (jazz and blues saxophonist) and Larry Williams ([Jazz] keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet - Producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist) guitar: Tony Maiden keyboard: Kevin Murphy (American keyboardist, Rufus & The American Breed) and David “Hawk” Wolinski percussion: Paulinho da Costa tenor saxophone: Gary Herbig and Ernie Watts (jazz and blues saxophonist) trumpet: Jerry Hey vocals: Chaka Khan and Tony Maiden part of: The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 403) recording of: Ain’t Nobody lyricist and composer: David Wolinski publisher: Overdue Music	Rufus	3.7	4:35
16	Searching recording of: Searching lyricist: Paul Slade composer: Mauro Malavasi	Change		4:19
17	Joy & Pain recording of: Joy and Pain lyricist and composer: Frankie Beverly	Maze		4:25

▼CD 2
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Get Up Offa That Thing producer: James Brown (“The Godfather of Soul”) lead vocals: James Brown (“The Godfather of Soul”) arranger: James Brown (“The Godfather of Soul”) phonographic copyright (℗) by: UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1976) recorded at: Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States recording of: Get Up Offa That Thing lyricist and composer: Deanna Brown (James Brown's daughter), Deidre Brown (was James Brown second spouse) and Yamma Brown (James Brown's daughter) publisher: Belinda Music Inc., Dynatone Publishing Co., Intersong Music Ltd. and Unichappell Music, Inc.	James Brown	4	4:11
2	We Are Family producer: Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers recording of: We Are Family writer: Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers publisher: Bernard’s Other Music, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)	Sister Sledge	5	8:22
3	Love Has Come Around	Donald Byrd		3:40
4	Can You Handle It?	Sharon Redd		3:52
5	Check Out the Groove	Bobby Thurston		3:50
6	D.I.S.C.O. recording of: D.I.S.C.O. (catch-all) composer: Jean Kluger (Belgian producer, publisher, songwriter) and Daniel Vangarde	Ottawan		3:01
7	Let's All Chant engineer: Rick Rowe executive producer: Jerry Love producer: Michael Zager solo clarinet: George Marge solo trumpet: Raymond Crisara vocals: Billy Baker, Alvin Fields and Dolette McDonald recording of: Let’s All Chant writer: Alvin Fields and Michael Zager	Michael Zager	4.35	3:01
8	Relight My Fire recording of: Relight My Fire (in 1979) lyricist and composer: Dan Hartman publisher: EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), EMI Songs Ltd., イーエムアイ音楽出版ソニー事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (sub‐publisher for foreign (non‐Japanese) works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)	Dan Hartman	4.65	3:42
9	Boogie Oogie Oogie producer: Fonce Mizell and Larry Mizell recording of: Boogie Oogie Oogie writer: Janice Marie Johnson and Perry L. Kibble publisher: Conducive Music, Inc. and On Time Music, Inc.	A Taste of Honey	2.5	3:39
10	Ring My Bell recording of: Ring My Bell (Anita Ward song) lyricist and composer: Frederick Knight publisher: Two Knight Publishing Co.	Anita Ward		4:29
11	Midas Touch recording of: Midas Touch writer: Boaz McWade Watson (American singer-songwriter, producer, keyboardist) and June Williams Kerenhappuch publisher: Epic Solar Songs Inc. (ended), Calloco Music, Inc., Midstar Music, Inc. and Songs of Lastrada (BMI-affiliated)	Midnight Star	4	3:34
12	You Sexy Thing recording of: You Sexy Thing writer: Errol Brown and Tony Wilson (bassist/songwriter, member of Hot Chocolate) publisher: Chocolate, Finchley Music Corp. and RAK Publishing Ltd	Hot Chocolate		3:55
13	I Feel for You bass, drum machine and guitar: Reggie Griffin (in 1984) chromatic harmonica: Stevie Wonder (in 1984) drums (drum set): Steve Ferrone (in 1984) keyboard and synthesizer: Robbie Buchanan (in 1984), David Frank (American keyboardist, producer, writer; The System) (in 1984), Reggie Griffin (in 1984) and Philippe Saisse (in 1984) background vocals and lead vocals: Chaka Khan (in 1984) cover recording of: I Feel for You (in 1984) lyricist and composer: Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) publisher: Controversy Music	Chaka Khan	3.65	5:45
14	Forget Me Nots recording of: Forget Me Nots writer: Terri McFaddin, Patrice Rushen and Freddie Washington (US session bassist) publisher: Baby Fingers Music, Freddie Dee Music, Global Musikverlag (Global Musik GmbH & Co. KG) and Yamina Music	Patrice Rushen	5	4:07
15	Super Freak engineer: Bobby Brooks (US producer/engineer/remixer), Rick "Port Hole" Sanchez and Tom "Super" Flye executive producer: Alonzo Miller producer: Rick James (US vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer & producer) background vocals: Melvin Franklin, Richard Street and Otis Williams (US baritone singer, member of The Temptations & The Distants) horn arranger: Daniel LeMelle and Rick James (US vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer & producer) arranger: Rick James (US vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer & producer) part of: The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 153) and Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 477) recording of: Super Freak lyricist and composer: Alonzo Miller and Rick James (US vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer & producer) publisher: Jobete Music Co., Inc. and Stone Diamond Music Corporation lyrics quoted on: Hard to Get (revisited) music quoted on: Hard to Get (revisited)	Rick James	3.85	3:19
16	White Lines (Don't Do It) recording of: White Lines (Don’t Don’t Do It) writer: Melvin Glover (Melvin Glover aka Melle Mel) and Sylvia Robinson publisher: Four Hills Music Ltd and IQ Music Ltd. is based on: Cavern	Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel		3:56

▼CD 3
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Boogie Nights producer: Barry Blue (singer, producer, and songwriter) phonographic copyright (℗) by: GTO Records (in 1976) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! UK subsidiary of Sony BMG Music Entertainment) (in 1976) edit of: Boogie Nights by Heatwave recording of: Boogie Nights (in 1976) lyricist and composer: Rod Temperton publisher: Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher), Chrysalis Music Publishing, Rodsongs (publisher), Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Tincabell Music, Tincabell Music Ltd., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), 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) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部	Heatwave	4.8	3:34
2	That's the Way (I Like It) phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1975, in 1976) recording of: That’s the Way (I Like It) writer: Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch publisher: EMI Longitude Music	KC and the Sunshine Band	4.4	3:05
3	Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now edit of: Ain't No Stopping Us Now (LP version) by McFadden & Whitehead recording of: Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now writer: Jerry Cohen, Gene McFadden and John Whitehead publisher: Mijac Music and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)	McFadden & Whitehead	4	3:35
4	Get Touch	Kleeer		3:20
5	I Shoulda Loved You	Narada Michael Walden		4:16
6	I Don't Want to Be a Freak (But I Can't Help Myself)	Dynasty		7:12
7	A Night to Remember recording of: A Night to Remember writer: Nidra Beard, Dana Meyers and Charmaine Sylvers	Shalamar	4	4:06
8	You to Me Are Everything producer: Ken Gold phonographic copyright (℗) by: Pye Records (in 1976) recording of: You to Me Are Everything writer: Michael Denne and Ken Gold publisher: EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS-affiliated) and Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd.	The Real Thing	3.65	3:29
9	Feel So Real recording of: Feel So Real writer: India Arrington and Steve Arrington	Steve Arrington		4:09
10	Just a Touch of Love recording of: Just a Touch of Love writer: Mark Adams (Slave bassist), Steve Arrington, Mark Hicks, Ray Turner (keyboard player), Daniel Webster and Starleana Young	Slave		3:25
11	Working My Way Back to You cover recording of: Working My Way Back to You writer: Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell publisher: Ardmore and Beechwood Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Saturday Music, Inc. and Seasons 4 Music	The Spinners	5	4:02
12	Love Town recording of: Love Town writer: Len Barry and Bobby Eli	Booker Newberry III	3	3:46
13	I Found Lovin' recording of: I Found Lovin’ writer: Johnny Flippin and Michael Walker (lead singer of The Fatback Band)	Fatback Band	4	3:24
14	Oops Upside Your Head cover recording of: I Don’t Believe You Want to Get Up and Dance (Oops!) writer: Lonnie Simmons (producer, songwriter), Rudy Taylor, Charlie Wilson (R&B singer), Robert Wilson (US vocalist/bassist, member of Gap Band) and Ronnie Wilson (Gap Band member) publisher: Total Experience Music Publ. Co., Leosong (publisher) (in 1979) and Total Experience Music (publisher) (in 1979)	The Gap Band		3:26
15	Groove Is in the Heart additional engineer: Bob Power assistant engineer: Derek Lategan and Eddie Sancho engineer: Mike Rogers (US producer/engineer, aka Tweekin') additional producer and additional mixer: Mike Rogers (US producer/engineer, aka Tweekin') producer: Deee‐Lite saxophone: Maceo Parker trombone: Fred Wesley background vocals: Bootsy Collins (US funk musician & songwriter) vocals: Q‐Tip (American rapper) additional arranger: Mike Rogers (US producer/engineer, aka Tweekin') arranger: Deee‐Lite samples: Bring Down the Birds by Herbie Hancock and Get Up by Vernon Burch part of: TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 83) and The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 233) recording of: Groove Is in the Heart writer: Dmitry Brill, 鄭東和, Kamaal Ibn John Fareed and Kier Kirby composer: Herbie Hancock (US jazz pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer)	Deee‐Lite	4.4	3:54
16	Y.M.C.A. producer: Jacques Morali cover recording of: Y.M.C.A. lyricist: Victor Edward Willis composer: Jacques Morali publisher: Can’t Stop Music (US work publisher, affiliated with BMI), Harlem West Music Group, Scorpio Music (work publisher of "Scorpio Music") and Zomba Music Publishing Ltd. recording of: Y.M.C.A. lyricist: Victor Edward Willis composer: Jacques Morali publisher: Can’t Stop Music (US work publisher, affiliated with BMI), Harlem West Music Group, Scorpio Music (work publisher of "Scorpio Music") and Zomba Music Publishing Ltd.	Village People	5	3:45
17	Come Into My Life recording of: Come Into My Life lyricist and composer: Joyce Sims publisher: Beach House Music, Chelsea Music Publishing, Smokin' Amigos and Tawanne Lamont Music	Joyce Sims	3	3:39

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