Hit History, Volume 17: 1971

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Tracklist

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#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Funny Funny recording of: Funny Funny writer: Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter) and Nicky Chinn publisher: Phil Wainman Music (in 1971)	Sweet		2:48
2	Proud Mary cover recording of: Proud Mary lyricist and composer: John Fogerty publisher: Burlington Music Co., Ltd., Cierco Music, Warner Chappell, Jondora Music (on 1968-12-27) and Jondora Musikverlag (publisher) (in 1970)	Ike & Tina Turner		3:22
3	Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep cover recording of: Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep (Lally Stott / Middle of the Road) lyricist: Lally Stott (in 1971) composer: Lally Stott publisher: Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)	Middle of the Road	5	2:58
4	Ché sara’ recording of: Che sarà (in 1971) lyricist: Franco Migliacci composer: Jimmy Fontana, Lilli Greco and Carlo Pes publisher: RCA France Société, Universal Music Publishing Ricordi srl, 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, AdD (publisher) (in 1971) and R (publisher) (in 1971)	José Feliciano		3:33
5	I Don’t Know How to Love Him cover recording of: I Don’t Know How to Love Him lyricist: Tim Rice composer: Andrew Lloyd Webber (English composer and impresario of musical theatre) publisher: Leeds Music (MCA), Leeds Music Ltd., MCA Music Ltd., Universal/MCA Music (music publisher; do not use as release label!) and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!) part of: Jesus Christ Superstar (Andrew Lloyd Webber musical)	Helen Reddy		3:13
6	American Pie engineer: Tom Flye producer: Ed Freeman electric guitar: David Spinoza piano: Paul Griffin (American pianist, session musician) performer: Don McLean recorded at: The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1971-05 until 1971-06) recording of: American Pie lyricist and composer: Don McLean publisher: Benny Bird Co. Inc., MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), MCA Publishing Ltd., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures), Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (Hong Kong), Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation), 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	Don McLean	3.95	8:35
7	Mr. Bojangles cover recording of: Mr. Bojangles lyricist and composer: Jerry Jeff Walker publisher: Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI), Gotillion Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)	Nitty Gritty Dirt Band		3:34
8	She’s a Lady cover recording of: She’s a Lady (in 1971) lyricist and composer: Paul Anka publisher: Spanka Music Corp.	Tom Jones	4	2:53
9	Tired of Being Alone recorded at: Royal Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States part of: Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 293) recording of: Tired of Being Alone lyricist and composer: Al Green publisher: Burlington Music Ltd., Irving Music, Inc. and Universal Music Publishing Group	Al Green	4.45	2:48
10	Faithful	Marvin, Welch & Farrar		2:21
11	Don’t Let It Die	Hurricane Smith		2:30
12	What’s Going On producer: Marvin Gaye mixer: Lawrence Miles (on 1971-05-06) instruments: Detroit Symphony Orchestra (on 1971-05-06) and The Funk Brothers (on 1971-05-06) percussion [box drum], piano and lead vocals: Marvin Gaye (on 1971-05-06) background vocals: Lem Barney (on 1971-05-06), Mel Farr (on 1971-05-06) and Marvin Gaye (on 1971-05-06) conductor: David Van dePitte (on 1971-05-06) recorded at: Hitsville (Motown Records) in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1971-05-06) part of: Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (2022-1-15) (number: 4), Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 4) and The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 6) recording of: What’s Going On (on 1971-05-06) lyricist and composer: Renaldo Benson, Al Cleveland (songwriter 1930-1996) and Marvin Gaye publisher: FCG Music, Jobete Music Co., Inc., MG III Music, NMG Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing Ltd., Stone Agate Music Corp., イーエムアイ音楽出版フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシングフジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)	Marvin Gaye	4.25	3:49
13	Just My Imagination producer: Norman Whitfield lead vocals: Eddie Kendricks (from 1970-01-24 until 1970-12-03) vocals: The Temptations (Motown soul vocal group) (from 1970-11-24 until 1970-12-03) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Motown Record Company (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1971), Motown Record Company, L.P. (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1971) and Motown Record Corporation (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1971) recorded at: Golden World in Detroit, Michigan, United States (from 1970-11-24 until 1970-12-03) part of: Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 389) recording of: Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) (from 1970-11-24 until 1970-12-03) lyricist: Barrett Strong composer: Norman Whitfield publisher: Jobete Music, Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc. and Stone Agate Music	Temptations	5	3:47
14	One Way Wind recording of: One Way Wind lyricist and composer: Arnold Mühren	Cats		3:35
15	Mama’s Pearl recording of: Mama's Pearl writer: Alphonso Mizell, The Corporation (Motown songwriters), Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren and Deke Richards (American songwriter and record producer)	Jackson Five		3:01
16	Let’s Stay Together producer: Willie Mitchell (US soul/R&B & funk producer, trumpeter & singer) drums (drum set): Howard Grimes and Al Jackson, Jr. (Booker T & The MGs drummer) electric bass guitar: Leroy Hodges guitar family: Mabon Hodges organ and piano: Charles Hodges (Soul Organist) saxophone: James Mitchell (US saxophonist/arranger) tenor saxophone: Ed Logan trombone: Jack Hale (trombone) trumpet: Wayne Jackson (trumpet/trombone (Memphis Horns/Mar-Keys)) background vocals: Charles Chalmers (American saxophonist, singer-songwriter, arranger, and producer), Donna Rhodes and Sandra Rhodes vocals: Al Green phonographic copyright (℗) by: Cream Records (70s Los Angeles) (in 1971) and HI Records Inc. (in 1971) part of: Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 60) and The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 84) recording of: Let’s Stay Together writer: Al Jackson, Jr. (Booker T & The MGs drummer), Al Green and Willie Mitchell (US soul/R&B & funk producer, trumpeter & singer) publisher: Al Green Music Inc. (BMI-affiliated), Al Jackson Jr. Music, Burlington Music Co., Ltd. and Irving Music, Inc.	Al Green	4.55	3:16
17	House of the King	Focus		2:21
18	I’m Still Waiting	Diana Ross		3:42

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part of:	Hit History (number: 17) (order: 17)