Burt Bacharach & Friends: Gold (BMG Direct)

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

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CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1(They Long to Be) Close to YouCarpenters3:41
2Do You Know the Way to San José
recording of:
Do You Know the Way to San Jose
lyricist:
Hal David (in 1968)
composer:
Burt Bacharach (in 1968)
publisher:
Blue Seas Music, Inc. and JAC Music Co., Inc.
Dionne Warwick2:55
3What the World Needs Now Is LoveJackie DeShannon3.63:15
4Wishin’ and Hopin’
producer:
John Franz
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits) (in 1964)
recording of:
Wishin’ and Hopin’
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
publisher:
Casa David Music, New Hidden Valley Music Co. and Warner/Chappell
Dusty Springfield4.52:54
5What’s New Pussycat?
recording of:
What’s New Pussycat? (in 1965)
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
publisher:
EMI U Catalog Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and EMI United Partnership Ltd.
Tom Jones3.52:19
6This Guy’s in Love With YouHerb Alpert4:00
7Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My HeadB.J. Thomas42:58
8One Less Bell to Answer
sound engineer, engineer and producer:
Bones Howe
assistant engineer:
Johnny Golden (mastering engineer), Larry Cox (US engineer/producer) and Rik Pekkonen
bass:
Joe Osborn
membranophone:
Hal Blaine
solo vocals:
Marilyn McCoo Davis (in 1970)
performer:
Billy Davis, Jr., Florence LaRue Gordon, Lamonte McLemore, Marilyn McCoo Davis and Ron Townson
engineered at:
Wally Heider Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
One Less Bell to Answer (in 1970)
lyricist:
Hal David (in 1967)
composer:
Burt Bacharach (in 1967)
publisher:
Blue Seas Music, Inc. (ended), JAC Music Co., Inc. (ended), BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (Hal David), New Hidden Valley Music Co., PW Arrangements and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
The 5th Dimension3:29
9I’ll Never Fall in Love Again
cover recording of:
I’ll Never Fall in Love Again (Promises, Promises)
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
publisher:
Blue Seas Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (Hal David), Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. (a division of MPL Communications Inc.), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS-affiliated), JAC Music Co., Inc., MCA Music Ltd., Sony/ATV Harmony, Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures), ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部, 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 (from 2015-01-01 to present)
Dionne Warwick2:59
10I Say a Little Prayer
recording engineer:
Tom Dowd
producer:
Jerry Wexler
bass:
Jerry Jemmott (on 1968-04-17)
drums (drum set):
Roger Hawkins (on 1968-04-17)
guitar:
Tommy Cogbill (on 1968-04-17)
piano and lead vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1968-04-17)
background vocals:
The Sweet Inspirations (on 1968-04-17)
arranger:
Tom Dowd and Arif Mardin
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1968) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1968)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1968-04-17)
part of:
The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 117)
cover recording of:
I Say a Little Prayer (on 1968-04-17)
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
publisher:
Blue Seas Music, Inc., Casa David Music, Jac Music, MCA Music Ltd., Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!) and Windswept Pacific Music Ltd.
part of:
Baby It’s You! (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
Aretha Franklin4.43:31
11You’ll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)The Stylistics feat. Russell Thompkins, Jr.3:38
12Walk On By
cover recording of:
Walk On By
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
publisher:
Blue Seas Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (Hal David), Carlin Music Corporation, Casa David, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), JAC Music Co., Inc., New Hidden Valley Music Co., Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!), Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Windswept Music (London) Ltd., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
sub-publisher:
フジパシフィックミュージック BMG事業部 and フジパシフィックミュージック 第2事業部
part of:
Baby It’s You! (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
Isaac Hayes4:33
13A House Is Not a Home
recording engineer and mixer:
Michael H. Brauer (engineer)
assistant engineer:
Lincoln Clapp (engineer), Gregg Mann (engineer), Andy Hoffman (engineer), Nicky Kalliongos (engineer) and Don Wershba (engineer)
engineer:
Carl Beatty (engineer)
executive producer:
Larkin Arnold
producer:
Luther Vandross
vocals arranger:
Luther Vandross
recorded at:
Mediasound Studios in New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
A House Is Not a Home
lyricist:
Hal David (in 1964)
composer:
Burt Bacharach (in 1964)
publisher:
Diplomat Music (ended), Famous Music (renamed since 2007-05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody) (ended), Famous Music (UK) Ltd. and Sony/ATV Harmony
Luther Vandross7:07
14The Look of LoveSérgio Mendes & Brasil ’662:36
15Baby It’s You
producer:
Luther Dixon (in 1961)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Gusto (UK dance/club/house)
recording of:
Baby It’s You (in 1961)
lyricist:
Barney Williams (in 1961-11) and Mack David (American lyricist and songwriter) (in 1961-11)
composer:
Burt Bacharach (in 1961-11)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI U Catalog Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), EMI United Partnership Ltd., Fuji Pacific Music SBK Department, Fujipacific Music, Inc. Division 2, Ludix Music Ltd., New Hidden Valley Music Co., PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998), Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division, Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998), Windswept Music (London) Ltd. and Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company - do not use as release label)
part of:
Baby It’s You! (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
The Shirelles52:40
16Message to Michael
cover recording of:
Message to Martha
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
The Marvelettes3:06
17Trains and Boats and Planes
cover recording of:
Trains and Boats and Planes
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas2:25
18Twenty Four Hours From TulsaGene Pitney32:59
19Make It Easy on Yourself
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1965)
cover recording of:
Make It Easy on Yourself
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
publisher:
Famous Chappell, Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007-05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody) and MCA Music Ltd.
The Walker Brothers53:13
20Knowing When to Leave
producer:
Burt Bacharach and Phil Ramone
conductor:
Burt Bacharach
arranger:
Burt Bacharach
cover recording of:
Knowing When to Leave
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
publisher:
Blue Seas Music, Inc., Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. (a division of MPL Communications Inc.) and JAC Music Co., Inc.
Burt Bacharach2:49
CD 2
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Anyone Who Had a Heart
recording of:
Anyone Who Had a Heart
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp.
Dionne Warwick3:11
2I Just Don’t Know What to Do With MyselfDusty Springfield3:02
3Mexican Divorce
recording of:
Mexican Divorce
lyricist:
Bob Hilliard
composer:
Burt Bacharach
The Drifters2:34
4Wives and Lovers
cover recording of:
Wives and Lovers
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
publisher:
10 Music Ltd., Famous Chappell, Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007-05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group) and Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
recording of:
Wives and Lovers
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
publisher:
10 Music Ltd., Famous Chappell, Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007-05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group) and Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
Jack Jones2:29
5Only Love Can Break a Heart
recording of:
Only Love Can Break a Heart
lyricist:
Hal David (in 1962)
composer:
Burt Bacharach (in 1962)
Gene Pitney2:49
6Blue on Blue
recording of:
Blue on Blue
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
Bobby Vinton2:24
7Alfie
cover recording of:
Alfie
lyricist:
Hal David (in 1965)
composer:
Burt Bacharach (in 1965)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007-05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Famous-Chappell and Sony/ATV Harmony
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部
part of:
Alfie (1966 film)
Cher2:58
8The Man Who Shot Liberty ValanceGene Pitney42:58
9Casino Royale
recording of:
Casino Royale (title song of the 1967 James Bond film, more notable for its instrumental rendition)
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
publisher:
Colgems Music Corp. and Colgems-EMI Music Inc.
Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass2:37
10Promises, Promises
recording of:
Promises, Promises
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
Jerry Orbach1:45
11Living Together, Growing TogetherThe 5th Dimension3:50
12Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)Christopher Cross3:51
13Any Day NowRonnie Milsap53:40
14Heartlight
recording of:
Heartlight
writer:
Burt Bacharach (in 1982), Carole Bayer Sager (in 1982) and Neil Diamond (in 1982)
Neil Diamond4:24
15On My Own
recording engineer:
Mick Guzauski and Joel Moss
bass guitar:
Neil Stubenhaus
drums (drum set):
Carlos Vega
guitar:
Dan Huff
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa
piano [acoustic piano]:
Burt Bacharach
synthesizer:
David Foster (Canadian music producer, arranger and composer), Greg Phillinganes and Peter Wolf (Austrian classical/jazz composer/producer, keyboards for Zappa)
background vocals:
Carla Benson, Evette Benton, Barbara Ingram, Clydene Jackson, Julia Tillman and Maxine Willard
lead vocals:
Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald (R&B & soul singer)
vocals:
Michael McDonald (R&B & soul singer)
arranger:
Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1986)
recording of:
On My Own (Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald song) (in 1986)
lyricist:
Carole Bayer Sager
composer:
Burt Bacharach
Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald34:49
16Reach Out for Me
cover recording of:
Reach Out for Me
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
Olivia Newton‐John4:23
17Always Something There to Remind MeNaked Eyes4.153:41
18The Windows of the World
producer:
Nick Lowe (UK singer/songwriter/instrumentalist/producer)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
guitar:
Johnny Marr
cover recording of:
The Windows of the World
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
The Pretenders2:57
19Don’t Make Me OverSybil4:00
20God Give Me StrengthBurt Bacharach & Elvis Costello36:07
21That’s What Friends Are ForBurt Bacharach4:08

Credits

Release

printed in:USA
distributed by:Universal Music Distribution (major-label distribution company under Universal Music Group Distribution)
copyrighted (©) by:Universal Music Enterprises (not for release label use; catalog/reissue division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Universal Music Enterprises (not for release label use; catalog/reissue division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 2006)
manufactured for:BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)

Release Group

part of:Gold (UMG compilation series) (order: 14)