Rock ’n Roll’s Greatest Hits: 70s

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Annotation

Possibly only sold as part of a 2- or 5-CD set.

Annotation last modified on 2026-09-27 18:15 UTC.

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1More Than a Feeling
assistant engineer:
Bruce Hensel (task: assistant), Deni King (engineer) (task: assistant), Doug Ryder (task: assistant), Bruce Hensal, Deni King (engineer) and Doug Rider
engineer:
Tom Scholz and Warren Dewey
producer:
John Boylan and Tom Scholz
assistant mixer:
Steve Hodge (engineer and producer) and Steve Hodge (engineer and producer) (task: assistant)
acoustic guitar, bass guitar, guitar [lead guitar] and guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Tom Scholz (from 1975 until 1976)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Sib Hashian (from 1975 until 1976)
lead vocals and lead vocals [Harmony]:
Brad Delp (from 1975 until 1976)
arranger:
Brad Delp and Tom Scholz
co-arranger:
Jim Masdea
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1976), CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1976), Epic Records (a division of Sony Music Entertainment; holding company, not a release label) (in 1976), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (2004–2008) (in 1976) and 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 1976)
recorded at:
Foxglove Studios in Watertown, Massachusetts, United States (in 1975), Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1976) and The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1976)
mixed at:
Westlake Audio (former name of Westlake Recording Studios) in Los Angeles, California, United States
earliest release:
More Than a Feeling by Boston (US rock band)
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008-12-29) (number: 39), Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time (2026-05-04) (number: 63), Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 194), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 212) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 500)
recording of:
More Than a Feeling (from 1975 until 1976)
lyricist and composer:
Tom Scholz
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), PolyGram Music Publishing Australia Pty. Ltd., PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd., Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Warner Chappell Music (holding behind all publishing activities of Warner Music Group, 2019–), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and Pure Songs (in 1976)
Boston3.954:44
2Carry On Wayward Son
assistant engineer:
Jeff Glixman
engineer:
Bill Evans (Louisiana‐based producer/engineer, aka Bleu Evans)
producer:
Jeff Glixman
acoustic guitar:
Rich Williams (guitarist of Kansas) (from 1975 until 1976)
bass guitar:
Dave Hope (from 1975 until 1976)
clavinet, Moog and synthesizer [Oberheim synthesizer]:
Kerry Livgren (from 1975 until 1976)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Phil Ehart (from 1975 until 1976)
electric guitar:
Kerry Livgren (from 1975 until 1976) and Richard Williams (guitarist of Kansas) (from 1975 until 1976)
organ, synthesizer and lead vocals:
Steve Walsh (original lead singer of Kansas) (from 1975 until 1976)
piano:
Kerry Livgren (from 1975 until 1976) and Steve Walsh (original lead singer of Kansas) (from 1975 until 1976)
viola and violin:
Robby Steinhardt (from 1975 until 1976)
background vocals:
Robby Steinhardt (from 1975 until 1976) and Steve Walsh (original lead singer of Kansas) (from 1975 until 1976)
arranger:
Kansas (US prog rock band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Epic Records (a division of Sony Music Entertainment; holding company, not a release label) (in 1976) and 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 1976, in 2001)
recorded at and mixed at:
Studio in the Country in Bogalusa, Louisiana, United States (from 1975 until 1976)
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008-12-29) (number: 96)
recording of:
Carry On Wayward Son (from 1975 until 1976)
lyricist and composer:
Kerry Livgren
publisher:
Kirshner CBS Music Publishing, Kirshner-Warner Bros Music Ltd., Don Kirshner Music Inc. (from 1976 to present) and EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (from 1976 to present)
sub-publisher:
フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department)
Kansas3.65:22
3You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)
recording of:
You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)
lyricist and composer:
Jim Steinman
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.
Meat Loaf5:06
4Evil Woman
engineer:
Jimmy Iovine and Reinhold Mack (German rock producer/engineer Reinhold Mack)
producer:
Jeff Lynne
bass:
Kelly Groucutt (from 1975-05 until 1975-06)
cello:
Melvyn Gale (from 1975-05 until 1975-06) and Hugh McDowell (from 1975-05 until 1975-06)
clavinet, Moog and piano:
Richard Tandy (keyboardist for Electric Light Orchestra) (from 1975-05 until 1975-06)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Bev Bevan (English rock drummer) (from 1975-05 until 1975-06)
guitar:
Jeff Lynne (from 1975-05 until 1975-06) and Richard Tandy (keyboardist for Electric Light Orchestra) (from 1975-05 until 1975-06)
violin:
Mik Kaminski (from 1975-05 until 1975-06)
background vocals:
Susan Collins (from 1975-05 until 1975-06), Ellie Greenwich (from 1975-05 until 1975-06), Nancy O'Neill (from 1975-05 until 1975-06) and Margaret Raymond (from 1975-05 until 1975-06)
lead vocals:
Jeff Lynne (from 1975-05 until 1975-06)
conductor:
Louis Clark
arranger:
Louis Clark, Jeff Lynne and Richard Tandy (keyboardist for Electric Light Orchestra)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since 2009; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1975, in 2005) and 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 1975)
recorded at:
De Lane Lea Studios in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1975-05 until 1975-06), Musicland Studios (Munich) in München (Munich), Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (from 1975-05 until 1975-06) and The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1975-05 until 1975-06: background vocals)
mixed at:
The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Evil Woman (from 1975-05 until 1975-06)
lyricist and composer:
Jeff Lynne
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd. and Polygon Publishing Ltd.
sub-publisher:
イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (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 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Electric Light Orchestra4.24:19
5You’re Only Lonely
recording engineer:
Lee Herschberg
additional engineer:
Loyd Clifft
producer:
J.D. Souther
bass guitar:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt)
drums (drum set):
Rick Marotta (US drummer/percussionist)
guitar:
Danny Kortchmar (Danny Kootch), J.D. Souther and Waddy Wachtel
lead vocals:
J.D. Souther
performer:
James Taylor (singer-songwriter and guitarist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1979) and 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 1979)
recorded at:
Warner Bros. Recording Studios (North Hollywood, a/k/a Amigo Studios) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
You’re Only Lonely
lyricist and composer:
J.D. Souther
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. and Ice Age Music
sub-publisher:
イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (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 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
J.D. Souther53:48
6Roll With the Changes
additional engineer:
Gary Lubow
engineer:
Paul Grupp
producer:
Kevin Cronin (guitarist, singer and songwriter), Paul Grupp and Gary Richrath (guitarist and songwriter)
acoustic guitar, piano and lead vocals:
Kevin Cronin (guitarist, singer and songwriter)
bass guitar:
Bruce Hall (US bassist for REO Speedwagon)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Alan Gratzer (drummer)
guitar [lead guitars]:
Gary Richrath (guitarist and songwriter)
Hammond organ:
Neal Doughty (keyboards)
arranger:
Kevin Cronin (guitarist, singer and songwriter)
recorded at and mixed at:
Sound City in Van Nuys, California, United States
recording of:
Roll With the Changes (in 1977-10)
lyricist and composer:
Kevin Cronin (guitarist, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Fate Music, Roliram Music and 大洋音楽 (Taiyō Music)
REO Speedwagon35:36
7We Just Disagree
assistant engineer:
Michael Beiriger and Rick Smith (engineer)
producer:
Ron Nevison
bass guitar [bass]:
Gerald Johnson
drums (drum set):
Rick Jaeger (drummer)
keyboard:
Mike Finnigan (keyboardist)
percussion:
Bobbye Hall
vocals:
Mike Finnigan (keyboardist)
strings arranger:
Alan MacMillan
arranger:
Dave Mason (co‐founder of Traffic)
concertmaster:
James Getzoff (American concertmaster and violinist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Columbia Records (EMI‐owned 1931–1990, worldwide except US, CA, MX, ES, & JP; largely defunct since Jan 1973), CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1977) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (2004–2008) (in 1977)
produced for:
Gadget Productions Inc.
recorded at and mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
We Just Disagree
lyricist and composer:
Jim Krueger
publisher:
Bruiser Music, EMI Blackwood Music Inc. and フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department)
Dave Mason3.653:02
8Surrender
assistant engineer:
Mike Beiriger
engineer:
Gary Ladinsky (engineer)
producer:
Tom Werman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since 2009; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1978) and 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 1978)
mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 356) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 465)
recording of:
Surrender (from 1978-04-30 until 1978-05-03)
lyricist and composer:
Rick Nielsen
publisher:
Adult Music (in 1978) and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (in 1978)
sub-publisher:
イーエムアイ音楽出版 C・F事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan C.F. division) (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 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Cheap Trick3.854:13
9Arizona
Mark Lindsay3:06
10Frankenstein
producer:
Rick Derringer
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1972), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (2004–2008) (in 1972) and 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)
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008-12-29) (number: 97)
recording of:
Frankenstein
composer:
Edgar Winter
publisher:
Longitude Music (ended), EMI Longitude Music, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Virgin Songs, Inc., Hierophant Music, Longitude Music Co., イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (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 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
The Edgar Winter Group44:44