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Casey Kasem: America's Top 10 Through the Years

 
Album Review: Casey Kasem: America's Top 10 Through the Years

  • Artist: Various Artists
  • Release Date: September 26, 2000
  • Type: Collection (various artists), Box set
  • Genre: Rock

Review

America's Top 10 Through the Years is a comprehensive five-CD boxed set containing 100 original Top Ten hits spanning five decades. Starting in chronological order with the '50s' "Splish Splash" by Bobby Darin and concluding in the '90s with "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" by Meatloaf. In order to maintain an affordable price tag on this set, Top Ten hits from legends like Elvis, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones are not represented. ~ Al Campbell, All Music Guide

Tracks



CD 1

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Splish Splash (Lyrics) Bobby Darin, Murray "The K" Kaufman Bobby Darin (2:10)
At the Hop John Madara, Dave White Tricker, Arthur Singer Danny & the Juniors (2:32)
Sixteen Candles Luther Dixon, Allyson R. Khent The Crests (2:54)
Rockin' Robin (Lyrics) Jesse Thomas Bobby Day (2:34)
Wake Up Little Susie (Lyrics) Felice Bryant, Boudleaux Bryant The Everly Brothers (2:05)
(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock Jimmy DeKnight, Max Freedman Bill Haley (2:12)
Earth Angel Jesse Belvin The Penguins (2:56)
That'll Be the Day (Lyrics) Buddy Holly, Norman Petty, Jerry Allison Buddy Holly (2:18)
Little Darlin' (Lyrics) Maurice Williams The Diamonds (2:09)
Blueberry Hill (Lyrics) Al Lewis, Vincent Rose, Larry Stock Fats Domino (2:23)
Long Tall Sally (Lyrics) Richard Wayne Penniman, Robert "Bumps" Blackwell, Enotris Johnson Little Richard (2:10)
Yakety Yak (Lyrics) Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller The Coasters (1:52)
Donna (Lyrics) Ritchie Valens Ritchie Valens (2:23)
Tequila Chuck Rio The Champs (2:13)
Do You Wanna Dance Bobby Freeman Bobby Freeman (2:35)
The Great Pretender Buck Ram The Platters (2:40)
Blue Suede Shoes Carl Perkins Carl Perkins (2:16)
Why Do Fools Fall in Love? Frankie Lymon, Morris Levy Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers (2:20)
Tears on My Pillow Al Lewis, Sylvester Bradford Little Anthony & the Imperials (2:18)
Great Balls of Fire Otis Blackwell, Jack Hammer Jerry Lee Lewis (1:51)


CD 2

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Baby Love (Lyrics) Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland, Brian Holland The Supremes (2:39)
I'm a Believer Neil Diamond Monkees (2:47)
The Letter Wayne Carson Thompson The Box Tops (1:54)
Groovin' (Lyrics) Eddie Brigati, Felix Cavaliere The Rascals (2:32)
Dancing in the Street (Lyrics) Marvin Gaye, Ivy Hunter, William "Mickey" Stevenson Martha & the Vandellas (2:40)
For Your Love (Lyrics) Graham Gouldman The Yardbirds (2:31)
Happy Together (Lyrics) Garry Bonner, Alan Gordon The Turtles (2:55)
Monday, Monday (Lyrics) John Phillips The Mamas & the Papas (3:19)
My Boyfriend's Back (Lyrics) Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein, Richard Gottehrer The Angels (2:39)
Shotgun Autry DeWalt II Junior Walker & the All-Stars (3:01)
Gloria (Lyrics) Van Morrison Shadows of Knight (2:36)
Summer in the City (Lyrics) John Sebastian, Steve Boone, Mark Sebastian The Lovin' Spoonful (2:41)
Bus Stop (Lyrics) Graham Gouldman The Hollies (2:54)
(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay Steve Cropper, Otis Redding Otis Redding (2:44)
I Get Around (Lyrics) Brian Wilson, Mike Love The Beach Boys (2:09)
Soul Man (Lyrics) Isaac Hayes, David Porter Sam & Dave (2:38)
Respect (Lyrics) Otis Redding Aretha Franklin (2:25)
I Got You Babe (Lyrics) Sonny Bono Sonny & Cher (3:12)
The Wanderer Ernie Maresca Dion (2:49)
Wild Thing (Lyrics) Chip Taylor The Troggs (2:34)


CD 3

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
American Woman (Lyrics) Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings, Jim Kale, Garry Peterson The Guess Who (3:53)
Rich Girl Daryl Hall Hall & Oates (2:26)
You're So Vain Carly Simon Carly Simon (4:20)
Maggie May (Lyrics) Rod Stewart, Martin Quittenton Rod Stewart (5:16)
Feels Like the First Time Mick Jones Foreigner (3:53)
Show Me the Way (Lyrics) Peter Frampton Peter Frampton (3:35)
That's the Way (I Like It) Harry Wayne "K.C." Casey, Richard Finch KC & the Sunshine Band (3:07)
Tell Me Something Good Stevie Wonder Rufus (4:39)
Dream Weaver (Lyrics) Gary Wright Gary Wright (4:18)
Don't Stop (Lyrics) Christine McVie Fleetwood Mac (3:13)
Why Can't We Be Friends? Lee Oskar, Lonnie Jordan, Thomas Allen, Harold Brown, B.B. Dickerson, Jerry Goldstein, Howard Scott, Charles Miller War (3:49)
My Eyes Adored You (Lyrics) Bob Crewe, Kenny Nolan Frankie Valli (3:34)
Joy to the World (Lyrics) Hoyt Axton Three Dog Night (3:19)
She's a Lady (Lyrics) Paul Anka Tom Jones (2:51)
Diamond Girl (Lyrics) Dash Crofts, James Seals Seals & Crofts (3:56)
Cat's in the Cradle (Lyrics) Harry Chapin, Sandy Chapin Harry Chapin (3:46)
What a Fool Believes (Lyrics) Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald The Doobie Brothers (3:47)
A Horse With No Name Dewey Bunnell America (4:11)
Without You (Lyrics) Tom Evans, Pete Ham Harry Nilsson (3:23)
Could It Be I'm Falling in Love (Lyrics) Melvin Steals The Spinners (4:09)


CD 4

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Back on the Chain Gang (Lyrics) Chrissie Hynde The Pretenders (3:53)
Hungry Like the Wolf Andy Taylor, Roger Taylor, Simon LeBon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor Duran Duran (3:26)
Hold Me Now (Lyrics) T. Bailey, Justin Currie, Joe Leeway Thompson Twins (4:47)
Call Me (Lyrics) Debbie Harry, Giorgio Moroder Blondie (3:31)
Heaven Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance Bryan Adams (4:06)
The Living Years B.A. Robertson, Mike Rutherford Mike + the Mechanics (4:29)
Need You Tonight (Lyrics) Andrew Farriss, Michael Hutchence INXS (3:04)
Come on Eileen Kevin Rowland, Billy Adams Dexys Midnight Runners (4:15)
Lovesong (Lyrics) Simon Gallup, Robert Smith, Porl Thompson, Boris Williams, Roger O'Donnell, Lol Tolhurst The Cure (3:29)
Electric Avenue (Lyrics) Eddy Grant Eddy Grant (3:51)
He's So Shy (Lyrics) Tom Snow, Cynthia Weil The Pointer Sisters (3:41)
At This Moment (Lyrics) Billy Vera Billy Vera & the Beaters (4:16)
All Out of Love (Lyrics) Clive Davis, Graham Russell Air Supply (4:03)
Shout (Lyrics) Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley Tears for Fears (4:07)
She Drives Me Crazy (Lyrics) David Steele, Roland Gift Fine Young Cannibals (3:38)
Another One Bites the Dust John Deacon Queen (3:37)
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart Eurythmics (4:55)
Love Shack (Lyrics) Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland, Cindy Wilson The B-52's (4:19)
Rock This Town (Lyrics) Dave Edmunds, Brian Setzer Stray Cats (3:26)
If You Don't Know Me by Now Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff Simply Red (3:26)


CD 5

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Baby Baby (Lyrics) Amy Grant, Keith Thomas Amy Grant (3:57)
Black Velvet (Lyrics) Christopher Ward, David Tyson Alannah Myles (4:47)
Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) Freedom Williams, Robert Clivillés C+C Music Factory (4:04)
Free Your Mind (Lyrics) Denzil Foster, Thomas McElroy En Vogue (4:10)
More Than Words (Lyrics) Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Cherone Extreme (4:10)
I Touch Myself R. Kelly, Christina Amphlett, Mark McEntee The Divinyls (3:43)
The Sign Ulf "Buddha" Ekberg, Jonas "Joker" Berggren Ace of Base (3:08)
The Promise of a New Day Paula Abdul, Peter Lord, V. Jeffrey Smith Paula Abdul (4:13)
MMM, MMM, MMM, MMM Brad Roberts Crash Test Dummies (3:46)
Release Me (Lyrics) Wilson Phillips Wilson Phillips (3:50)
Summertime (Lyrics) Chip Taylor, R. Bell, Carlton "Carl Mo" Mahone, Willard Smith, Clarence Brown DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince (4:30)
Bump N' Grind (Lyrics) R. Kelly R. Kelly (4:14)
Crazy (Lyrics) Guy Sigsworth, Seal Henry Samuel Seal (4:24)
End of the Road (Lyrics) Babyface, L.A. Reid, Daryl Simmons Boyz II Men (4:13)
To Be With You (Lyrics) E. Martin, David Grahame Mr. Big (3:26)
Roll to Me (Lyrics) Justin Currie Del Amitri (2:13)
Where Have All the Cowboys Gone? (Lyrics) Paula Cole Paula Cole (3:47)
Love Will Lead You Back (Lyrics) Diane Warren Taylor Dayne (4:24)
One More Try Tico Torres Timmy T (3:29)
I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) Jim Steinman Meat Loaf (5:13)

Credits

The Rascals (Performer), Martha & the Vandellas (Performer), Eddy Grant (Performer), Little Richard (Performer), Paula Abdul (Performer), Peter Frampton (Performer), Duran Duran (Performer), Ritchie Valens (Performer), Monkees (Performer), Tears for Fears (Performer), DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince (Performer), Eurythmics (Performer), Mike + the Mechanics (Performer), Tom Jones (Performer), Dexys Midnight Runners (Performer), C+C Music Factory (Performer), The B-52's (Performer), Seal (Performer), Paula Cole (Performer), Simply Red (Performer), Bobby Freeman (Performer), Bobby Day (Performer), The Hollies (Performer), Taylor Dayne (Performer), The Yardbirds (Performer), The Turtles (Performer), Billy Vera & the Beaters (Performer), The Crests (Performer), Bobby Darin (Performer), Bill Haley & His Comets (Performer), The Diamonds (Performer), Foreigner (Performer), Fine Young Cannibals (Performer), Frankie Valli (Performer), Mike Stoller (Producer), Air Supply (Performer), Crash Test Dummies (Performer), The Lovin' Spoonful (Performer), The Spinners (Performer), The Pointer Sisters (Performer), The Beach Boys (Performer), Boyz II Men (Performer), Queen (Performer), Del Amitri (Performer), Rod Stewart (Performer), INXS (Performer), Mr. Big (Performer), Jerry Lee Lewis (Performer), Sam & Dave (Performer), Alannah Myles (Performer), Otis Redding (Performer), Fleetwood Mac (Performer), Blondie (Performer), Harry Chapin (Performer), Timmy T (Performer), Wilson Phillips (Performer), Stray Cats (Performer), Thompson Twins (Performer), Jerry Leiber (Producer), Meat Loaf (Performer), Carl Perkins (Performer), Three Dog Night (Performer), The Crickets (Performer), The Pretenders (Performer), Aretha Franklin (Performer), The Mamas & the Papas (Performer), Dion (Performer), Sonny & Cher (Performer), The Box Tops (Performer), Fats Domino (Performer), Junior Walker (Performer), En Vogue (Performer), Little Anthony & the Imperials (Performer), R. Kelly (Performer), Carly Simon (Performer), Harry Nilsson (Performer), The Supremes (Performer), The Coasters (Performer), America (Performer), Amy Grant (Performer), Hall & Oates (Performer), KC & the Sunshine Band (Performer), The Guess Who (Performer), The Champs (Performer), The Divinyls (Performer), Chuck Gullo (Executive Producer), War (Performer), Gary Wright (Performer), Seals & Crofts (Performer), Shadows of Knight (Performer), Bryan Adams (Performer), The Troggs (Performer), The Doobie Brothers (Performer), Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers (Performer), Rufus (Performer), The Cure (Performer), Ace of Base (Performer), The Everly Brothers (Performer), The Penguins (Performer), Extreme (Performer), The Platters (Performer), Danny & the Juniors (Performer), Buddy Holly & the Crickets (Performer)
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