This is the first volume in the 70s Music Explosion series, a nostalgic 2-CD compilation of upbeat, feel-good 1970s hits emphasizing sunny, optimistic, and radio-friendly tracks. It features original artist recordings.

Release Details

• Label: Time Life / Direct Holdings Worldwide / Warner Custom Products (catalog 20288-2).
• Format: 2x CD compilation.
• Year: 2005 (US).
• Series: Volume 1 (followed by Escape, Miracles, Magic, etc.).
• Total Duration: Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
• Compilation Producers: Joe Sasfy & Mitch Peyser; mastering by Ron Rice.
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Tracklist – Disc 1

1. America – A Horse with No Name (4:13)
2. The New Seekers – I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony) (2:23)
3. Maria Muldaur – Midnight at the Oasis (3:49)
4. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons – December 1963 (Oh, What a Night) (3:36)
5. Seals & Crofts – Summer Breeze (3:26)
6. England Dan & John Ford Coley – I’d Really Love to See You Tonight (2:38)
7. Bonnie Tyler – It’s a Heartache (3:33)
8. Robert John – The Lion Sleeps Tonight (2:33)
9. George McCrae – Rock Your Baby (3:20)
10. Alan O’Day – Undercover Angel (3:25)
11. KC & The Sunshine Band – (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty (3:06)
12. Honey Cone – Want Ads (2:43)
13. Jigsaw – Sky High (2:49)
14. Harry Chapin – Cat’s in the Cradle (3:47)
15. Randy Vanwarmer – Just When I Needed You Most (4:00)
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Tracklist – Disc 2

1. Chicago – Saturday in the Park (3:55)
2. Jonathan Edwards – Sunshine (Go Away Today) (2:15)
3. Carly Simon – You’re So Vain (4:17)
4. Bread – Baby I’m-a Want You (2:33)
5. Chairmen of the Board – Give Me Just a Little More Time (2:39)
6. Chic – Le Freak (5:30)
7. Pratt & McClain with Brotherlove – Happy Days (2:35)
8. The Righteous Brothers – Rock and Roll Heaven (3:32)
9. War – The Cisco Kid (3:54)
10. Starbuck – Moonlight Feels Right (3:36)
11. Lobo – I’d Love You to Want Me (3:58)
12. Bobby Sherman – Julie, Do Ya Love Me (2:54)
13. John Sebastian – Welcome Back (2:52)
14. Gallery – Nice to Be with You (2:37)
15. Henry Gross – Shannon (3:50)
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Cover Art & DesignBright, sunny yellow/orange radial burst design with the signature “70s Music Explosion” cloud logo in red/brown tones and “sunshine” subtitle. Matching disc artwork with sunburst motifs.