VA - Timeless Tunes, A Journey Through Five Decades of Top 20 Instrumentals (A Butterboy Compilation) (6 x CDs)

INSTRUMENTALS

VA - Timeless Tunes, A Journey Through Five Decades of Top 20 Instrumentals (A Butterboy Compilation) (6 x CDs)

Instrumental pop, a genre that thrives on melody and rhythm, has been a chart-topper from the 1960s to 2000s in the US and around the world. This genre, devoid of lyrics, lets the instruments do the talking, creating a rich tapestry of sound. The magic of instrumental pop is its ability to tell a story without words. The music itself becomes a language, allowing listeners to connect with it in their own unique way, making each experience personal and heartwarming.  Instrumental pop is like a musical chameleon, appealing to a wide range of listeners. It borrows elements from various genres like rock, jazz, classical, and electronic music, resulting in a versatile sound that resonates with a diverse audience. The listener is free to interpret the music based on their personal experiences and emotions, making each listening experience unique and personal.

The genre’s popularity in the charts speaks volumes about its appeal. Even without lyrics, these tracks captivate listeners with their catchy tunes and complex arrangements, often outperforming lyric-driven songs. One of the secrets to the genre’s chart success is its adaptability. Instrumental pop tracks find their way into various settings, from cafes and stores to film and TV soundtracks, contributing to its widespread popularity.

In conclusion, instrumental pop, with its infectious tunes, varied sounds, and universal appeal, has secured its place in the music charts. It shows that music doesn’t need words to touch hearts and top charts. Its success is a testament to the power of music and its ability to cross language and cultural barriers. Whether it’s a foot-tapping pop tune or a soothing instrumental track, music has the power to move us, and instrumental pop is a perfect example of this. (B)

This 120 track collection features tracks from the USA Pop archives, meticulously compiled by Tunecaster, a renowned Pop and Rock Chart Archive and Music Encyclopedia. The tracks are arranged in order of popularity and include all instrumental pieces that made it to the Top 20 in the Pop charts, presented in chronological order.

Additionally, a bonus CD is included, which features every ROCK instrumental song that made it to the Top 20 between 1980 and 2015. Interestingly, not many rock artists achieved this feat. The period was essentially dominated by three artists: Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, and Gary Hoey.

Hope you enjoy this musical journey!

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Track lists

CD01

01 Percy Faith & His Orchestra - Theme From 'a Summer Place' 2:24

02 Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night (Wunderland Bei Nacht) 3:14

03 Ferrante & Teicher - Exodus 2:57

04 Love Unlimited Orchestra - Love's Theme 3:39

05 Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire (Titles) 3:31

06 Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - A Taste Of Honey 2:44

07 Paul Mauriat - L'amour Est Bleu (Love Is Blue) 2:35

08 Van Mccoy - The Hustle 3:28

09 Hugo Montenegro & His Orchestra - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly 2:46

10 Walter Murphy And The Big Apple Band - A Fifth Of Beethoven 3:04

11 Floyd Cramer - Last Date 2:29

12 Lawrence Welk - Calcutta 2:14

13 MFSB - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) 3:45

14 Henry Mancini - Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet 2:34

15 David Rose - The Stripper 1:58

16 Herb Alpert - Rise 3:54

17 Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass 2:41

18 Tornados - Telstar 3:16

19 Booker T. & The M.G.'s - Green Onions 2:54

20 Surfaris - Wipe Out 2:40

CD02

21 Ventures - Walk - Don't Run 2:04

22 Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore  [Stranger On The Shore 2:56

23 Ramsey Lewis Trio - The In Crowd 3:18

24 Rhythm Heritage - Theme From S.W.A.T. 3:25

25 Edgar Winter Group - Frankenstein 3:27

26 Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen - Midnight In Moscow 2:58

27 Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme 2:27

28 Village Stompers - Washington Square 2:42

29 Dennis Coffey - Scorpio 4:04

30 Marvin Hamlisch - The Entertainer 3:08

31 Eric Weissberg And Steve Mandell - Dueling Banjos 2:19

32 Jorgen Ingmann And His Guitar - Apache 2:56

33 Chuck Mangione - Feels So Good 3:33

34 Jimmy Castor - Hey Leroy, Your Mama's Callin' You 2:28

35 Cliff Nobles & Co - The Horse 2:48

36 Billy Preston - Outa-Space 4:09

37 Average White Band - Pick Up The Pieces 4:00

38 Young Holt Unlimited - Soulful Strut 2:59

39 Bill Conti - Gonna Fly Now 2:48

40 Al Hirt - Java 1:58

CD03

41 Deodato - Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001) 9:02

42 Mar-Keys - Last Night 2:40

43 Harold Faltemeyer - Axel F. 2:58

44 Frank Mills - Music Box Dancer 3:18

45 Mason Williams - Classical-Gas 3:03

46 Booker T. & The Mg's - Time Is Tight 3:17

47 Duane Eddy - Because They're Young 2:01

48 Vince Guaraldi Trio - Cast Your Fate To The Wind 3:08

49 B.T. Express - Do It (Until You're Satisfied) 3:15

50 Billy Preston - Space Race 3:28

51 Bar-Kays - Soul Finger 2:22

52 T Bone - No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In) 2:16

53 Charlie Byrd & Stan Getz - Desafinado 1:57

54 Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen - Theme From Mission Impossible 3:28

55 String-A-Longs - Wheels 1:56

56 Lonnie Mack - Memphis 2:28

57 Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa 4:20

58 Ray Charles - One Mint Julep 3:05

59 Gary Glitter - Rock And Roll Part 2 3:05

60 King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist 2:39

CD04

61 Ferrante & Teicher - Theme From The Apartment 3:01

62 Kenny G - Songbird 5:03

63 Mongo Santamaria Band - Watermelon Man 2:27

64 Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra - Afrikaan Beat 2:26

65 Marketts - Out Of Limits 2:08

66 Meco - Star Wars Theme,Cantina Band 3:32

67 Arthur Lyman - Yellow Bird 2:46

68 Bill Black's Combo - Don't Be Cruel 2:04

69 Sandy Nelson - Let There Be Drums 2:18

70 Chakachas - Jungle Fever 4:24

71 Joe Harnell And His Orchestra - Fly Me To The Moo, Bossa Nova 2:29

72 Bill Black's Combo - Josephine 2:25

73 Apollo 100 Featuring Tom Parker - Joy 2:48

74 Ferrante & Teicher - Midnight Cowboy 3:21

75 Focus - Hocus Pocus 3:18

76 Dennis Coffey - Taurus 2:54

77 Cannonball Adderley - Mercy, Mercy, Mercy 3:07

78 James Horner - Southampton 4:02

79 Rebels - Wild Weekend 2:17

80 Crazy Frog - Axel F 2:51

CD05

81 Ventures - Walk Don't Run '64 2:32

82 Bill Black's Combo - White Silver Sands 2:34

83 Asia Minor - Kokomo 1:59

84 Charles Randolph Grean Sounde - Quentin's Theme 1:53

85 Don Costa - Never On Sunday 2:53

86 Whistling Jack Smith - I Was Kaiser Bill's Batman 2:18

87 Bill Pursell - Our Winter Love 2:23

88 Los Indios Tabajaras - Maria Elena 3:09

89 Spencer Ross - Tracy's Theme 2:51

90 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Hooked On Classics Parts 1 & 2 5:05

91 Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound 2:10

92 Chantays - Pipeline 2:18

93 Billy Joe & The Checkmates - Percolator (Twist) 2:14

94 Kai Winding & Orchestra - More (Theme From Mondo Cane) 2:02

95 Bob Moore & His Orchestra - Mexico 2:38

96 Bent Fabric & His Piano - Alley Cat 2:25

97 Santo & Johnny - Hop Scotch 1:57

98 Duane Eddy - Rebel Rouser 2:22

99 Floyd Cramer - San Antonio Rose 2:20

100 Percy Faith And His Orchestra - Crunchy Granola Suite 3:05

CD06 BONUS

01 Pink Floyd - Run Like Hell 4:23

02 Alan Parsons Project - Sirius 1:55

03 Joe Satriani - Satch Boogie 3:13

04 Joe Satriani - Surfing With The Alien 4:25

05 Joe Satriani - The Crush Of Love 4:18

06 Joe Satriani - Big Bad Moon 5:22

07 Eric Johnson - Cliffs Of Dover 5:38

08 Eric Johnson - Righteous 3:29

09 Eric Johnson - Trademark 4:44

10 Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble - Little Wing 6:47

11 Joe Satriani - Summer Song 5:00

12 Joe Satriani - Friends 3:28

13 Joe Satriani - Cryin 5:42

14 Gary Hoey - Hocus Pocus 4:05

15 Joe Satriani - All Alone 4:22

16 Gary Hoey - Low Rider 4:20

17 Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen - Theme From Mission Impossible 3:28

18 Moby - Porcelain 4:02

19 Comadores - Machine Gun 2:39

20 Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells (Single Edit) 3:18

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