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The Best of Boney M.

Boney M.

75 min · 17 tracks · reggae · soul · disco

A vibrant mix of disco grooves and catchy hooks that defined dance floors in the late '70s and early '80s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dance floor party energy
  • nostalgic sing-along favorites
  • dynamic mix of tempos
  • vibrant grooves for celebration
  • for group gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow, introspective listening sessions
  • minimalist soundscape enthusiasts

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1980, 'The Best of Boney M.' compiled the band's most popular hits from their commercial peak. At this point, Boney M. had already established themselves as a leading Eurodisco act with chart-topping singles like 'Rivers of Babylon' and 'Daddy Cool'. This album solidified their legacy by showcasing their eclectic sound, blending disco rhythms with reggae influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Kool & The Gang· Chic· Earth, Wind & Fire

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Rivers of Babylon 3:47
  • 2 Ma Baker 4:37
  • 3 Rasputin 5:54
  • 4 He Was a Steppenwolf 6:53
  • 5 Daddy Cool 3:29
  • 6 Motherless Child 4:59
  • 7 Brown Girl in the Ring 4:04
  • 8 Sunny 3:17
  • 9 No Woman, No Cry 3:38
  • 10 Mary’s Boy Child 4:25
  • 11 Hooray! Hooray! It’s a Holi‐Holiday 3:12
  • 12 Never Change Lovers in the Middle of the Night 5:35
  • 13 Voodoonight 3:33
  • 14 Still I’m Sad 4:36
  • 15 Nightflight to Venus 4:49
  • 16 Heart of Gold 4:07
  • 17 Gotta Go Home 4:40

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata