Top tracks — play these first
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Daddy Cool Start here — This track is emblematic of Boney M.'s signature sound, combining infectious rhythms with playful lyrics that helped establish them as disco legends.
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Rivers of Babylon — A poignant cover that became one of their biggest hits, blending reggae influences with powerful melodies that resonate across generations.
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Ma Baker — This track showcases the group's flair for storytelling through catchy tunes, reflecting a unique blend of pop and narrative that captivated audiences.
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Sunny — With its upbeat tempo and uplifting lyrics, this song captures the essence of joy that defines much of Boney M.'s music.
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Brown Girl in the Ring — This song highlights Boney M.'s ability to incorporate world music elements into their disco style, making it a memorable part of their repertoire.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- upbeat tracks for dancing joy
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- catchy choruses that invite participation
- varied tempos for energetic sessions
- celebratory vibes for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek complex lyrical themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A comprehensive collection, but not the primary entry point or most recognized work.
- Themes
- disco fever· 1970s nightlife· reggae-infused pop
- Career context
- Released in 2008, The Complete Boney M. serves as a comprehensive anthology of the band's extensive catalog, showcasing their evolution from European disco icons to global pop sensations. By this time, Boney M. had already established a legacy with hits like Rivers of Babylon and Daddy Cool, making this collection a celebration of their influence on dance music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kool & The Gang· Chic· Earth, Wind & Fire
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Daddy Cool Start here 3:26
- 2 Take the Heat Off Me 4:47
- 3 Sunny 4:01
- 4 Baby Do You Wanna Bump 6:53
- 5 No Woman No Cry 4:55
- 6 Fever 4:01
- 7 Got a Man on My Mind 3:24
- 8 Lovin’ or Leavin’ 4:30
- 9 New York City 3:43
- 10 Perfect 3:17
Disc 2
- 1 Ma Baker 4:34
- 2 Love for Sale 4:41
- 3 Belfast 3:30
- 4 Have You Ever Seen the Rain? 2:35
- 5 Gloria, Can You Waddle 3:56
- 6 Plantation Boy 4:24
- 7 Motherless Child 4:55
- 8 Silent Lover 4:13
- 9 A Woman Can Change a Man 3:30
- 10 Still I’m Sad 4:33
- 11 Ma Baker / Somebody Scream (Sash! radio edit) 3:23
- 12 Stories 4:16
Disc 3
- 1 Nightflight to Venus 4:46
- 2 Rasputin 5:51
- 3 Painter Man 3:10
- 4 He Was a Steppenwolf 6:51
- 5 King of the Road 2:36
- 6 Rivers of Babylon 4:18
- 7 Voodoonight 3:31
- 8 Brown Girl in the Ring 4:00
- 9 Never Change Lovers in the Middle of the Night 5:32
- 10 Heart of Gold 4:05
- 11 Mary’s Boy Child / Oh My Lord 5:43
- 12 Dancing in the Streets 3:58
Disc 4
- 1 Let It All Be Music 4:52
- 2 Gotta Go Home 3:45
- 3 Bye Bye Bluebird 4:47
- 4 Bahama Mama 3:16
- 5 Hold on I’m Coming 3:32
- 6 Two of Us 3:15
- 7 Ribbons of Blue 1:58
- 8 Oceans of Fantasy 5:05
- 9 El Lute 5:53
- 10 No More Chain Gang 5:22
- 11 I’m Born Again 4:08
- 12 No Time to Lose 2:52
- 13 Calendar Song (January, February, March…) 2:41
- 14 I See a Boat on the River 4:40
- 15 My Friend Jack 4:39
Disc 5
- 1 Boonoonoonoos 4:40
- 2 That’s Boonoonoonoos / Train to Skaville / I Shall Sing 5:56
- 3 Silly Confusion 7:19
- 4 Ride to Agadir 5:11
- 5 Jimmy 4:07
- 6 African Moon 2:59
- 7 We Kill the World (Don’t Kill the World) 6:33
- 8 Homeland Africa (Ship Ahoi) 4:20
- 9 Malaika 3:26
- 10 Consuela Biaz 4:37
- 11 Breakaway 4:18
- 12 Sad Movies 3:21
- 13 Goodbye My Friend 5:25
- 14 Felicidad (Margherita) (extended original version) 4:33
- 15 Strange 3:29
Disc 6
- 1 Exodus (Noah’s Ark 2001) 5:19
- 2 Wild Planet 4:05
- 3 Future World 3:50
- 4 Where Did You Go? 4:07
- 5 10.000 Lightyears 4:32
- 6 I Feel Good 3:04
- 7 Somewhere in the World 4:38
- 8 Bel Ami 3:12
- 9 Living Like a Moviestar 3:03
- 10 Dizzy 3:28
- 11 The Alibama 3:11
- 12 Jimmy 3:01
- 13 Barbarella Firtuneteller 2:55
- 14 The Carnival Is Over (Goodbye True Lover) 4:20
- 15 (I Need a) Babysitter (new mix) 3:46
Disc 7
- 1 Happy Song 6:40
- 2 Going Back West (extended original version) 4:14
- 3 Jambo / Hakuna Matata (No Problems) (extended original version) 3:39
- 4 Kalimba de Luna 7:19
- 5 Felicidad (Margherita) 2:51
- 6 Gadda‐Da‐Vida (extended original version) 5:05
- 7 Children of Paradise (extended original version) 4:28
- 8 Ma Baker (remix ’93) 4:02
- 9 Time to Remember 3:59
- 10 De La de La 4:01
- 11 Papa Chico 4:05
- 12 Lady Godiva 3:33
- 13 Hooray! Hooray! It’s a Holi-Holiday 3:55
- 14 Boney M. On 45 4:47
Disc 8
- 1 Young, Free and Single 4:11
- 2 Todos Buenos 4:33
- 3 Give It Up 3:58
- 4 Sample City 3:43
- 5 My Chérie Amour 4:04
- 6 Eye Dance 4:04
- 7 Got Cha Loco 3:35
- 8 Dreadlock Holiday 4:52
- 9 Chicas da Silva 4:33
- 10 Bang Bang Lulu 2:59
- 11 Mother & Child Reunion 4:15
- 12 I’m Alive 3:40
Disc 9
- 1 Let It All Be Music 3:31
- 2 Gotta Go Home 3:37
- 3 Two of Us 2:33
- 4 Rivers of Babylon 1:58
- 5 Brown Girl in the Ring 1:49
- 6 Don’t Le Me Be Misunderstood 2:18
- 7 Ride Your Pony 2:49
- 8 El Lute 4:40
- 9 No More Chain Gang 3:09
- 10 (Percussion Solo) 4:00
- 11 I’m Born Again 4:20
- 12 Oceans of Fantasy 2:50
- 13 Calendar Song (January, February, March…) 2:44
- 14 Let It All Be Music 3:09
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Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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