Ultimate Boney M. – Long Versions & Rarities, Volume 1: 1976-1980
Boney M. · 2008
75 min · 12 tracks · reggae · soul · disco
A vibrant collage of extended disco anthems and rare gems that captures Boney M.'s infectious energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- danceable grooves for parties
- nostalgic vibe for gatherings
- long versions encourage deep listening
- dynamic flow with energetic peaks
- for upbeat celebrations
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek subdued, quiet moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2008, Boney M. was enjoying retrospective recognition as their music from the late 1970s and early 1980s saw renewed interest. This compilation, featuring long versions and rarities, followed their initial success with albums like 'Take the Heat Off Me' (1976) and 'Nightflight to Venus' (1978), marking a significant point in their legacy as disco icons.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kool & The Gang· Chic· Earth, Wind & Fire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Help! Help! (long version) 6:06
- 2 Rivers of Babylon (US extended promo version) 7:25
- 3 Mary’s Boy Child / Oh My Lord (long 12″ version) 6:20
- 4 Dancing in the Streets (long 12″ version) 6:22
- 5 Ribbons of Blue (original long 7″ version) 4:08
- 6 Gotta Go Home (long 12″ version) 5:07
- 7 Bahama Mama (long 12″ version) 5:14
- 8 No More Chain Gang (long version) 5:41
- 9 I See a Boat on the River (long 12″ version) 6:06
- 10 My Friend Jack (long 12″ version) 8:26
- 11 Children of Paradise (long 12″ version) 5:19
- 12 Gadda‐Da‐Vida (long 12″ version) 8:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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