Ultimate Boney M. – Long Versions & Rarities, Volume 3: 1984-1987
Boney M. · 2009
73 min · 11 tracks · reggae · soul · disco
A vibrant collection of disco and reggae-infused tracks that evoke the exuberance of the late 70s and early 80s.
Why this album works
This compilation provides fans with rare extended versions of popular hits, reflecting Boney M.'s influence on the disco genre during its peak. The album serves as a testament to their enduring legacy in pop music, particularly within the Eurodisco scene, despite not charting significantly upon release.
- Best for
- party-ready anthems for dancing vibrant energy for celebrations nostalgic grooves for gatherings
- Context
- By the time 'Ultimate Boney M. – Long Versions & Rarities, Volume 3' was released in 2009, Boney M. had long been a staple of Eurodisco, with their most commercially successful period behind them. This album showcases material primarily from the mid-1980s, a time when the group was experiencing fluctuating popularity, yet still managed to produce memorable dance tracks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· David Bowie· Christina Aguilera· Kate Bush· giorge mijael· Julio Iglesias· Modern Talking· Morning Musume
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Exodus (Noah's Ark 2001) (maxi version) 5:46
- 2 Wild Planet (maxi version) 3:43
- 3 Somewhere in the World (long version) 5:07
- 4 Future World (long promo version) 4:09
- 5 10.000 Lightyears (promo version) 4:22
- 6 Kalimba De Luna (US club mix) Standout 9:40
- 7 Young, Free and Single (12" version) 8:09
- 8 Daddy Cool (anniversary recording '86 / special club mix) Standout 9:10
- 9 Mother and Child Reunion (long version) 7:32
- 10 I'm Alive (long version) 5:14
- 11 Dreadlock Holiday (Rap-Sody / top deck long version) Standout 11:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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