The Magic of Boney M.
2006 compilation album by Boney M.
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The Magic of Boney M. is a compilation album by German disco group Boney M., released by Sony BMG in October 2006. An updated version of 1992's Gold – 20 Super Hits and 2001's The Greatest Hits, the compilation includes eighteen of the group's best known hits from the 1970s and 1980s, a new remix of 1976 single "Sunny" by German DJ and record producer Mousse T., as well as one new track featuring vocals from original Boney M. lead vocalist Liz Mitchell.
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| The Magic of Boney M. | ||||
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Original release | ||||
| Compilation album by | ||||
| Released | 27 October 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 1975–1984 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 74:24 | |||
| Label | Sony BMG (Europe) | |||
| Producer | Frank Farian | |||
| Boney M. chronology | ||||
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While this compilation is digitally remastered it contains both original recordings and overdubbed or remixed versions dating from Gold - 20 Super Hits.
The compilation was reissued on 18 March 2022 with new artwork as a special "remix edition". This release replaces "A Moment of Love" with the 2021 remixes of "Rasputin" and "Daddy Cool", along with a previously unreleased Spanish version of "Rivers of Babylon" entitled "Rios de Babylonia".[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Daddy Cool" |
| 3:28 |
| 2. | "Sunny" (1992 overdub mix) | Bobby Hebb | 3:57 |
| 3. | "Rivers of Babylon" (single version, 1992 overdub mix) |
| 4:16 |
| 4. | "El Lute" (remix ‘89 edit) |
| 4:00 |
| 5. | "No Woman, No Cry" (1992 overdub mix) | Bob Marley | 4:18 |
| 6. | "Hooray! Hooray! It's a Holi-Holiday" (1992 overdub mix) | Frank Farian/Fred Jay | 3:56 |
| 7. | "Rasputin" (single version, 1992 overdub mix) |
| 4:26 |
| 8. | "Painter Man" (1992 overdub mix) |
| 3:17 |
| 9. | "Belfast" (1992 overdub mix) |
| 3:27 |
| 10. | "Brown Girl in the Ring" (1992 overdub mix) | Farian | 4:01 |
| 11. | "Kalimba de Luna" (1992 overdub mix) |
| 4:13 |
| 12. | "Happy Song" (single version edit) |
| 3:58 |
| 13. | "Still I’m Sad" (1992 overdub mix) | 4:25 | |
| 14. | "Mary's Boy Child – Oh My Lord" (radio version ‘92) |
| 4:02 |
| 15. | "Baby Do You Wanna Bump" (1992 overdub mix) | Zambi | 2:27 |
| 16. | "Felicidad (Margherita)" (1992 overdub mix) |
| 2:51 |
| 17. | "Gotta Go Home" (1992 overdub mix) |
| 2:33 |
| 18. | "Ma Baker" (1992 overdub mix) |
| 4:06 |
| 19. | "Sunny" (Mousse T. radio mix) | Hebb | 3:20 |
| 20. | "A Moment of Love" |
| 3:13 |
| Total length: | 74:24 | ||
- Track 20 is a new recording with lead vocals from Liz Mitchell. The choral backing vocals are unknown.
- The UK release features a slightly realigned track list, however the content is the same.
- The Australian release replaces "Kalimba de Luna" with the 1986 remix of "Feliz Navidad", originally released on The 20 Greatest Christmas Songs.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Magic Mega Mix 2006" (Medley of "Daddy Cool" (intro), "Gotta Go Home", "Rasputin", "Sunny", "Ma Baker" and "Daddy Cool") | 5:11 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20. | "Rasputin" (Majestic x Boney M.) |
| 3:06 |
| 21. | "Daddy Cool" (Lizot x Boney M.) |
| 2:35 |
| 22. | "Rios de Babylonia" (Spanish version) |
| 4:07 |
| Total length: | 80:58 | ||
- "Rios de Babylonia" is a newly recorded Spanish version of "Rivers of Babylon", featuring vocals from Marcia Barrett, Yulee B. and Frank Farian.
Personnel
- Liz Mitchell – lead vocals, backing vocals
- Marcia Barrett – lead vocals, backing vocals
- Frank Farian – lead vocals, backing vocals
- Reggie Tsiboe – lead vocals, backing vocals (tracks 11 & 12)
- Bobby Farrell – vocals (track 12)
- Yulee B – vocals "Rios de Babylonia"
Production
Single release
- "Sunny" (Mousse T. Remix) digital download (Sony BMG)
- "Sunny" (Mousse T. Radio Mix) – 3:21
- "Sunny" (Mousse T. Sexy Disco Radio Mix) – 3:27
- "Sunny" (Mousse T. Extended Radio Mix) – 4:17
- "Sunny" (Mousse T. Sexy Disco Club Mix) – 5:48
Charts
| Chart (2006–2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[3] | 28 |
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[4] | 13 |
| Danish Albums (Hitlisten)[5] | 16 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[6] | 94 |
| Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[7] | 27 |
| French Albums (SNEP)[8] | 154 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[9] | 19 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[10] | 2 |
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[11] | 2 |
| Spanish Albums (Promusicae)[12] | 23 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[13] | 5 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] | 39 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[15] | 45 |
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[16] | 10 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[17] | 84 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[18] | 159 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[19] | 7 |
| Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)[20] | 24 |
| Portuguese Albums (AFP)[21] | 36 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[22] | Gold | 35,000^ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[23] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| Ireland (IRMA)[24] | Gold | 7,500^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||