101 BBQ Songs is a 102-track five-disc compilation of feel-good, fun-spirited pop music from the past several decades, going from the present day all the way back to the 1960s. It would indeed make for a good party soundtrack, be it a barbecue or a pool party. The material is generally quite strong and varied, comprised of hits from both sides of the Atlantic, and each of the five disc has its own vibe. The first disc is the most varied, ranging from the Beach Boys ("Fun, Fun, Fun") to Lily Allen ("Smile"), and includes some songs like Bran Van 3000's "Drinking in L.A." that might be obscure to some listeners. The second disc is oriented toward 1980s pop and includes highlights such as Men at Work's "Down Under," Katrina & the Waves' "Walking on Sunshine," and the Human League's "Don't You Want Me." The third disc is oriented toward dance-pop and includes highlights such as Eric Prydz's "Call on Me," Shakira's "Whenever, Wherever," and Spiller's "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)." The four disc is oriented toward R&B and includes highlights such as R. Kelly's "Ignition," DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince's "Summertime," and Earth, Wind & Fire's "September." The fifth disc is oriented toward classics from yesteryear and includes highlights such as Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire," Van Morrison's "Brown Eyed Girl," and Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons' "December 1963 (Oh What a Night)."
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AllMusic Review by Jason Birchmeier
Track Listing - Disc 1
Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | Stream | |||
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1 | UB40 | 02:59 | Amazon | ||||
2 | The Proclaimers | 03:35 | Amazon | ||||
3 | Tina Turner | 04:06 | Amazon | ||||
4 | Katy Perry | 03:40 | Amazon | ||||
5 | Scouting for Girls | 03:43 | Amazon | ||||
6 | The Boo Radleys | 03:05 | Amazon | ||||
7 | Supergrass | 03:00 | Amazon | ||||
8 | The Beach Boys | 02:18 | Amazon | ||||
9 | Haircut 100 | 03:13 | Amazon | ||||
10 | The Kooks | 02:48 | Amazon | ||||
11 | Lily Allen | 03:15 | Amazon | ||||
12 | Blondie | 03:49 | Amazon | ||||
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The Piranhas | 02:41 | Amazon | |||
14 | Chumbawamba | 03:32 | Amazon | ||||
15 | The Knack | 04:00 | Amazon | ||||
16 | Terrorvision | 04:07 | Amazon | ||||
17 | Bran Van 3000 | 03:40 | Amazon | ||||
18 | Len | 04:00 | Amazon | ||||
19 | Toploader | 03:28 | Amazon | ||||
20 | The Dandy Warhols | 03:32 | Amazon | ||||
21 | Martha and the Muffins | 03:33 | Amazon | ||||
22 | Europe | 03:59 | Amazon |
Track Listing - Disc 2
Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | Stream | |||
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1 | Wham! | 04:29 | Amazon | ||||
2 | Men at Work | 03:38 | Amazon | ||||
3 | Madness | 02:46 | Amazon | ||||
4 | Shakin' Stevens | 03:04 | Amazon | ||||
5 | Katrina and the Waves | 03:39 | Amazon | ||||
6 | Billy Idol | 04:11 | Amazon | ||||
7 | Bangles | 03:21 | Amazon | ||||
8 | Kim Wilde | 03:23 | Amazon | ||||
9 | Taylor Dayne | 03:37 | Amazon | ||||
10 | Billy Ocean | 04:02 | Amazon | ||||
11 | Diana Ross | 03:46 | Amazon | ||||
12 | The Four Tops | 04:31 | Amazon | ||||
13 | The Jacksons | 05:59 | Amazon | ||||
14 | Daryl Hall & John Oates | 04:14 | Amazon | ||||
15 | David Bowie | 04:05 | Amazon | ||||
16 | The Human League | 03:57 | Amazon | ||||
17 | Spandau Ballet | 03:50 | Amazon | ||||
18 | Duran Duran | 04:44 | Amazon | ||||
19 | Simple Minds | 04:19 | Amazon | ||||
20 | Dexys Midnight Runners | 03:27 | Amazon |
Track Listing - Disc 3
Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | Stream | |||
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1 | Eric Prydz | 02:49 | Amazon | ||||
2 | The Egg / David Guetta | 03:09 | Amazon | ||||
3 | JXL / Elvis Presley | 03:32 | Amazon | ||||
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Gipsy Kings | 03:23 | Amazon | |||
5 | Shakira | 03:17 | Amazon | ||||
6 | Los del Rio | 04:12 | Amazon | ||||
7 | Spagna | 04:05 | Amazon | ||||
8 | Sabrina | 03:51 | Amazon | ||||
9 | Dr. Alban | 04:00 | Amazon | ||||
10 | Lou Bega | 03:38 | Amazon | ||||
11 | Rednex | 03:11 | Amazon | ||||
12 | Gramophonedzie | 02:50 | Amazon | ||||
13 | Groovefinder / Nina Simone | 03:20 | Amazon | ||||
14 | Spiller | 03:47 | Amazon | ||||
15 | The Shapeshifters | 03:26 | Amazon | ||||
16 | Roll Deep | 03:43 | Amazon | ||||
17 | Tinie Tempah | 03:57 | Amazon | ||||
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Naughty Boy | 02:27 | Amazon | |||
19 | Professor Green | 03:43 | Amazon |
Track Listing - Disc 4
Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | Stream | |||
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1 | R. Kelly | 03:04 | Amazon | ||||
2 | TLC | 04:17 | Amazon | ||||
3 | DJ Jazzy Jeff / DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince / The Fresh Prince | 04:28 | Amazon | ||||
4 | OutKast | 03:36 | Amazon | ||||
5 | Kelis | 03:02 | Amazon | ||||
6 | Pitbull | 03:04 | Amazon | ||||
7 | Shaggy | 03:45 | Amazon | ||||
8 | Baha Men | 03:17 | Amazon | ||||
9 | Vanilla Ice | 03:41 | Amazon | ||||
10 | MC Hammer | 04:13 | Amazon | ||||
11 | Jason Nevins / Run-D.M.C. | 04:09 | Amazon | ||||
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Boney M. | 03:26 | Amazon | |||
13 | KC & the Sunshine Band | 03:01 | Amazon | ||||
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Dan Hartman | 03:39 | Amazon | |||
15 | Earth, Wind & Fire | 03:37 | Amazon | ||||
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Labelle | 03:55 | Amazon | |||
17 | Bill Withers | 04:03 | Amazon | ||||
18 | The Pointer Sisters | 03:28 | Amazon | ||||
19 | The Three Degrees | 02:37 | Amazon |
Track Listing - Disc 5
Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | Stream | |||
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1 | Johnny Cash | 02:37 | Amazon | ||||
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Andy Williams | 02:34 | Amazon | |||
3 | Roy Orbison | 02:58 | Amazon | ||||
4 | Van Morrison | 02:59 | Amazon | ||||
5 | Eddie Cochran | 01:56 | Amazon | ||||
6 | The Beach Boys | 02:07 | Amazon | ||||
7 | Don McLean | 04:07 | Amazon | ||||
8 | Jeff Beck | 02:52 | Amazon | ||||
9 | The Charlie Daniels Band | 03:35 | Amazon | ||||
10 | Manfred Mann | 02:22 | Amazon | ||||
11 | Nat King Cole | 02:24 | Amazon | ||||
12 | Little Eva | 02:23 | Amazon | ||||
13 | Dolly Parton | 02:44 | Amazon | ||||
14 | Steve Harley / Cockney Rebel / Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel | 03:55 | Amazon | ||||
15 | Bryan Ferry | 02:56 | Amazon | ||||
16 | Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons / The Four Seasons / Frankie Valli | 03:28 | Amazon | ||||
17 | The Isley Brothers | 06:11 | Amazon | ||||
18 | The Animals | 03:12 | Amazon | ||||
19 | The Box Tops | 03:02 | Amazon | ||||
20 | The Lovin' Spoonful | 02:18 | Amazon | ||||
21 | Lou Reed | 03:46 | Amazon |