The Best Of SA Pop Volume 4 (Proposed)

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The Best Of SA Pop Volume 4 (Proposed)
The Best Of SA Pop Volume 4 (Proposed) | Cover by Brian Currin, based on The Best Of SA Pop Vol. 3
top row: John Ireland, Sonja Herholdt, Laurika Rauch | middle row: PJ Powers, Letta Mbulu, éVoid, Clout | Bottom row: Neil Cloud, McCully Workshop, Des Lindberg

A 2CD set proposed by Brian Currin in SA Rock Digest, Issue #68, 30 July 2000 to enhance the Best Of SA Pop series.

By the mid‑1990s, Gallo’s Best of South African Pop compilations had already carved out a place as essential archives of South African music history. They captured the spirit of three decades, from the beat‑group era of the 1960s to the crossover sounds of the 1980s and early 1990s. For many listeners, these CD sets became both nostalgic keepsakes and educational gateways into the country’s diverse pop landscape.

This proposed Volume 4 continues that tradition, expanding the story with a fresh sweep of artists and songs that reflect the richness of South African pop culture. It balances radio favourites with cult classics, English and Afrikaans hits, and the eclectic energy that defined the scene. Together, these tracks form a natural continuation of the series, bridging eras, genres, and moods into one cohesive listening journey.

Tracks

Disc 1

  1. Pasadena – John Edmond
  2. He (Can Build A Mountain) – Peter Vee
  3. Can We Get To That – Peter Vee
  4. Does Anybody Miss Me – Ken J Larkin
  5. Guinevere – McCully Workshop
  6. Why Can’t It Rain – McCully Workshop
  7. Help – PJ Powers & Hotline
  8. Dancing In The Moonlight – Wozani
  9. Bowtie Boogaloo – Morocko
  10. Chinese Junkman – McCully Workshop
  11. Time And The River – The Dream Merchants
  12. Reflections Of My Life – Neil Cloud
  13. You’re So Good To Me – Hotline
  14. The Bushman – Steve Kekana
  15. Tokoloshe Man – John Kongos
  16. Lovely Lorraine – William E
  17. Amen – The Peanut Butter Conspiracy
  18. You’re Living Inside My Head – John Ireland
  19. Rock & Roll Party – Ballyhoo
  20. Love Is A Beautiful Song – Dave Mills
  21. Every Day, Every Night – John Edmond
  22. All Of The Time Girl – The Dealians
  23. The Puppet Man – The Rising Sons
  24. There’s No Living Without Your Loving – Jody Wayne
  25. Delta Queen – Proudfoot

Disc 2

  1. If You Could Read My Mind – Cornelia
  2. I Need Your Love – Letta Mbulu
  3. Meadowlands – The Meteors
  4. Fanagalo – The Petersen Brothers
  5. Husbands and Wives – Peter Lotis
  6. Jimmy Come Lately – 4 Jacks & A Jill
  7. Mister Nico – 4 Jacks & A Jill
  8. Kinders Van Die Wind – Laurika Rauch
  9. All Of Me – Clout
  10. Sonder Jou – Ian & Dix
  11. Ek Verlang Na Jou – Sonja Herholdt
  12. Sproetjies – Sias Reineke
  13. Jugular Jive – Norman Greenberg & His Jo’Burg Horrorock Band
  14. What You Gonna Do When The Reggae Breaks Your Heart – Beanstalk
  15. Taximan – éVoid
  16. Scatterlings Of Africa – Savuka
  17. Take Me Down To Cape Town – Ballyhoo
  18. Kokstad (On The Road) – Finch & Henson
  19. Gezoem Van Die Bye – Des Lindberg
  20. Nightmare – Peach
  21. Give A Little Love – The Peanut Butter Conspiracy
  22. A Shoulder To Cry On – Denise Freeman
  23. Time – The Dealians
  24. Bubble Gum – Dan Hill
  25. 16 Rietfonteins – Des & Dawn Lindberg

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The Best Of South African Pop

The Best Of South African Pop (3CD box set) • The Best Of SA Pop Volume 1 (Discogs | Spotify) • The Best Of SA Pop Volume 2 (Discogs | Spotify) • The Best Of SA Pop Volume 3 (Discogs | Spotify) • The Best Of SA Pop Volume 4 (proposed)

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