Performer Notes

Personnel: Mark Ronson (guitar, piano, Clavinet, organ, percussion); Alex Greenwald, Michael Tighe (vocals, guitar); Cenophia Mitchell (vocals, background vocals); Lily Allen, Alia Marie Mitchell, Paul "Scooby" Smith, Daniel Merriweather, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Robbie Williams , Santi White, Amy Winehouse (vocals); Chris Scianni, Matt Allchin, Binky Griptite, Thomas Brenneck (guitar); Julian Leaper, Perry Mason, Warren Zielinski, Mark Berrow, Tom Pigott-Smith, Christopher Tombling, David Woodcock, Thomas Bowes , Boguslav Kostecki, Rita Manning, Everton Nelson, Johnathan Rees, Cathy Thompson, Gavyn Wright, Jackie Shave, Emlyn Singleton (violin); Ivo Jan van der Werff, Rachel Bolt, Garfield Jackson, Peter Lale, Bruce White (viola); Ben Chappell, David Daniels , Martin Loveday (cello); Neal Sugarman (tenor saxophone); Cochemea Galecum, Ian Hendrickson-Smith (baritone saxophone); Jordan Galland (piano, electric piano); Raymond Angry (piano, Clavinet, keyboards); Chris Elliott (piano); Sam Koppelman (drums, percussion); Homer Steinweiss (drums); Questlove (percussion); Alia Marie (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Tom Elmhirst; Russell Elevado; Serban Ghenea.
Recording information: Allido Sound; Dapton Studios; Daptone Studios; Metropolis; Sarm west; The MCP Pacific View.
Photographer: David "Sparky" Hughes.
On the 2007 follow-up to his overlooked full-length '03 debut, HERE COMES THE FUZZ, London-born/New York City-based DJ/producer Mark Ronson presents an appealing and inventive set of cover tunes in collaboration with an eclectic array of artists. A hit upon its release in the U.K., the lively single "Stop Me" finds Ronson working with Australian R&B performer Daniel Merriweather on an intriguing club-oriented interpretation of the Smiths' "Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before" that deftly mixes in a chunk of the Supremes' "You Keep Me Hangin' On."
Other highlights of VERSION are Ronson's funky take on the Kaiser Chiefs' "Oh My God," which features a typically charming turn by British pop singer Lily Allen, and a horn-led rendition of Radiohead's "Just" that includes vocals by Phantom Planet's Alex Greenwald. With its dynamic track listing and guest shots, the entire album is a vibrant party-perfect outing that should win over many listeners outside of Ronson's loyal fanbase.

Professional Reviews

Rolling Stone (p.101) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "VERSION is an audacious set of similar left-field covers turned into dance-soul tracks..."

Spin (p.102) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[With] sharp arranging skills and suitably angular performances....A stylishly sweaty summer party."

Entertainment Weekly (p.65) - "VERSION succeeds thanks to Ronson's singular vision of smooth '60s- and '70s-era soul merged with contemporary pop. All in all, it's a bouncy, people-friendly party starter..." -- Grade: A

Album: Version
#	Song Title		Time
1)	God Put a Smile Upon Your Face	More Info...	0:03
2)	Oh My God	More Info...	0:03
3)	Stop Me	More Info...	0:04
4)	Toxic	More Info...	0:04
5)	Valerie	More Info...	0:03
6)	Apply Some Pressure	More Info...	0:03
7)	Inversion	More Info...	0:01
8)	Pretty Green	More Info...	0:03
9)	Just	More Info...	0:05
10)	Amy	More Info...	0:03
11)	The Only One I Know	More Info...	0:04
12)	Diversion	More Info...	0:01
13)	LSF	More Info...	0:03
14)	Outversion	More Info...	0:02

Album: Version
#	Song Title		Time
1)	God Put a Smile Upon Your Face	More Info...	0:03
2)	Oh My God	More Info...	0:03
3)	Stop Me	More Info...	0:04
4)	Toxic	More Info...	0:04
5)	Valerie	More Info...	0:03
6)	Apply Some Pressure	More Info...	0:03
7)	Inversion	More Info...	0:01
8)	Pretty Green	More Info...	0:03
9)	Just	More Info...	0:05
10)	Amy	More Info...	0:03
11)	The Only One I Know	More Info...	0:04
12)	Diversion	More Info...	0:01
13)	LSF	More Info...	0:03
14)	Outversion	More Info...	0:02