Cross the Track (We Better Go Back)

~ Recording by Maceo & the Macks

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Cross the Track (We Better Go Back)3:20Maceo & the MacksCross the Track (We Better Go Back)Maceo & the MacksSingle
People Records (James Brown's funk label)PE 647
1.4'Cross the Track (We Better Go Back)3:20Maceo & the Macks'Cross the Track (We Better Go Back)Maceo & the MacksEP
Urban (UK late 80s/early 90s Polydor sublabel)URBX 1
1.7Cross the Track (We Better Go Back)3:18Maceo & the MacksJames Brown's Funky People, Part 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)422 835 857-1
1.7Cross the Track (We Better Go Back)3:20Maceo & the MacksJames Brown's Funky People, Part 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
People Records (James Brown's funk label), Polydor (British label, see annotation)835 857-2
1.7Cross the Track (We Better Go Back)3:21Maceo & the MacksJames Brown's Funky People, Part 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)835 857-2
1.7Cross the Track (We Better Go Back)3:22Maceo & the MacksFood for Funk (J.B.'s 45's Groove)The J.B.’sAlbum
Polydor (Japanese domestic artists only, prior to 2023), P-Vine SpecialC28P-00059, PCD-1315
1.3Cross the Track (We Better Go Back)3:18Maceo and The MacksReunited: 25 Years of Polydor FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)849 397-2
2.11Cross the Track (We Better Go Back)3:19Maceo & the MacksFunky Good Time: The AnthologyThe J.B.’sAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-02-28
Polydor (British label, see annotation)314527094-2
1.13'Cross The Track (We Better Go Back)3:16Maceo & the Macks100% Pure GrooveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD2818
1.9Cross The Track (We Better Go Back)3:19Maceo & the MacksMagic FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)563746 2
2.2Cross The Track (We Better Go Back)3:16Maceo & the MacksStarsky & Hutch Presents: 70's FunksouljazzdiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-09-07
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD205
1.6Cross the Tracks3:20Maceo & the MacksClub Hits of the 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-10-01
Smart Records (Cat# SMARTCD)Smart Cd003
1.5Cross the Tracks3:17Maceo & the MacksUltimate FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-11-01
Beechwood Musicultimcd2
1.10Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:15Maceo & the MacksSnatch: Stealin’ Stones & Breakin’ BonesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • GB2000-10-31
Universal Music Soundtracks524 999-2
1.9Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:15Maceo & the MacksSnatch: Original Film SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2001-01-09
TVT RecordsTVT 6950-2
1.2Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:17Maceo & the MacksFunkology: One Nation Under a Groove!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-04-30
Warner Strategic Marketing United KingdomWSMCD033
2.11Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:16Maceo & the MacksThe Ultimate Gangster Movie SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-11-16
Telstar TVTTVCD3306
1.8Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:16Maceo & the MacksTrevor Nelson’s Soul NationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-06-16
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)068 604-2
1.5'Cross the Track3:23Maceo & the MacksNo. 1 Rare Groove HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
X-MediaXMCD04
1.1Cross the Tracks3:20Maceo & the MacksThe Rare Groove GenerationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Castle Music (subsidiary of Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.)CMFCD689
2.10Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:17Maceo & the MacksFunk Soul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-02-16
Ministry of SoundMOSCD 84
1.16Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:17Maceo and the MacksHip Hop ’n’ CoolVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-07-26
V2TVV2TV1028572
3.7Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:16Maceo & the MacksGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack – Box SetVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US2004-12-07
Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.)B0003773-02
5.7Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:16Maceo & the MacksGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack – Box SetVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • XE2004-12-07
Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.), Rockstar Games0602498649039
1.10Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:16Maceo & the MacksPoker NightsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-08-29
V2TVWTV34842
2.9Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:15Maceo & the Macks70s GrooveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-11-18
Ministry of SoundMOSCD341
1.48Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:16Maceo & the MacksDowntown FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-04-20
Ministry of Sound
3.8Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:16Maceo and the MacksDowntown FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-04-20
Ministry of SoundMOSCD406
1.15Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:19Maceo & the MacksTrevor Nelson Club ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2016-11-14
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)
1.16Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:19Maceo & the MacksFeel the FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2017-09-27
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)5379615
3.6Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:18Maceo and the MacksRoad Trip: The Ultimate CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Union Square MusicULTIM5CD004
3.11Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:15Maceo & the Macks101 Hits: Are We There Yet?!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2018-08-17
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)3842348
2.2Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:19Maceo & the MacksThe Best 80s Groove Album in the World... Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2019-09-13
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)5388534
2.6Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:16Maceo and the MacksThe Best 80s Funk, Soul and Groove Album in the World... Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Recordings (imprint of Universal Music Operations Ltd.; renamed from UMC in early 2023), Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)8852327
2.10Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)3:15Maceo & the MacksSnatch: Stealin’ Stones & Breakin’ BonesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Promotion
1.1Cross the Track (We Better Go Back)3:17Maceo & the MacksSnatch: Stealing Stones Is HazardousVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Columbia Tristar Films (UK), Red Devil (energy drink)PS SNATCH THE MOVIES

Relationships

producer:James Brown (The Godfather of Soul)
arranger:Maceo Parker (US funk/jazz saxophonist)
Fred Wesley
sampled by:Sounds of the Wickedness by Tzant
recording of:Cross the Track (We Better Go Back)

Related works

Cross the Track (We Better Go Back)

lyricist and composer:James Brown (The Godfather of Soul)