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Anthology (The Babys album)

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Anthology
Compilation album by
ReleasedOctober 1981
GenreRock
Length33:57
Label1981: Chrysalis Records
2000 re-issue: Capitol Records
ProducerKeith Olsen, Ron Nevison, Brian Christian and Bob Ezrin
The Babys chronology
On the Edge
(1980)
Anthology
(1981)
The Official Unofficial BABYS Album
(2006)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Anthology is a greatest hits collection of the Babys, spanning the years 1976–1980. Originally released in 1981 on Chrysalis Records, it was remastered and reissued with bonus tracks on Capitol Records in 2000.[2] The album charted at number 138 on the Billboard 200.[3]

The song "Money" had not appeared on any Babys album.

Track listing

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Original 1981 release

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  1. "Head First" (J. Waite/W. Stocker/T. Brock) - 3:57
  2. "Isn't It Time" (J. Conrad/R. Kennedy) - 4:03
  3. "Midnight Rendezvous" (J. Waite/J. Cain) - 3:36
  4. "Money (That's What I Want)" (B. Gordy/J. Bradford) - 2:56
  5. "Back On My Feet Again" (J. Waite/D. Bugatti/F. Musker) - 3:18
  6. "Give Me Your Love" (J. Waite/W. Stocker/M. Corby/T. Brock) - 3:37
  7. "Turn and Walk Away" (J. Waite/J. Cain) - 3:10
  8. "Every Time I Think of You" (J. Conrad/R. Kennedy) - 4:00
  9. "If You've Got the Time" (J. Waite/W. Stocker/M. Corby/T. Brock) - 2:33
  10. "Sweet 17" (J. Waite/W. Stocker/J. Cain) - 2:47

2000 re-issue

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  1. "If You've Got the Time" (J. Waite/W. Stocker/M. Corby/T. Brock) - 2:33
  2. "Head Above the Waves" (J. Waite) - 2:52
  3. "I Love How You Love Me" (Barry Mann/Larry Kolber) - 2:21
  4. "Looking for Love (Live)" (J. Waite/W. Stocker/M. Corby/T. Brock) - 4:43
  5. "Isn't It Time" (J. Conrad/R. Kennedy) - 4:03
  6. "Give Me Your Love" (J. Waite/W. Stocker/M. Corby/T. Brock) - 3:37
  7. "Silver Dreams" (J. Waite/T. Brock) - 3:00
  8. "Money (That's What I Want)" (B. Gordy/J. Bradford) - 2:56
  9. "Every Time I Think of You" (J. Conrad/R. Kennedy) - 4:00
  10. "Head First" (J. Waite/W. Stocker/T. Brock) - 3:57
  11. "Love Don't Prove I'm Right" (J. Waite/W. Stocker/T. Brock) - 2:47
  12. "Back on My Feet Again" (J. Waite/D. Bugatti/F. Musker) - 3:18
  13. "Midnight Rendezvous" (J. Waite/J. Cain) - 3:36
  14. "Anytime" (J. Waite/T. Brock/R. Phillips/W. Stocker/J. Cain) - 3:21
  15. "Turn and Walk Away" (J. Waite/J. Cain) - 3:10
  16. "Sweet 17" (J. Waite/W. Stocker/J. Cain) - 2:47
  17. "Gonna Be Somebody" (J. Waite)/J. Cain/T. Brock) - 2:57

Personnel

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From 1985 Chrysalis VK 41351 CD liner notes

Group

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Additional musicians

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  • Michael Corby - rhythm guitar, keyboards - "Money"
  • Jack Conrad - bass - "Everytime I Think Of You"
  • Kevin Kelley - piano - "Everytime I Think Of You"

Background vocals

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  • The Babettes (Lisa Freeman Roberts, Pat Henderson, Myrna Mathews) - "Isn't It Time"
  • Anne Marie Leclerc - "Turn And Walk Away"
  • Marti McCall, Myrna Mathews, Diana Lee - "Everytime I Think Of You"

Production

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Strings and horns arranged and conducted by Jimmy Haskell - "Everytime I Think Of You"

References

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  1. ^ DeGagne, Mike. Review of "Anthology" at AllMusic. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  2. ^ Adams, Bret. "Anthology (Remastered)".Allmusic Guide to Rock: The Definitive Guide to Rock, Pop, and Soul. Vladimir Bogdanov, Chris Woodstra, Stephen Thomas Erlewine, ed. Hal Leonard, 2002. p.50.
  3. ^ "Anthology" Awards at AllMusic