Description
- The Babys are probably better known for what their various members achieved later in their careers; singer John Waite's massive solo success with the single 'Missing You' in 1984, and keyboard player Jonathan Cain, who would go on to be a principal member and song writer with Journey. In fact you'd be forgiven for thinking that The Babys were an American band, such was their impact on the US during the latter half of the 1970s and into the early 1980s, but their origins go back to London in 1974, when keyboard player Mike Corby met Adrian Millar, who were joined by Wally Stocker on lead guitar, Tony Brock on drums, and singer/ bass guitarist John Waite.
- Although an album was recorded and shelved in 1975, included here on CD6 as "The Official Unofficial BABYS Album", for the debut album proper they signed to Chrysalis Records in 1976 to release their eponymous debut, "The Babys". Co-produced by Bob Ezrin, "The Babys” set their stall out from the beginning as melodic rockers, propelled by John Waite's bluesy, soulful vocals. Bonus tracks are 'If You've Got The Time' (Alternative Mix), 'Head Above The Waves' (B-Side) and 'If You've Got The Time' (mono).
- Released within a year, 1977's "Broken Heart" featured the hit singles 'Isn't It Time' (US 13 & UK 45) and 'Silver Dreams'. This time the album was produced by Ron Nevison, famed for his work for The Who, Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy and Bad Company, as well as Chrysalis label mates UFO. Bonus tracks are 'Money (That's What I Want)', 'Silver Dreams (mono)', plus single edit and mono versions of 'Isn't It Time'.
- Sticking with Ron Nevison for 1978's "Head First", The Babys had trimmed down to a three-piece of John Waite, Wally Stocker and Tony Brock. Peaking at 22, "Head First” was their highest charting US album, and features the singles 'Every Time I Think Of You' (US 13) plus the title track, 'Head First'.
- Produced by Keith Olsen, famed for his platinum work with the Rick Springfield, Pat Benatar, Heart, Whitesnake, Foreigner and REO Speedwagon, by 1980's "Union Jacks" The Babys had been joined by Jonathan Cain on keyboards and Ricky Phillips on bass. Featuring the singles 'Midnight Rendezvous' and 'Back On My Feet Again', mono versions of these tracks are also included as bonus tracks.
- Sticking with producer Keith Olsen, and maintaining the same line-up as "Union Jacks", their fifth and final album in as many years was 1980's "On The Edge". Featuring mono versions of 'Turn And Walk Away' and 'Postcard', The Babys split shortly after the album's release.
- "Silver Dreams: The Complete Albums 1975-1980" is a fitting and thorough testament to a band that truly deserved to crossover into mainstream success. As a bonus, this collection's 6th disc kicks off with the live, promo only "Live At The Tower Theatre, Philadelphia" from a 1977 concert whilst promoting their debut record. To complete the picture we go back to their very first recordings, with the aforementioned “The Official Unofficial BABYS Album”.
FOR FANS OF: JOHN WAITE, JOURNEY, REO SPEEDWAGON
Track Listing
Looking For Love
Wrong Or Right
Love Don't Prove I'm Right
Back On My Feet Again
Turn And Walk Away
Lookin' For Love
If You've Got The Time
Give Me Your Love
Every Time I Think Of You
True Love True Confession
Sweet 17
Rodeo
I Believe In Love
Isn't It Time
I Was One
Midnight Rendezvous
She's My Girl
Wild Man
Wild Man
And If You Could See Me Fly
White Lightning
Union Jack
Darker Side Of Town
If You've Got The Time
Laura
The Golden Mile
Run To Mexico
In Your Eyes
Rock ‘N’ Roll Is (Alive And Well)
I Believe In Love
I Love How You Love Me
Broken Heart
Head First
Anytime
Downtown
Give Me Your Love
Rodeo
I'm Falling
You (Got It)
Jesus, Are You There?
Postcard
If You Could See Me Fly
Over And Over
Rescue Me
Please Don't Leave Me Here
Turn Around In Tokyo
Too Far Gone
Bitch Or Angel
Read My Stars
Silver Dreams
California
Love Is Just A Mystery
Gonna Be Somebody
I Wear Your Ring
Dying Man
A Piece Of The Action
Head First (Single Edit)
Midnight Rendezvous (Single Edit)
Love Won't Wait
I'm Falling
If You've Got The Time (Alternative Mix/Version)
Money (That's What I Want)
Every Time I Think Of You (Single Edit)
Intro (Live in Cleveland)
Turn And Walk Away (Mono)
Time On My Hands
Head Above The Waves (Single B-Side)
Silver Dreams (Mono)
Head First (Mono)
Broken Heart (Live in Cleveland)
Postcard (Mono)
You'll Get Yours
If You've Got The Time (Mono)
Isn't It Time (Single Edit)
Every Time I Think Of You (Mono)
Money (That's What I Want) (Live in Cleveland)
Do It Nice
Isn't It Time (Mono)
Everytime I Think Of You (Live in Cleveland)
Step In Line
Isn't It Time (Live in Cleveland)
Rainy Day
Head First (Live in Cleveland)
Jack The Lad
Back On My Feet Again (Mono)
If You Could See Me Fly
Midnight Rendezvous (Mono)
Details
- Genre: Rock
- Product Type: AUDIO CD
- Barcode: 5013929922907
- Release Date: July 04, 2025
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