music.wikisort.org - CompositionBébé le Strange is the fifth studio album by American rock band Heart, released on February 14, 1980, by Epic Records. It was the first album without founding member Roger Fisher on lead guitar, who had left the band months prior along with his brother Michael.
1980 studio album by Heart
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Released | February 14, 1980 (1980-02-14) |
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Recorded | 1979 |
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Studio | Kaye-Smith (Seattle) |
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Genre | Hard rock |
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Length | 37:30 |
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Label | Epic |
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Professional ratingsReview scores |
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Source | Rating |
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AllMusic |     [4] |
Christgau's Record Guide | B+[5] |
PopMatters | Unfavorable[6] |
Rolling Stone | Unfavorable[7] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide |     [8] |
The album was a commercial success, peaking at number five on the US Billboard 200 and spending 22 weeks on the chart.[9] On May 5, 1980, it was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[10] Bébé le Strange spawned the singles "Even It Up" (backed by the Tower of Power horn section) and the title track. Some of the backing vocals were provided by Don Wilhelm, who had been in a group called The Army with Steve Fossen and Roger Fisher in the 1960s.
On June 29, 2004, the album was re-released by Epic and Legacy Recordings in a remastered expanded edition, containing two bonus track: the studio outtake "Jackleg Man" and a live version of "Break".[11]
Track listing
Side twoTitle | Writer(s) |
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6. | "Even It Up" | | 5:10 |
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7. | "Strange Night" | | 4:16 |
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8. | "Raised on You" | N. Wilson | 3:21 |
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9. | "Pilot" | | 3:15 |
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10. | "Sweet Darlin'" | A. Wilson | 3:18 |
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Total length: | 37:30 |
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2004 remastered reissue bonus tracks[11]Title |
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11. | "Jackleg Man" (previously unreleased) | 3:02 |
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12. | "Break" (live) | 3:03 |
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Total length: | 43:35 |
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Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Bébé le Strange.[12]
Heart
- Ann Wilson – lead vocals (tracks 1, 2, 4–7, 9, 10); tambourine (tracks 1, 5, 6, 10); bass (tracks 1, 6, 10); backup vocals (tracks 1, 6, 7, 9); drums, alto flute, piano (track 10)
- Nancy Wilson – guitars (tracks 1, 4, 9); backup vocals (tracks 1, 5–7, 9); rhythm guitars (tracks 2, 6); Mellotron (track 2); acoustic guitars (tracks 3, 7); electric guitar (track 5); lead guitar (track 6); lead vocals, all instruments except drums (track 8)
- Howard Leese – guitars (tracks 1, 4, 9); lead guitar (track 2); synthesizer (track 2); backward solo (track 4); electric guitar (tracks 5, 7); acoustic guitars (track 5); backup vocals (tracks 5, 9); rhythm guitars (track 6); keyboards (track 9)
- Michael Derosier – drums (tracks 1, 2, 4–9); rhythm instruments (track 7)
- Steve Fossen – bass (tracks 2, 4, 5, 7, 9)
Additional musicians
- Sue Ennis – guitar (track 1); piano (track 10)
- Chrissy Shefts – guitar (track 1)
- Connie[lower-alpha 1] – acoustic guitars (tracks 5, 10)
- Don Wilhelm – backup vocals (track 5)
- Gary Humphreys – backup vocals (track 5)
- Tower of Power (Lenny Pickett, Greg Adams, Emilio Castillo, Steve Kupka, Mic Gillette) – horn section (track 6)
Technical
- Mike Flicker – production, engineering, mixing
- Connie[lower-alpha 1] – production
- Howie – production
- Rob Perkins – engineering
- Armin Steiner – horn engineering (track 6)
- Stewart Whitmore – horn engineering assistance (track 6)
- John Golden – mastering at Kendun Recorders (Burbank, California)
Artwork
- Tony Lane – art direction
- Tim Girvin – logo graphics
- Jeff Burger – photography
Charts
Certifications
Notes
References
- "Heart – Even It Up" (in Dutch). Dutch Charts. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- "Heart – Raised On You" (in Dutch). Dutch Charts. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- "Heart – Bebe le Strange" (in Dutch). Dutch Charts. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- Jurek, Thom. "Bebe le Strange – Heart". AllMusic. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- Christgau, Robert. "Consumer Guide Reviews: Heart". RobertChristgau.com. Retrieved January 15, 2012.
- Horning, Rob (August 9, 2004). "Heart: Little Queen / Dog & Butterfly / Bebe Le Strange (reissue)". PopMatters. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- Carson, Tom (May 1, 1980). "Heart: Bebe Le Strange : Music Reviews". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on June 5, 2008. Retrieved April 21, 2013.
- Coleman, Mark; Berger, Arion (2004). "Heart". In Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian (eds.). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide (4th ed.). New York: Simon & Schuster. p. 372. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
- "Heart Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "American album certifications – Heart – Bebe le Strange". Recording Industry Association of America. May 5, 1980. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "Bebe le Strange [Expanded] – Heart". AllMusic. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- Bébé le Strange (liner notes). Heart. Epic Records. 1980. FE 36371.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 136. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- "Top RPM Albums: Issue 0149a". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "Charts.nz – Heart – Bebe le Strange". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1980". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 21, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "Canadian album certifications – Heart – Bebe le Strange". Music Canada. July 1, 1980. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
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Bébé le Strange è il quinto album discografico in studio del gruppo musicale rock statunitense Heart, pubblicato nel febbraio 1980.
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Bebe le Strange — пятый студийный альбом группы Heart, выпущенный 14 февраля 1980 года на Epic Records. Этот альбом с более чем тремя миллионами проданных копий стал хитом.
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