Anthology

by The Babys

Overview

With a voice that was perfect for AOR, John Waite and his band the Babys shared the airwaves with groups like Journey and Foreigner in the late '70s and early '80s. His rock-tender vocals accompanied electric guitar and ample keyboards resulting in some appealing yet not overly flamboyant music. Anthology brings together ten of this band's best songs in a short but concise collection of the Babys' hits. All three of their charted songs are here, including "Isn't It Time" and "Every Time I Think of You," which both peaked at number 13 in 1977 and the latter again two years afterwards. "Back on My Feet Again" also broke the Top 40, hitting number 33 for three weeks in 1980. Each of their five albums are represented on this hits package, and the inclusion of Jonathan Cain on keyboards for 1980's Back on My Feet Again greatly enhanced their music, adding some texture and dimension. Cain, who replaced Mike Corby and bass player Rick Phillips, went on to play with San Francisco's Journey, where his keyboard artistry was better utilized. Although the songs are simply arranged and the lyrics are plain, there is still some music worth hearing among this set, such as the previously unreleased "Money" and the honest sounding "If You've Got the Time." "Turn and Walk Away" has some smooth background singing from Anne Marie Leclerc, and "Head First" is a catchy tune with Waite showing off his clean voice. Even though John Waite had greater success as a solo artist, hitting number one with "Missing You" in 1984, his work with the Babys showcases his talents within a band atmosphere. ~ Mike DeGagne

Product Details

Release Date:	07/29/2022
Label:	Chrysalis Records
UPC:	5060516098408
Rank:	31278

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Babys   Primary Artist
Tony Brock   Drums,Vocals
Wally Stocker   Guitar,Vocals
Ricky Phillips   Bass
Jonathan Cain   Keyboards
Michael Corby   Guitar,Keyboards,Guitar (Rhythm)
John Waite   Bass,Vocals

Technical Credits

Tony Brock   Composer,Group Member
Berry Gordy, Jr.   Composer
Bob Ezrin   Producer
Kevin Flaherty   Producer
Larry Kolber   Composer
Evren Goeknar   Remastering
Janie Bradford   Composer
Frank Musker   Composer
Dominic Bugatti   Composer
Wally Stocker   Composer,Group Member
Ricky Phillips   Composer
Jonathan Cain   Composer
Walter Stocker   Composer
Michael Corby   Composer,Group Member
Ray Kennedy   Composer
Tommy Steele   Design
Brian Christian   Producer
Mike Corby   Composer
Jack Conrad   Composer
Barry Mann   Composer
John Waite   Composer,Group Member
Kolber   Composer
Brad Elliott   Liner Notes
Raymond Louis Kennedy   Composer
Walt Stocker   Composer
Janet Levinson   Packaging
Sam Gay   Art Direction
Lisa Glines   Package Design
Allan Ballard   Band Photo
Scott Hensel   Photography
Wendy Brueder   Project Manager