B.A.B.Y.: The Best of Rachel Sweet

1. B-A-B-Y

2. New Rose

3. Who Does Lisa Like?

4. Baby Let's Play House

5. I Go to Pieces

6. Spellbound

7. Stranger in the House

8. Foul Play

9. Suspended Animation

10. Fool's Gold

11. Lover's Lane

12. Pin a Medal on Mary

13. Sad Song

14. Take Good Care of Me

15. Wildwood Saloon

16. Stay Awhile

17. Cuckoo Clock

18. New Age

19. Tonight Ricky

20. Be Stiff

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Fourth in the series of successful Stiff compilations features 20 tracks from Akron, Ohio's teen-pop sensation with a BI G voice. Includes the hit 'B.A.B.Y.' and all her other singles as well as choice tracks from her two albums, including her covers of Graham Parker's 'Fools Gold' (Parker's backing band the Rumour played on Sweets first album), the Damned's 'New Rose' and the Velvet Underground's 'New Age'. 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

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B.A.B.Y.: The Best of Rachel Sweet

Average customer rating:

There's a MAJOR omission
Blast from the past
Important Selection Missing
Spellbound, spellbound
Solid Gold Rachel!!

B.A.B.Y.: The Best of Rachel Sweet
Rachel Sweet
Manufacturer: Metro Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005B0E0
Release Date: 2001-03-30

Tracks:

B-A-B-Y
New Rose
Who Does Lisa Like?
Baby Let's Play House
I Go to Pieces
Spellbound
Stranger in the House
Foul Play
Suspended Animation
Fool's Gold
Lover's Lane
Pin a Medal on Mary
Sad Song
Take Good Care of Me
Wildwood Saloon
Stay Awhile
Cuckoo Clock
New Age
Tonight Ricky
Be Stiff

Album Description

Fourth in the series of successful Stiff compilations features 20 tracks from Akron, Ohio's teen-pop sensation with a BI G voice. Includes the hit 'B.A.B.Y.' and all her other singles as well as choice tracks from her two albums, including her covers of Graham Parker's 'Fools Gold' (Parker's backing band the Rumour played on Sweets first album), the Damned's 'New Rose' and the Velvet Underground's 'New Age'. 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Hailing from Akron, Ohio, Rachel Sweet's unique combination of Country & Western sass and New Wave front would fit into today's country perfectly. At the time, it succeeded with only the discerning listeners in the late 70's and early 80's.

Customer Reviews:

There's a MAJOR omission.......2006-08-13

I am an old curmudgeon, and I bought the import version of "Fool Around" when it first came over the pond, pressed on "virgin" white vinyl. I loved it then and I love it now. But there is a GREAT song called "Girl with a Synthesizer" that is absolutely astonishing. It may have not made it onto the U.S. version of "Fool Around" as I remember the track listing changed.
LOOK FOR IT.

Blast from the past.......2005-03-15

Rachel Sweet has a nice voice, haven't heard her in a while, but this set of songs really hits a nice note.

Important Selection Missing.......2003-12-16

Often dismissed, Rachel Sweet's career produced many excellent songs that deserve better recognition. Perhaps the best, missing from this collection, is "Truck Stop Queen:" one of the most quirky, interesting tracks to come out of the '70's. It belongs to a list of great, unheard songs that, due to ill-promotion (managerial and recording company ineptitude, really), the public has little or no opportunity to enjoy.

Spellbound, spellbound.......2001-08-16

What a find! Up until now, the only copy I had was a hissing cassette tape. Spellbound is such a brilliant song and her version of The Velvet Underground's Pale Blue Eyes is fantastic. My absolute favorite cut is her energetic version New Rose. Foul Play is also very cool. The variety of styles on this work makes it a delight. Her phrasing is unique and she can really belt a tune as well as purr. Rachel Sweet is a treasure. It may not be for everyone as the arrangements are not what today's pop music sounds like, but if you like Pat Benatar and Patsy Cline you might want to give this a try.

Solid Gold Rachel!!.......2001-06-27

This latest "Best Of" Rachel Sweet compilation is unique in that it contains a couple of seldom heard arrangements, such as the jazzier sound present on "Pin A Medal On Mary."

For anyone who is a fan of Rachel and her incomparable talent, this CD is a definite "must have."

I strongly suggest you pick up a copy!

B.A.B.Y.-The Best of
Average customer rating:
B.A.B.Y.-The Best of
Rachel Sweet
Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000A2PO6S
Release Date: 2001-12-03