Bébé le Strange is the fifth studio album by the American rock band Heart. It was released on February 14, 1980 through 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.
The album was a commercial success, peaking at number five on the U.S. Billboard 200[6] and staying in the charts for 22 weeks. It also was certified Gold by the RIAA.[7] However it did not sell as well as their previous albums (which had gone Platinum and Multi-Platinum). The record contained the singles "Even It Up" (backed by the Tower of Power horns 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.
The album was re-released in an expanded edition in 2004, containing two additional songs: a live version of "Break" and the studio outtake "Jackleg Man".
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Sue Ennis, except where indicated.
| 1. |
"Bebe le Strange" |
A. Wilson, N. Wilson, Ennis, Roger Fisher |
3:40 |
| 2. |
"Down on Me" |
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4:45 |
| 3. |
"Silver Wheels" (instrumental) |
N. Wilson |
1:24 |
| 4. |
"Break" |
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2:32 |
| 5. |
"Rockin Heaven Down" |
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5:54 |
| 6. |
"Even It Up" |
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5:10 |
| 7. |
"Strange Night" |
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4:18 |
| 8. |
"Raised on You" |
N. Wilson |
3:21 |
| 9. |
"Pilot" |
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3:18 |
| 10. |
"Sweet Darlin" |
A. Wilson |
3:17 |
| 11. |
"Break" (live) |
3:03 |
| 12. |
"Jackleg Man" (studio outtake) |
3:05 |
Personnel
Heart
- Ann Wilson – lead and backing vocals, bass on tracks 1, 6 and 10, acoustic guitar, flute (Alto), drums and piano on track 10, tambourine, producer
- Nancy Wilson – lead and rhythm guitar, acoustic guitars, mellotron, lead vocals and bass on track 8, backing vocals, producer
- Howard Leese – lead and rhythm guitar, acoustic guitars, synthesizer, backing vocals, producer
- Steve Fossen – bass guitar
- Mike DeRosier – drums, percussion
Additional musicians
Production
- Mike Flicker – producer, engineer, mixing
- Rob Perkins, Armin Steiner – engineers
- Steward Withmore – assistant engineer
- John Golden – mastering at Kendun Recorders
Charts
Certifications
| Country |
Organization |
Year |
Sales |
| USA |
RIAA |
1980 |
Gold (+ 500,000)[7] |
| Canada |
CRIA |
1980 |
Platinum (+ 100,000)[13] |
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