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Babys
The Babys are a British rock group best known for their songs " Isn't It Time" and " Every Time I Think of You". Both songs were composed by Jack Conrad and Ray Kennedy, and each reached No. 13 on the U.S. '' Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 8 on the '' Cashbox'' chart in the late 1970s. The original Babys line-up consisted of founding member keyboardist/guitarist Michael Corby, and, in order of joining the group, vocalist/bassist John Waite, drummer Tony Brock, and guitarist Wally Stocker. The group signed a contract with Chrysalis Records that was the highest ever for a new music act at the time. Two studio albums, ''The Babys'' and ''Broken Heart'', were well received. After recording their third album, ''Head First'', in August 1978, co-founder Michael Corby was replaced by Jonathan Cain as keyboardist and Ricky Phillips took over as bassist. From late 1978 until the breakup in 1981, The Babys line-up consisted of vocalist Waite, drummer Brock, bassist Phillips, guitarist Stoc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Every Time I Think Of You
"Every Time I Think of You" is a song written by Jack Conrad and Ray Kennedy and released in December 1978 as the lead single from The Babys' third studio album ''Head First''; John Waite provided lead vocals, featuring female vocals by Myrna Matthews. The track was a worldwide hit, and became their last top 20 in the United States. Original version Released as the lead single from the ''Head First'' album in late December 1978, "Every Time I Think of You" ascended to a ''Billboard'' Hot 100 peak of number 13 in April 1979. The Babys' previous Top 40 hit " Isn't It Time" had also peaked at number 13; like "Isn't It Time" – which was also a Jack Conrad/Ray Kennedy composition – "Every Time I Think of You" augmented the vocal of Babys' frontman John Waite with prominent female vocals, with "Every Time I Think of You" featuring Myrna Matthews, Pat Henderson and Marti McCall, although Anne Bertucci features on video clips as the sole backup vocalist. Jimmie Haskell arranged and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Babys (album)
''The Babys'' is the self-titled debut album of the British rock group the Babys, released on 1 December 1976. It was later re-released as a double album with the group's second album ''Broken Heart''. Lead single "If You've Got the Time" charted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at No. 88. Track listing All songs by John Waite, Wally Stocker, Michael Corby and Tony Brock; except where listed. # "Looking for Love" – 4:43 # "If You've Got the Time" (John Waite) – 2:38 # "I Believe in Love" – 4:17 # "Wild Man" – 3:29 # "Laura" – 5:02 # "I Love How You Love Me" ( Barry Mann, Larry Kolber) – 2:21 # "Rodeo" (John Waite) – 2:58 # "Over and Over" – 4:47 # "Read My Stars" – 2:43 # "Dying Man" – 6:30 Personnel Band * John Waite - bass, lead vocals (all but 8) * Wally Stocker - guitar * Michael Corby - keyboards * Tony Brock Tony may refer to: People and fictional characters * Tony (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isn't It Time (The Babys Song)
"Isn't It Time" is a song that was performed by the English group The Babys in 1977 and was released on their album ''Broken Heart''. Background "Isn't It Time" was not written by members of the group but by bass guitarist Jack Conrad along with Ray Kennedy and was presented to the public as a song with a distinctive piano introduction performed by Michael Corby which moves into an opening vocal performance by lead singer John Waite. The strong vocals of the three Babettes from Andraé Crouch & The Disciples, Lisa Freeman-Roberts, Myrna Matthews and Pat Henderson, balance the tone of the song which moves through the decisions a lover has to make "I just can't find the answers to the questions that keep going through my mind" and "losing this love could be your mistake." The lyrics were motivated by Ray Kennedy's love for a French woman whom he knew during the writing of the song. The drum work of Tony Brock heralds the chorus featuring the Babettes and the guitar of Walt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broken Heart (album)
''Broken Heart'' is The Babys second album, released in September 1977. The album produced The Babys first big hit " Isn't It Time", which reached No. 13 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 9 on the Australian chart. in 1977. ''Broken Heart'' was later released as a double album with the self-titled album ''The Babys''. Album information Producer Ron Nevison seemed to help create a clearer sound and the album ranges from frantic guitar and drum solos to quiet ballads like "Silver Dreams". Waite's vocals received greater attention than in the previous album where they sounded impressive but distant. Sales of 400,0000 copies were reported for the album ''Broken Heart''.''Allentown Messenger Press'' 12 April 1979 "In the Groove" by Steve Wosahla p.8 Songwriters outside the group were included with songs by Jack Conrad and Ray Kennedy, Mike Japp and Chas Sandford. Track listing # "Wrong or Right" (John Waite) – 3:26 # "Give Me Your Love" (John Waite, Wally Stocker, Michael ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Head First (The Babys Album)
''Head First'' is the third album by the Babys. Internal conflicts led to founder, guitarist and keyboard player Michael Corby being removed from the group by Chrysalis on 28 August 1978. The three remaining members—John Waite, Wally Stocker and Tony Brock—completed the album for a December 1978 release.''Anchorage Daily News'' 23 September 1978 ''Head First'' peaked at number 18 on the Australian chart. Album information Lead single status was afforded to "Every Time I Think of You," a track completed without Corby, who was friends with the tune's composers, Jack Conrad and Ray Kennedy, the team responsible for the Babys' previous Top 40 hit " Isn't It Time." "Every Time I Think of You" matched the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 No. 13 peak of "Isn't It Time" in April 1979, the same month that ''Head First'' became the Babys' highest charting album with a No. 22 peak on the ''Billboard'' albums chart. After serving as the B-side for "Every Time I Think of You," the title track "He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wally Stocker
Wally Stocker (born Walter Frederick Stocker, 27 March 1953, London, England) is an English rock guitarist, perhaps best known as the lead guitarist with The Babys. The Babys disbanded in 1981 and he toured with Rod Stewart and Air Supply, as well as Humble Pie Featuring Jerry Shirley, Jimmy Barnes James Dixon "Jimmy" Barnes (née Swan; born 28 April 1956) is a Scottish-born Australian rock singer. His career, both as a solo performer and as the lead vocalist with the rock band Cold Chisel, has made him one of the most popular and best- ... and Zoomer. He lived in Florida for a stretch before returning to Los Angeles when The Babys got back together and recorded a new CD, ''I'll Have Some of That!''. He is married to Susan Smith Stocker. External linksThe Babys Official Unofficial Archives and Chronological HistoryBased on the Archives of Adrian Millar and Michael John Siddons-CorbyThe Babys OfficialContains rare unreleased songs and video clips of The Babys. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Corby
Michael John Siddons-Corby aka Mike Corby (born 3 July 1944, Windsor, Berkshire, England) is a former British guitarist who was the founder of the 1970s mein rock/light metal group The Babys and responsible (along with manager Adrian Millar) for creating the band’s concept.Jeff Giles. (23 May 2013).The Babys’ Original Members Battle as New Lineup Releases Single, ''Ultimate Classic Rock'' Retrieved 4 February 2015.TK Smith. (2013).", ''The Electric Beard''. Retrieved 4 February 2015. Corby was forced out of the group by Producer Terry Ellis in 28 August 1978 during the recording of their third album ''Head First Head First or Headfirst may refer to: Music * ''Head First'' (The Babys album) (1979) * ''Head First'' (Badfinger album) (recorded 1974, released 2000) * ''Head First'' (Goldfrapp album) (2010), or its title track * ''Head First'' (Uriah Hee ...''. References 1944 births Living people English rock guitarists Lead guitarists British hard rock musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Waite
John Charles Waite (born 4 July 1952) is an English musician. As a solo artist, he has released ten studio albums and is best known for the 1984 hit single " Missing You", which reached No. 1 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and the top ten on the UK Singles Chart. He was also the lead vocalist for the successful rock bands The Babys and Bad English. Career Waite was born in Lancaster, Lancashire, and was educated at Greaves Secondary Modern and Lancaster Art College (The Storey Institute). As a performer, Waite first came to attention as the lead singer and bassist of The Babys, a British rock band that had moderate chart success. The band achieved two pop hits that both coincidentally peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, " Isn't It Time" (1977) and "Everytime I Think of You" (1979), and a solid following of their concert tours. Over the course of five years, the band produced five albums ending with the final album ''On the Edge'' in October 1980, after which the grou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Cain
Jonathan Leonard Friga (born February 26, 1950), known professionally as Jonathan Cain, is an American musician and songwriter best known as the keyboardist for Journey. He has also worked with the Babys and Bad English. Cain was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Journey in 2017. He also maintains a solo career as a contemporary Christian artist. Early life Cain was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Leonard and Nancy Friga. At the age of eight, Cain began accordion lessons, and by the time he was in his teens, he was playing accordion and piano at parties and in clubs. He also plays guitar, bass, and harmonica. Cain is a survivor of the Our Lady of the Angels school fire of 1958, in which 92 students and 3 nuns died. In 1968, Cain graduated from East Leyden High School in the Chicago suburb of Franklin Park, Illinois, and later attended the Chicago Conservatory of Music. Career In 1976, Cain released his first record as the Jonathan Cain Band, ''Windy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Phillips
Ricky Lynn Phillips (born October 7, 1951) is an American bass guitarist and a member of the rock band Styx since 2003, splitting duties with longtime bassist Chuck Panozzo. He has also played in Nasty Habit, as a member of The Babys and Bad English, and with Coverdale-Page and Ted Nugent. Phillips and his former Bad English bandmate Neal Schon also played with former Montrose members Sammy Hagar and Denny Carmassi on a live version of the Montrose song "Rock Candy". Discography With The Babys * ''Union Jacks'' * '' On The Edge'' With Bad English * ''Bad English'' * ''Backlash'' With Styx * ''Big Bang Theory'' * '' One with Everything: Styx and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra'' * '' The Mission'' * ''Crash of the Crown ''Crash of the Crown'' is the seventeenth studio album by American rock band Styx. The album was released on June 18, 2021, by Universal Music Enterprises. The album charted for one week on the US ''Billboard'' 200 album chart, peaking at #1 ...'' Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raymond Louis Kennedy
Raymond Louis Kennedy (November 26, 1946 – February 16, 2014) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer, based in Los Angeles. His works span multiple genres including R&B, pop, rock, jazz, fusion, acid rock, country and many others. He co-wrote "Sail On, Sailor", one of The Beach Boys' mid-career hits, as well as two hits for The Babys: "Everytime I Think of You" and " Isn't It Time". Biography Born in Philadelphia, Kennedy began playing saxophone at age nine. He sang in a cappella groups in New Jersey and Philadelphia before becoming a dancing regular on ''American Bandstand'' in 1960. Dick Clark eventually offered to pay him to pantomime playing saxophone with artists such as The Platters, The Drifters, Chubby Checker, Little Richard, and many more. In 1965, Kennedy recorded his first single as vocalist with then-unknown Kenny Gamble, "Number 5 Gemini," on Guyden Records. That year, Kennedy also auditioned for and received a gig playing tenor sax with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad English
Bad English was an American/British glam metal supergroup formed in 1987. It reunited Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain with singer John Waite and bassist Ricky Phillips, his former bandmates in the Babys, along with Journey guitarist Neal Schon and drummer Deen Castronovo. The band is mainly known for their hit single " When I See You Smile", which peaked at No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in November 1989. History The members decided on a name for the band while playing pool. John Waite missed a shot and Jonathan Cain made a comment on how bad his "" was (referring to the spin a player puts on the cue ball), and the band decided to use the phrase. Jonathan Cain and guitarist Neal Schon, members of the successful rock band Journey, formed Bad English with Waite after Journey disbanded. They were joined by Ricky Phillips, who had played bass for the Babys on two albums with Waite and Cain, and drummer Deen Castronovo. First album The band's first album, Bad English, wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
