''Raspberries'' is the debut album from the

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, released in April 1972 (see 1972 in music). It was their second-highest charting LP, reaching #51 on the '' Billboard'' album chart, but spent more weeks on the chart than all of their other albums combined. The American and Australian versions of this LP carried a

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sticker with a strong raspberry scent. It contained two charting singles, "Don't Want to Say Goodbye," which reached #86, and their biggest hit, " Go All the Way," which reached #5. This album was re-released on CD as part of the 'Power Pop Vol. 1,' also containing their second album ''

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''.

Track listing

Charts

Band members

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and backing vocals,

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*Wally Bryson -

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, backing and lead vocals *Dave Smalley - rhythm guitar, backing and lead vocals * Jim Bonfanti - drums, backing vocals

References

Raspberries (band) albums 1972 debut albums Albums produced by Jimmy Ienner Albums recorded at Record Plant (New York City) Capitol Records albums {{1970s-pop-album-stub