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STRAIGHT UP is Badfinger's best-known album and perhaps the definitive example of their sparkling brand of Beatles-influenced pop. Expertly produced by George Harrison and Todd Rundgren, this 1972 album spawned two hit singles (both written by group leader Pete Ham): the romantic ballad "Day After Day" (Badfinger's only gold record) and "Baby Blue," a soaring power pop classic that is still regularly played on rock radio. Most people remember Badfinger for those two songs, but the 10 other tracks on STRAIGHT UP are equally impressive.

Less rock-oriented than their previous album NO DICE (although guitarist Joey Molland contributes several excellent high-energy rock songs like "Sometimes" and "Suitcase"), the majority of STRAIGHT UP consists of gentle, melodic songs like Molland's folkish "Sweet Tuesday Morning" and superb Pete Ham compositions like the epic existentialist ballad "Name Of The Game." Now reissued with alternate versions of five of the album's songs and a rare single version of "Baby Blue," STRAIGHT UP sounds better than ever and is an essential addition to any rock fan's music collection.

Recording information: Abbey Road, London, England (1971); Air Studios, London, England (1971); Command Studios, London, England (1971).

Badfinger: Joey Molland (vocals, guitar); Pete Ham (guitar); Tom Evans (bass instrument); Mike Gibbins (drums).

Additional personnel: George Harrison (slide guitar); Leon Russell (piano).

Q (6/93, p.115) - 4 Stars (out of 5) - "...Poignantly written, brimming with mature melodies and bracing verse/chorus interplay, STRAIGHT UP is one not to miss. More complete than their other long-play selections and resplendent with previously unheard gems, it's quality stuff..."
NME (Magazine) (6/5/93, p.34) - "...A stone cold beauty of an album....an impossibly good album....Love it like your mother..."
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List Price $16.98 (You save $5.29)
Category Rock Albums, Rock/Pop CDs, Power Pop, Enhanced CD
Label Apple
Orig Year 1971
All Time Sales Rank   5363  
CD Universe Part number 1108847
Catalog number 81403
Discs 1
Release Date Jun 01, 1993
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Todd Rundgren; George Harrison; Geoff Emerick
Recording Time 65 minutes
Personnel Joey Molland - vocals, guitar
Pete Ham - guitar
Tom Evans - bass instrument
Mike Gibbons - drums

Also: George Harrison, Leon Russell
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Badfinger Straight Up Album Track Listing



Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Take It All  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Baby Blue  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Money  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.Flying  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.I'd Die Babe  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.Name of the Game  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Suitcase  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.Sweet Tuesday Morning  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Day After Day  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Sometimes  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample11.Perfection  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample12.It's Over  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample13.Money - (previously unreleased, alternate take)  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample14.Flying - (previously unreleased, alternate take)  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample15.Name of the Game - (previously unreleased, alternate take)  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample16.Suitcase - (previously unreleased, alternate take)  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample17.Perfection - (previously unreleased, alternate take)  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample18.Baby Blue - (U.S. single mix, bonus track)  

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Submitted by vesna1 (Eastman,GA,USA) Verified Buyer
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4 stars a great listener>
A majority of this album being produced by George Harrison plays a major role in defining Badfingers "beatles" style play. They are tasteful, musical, and catchy...with some great numbers. Day after Day and Baby Blue are two outstanding tracks, which I can never hear enough of.....the rest is all great stuff....definitely a good purchase!
Submitted by Classic Rock Fanatic (Georgia)
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5 stars Just about the best there is!!
Their 3rd album is one of my two favorites of Badfinger. It includes my favorite song, "Baby Blue." On here also is the mega-hit "Day After Day," but that is not all!! There are plenty other very memorable songs. You will love this CD from the very first listen.
Submitted by John Huggins (Dallas, Texas)
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