Rubettes - Rubettes

Review by Pamela Brackett

Rubettes, the eponymous album by the British pop band, is a delightful collection of tracks that transport the listener back to the glam rock era of the 1970s. Released in 1975, the album features the band's signature falsetto harmonies, catchy hooks, and upbeat rhythms that made them a household name in the UK and beyond.

The album kicks off with the hit single "Sugar Baby Love," a catchy tune that became an instant classic and reached the top of the charts in several countries. The infectious chorus and memorable guitar riff make it a standout track that still holds up today.

Other standout tracks on the album include "Tonight," "Juke Box Jive," and "I Can Do It," which showcase the band's knack for crafting infectious pop anthems. The album also features a few slower ballads, such as "Little Darling" and "You Could Have Told Me," which add some variety to the mix.

Artist: Rubettes
Album: Rubettes

1976

Rating: 1.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Juke Box Jive	3:01
Its Saturday Night	2:15
Out In The Cold
Sugar Baby Love	3:28
I Still Love You - ALAN & JOHN (Bonus Track)
Put a Back Beat to That Music	03:37
Little Darling
Way Back In The Fifties	3:48
I'm Just Dreaming
With You
Foe Dee Oh Dee	03:00
My Buddy Holly Days
It's Better That Way
Way Back in the Fifties	03:48
Dark Side Of The World
Judy Run Run
It's Saturday Night	02:15
Sha Na Na Song	2:55
Foe-Dee-Oh-Dee
Miss Goodie Two Shoes
I'm Just Dreaming	03:06
When You're Around
Foe Dee O Dee	3:00
Love Bonds - ALAN & JOHN (Bonus Track)
I´m Just Dreaming	3:06
Rock Is Dead	3:08
Put A Back Beat To That Music
Play The Game
Judy Run Run
Dark Side of the World	04:03
It's Saturday Night	2:15
Tonight	3:39

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The Rubettes - Judy Run Run

Rubettes - Foe-Dee-O-Dee

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State Records
State Records , Polydor
Polydor
MCA Records, State Records
State Records , State Records
MCA Records
Caroline International, Polydor International

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lyssna på nätet
kuunnella verkossa
escuchar en línea
écouter en ligne
online anhören
lytte på nettet
ouvir online
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Formats

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Stereo
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Cassette
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Companies

Role	Company
Printed By	Team-Trykk A.S.
Manufactured By	Polydor Ltd.
Distributed By	Polydor Ltd.
Made By	Polydor International
Phonographic Copyright (p)	State Records
Lacquer Cut At	Rosenborg Studio
Pressed By	Musikkindustri A/S
Published By	Pamscene
Marketed By	Polydor Ltd.
Engineered At	Lansdowne Studios

Credits

Role	Credit
Art Direction	Paul Welch
Design Concept	Paul Welch
Engineer	John Mackswith
Photography By	Alec Burn
Producer	Waddington, Bickerton
Written-By	Tony Waddington, Wayne Bickerton
Lacquer Cut By	F
Artwork By	Paul Welch
Photography	Alec Burn

Notes

FABRICADO PELA COMPANHIA BRASILEIRA DE DISCOS
Printed in Norway by Team Trykk
"This is their first record to be released in America. The album is a collection from their first two State albums..."
ETAT 4 G.M.cM Rubettes (recut) handwritten to top left A-side inner sleeve.
ETAT004 hand written to top left B -side inner sleeve.
Different from the Norwegian version. In the upper right corner on the back of the sleeve there is only text, no Polydor logo.
Polydor label.
Printed in Belgium
Dolby
Made in Norway
Made in England.
Also available on State LP ETAT 4 and 8 track cartridge STTC 4
Cassette
On labels :
℗ 1975 D.R. (which means "Droits réservés" = "Rights Reseved")
GU 33 = Gravure universelle

Barcodes

Rights Society: n©b
Rights Society: GEMA
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, Stamped): 2310 439-A SNB
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, Stamped): 2310 439-B SNB
Matrix / Runout (Stamped Side A runout): ETAT 4 A//3 IB 11 5
Matrix / Runout (Stamped Side B runout): ETAT 004 B//2 IB 12 1
Matrix / Runout (Etched Sides A&B runout): MELYS IBC
Rights Society: BIEM
Rights Society: D.R.
Other (Price Code): SUPER
Price Code: SUPER
Matrix / Runout (Stamped A-side): 2309 004 A 10 P75 F RS 710 2
Matrix / Runout (Stamped B-side): 2309 004 B 10 P75 F RS 710 2
Rights Society: SABAM
Rights Society: n(c)b
Rights Society: STEMRA
Matrix / Runout (Etched Side A runout): MELYS IBC
Matrix / Runout (Etched Side B runout): MELV + ANDY
Matrix / Runout (On labels, side A): 2309 004 1
Matrix / Runout (On labels, side B): 2309 004 2
Matrix / Runout (Stamped, side A): Sπ 2309004 1 380 CIDIS A1
Matrix / Runout (Stamped, side B): STT 2309004 2 380 CIDIS A°
Price Code: Ⓑ
Other (Droits Réservés): D.R.

About Rubettes

In 1973, Wayne Bickerton, then head of A&R at Polydor Records, wrote four songs in an "American 50's type" sound with co-writer Tony Waddington. A group of session musicians and singers were gathered in a London studio and recorded a demo of these tracks. Three of the session musicians were then asked to form the beginnings of a band, and with that John Richardson, Alan Williams and Pete Arnesen were the start of The Rubettes. John got some musician friends to round out the group, with Mick Clarke, Bill Hurd and Tony Thorpe making the original group of six. Pete Arnesen, the only American of the group, was the first to part ways. Later, Bill Hurd chose to pursue a solo career, cutting the band to four. Tony Thorp left the band in 1979, and the final three continued to make music together. In 1982, the band re-formed to tour on the wave of nostalgia. This time, Alan Williams and Mick Clarke were joined by Bill Hurd and Alex Bines, once Hurd's Milkman, completed the revised line up on drums. Mick Clarke was replaced by Steve Kinch 1987-1991 and Trevor Holliday 1991-1993. c.1992: the line up was Alex Bines, Alan Williams, Trevor Holliday and Bill Hurd. In 1999, the re-formed line up split again, forming two "competing" Rubettes groups, one lead by Bill Hurd and the other by Alan Williams. This resulted in two separate entities, who took distinct names following a court order, making The Rubettes featuring Bill Hurd and The Rubettes feat. Alan Williams. William's group consists of Alan Williams, John Richardson, Mick Clarke, and Mark Haley. Sidenotes: Of the Original Rubettes line-up only John Richardson, Alan Williams and Pete Arnesen participated in the recording of "Sugar Baby Love" with the falsetto lead vocal performed by (legal name: Paul Prewer). With contractual obligations preventing Prewer from joining the band when it was formed, he never toured with the original band. He later featured with Hurd, Bines and the rest in this Rubettes formation from 2000 until 2006, when he left for personal reasons and is replaced by George Bird. The band name was born from the interest in jewel-based names like "Diamonds," and one of Thorpe's girlfriends owned a purplish-red colored Mini which she affectionately called "Ruby."

Name Vars

Les Rubettes
Robettes
Roubuttes
Rubbetes
Rubbettes
Rubettes
Rubettes Jive
Rubetts
The Robettes
The Rubbets
The Rubbettes
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Members

Alan Williams
Mick Clarke
Alex Bines
John Richardson
Steve Kinch
Bill Hurd
Tony Thorpe
Peter Arnesen

Summary by Pamela Brackett

Rubettes is a fun and enjoyable album that will appeal to fans of classic pop and rock. The band's energy and enthusiasm shine through on every track, making it a must-have for anyone looking to relive the golden age of glam rock.