Name: THE DAY by Babyface
Brand: Babyface
SKU: 5099748536822
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.5 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

The Day was the first album Babyface released after being elevated into a virtually guaranteed hitmaker in the mid-'90s through his work with Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, Madonna, and Mariah Carey, among many others. The album confirms his skill for subtle, inventive songwriting and accessible, polished yet soulful production. Babyface can straddle the line between hip-hop and traditional soul better than nearly any other artist, as evidenced by the hits he has orchestrated for other artists. On his own, he is still compelling -- his voice is as smooth as silk, and nearly as seductive -- but it doesn't quite have the force of personality as his greatest productions. Nevertheless, The Day qualifies as state-of-the-art mid-'90s soul, featuring a handful of terrific songs, and a lot of extremely pleasurable filler. [The 2001 CD reissue adds historical liner notes and three bonus tracks: remixes of "Everytime I Close My Eyes," "This Is For the Lover in You," and "Everytime I Feel the Groove," the last of which was previously unreleased and not found on the original album in any form.]
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3. I Said I Love You (Album Version)

by Babyface

Primary Artist: Babyface; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Babyface; Performer
Background Vocals: Babyface; Performer
Bass: Nathan East; Performer
Drum Programming: Babyface; Performer
Guitar: Michael Thompson; Performer
Keyboard: Babyface; Performer
Percussion: Sheila E.; Performer
Performer: Babyface; Performer
Piano: Kenny Crouch; Performer
Composer: Babyface; Composer
Lyricist: Babyface; Composer
Producer: Babyface; Production

6. All Day Thinkin' (Album Version)

by Babyface

Primary Artist: Babyface; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Babyface
Pete (yea Baby) Farmer
Shanice Wilson
Keith Andes
Marc Nelson; Performer
Drum Programming: Gerald Baillergeau; Performer
Guitar: Babyface; Performer
Keyboard: Gerald Baillergeau; Performer
Percussion: Shelia E.; Performer
Performer: Babyface; Performer
Composer: Babyface
G. Baillergeau; Composer
Lyricist: Babyface
G. Baillergeau; Composer
Producer: Babyface
Gerald Baillergeau; Production

1. Every Time I Close My Eyes (with Kenny G)

by Babyface With Kenny G

Background Vocals: Babyface
Mariah Carey; Performer
Bass: Nathan East; Performer
Drum Programming: Babyface; Performer
Guitar: Michael Thompson; Performer
Keyboard: Babyface; Performer
Performer: Kenny G
Babyface With Kenny G
Babyface
Mariah Carey
Sheila E.
Shelia E.; Performer
Saxophone: Kenny G; Performer
Composer: Babyface; Composer
Lyricist: Babyface; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Paul Boutin; Production
Engineer: Mike Scott
Adam Kagan
"bassy" Bob Brockman
Brad Gilderman
Thom Russo; Production
Executive Producer: Kenneth Edmonds
Ramon Hervey, Ii
Ramon Hervey; Production
Mastering Engineer: Eddy Schreyer
Steve Hall
Joseph M. Palmaccio; Production
Percussion: Sheila E.; Performer
Piano: Greg Phillinganes; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Mick Guzauski
Kyle Bess
Doug Michael
Jon Gass; Production
Programmer: Randy Walker; Production
Featured Artist: Kenny G; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Babyface
Mariah Carey
Kenny G
Shelia E.; Main Performer
Producer: Babyface; Production
I I: Ramon Hervey; Other

10. This Is for the Lover In You (feat. LL Cool J, Howard Hewett, Jody Watley & Jeffrey Daniels)

by Babyface, Ll Cool J, Howard Hewett, Jody Watley, Jeffrey Daniels

Background Vocals: Howard Hewett
Jeffrey Daniels
Shanice Wilson
Babyface
Marc Nelson
Jody Watley; Performer
Composer: H. Hewett
Dana Meyers
D. Meyers; Composer
Featured Artist: Howard Hewett
Ll Cool J
Jeffrey Daniels
Jody Watley; Main Performer
Drum Programming: Bryce Wilson; Performer
Guitar: Baby Face; Performer
Arranger: Keith Andes
Bill Meyers; Composer
Lyricist: H. Hewett
Dana Meyers
D. Meyers; Composer
Primary Artist: Babyface Featuring Ll Cool J
Babyface; Main Performer
Keyboard: Babyface; Performer
Performer: Babyface
Ll Cool J
Howard Hewett
Jody Watley
Jeffrey Daniels
Babyface Featuring Ll Cool J; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Gerald Albright; Performer
Executive Producer: Ramon Hervey, Ii
Kenneth Edmonds
Ramon Hervey; Production
Trombone: Reggie Young; Performer
Producer: Babyface
Ll Cool J; Production
Trumpet: Ray Brown
Oscar Brachear; Performer
Howard Hewett: Babyface Featuring Ll Cool J; Other
I I: Ramon Hervey; Other
Jody Watley & Jeffrey Daniels: Babyface Featuring Ll Cool J; Other

2. Talk To Me (Album Version)

by Babyface

Primary Artist: Babyface; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Babyface; Performer
Composer: Babyface; Composer
Lyricist: Babyface; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Peter Doell
Paul Boutin
Greg Collins
John Hurlbut
Tim Lauber
Tim Hoogenakker
Rafa Sardina; Production
Background Vocals: De De O'neal
Shanice Wilson
Marc Nelson; Performer
Bass: Nathan East; Performer
Drums: John Robinson; Performer
Guitar: Michael Thompson
Eric Clapton; Performer
Keyboard: Babyface; Performer
Percussion: Sheila E.; Performer
Performer: Babyface; Performer
Engineer: Brad Gilderman
Adam Kagan
"bassy" Bob Brockmann
Thom Russo; Production
Mastering Engineer: Eddy Schreyer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kyle Bess
Jon Gass; Production
Producer: Babyface; Production
Programmer: Randy Walker; Production

4. When Your Body Gets Weak (Album Version)

by Babyface

Acoustic Guitar: Babyface; Performer
Primary Artist: Babyface; Main Performer
Composer: Babyface; Composer
Lyricist: Babyface; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Peter Doell
Greg Collins
Paul Boutin
John Hurllbut
Tim Lauber
Tim Hoogenakker
Rafa Sardina; Production
Background Vocals: Babyface
Kenny Terry & "face"
Wanya Morris
Shawn Stockman
Marc Nelson; Performer
Bass: Nathan East; Performer
Drums: Babyface; Performer
Keyboard: Babyface; Performer
Percussion: Sheila E.; Performer
Performer: Babyface; Performer
Engineer: "bassy" Bob Brockmann
Thom Russo
Brad Gilderman; Production
Mastering Engineer: Eddy Schreyer
Joseph M. Palmaccio; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jon Gass
Kyle Bess; Production
Producer: Babyface; Production
Programmer: Randy Walker; Production

5. Simple Days (Album Version)

by Babyface

Primary Artist: Babyface; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Babyface; Performer
Background Vocals: Marc Nelson
Emanuel Officer
Babyface
Kevon Edmonds; Performer
Drum Programming: Babyface
Bradley Spalter; Performer
Guitar: Michael Thompson; Performer
Keyboard: Babyface
Bradley Spalter; Performer
Performer: Babyface; Performer
Composer: Bradley Spalter
Babyface
Robbie Neville
Emmanuel Officer; Composer
Lyricist: Bradley Spalter
Emmanuel Officer
Robbie Neville
Babyface; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Eddy Schreyer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Paul Boutin
"bassy" Bob Brockmann; Production
Producer: Babyface
Bradley; Production
Programmer: Randy Walker; Production

7. Seven Seas (Album Version)

by Babyface

Acoustic Guitar: Babyface; Performer
Primary Artist: Babyface; Main Performer
Composer: Babyface
Marc Nelson; Composer
Lyricist: Babyface
Marc Nelson; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Tim Hoogenakker
Tim Lauber
Greg Collins
John Hurlbut
Paul Boutin
Peter Doell
Rafa Sardina; Production
Background Vocals: Melvin Edmonds
Marc Nelson
Babyface; Performer
Drum Programming: Babyface; Performer
Guitar: Michael Thompson; Performer
Keyboard: Babyface; Performer
Percussion: Shelia E.; Performer
Performer: Babyface; Performer
Engineer: Adam Kagan
"bassy" Bob Brockmann
Brad Gilderman
Thom Russo; Production
Mastering Engineer: Eddy Schreyer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kyle Bess
Jon Gass; Production
Producer: Babyface; Production
Programmer: Randy Walker; Production

8. The Day (That You Gave Me A Son) (Album Version)

by Babyface

Composer: Babyface; Composer
Bass: Nathan East; Performer
Drums: John Robinson; Performer
Guitar: Michael Thompson; Performer
Percussion: Shelia E.; Performer
Performer: Babyface; Performer
Arranger: Bill Ross; Composer
Lyricist: Babyface; Composer
Conductor: Bill Ross; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Peter Doell
Greg Collins
Paul Boutin
Tim Lauber
Tim Hoogenakker
Rafa Sardina; Production
Primary Artist: Babyface; Main Performer
Engineer: Adam Kagan
Thom Russo
Brad Gilderman
"bassy" Bob Brockmann; Production
Mastering Engineer: Eddy Schreyer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kyle Bess
Jon Gass; Production
Producer: Babyface; Production
Programmer: Randy Walker; Production

9. How Come, How Long (feat. Stevie Wonder)

by Babyface, Stevie Wonder

Featured Artist: Stevie Wonder; Main Performer
Composer: Babyface
Stevie Wonder; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Babyface; Performer
Background Vocals: Stevie Wonder
Shanice Wilson
Marc Nelson
Kevon Edmonds
Babyface; Performer
Bass: Nathan East; Performer
Drums: John Robinson; Performer
Guitar: Michael Thompson; Performer
Harmonica: Stevie Wonder; Performer
Performer: Babyface
Stevie Wonder
Babyface Feat. Stevie Wonder; Performer
Lyricist: Babyface
Stevie Wonder; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Greg Collins
John Hurlbut
Tim Lauber
Tim Hoogenakker
Rafa Sardina
Peter Doell
Paul Boutin; Production
Engineer: Thom Russo
"bassy" Bob Brackmann
Brad Gilderman; Production
Executive Producer: Ramon Hervey, Ii
Kenneth Edmonds
Ramon Hervey; Production
Mastering Engineer: Eddy Schreyer
Steve Hall; Production
Primary Artist: Babyface; Main Performer
Keyboard: Babyface; Performer
Percussion: Shelia E.; Performer
Piano: Greg Phillinganes; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Kyle Bess
Jon Gass; Production
Producer: Babyface; Production
Programmer: Randy Walker; Production
I I: Ramon Hervey; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 11 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, R&B, Soul, Contemporary R&B, Adult Contemporary

Label

Epic

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 28, 1996

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099748536822

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THE DAY

3. I Said I Love You (Album Version)

6. All Day Thinkin' (Album Version)

1. Every Time I Close My Eyes (with Kenny G)

10. This Is for the Lover In You (feat. LL Cool J, Howard Hewett, Jody Watley & Jeffrey Daniels)

2. Talk To Me (Album Version)

4. When Your Body Gets Weak (Album Version)

5. Simple Days (Album Version)

7. Seven Seas (Album Version)

8. The Day (That You Gave Me A Son) (Album Version)

9. How Come, How Long (feat. Stevie Wonder)

Technical Specifications

THE DAY

Product information

Release options

3. I Said I Love You (Album Version)

6. All Day Thinkin' (Album Version)

1. Every Time I Close My Eyes (with Kenny G)

10. This Is for the Lover In You (feat. LL Cool J, Howard Hewett, Jody Watley & Jeffrey Daniels)

2. Talk To Me (Album Version)

4. When Your Body Gets Weak (Album Version)

5. Simple Days (Album Version)

7. Seven Seas (Album Version)

8. The Day (That You Gave Me A Son) (Album Version)

9. How Come, How Long (feat. Stevie Wonder)

Technical Specifications