The Tale of the Tape

by Billy Squier

The Tale of the Tape cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 14 April 1980
  • Label: Capitol
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 37:26
  • Community rating: 3.03/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Launching his solo career after the dissolution of his band Piper, Billy Squier established the blueprint for his impending MTV-era dominance. 'The Tale of the Tape' delivers massive, hook-laden arena rock anthems highlighted by his distinctive, wailing vocals. The album includes the rock radio staple 'The Big Beat', whose thunderous drum intro would become one of the most sampled breaks in hip-hop history.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. The Big Beat (3:39)
  2. Calley Oh (4:09)
  3. Rich Kid (4:41)
  4. Like I'm Lovin' You (3:10)
  5. Who Knows What A Love Can Do (3:42)
  6. You Should Be High Love (4:21)
  7. Who's Your Boyfriend (3:37)
  8. The Music's All Right (5:49)
  9. Young Girls (4:14)

Credits

  • Alex Ligertwood - backing vocals
  • Woodstock Children's Chorus - backing vocals
  • Bucky Ballard - bass
  • Ellen Todd - conductor [woodstock children's chorus]
  • Bobby Chouinard - drums
  • Bruce Kulick - guitar
  • Richard T. Bear - keyboards
  • David Sancious - keyboards, synthesizer
  • Billy Squier - Primary Artist
  • Wally Traugott - mastering

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