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Anyone Can See

Anyone Can See is Irene Cara's debut album, released in 1982. This album followed up her successful hit singles "Out Here on My Own" and "Fame". The album is solid R&B featuring such standout songs as "Reach Out I'll Be There", "Slow Down" and the power ballad title track among others. Includes the hit, "Anyone Can See" which peaked at #42 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[2] It was produced by The Archies' Ron Dante.

Anyone Can See
Studio album by
Irene Cara
ReleasedJanuary 1982
GenreR&B
Length39:17
LabelNetwork
ProducerRon Dante
Irene Cara chronology
Ésta es Irene
(1967) 		Anyone Can See
(1982) 		What a Feelin'
(1983)
Singles from Anyone Cane See
  1. "Anyone Can See"/"Why"
    Released: November 1981
  2. "My Baby (He's Something Else)"/"Slow Down"
    Released: April 1982
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Critical reviews

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [3]

In their review, Billboard stated that "Cara shows her vocal versatility on such uptempo tracks as the remake of "Reach Out, I'll Be There," "Wha'd Ya Want" and achieves a poignancy on "Anyone Can See." Cara has surrounded herself with a cast of top players with the end result an impressive new chapter in her young career."[4]

Cash Box noted that "she has a young energetic vocal style that comes across as more heartfelt on ballads than on uptempo numbers like the title track. Luckily she's found a producer, Ron Dante, who can direct lush Manilow-like ballads, as well as more uptempo synth/dance numbers. A searing remake of the Motown classic "Reach Out, I'll Be There" and the poppy "Wha'd Ya Want" are other highlights of this excellent debut for Network."[5]

AllMusic rated the album three starts, complementing the "strong R&B repertoire, reputable backing musicians, and solid production" on the record. "Her distinctive combination of subtlety and strength...is something of a cross between the raspy tones of Bonnie Tyler and the sensitivity of Deniece Williams. A solid listen throughout, Anyone Can See is Cara in her prime.[6]

Track listing

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  1. "Reach Out I'll Be There" (Holland–Dozier–Holland) – 4:27
  2. "My Baby (He's Something Else)" (Cara, Gordon Grody, Carlotta McKee) – 3:33
  3. "Anyone Can See" (Cara, Bruce Roberts) – 3:42
  4. "Don't Throw Your Love Away" (Cara, Gail Boggs, Josh Shneider) – 3:58
  5. "Slow Down" (Cara) – 3:53
  6. "Whad'ya Want" (Cara, Grody, McKee) – 3:35
  7. "You Hurt Me Once" (Alan Roy Scott, Ed Fox) – 3:39
  8. "Thunder in My Heart" (Leo Sayer, Tom Snow) – 3:39
  9. "Why" (Andy Goldmark, Jim Ryan) – 4:49
  10. "True Love" (Bill Seidman) – 3:46

Personnel

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Charts

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Chart (1983) Peak
position
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[8] 48
US Billboard 200[9] 76
US R&B Albums (Billboard)[9] 39
US Cash Box Charts[10] 80

References

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  1. ^ Anyone Can See at AllMusic
  2. ^ Irene Cara, "Anyone Can See" chart position Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  3. ^ Ann-Margret – Ann-Margret: Reviews at AllMusic. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  4. ^ "Top Album Picks" (PDF). Billboard Magazine. No. 23 January 1982. p. 92. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  5. ^ "Album Reviews - Hits Out of the Box" (PDF). Cash Box. No. 23 January 1982. p. 13. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  6. ^ "Anyone Can See - Irene Cara | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  7. ^ Irene Cara, Anyone Can See credits Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  8. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Irene Cara – Anyone Can See" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  9. ^ a b "Anyone Can See – Irene Cara Awards". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  10. ^ "Cash Box Magazine" (PDF). worldradiohistory.com. 1982-02-27.
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