Up to Date
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The Partridge Family
's second album, Up to Date, was released in February 1971. It contained such hits as "I'll Meet You Halfway
" (Billboard #9) and "Doesn't Somebody Want to Be Wanted
" (U.S. Billboard #6 and Cash Box #1, Canadian RPM
#1).
The album reached #3 on the Billboard album chart. The musicians were Hal Blaine
on drums, Joe Osborne on bass guitar, Mike Melvoin
on keyboard, Dennis Budimir and Louie Shelton on guitars. As with all Partridge Family albums (with the exception of Bulletin Board
), it was produced by Wes Farrell
at Western Recorders, studio 2 in Los Angeles
.
Up to Date features David Cassidy
's first contribution as a songwriter. Cassidy penned the song "Lay It on the Line" with Wes Farrell. The song features a strong guitar track.
The album cover was designed in the form of a calendar indicating the birthdates of the family (including their dog, Simone), which were the actual birthdates of the cast members. The album also included a bookcover. This was the last album to feature Jeremy Gelbwaks
as Chris Partridge on the cover, as he left the show soon after its release.
Side 2
The Partridge Family
The Partridge Family is an American television sitcom about a widowed mother and her five children who embark on a music career. The series originally ran from September 25, 1970 until August 31, 1974, the last new episode airing on March 23, 1974, on the ABC network, as part of a Friday-night lineup...
's second album, Up to Date, was released in February 1971. It contained such hits as "I'll Meet You Halfway
I'll Meet You Halfway
"I'll Meet You Halfway" is a song written by Wes Farrell and Gerry Goffin and was recorded by The Partridge Family for their 1971 album, Up to Date. The song went to #4 on the Adult Contemporary chart and reached #9 on The Billboard Hot 100 in 1971....
" (Billboard #9) and "Doesn't Somebody Want to Be Wanted
Doesn't Somebody Want to Be Wanted
"Doesn't Somebody Want to Be Wanted" is a song written by Mike Appel, Jim Cretecos, and Wes Farrell and was recorded by The Partridge Family for their 1971 album, Up to Date. The song went to #6 on The Billboard Hot 100 in 1971 and was on the charts for 12 weeks.The song went to #1 in Canada. The...
" (U.S. Billboard #6 and Cash Box #1, Canadian RPM
RPM (magazine)
RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,...
#1).
The album reached #3 on the Billboard album chart. The musicians were Hal Blaine
Hal Blaine
Hal Blaine is an American drummer and session musician. He is most known for his work with the Wrecking Crew in California. Blaine played on numerous hits by popular groups, including Elvis Presley, John Denver, the Ronettes, Simon & Garfunkel, the Carpenters, the Beach Boys, Nancy Sinatra, and...
on drums, Joe Osborne on bass guitar, Mike Melvoin
Mike Melvoin
Mike Melvoin is an American jazz pianist.Melvoin began on piano at age three. He studied English at Dartmouth College, graduating in 1959, but decided to pursue a career in music. After moving to Los Angeles in 1961, he played with Frank Rosolino, Leroy Vinnegar, Gerald Wilson, Paul Horn, Terry...
on keyboard, Dennis Budimir and Louie Shelton on guitars. As with all Partridge Family albums (with the exception of Bulletin Board
Bulletin Board (album)
Bulletin Board was the last studio album recorded by The Partridge Family and originally released by Bell Records. The album was recorded between July and September of 1973 and released in October of 1973. Bulletin Board was the first Partridge Family album to fail to chart on the Billboard 200...
), it was produced by Wes Farrell
Wes Farrell
Wes Farrell was an American musician, songwriter and record producer, who was most active in the 1960s and 1970s...
at Western Recorders, studio 2 in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
.
Up to Date features David Cassidy
David Cassidy
David Bruce Cassidy is an American actor, singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known for his role as the character of Keith Partridge in the 1970s musical/sitcom The Partridge Family. He was one of pop culture's most celebrated teen idols, enjoying a successful pop career in the 1970s, and...
's first contribution as a songwriter. Cassidy penned the song "Lay It on the Line" with Wes Farrell. The song features a strong guitar track.
The album cover was designed in the form of a calendar indicating the birthdates of the family (including their dog, Simone), which were the actual birthdates of the cast members. The album also included a bookcover. This was the last album to feature Jeremy Gelbwaks
Jeremy Gelbwaks
Jeremy Gelbwaks was a child actor who starred in the television series The Partridge Family from 1970 to 1971.-Career:...
as Chris Partridge on the cover, as he left the show soon after its release.
Track listing
Side 1- "I'll Meet You HalfwayI'll Meet You Halfway"I'll Meet You Halfway" is a song written by Wes Farrell and Gerry Goffin and was recorded by The Partridge Family for their 1971 album, Up to Date. The song went to #4 on the Adult Contemporary chart and reached #9 on The Billboard Hot 100 in 1971....
" (Wes FarrellWes FarrellWes Farrell was an American musician, songwriter and record producer, who was most active in the 1960s and 1970s...
, Gerry GoffinGerry GoffinGerry Goffin is an American lyricist. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 with former songwriting partner and first wife, Carole King. he has co-written six Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers.-Career:Goffin enlisted with the Marine Corps Reserve after graduating from...
) - "You Are Always on My Mind" (Tony RomeoTony RomeoTony Romeo was an American songwriter. He is famous for writing the No.1 hit "I Think I Love You" by The Partridge Family as well as many other hit records, mostly during the 1960s and 1970s....
) - "Doesn't Somebody Want to Be WantedDoesn't Somebody Want to Be Wanted"Doesn't Somebody Want to Be Wanted" is a song written by Mike Appel, Jim Cretecos, and Wes Farrell and was recorded by The Partridge Family for their 1971 album, Up to Date. The song went to #6 on The Billboard Hot 100 in 1971 and was on the charts for 12 weeks.The song went to #1 in Canada. The...
" (Wes Farrell, Jim Crerecos, Mike AppelMike AppelMike Appel is an American music industry manager and record producer, most known for his role in both capacities early in the career of Bruce Springsteen....
) - "I'm Here, You're Here" (Wes Farrell, Gerry Goffin)
- "Umbrella Man" (Wes Farrell, Jim Crerecos, Mike Appel)
- "Lay It on the Line" (David CassidyDavid CassidyDavid Bruce Cassidy is an American actor, singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known for his role as the character of Keith Partridge in the 1970s musical/sitcom The Partridge Family. He was one of pop culture's most celebrated teen idols, enjoying a successful pop career in the 1970s, and...
, Wes Farrell)
Side 2
- "Morning Rider on the Road" (Tony Romeo)
- "That'll Be the Day" (Tony Romeo)
- "There's No Doubt in My Mind" (Wes Farrell, Gerry Goffin)
- "She'd Rather Have the Rain" (Terry CashmanTerry CashmanTerry Cashman is a record producer and singer-songwriter, best known for his 1981 hit, "Talkin' Baseball." While the song is well recognized today, it was all but ignored by typical Top 40 radio during its chart life, making only the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.Cashman was the lead singer...
, T.P. West) - "I'll Leave Myself a Little Time" (Steve Dossick)