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Bébé le Strange by ReleasedFebruary 14, 1980RecordedKaye Smith Studios, Seattle, Washington, Winter 1979Length37:28, Connie (, , ) & Howie () chronology
(1978)Bébé le Strange
(1980)
(1980) from Bébé le Strange "" / "Pilot"
Released: March 1980 "" / "Silver Wheels"
Released: July 1980 Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingB+(unfavorable)(unfavorable)

Bébé le Strange is the fifth  by the American  band . It was released on February 14, 1980 through . It was the first album without founding member  on lead guitar, who had left the band months prior along with his brother Michael.

The album was a commercial success, peaking at number five on the U.S.  and staying in the charts for 22 weeks. It also was certified Gold by the RIAA However it did not sell as well as their previous albums (which had gone Platinum and Multi-Platinum). The record contained the singles "" (backed by the  horns section) and the title track. Some of the backing vocals were provided by Don Wilhelm, who had been in a group called The Army with Steve Fossen and Roger Fisher in the 1960s.

The album was re-released in an expanded edition in 2004, containing two additional songs: a live version of "Break" and the studio outtake "Jackleg Man".

Track listing

All tracks written by , , , except where indicated.

Side oneNo.TitleWriter(s)Length1.""A. Wilson, N. Wilson, Ennis, 3:402."Down on Me" 4:453."Silver Wheels" (instrumental)N. Wilson1:244."Break" 2:325."Rockin Heaven Down" 5:54Side twoNo.TitleWriter(s)Length6."" 5:107."Strange Night" 4:188."Raised on You"N. Wilson3:219."Pilot" 3:1810."Sweet Darlin"A. Wilson3:17