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Bébé le Strange by  ReleasedFebruary 14, 1980Recorded1979Studio, SeattleLength37:30 Connie  chronology
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Bébé le Strange is the fifth studio album by the American  band . It was released on February 14, 1980, by . 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 US  and spending 22 weeks on the chart. On May 5, 1980, it was certified Gold by the  (RIAA). Bébé le Strange spawned the singles "" (backed by the  horn section) and the . 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.

On June 29, 2004, the album was re-released by Epic and  in a remastered expanded edition, containing two bonus track: the studio outtake "Jackleg Man" and a live version of "Break".

Track listing

All tracks are written by , , and , except where noted.

Side oneNo.TitleWriter(s)Length1."" A. Wilson Ennis N. Wilson 3:382."Down on Me" 4:463."Silver Wheels"N. Wilson1:224."Break" 2:325."Rockin Heaven Down" 5:52Side twoNo.TitleWriter(s)Length6."" 5:107."Strange Night" 4:168."Raised on You"N. Wilson3:219."Pilot" 3:1510."Sweet Darlin"A. Wilson3:18Total length:37:30