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COVERS

This is a compilation of songs Babyface has written that have been performed by other artists (after the original artist). (The link leads to the original artist's notes for that song.)

"And I Gave My Love To You" (Sonja Marie, 1995)

Re-recorded by L.A. Jazz Syndicate from the album 'L.A. Jazz Syndicate' (Ichiban), 1997


"Another Sad Love Song" (Toni Braxton, 1993)

Re-recorded by Kim Pensyl from the album 'When You Were Mine' (Shanachie), 1994


"A Bit Old Fashioned" (Babyface, 1993)

Re-recorded by Rare Blend from the single "Swang / A Bit Old Fashioned" (Curb), 1997


"Breathe Again" (Toni Braxton, 1993)

Re-recorded by Sweet Tea from the compilation album 'Reggae Gold '94' (VP), 1994; re-recorded by Rohn Lawrence from the album 'Hangin' On A String' (WEA/Atlantic), 1994; re-recorded by The Trammell Starks Project from the album 'Love Is' (Intersound), 1996; re-recorded by Chuck Loeb from the album 'The Music Inside' (Shanachie), 1996; re-recorded by Roberto Perera from the album 'Harp And Soul' (Heads Up International), 1996; re-recorded by Doug Cameron from the album 'Passport' (Virgin/Higher Octave), 1997; re-recorded by Babyface with Shanice from the album 'MTV Unplugged NYC 1997' (Epic), 1997; see also "I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)" below


"Can We Talk" (Tevin Campbell, 1992)

Re-recorded by Sanchez from the album 'Brown Eye Girl' (VP), 1995; re-recorded by the Whispers from the album 'Songbook Volume 1 - The Songs Of Babyface' (Interscope), 1997


"End Of The Road" (Boyz II Men, 1992)

Re-recorded by Frankie Paul from the album 'Don Man' (Philo), 1993; re-recorded by Kim Waters from the album 'Peaceful Journey' (Warlock), 1993; re-recorded (medley) by Gladys Knight from the album 'Just For You' (MCA), 1994; re-recorded by Sensuous Sax from the album 'Spark' (Compose), 1995; re-recorded by Babyface with Kevon and Melvin Edmonds and Marc Nelson from the album 'MTV Unplugged NYC 1997' (Epic), 1997


"Every Little Step" (Bobby Brown, 1988)

Re-recorded live by Usher from the album 'Live' (LaFace), 1999


"Every Time I Close My Eyes" (Babyface, 1997)

Re-recorded by Dirk K. from the album 'About You' (ULG), 1997


"Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" (Whitney Houston, 1995)

Re-recorded by Spectrum from the album 'Movies Greatest Hits' (Intersound), 1996; re-recorded by American Film Orchestra from the album 'Waiting to Exhale & Other Movie Hits' (Intersound), 1996; re-recorded by Babyface with Beverly Crowder from the album 'MTV Unplugged NYC 1997' (Epic), 1997; re-recorded by the Whispers from the album 'Songbook Volume 1 - The Songs Of Babyface' (Interscope), 1997


"For The Cool In You" (Babyface, 1993)

Re-recorded by the Whispers from the album 'Songbook Volume 1 - The Songs Of Babyface' (Interscope), 1997; see also "Jazz In You" below; see also "For The Kool In You" below


"For The Kool In You"

Re-recorded by Keith Robinson from the album 'Peaceful Flight' (Ichiban), 1997; retitled version of "For The Cool In You" originally performed by Babyface in 1993


"I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)" [remix]

Recorded by R. Kelly from the album 'R. Kelly' (Jive), 1995; portions of this remix contain lyrics from "Breathe Again", originally performed by Toni Braxton in 1993


"I Don't Feel Much Like Crying" (Ada Dyer, 1988)

Re-recorded by Randy Crawford from the album 'Rich & Poor' (Warner Brothers), 1996


"I'd Still Say Yes" (Klymaxx, 1987)

Re-recorded by the Braxtons from the album 'So Many Ways' (Atlantic), 1996


"I'll Make Love To You" (Boyz II Men, 1994)

Re-recorded by Richard Elliot from the album 'City Speak' (Blue Note), 1996; re-recorded by the Braxton Brothers from the album 'Steppin' Out' (Kokopelli), 1996; re-recorded by Babyface with Kevon and Melvin Edmonds and Marc Nelson from the album 'MTV Unplugged NYC 1997' (Epic), 1997


"I'll Send You Roses" (The Deele, 1985)

Re-recorded by Kenneth Mangram from the album 'Intertwine Da' Fold' (Qwest), 1995


"I Love You Babe" (Babyface, 1986)

Re-recorded by the Whispers from the album 'Songbook Volume 1 - The Songs Of Babyface' (Interscope), 1997


"I'm Your Baby Tonight" (Whitney Houston, 1990)

Re-recorded by Gary Tesca from the album 'Whitney Houston Story' (Mirage), 1995; re-recorded by the Starlite Orchestra from the album 'Plays Whitney Houston' (Madacy), 1995


"I Still Love You"

Recorded by Next from the album 'Rated Next' (Arista), 1997; portions of this song contain lyrics from "Two Occasions", originally performed by the Deele in 1987


"Jazz In You"

Re-recorded by Wayman Tisdale from the album 'Power Forward' (MoJazz), 1995; retitled version of "For The Cool In You" originally performed by Babyface in 1993


"Just My Luck" (The Deele, 1985)

Re-recorded by Alyson Williams from the album '_' ( ), 1993


"Love Saw It" (Karyn White, 1988)

Re-recorded by Kirk Whalum from the album 'Cache' (Columbia), 1993


"Mais En Septembre" (G Squad, 1996)

Re-recorded by G Squad from the French album 'G Squad' (BMG), 1996; retitled version of "Not Gon' Cry" originally performed by Mary J. Blige in 1995


"My First Night With You" (Deborah Cox, 1995)

Re-recorded by Mya from the album 'Mya' (Interscope), 1998


"My My My" (Johnny Gill, 1990)

Re-recorded by Gerald Albright from the album 'Dream Come True' (Atlantic), 1990; re-recorded by the Whispers from the album 'Songbook Volume 1 - The Songs Of Babyface' (Interscope), 1997


"Not Gon' Cry" (Mary J. Blige, 1995)

see "Mais En Septembre" above


"Rock Wit'cha" (Bobby Brown, 1988)

Re-recorded by Michael White from the album 'So Far Away' (Noteworthy), 1994; re-recorded by Avance from the album 'West Coast Latin Groove' (Aztlan), 1999; re-recorded live by Usher from the album 'Live' (LaFace), 1999


"Roni" (Bobby Brown, 1988)

Re-recorded live by Usher from the album 'Live' (LaFace), 1999


"Seven Whole Days" (Toni Braxton, 1993)

Re-recorded by the Whispers from the album 'Songbook Volume 1 - The Songs Of Babyface' (Interscope), 1997


"Sittin' Up In My Room" (Brandy, 1995)

Re-recorded by Pieces Of A Dream from the album 'Pieces' (Blue Note), 1997


"Slow Jam" (Midnight Star, 1983)

Re-recorded by Renaizzance from the album '_' (All Net), 1996; re-recorded by Usher & Monica from the Usher album 'My Way' (LaFace), 1997, and the soundtrack 'Soul Food' (LaFace), 1997


"Soon As I Get Home" (Babyface, 1989)

Re-recorded by the Whispers from the album 'Songbook Volume 1 - The Songs Of Babyface' (Interscope), 1997


"Superwoman" (Karyn White, 1988)

Re-recorded by Gladys Knight (with Patti Labelle and Dionne Warwick) from the album 'A Good Woman' (MCA), 1991; re-recorded by Peter Spence from the album 'Sapphire & Steel' (IRS), 1991


"Sweet November" (The Deele, 1985)

Re-recorded by Troop from the album 'Deepa', 1992


"Two Occasions" (The Deele, 1987)

Re-recorded by Kotch from the album 'Kotch' (Interscope), 1988; re-recorded by the Whispers from the album 'Songbook Volume 1 - The Songs Of Babyface' (Interscope), 1997; see also "I Still Love You" above


"Whip Appeal" (Babyface, 1989)

Re-recorded by Cold Sweat from the album '4-Play' (Polygram), 1991; re-recorded by Dwight Sills from the album 'Second Wind' (Sony), 1992; re-recorded by the Whispers from the album 'Songbook Volume 1 - The Songs Of Babyface' (Interscope), 1997


"You Mean The World To Me" (Toni Braxton, 1993)

Re-recorded by Ina Kaina from the album 'Hija De Nueva York' (Sony International), 1997


"You're Makin' Me High" (Toni Braxton, 1996)

Re-recorded by the Whispers from the album 'Songbook Volume 1 - The Songs Of Babyface' (Interscope), 1997




SAMPLES

This is a compilation of songs Babyface has written, produced, or performed that have been used as samples in other artist's songs. (The link leads to the original credit notes for that song.)

"Dial My Heart" (The Boys)

Sampled in "Heat Of The Moment" [remix] by After 7, originally from the album 'After 7', Virgin Records, 1989


"Don't Be Cruel" (Bobby Brown)

Sampled in "Every Little Step" [remix] by Bobby Brown from the album 'Dance!...Ya Know It', originally from the album 'Don't Be Cruel' (MCA), 1988; sampled in "Girl You Know It's True" [remix] by Milli Vanilli, originally from the album 'Girl You Know It's True' (Arista), 1989; sampled in "Heat Of The Moment" [remix] by After 7, originally from the album 'After 7' (Virgin), 1989; intro sampled by Usher, from the live album 'Live' (LaFace), 1999


"Love Saw It" (Karyn White f/Babyface)

Sampled in "We Ready" by Da Brat, from the album 'Unrestricted' (Columbia), 2000

"Two Occasions" (The Deele)

Sampled in "Yeah Yeah Yeah" [remix] by Simone Hines, originally from the album 'Simone Hines' (Epic), 1997

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