Complete List Of Rachel Sweet Albums And Discography

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Rachel Sweet began her music career as a young teen in Akron, Ohio, stepping into the spotlight with a distinct blend of country, rock, and pop influences. She had already recorded country singles before Stiff Records signed her as a teenager, leading to the release of her debut album, Fool Around, in 1978 when she was sixteen. Sweet quickly became known for her powerful vocals and eclectic music style, which mixed elements of country, pop, rock, and the new wave scene surrounding Stiff Records in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Throughout her recording career, Rachel Sweet released four studio albums, exploring and refining her sound with each record. Her debut album reached number 97 on the U.S. album chart, while Protect the Innocent reached number 123 and …And Then He Kissed Me reached number 124. Her recording of “B-A-B-Y” also became a Top 40 single in the United Kingdom, reaching number 35. After stepping away from regular album-making in the early 1980s, Sweet later built a successful career as a television writer and producer.

Sweet’s work received considerable critical attention during her active recording years, and her ability to cross genre boundaries made her one of the more unusual young artists associated with Stiff Records. Her notable tracks, such as “B-A-B-Y” and her duet with Rex Smith on “Everlasting Love,” remain enduring favorites. In 2022, Renaissance Records released the archival live album Alive in America, featuring concert performances recorded in 1979 and 1980.

RACHEL SWEET STUDIO ALBUMS

Fool Around

Released: October 13, 1978

Label: Stiff Records

Fool Around is the debut studio album by Rachel Sweet, marking her arrival on the international music scene at just sixteen years old. Produced primarily by Liam Sternberg, the album blends pop, country, rock, and R&B influences with Sweet’s distinctive vocals. The original Stiff Records edition was released in the United Kingdom in 1978, while a revised U.S. edition followed in 1979 with a different track sequence and two substitute songs. The album reached number 97 on the U.S. album chart.

Original 1978 Stiff Album Track Listing:

1. “Just My Style” – 3:15
2. “B-A-B-Y” – 3:08
3. “Who Does Lisa Like?” – 2:58
4. “Wildwood Saloon” – 3:58
5. “Stay Awhile” – 3:03
6. “Suspended Animation” – 3:19
7. “It’s So Different Here” – 2:48
8. “Cuckoo Clock” – 2:46
9. “Pin a Medal on Mary” – 3:08
10. “Girl with a Synthesizer” – 2:36
11. “Stranger in the House” – 4:06

Protect the Innocent

Released: February 15, 1980

Label: Stiff Records / Columbia Records

Rachel Sweet’s second album, Protect the Innocent, continued to explore the blend of rock and pop with a slightly edgier tone. Recorded at Morgan Studios and T.W. Studios in London and at producer Martin Rushent’s studio, the album was produced by Rushent and Alan Winstanley. It features a mix of covers and original compositions, showcasing Sweet’s growing artistry and vocal prowess. The album reached number 123 on the U.S. album chart.

Album Track Listing:

1. “Tonight” – 3:10
2. “Jealous” – 2:45
3. “I’ve Got a Reason” – 2:53
4. “New Age” – 4:14
5. “Baby, Let’s Play House” – 1:59
6. “New Rose” – 2:14
7. “Fool’s Gold” – 3:02
8. “Take Good Care of Me” – 2:46
9. “Spellbound” – 3:20
10. “Lovers’ Lane” – 3:33
11. “Foul Play” – 2:59
12. “Tonight Ricky” – 3:18

…And Then He Kissed Me

Released: August 1981

Label: Columbia Records

…And Then He Kissed Me marked Sweet’s move to Columbia Records as her primary label and featured a more polished pop-rock sound. Rick Chertoff and Pete Solley handled production across the album. The record included the Rex Smith duet “Everlasting Love,” which became Sweet’s only U.S. Top 40 single, reaching number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Album Track Listing:

1. “Shadows of the Night” – 3:59
2. “Then He Kissed Me/Be My Baby” – 4:34
3. “Billy and the Gun” – 4:19
4. “Party Girl” – 4:23
5. “Two Hearts Full of Love” – 3:08
6. “Little Darlin'” – 3:52
7. “Fool’s Story” – 5:02
8. “Everlasting Love” – 3:44
9. “Streetheart” – 3:51

Blame It on Love

Released: 1982

Label: Columbia Records

On Blame It on Love, Rachel Sweet moved further into early-1980s pop-rock while taking a much larger role in the songwriting and production. Sweet wrote or co-wrote all ten songs and produced the album, working with Marc Blatte and Larry Gottlieb on much of the material. The album became Sweet’s fourth and final studio release.

Album Track Listing:

1. “Voo Doo” – 3:39
2. “Paralyzed” – 3:45
3. “Sticks and Stones” – 4:01
4. “American Girl” – 3:58
5. “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter” – 5:06
6. “Blame It on Love” – 4:06
7. “Hearts on the Line” – 3:22
8. “Cruisin’ Love” – 3:35
9. “Cool Heart” – 3:44
10. “Baby Blue” – 4:37

RACHEL SWEET LIVE ALBUMS

Alive in America

Released: April 22, 2022

Recorded: 1979–1980

Label: Renaissance Records

Alive in America is an archival live album featuring Rachel Sweet concert performances recorded in 1979 and 1980 and released decades later by Renaissance Records. The album offers fans a glimpse into Sweet’s live performances around her first two studio albums and preserves the energy of her early touring years.

CD Track Listing:

1. “Truckstop Queen”
2. “Foul Play”
3. “Jealous”
4. “Who Does Lisa Like?”
5. “Spellbound”
6. “Take Good Care of Me”
7. “Pin a Medal on Mary”
8. “Wildwood Saloon”
9. “B-A-B-Y”
10. “Alison”
11. “Tonight”
12. “Baby Let’s Play House”

For more on Rachel Sweet’s music, read our Top 10 Rachel Sweet Songs. Her recording of Elvis Costello’s “Stranger in the House” is also featured in our Top 10 Covers Of Elvis Costello Songs.

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Updated August 23, 2026.