Anyone Can See


Anyone Can See is Irene Cara's debut album, released in 1982. This album followed up her successful hit singles "Out Here on My Own" and "Fame". The album is solid R&B featuring such standout songs as "Reach Out I'll Be There", "Slow Down" and the power ballad title track among others. Includes the hit, "Anyone Can See" which peaked at #42 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was produced by The Archies' Ron Dante.

Critical reviews

In their review, Billboard stated that "Cara shows her vocal versatility on such uptempo tracks as the remake of "Reach Out, I'll Be There," "Wha'd Ya Want" and achieves a poignancy on "Anyone Can See." Cara has surrounded herself with a cast of top players with the end result an impressive new chapter in her young career."
Cash Box noted that "she has a young energetic vocal style that comes across as more heartfelt on ballads than on uptempo numbers like the title track. Luckily she's found a producer, Ron Dante, who can direct lush Manilow-like ballads, as well as more uptempo synth/dance numbers. A searing remake of the Motown classic "Reach Out, I'll Be There" and the poppy "Wha'd Ya Want" are other highlights of this excellent debut for Network."
AllMusic rated the album three stars, complementing the "strong R&B repertoire, reputable backing musicians, and solid production" on the record. "Her distinctive combination of subtlety and strength...is something of a cross between the raspy tones of Bonnie Tyler and the sensitivity of Deniece Williams. A solid listen throughout, Anyone Can See is Cara in her prime.

Track listing

  1. "Reach Out I'll Be There" – 4:27
  2. "My Baby " – 3:33
  3. "Anyone Can See" – 3:42
  4. "Don't Throw Your Love Away" – 3:58
  5. "Slow Down" – 3:53
  6. "Whad'ya Want" – 3:35
  7. "You Hurt Me Once" – 3:39
  8. "Thunder in My Heart" – 3:39
  9. "Why" – 4:49
  10. "True Love" – 3:46

    Personnel

  • Irene Cara – Vocals, Piano, Arrangements
  • John Tropea – Guitar
  • Luther Vandross – Background vocals
  • Hiram Bullock – Guitar, Keyboards, Clavinet
  • Don Grolnick – Keyboards
  • Ron Dante – Background vocals
  • Jimmy Maelen – Percussion, Conga
  • Bruce Roberts – Background vocals
  • Robin Clark – Background vocals
  • Paul Shaffer – Guitar, Piano, Keyboards, Clavinet, Fender Rhodes
  • Gordon Grody – Synthesizer, Guitar, Piano, Background vocals
  • Leo Adamian – Drums
  • Tawatha Agee – Background vocals
  • Phillip Ballou – Background vocals
  • Gail Boggs – Background vocals
  • Michael Carabello – Percussion, Conga
  • Joe Caro – Guitar
  • Francisco Centeno – Bass
  • Christine Faith – Background vocals
  • Babi Floyd – Background vocals
  • Yogi Horton – Drums
  • Bill Lee – Bass
  • Hugh McCracken – Guitar, Arranger
  • Jeff Mironov – Guitar
  • Andy Newmark – Drums
  • Chris Parker – Drums
  • Leon Pendarvis – Synthesizer, Guitar, Piano, Arranger
  • Jimmy Ripp – Guitar
  • Steve Robbins – Piano
  • Josh Schneider – Vocals
  • Bill Seidman – Guitar, Arranger
  • John Seigler – Bass
  • Annie Sutton – Background vocals
  • Ed Walsh – Synthesizer
  • Harold Wheeler – Guitar, Piano, Arranger
  • Ronnie Zito – Drums
  • Frank Floyd – Background vocals

    Charts