Carl Graves - Baby Hang Up The Phone Walk Softly

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Review by NaNa

Alright, buckle up—this one’s gonna hit different. Carl Graves’ Baby Hang Up The Phone Walk Softly is a 1974 soul-funk gem that doesn’t mess around. It’s raw, unfiltered, and dripping with vibes so smooth you’ll wanna slap your grandma for interrupting it (kidding, don’t do that). Released on A&M Records across New Zealand, Germany, Spain, the US, and the UK, this album feels like a passport stamped with pure groove. Let’s dive into two tracks that stick to your brain like gum on a summer sidewalk: “Walk Softly” and “Baby Hang Up The Phone.” “Walk Softly” slaps harder than your landlord knocking on your door at 8 AM. D'Arneill Pershing’s arrangement? Chef’s kiss. The strings glide in like they own the place, while Carl’s voice rides shotgun, cool as hell but ready to explode. You feel every word he sings—it’s not just music; it’s an experience. This ain’t some polished pop nonsense; it’s gritty, real, and makes you wanna move even if you’ve got two left feet. I remember this track because it taught me how to walk into a room like I’m about to take over the world. Swagger level: infinite. Then there’s “Baby Hang Up The Phone,” which plays twice on the album—yeah, they knew what they were doing. If this song doesn’t make you want to pick up a rotary phone just to hang it back up dramatically, you’re dead inside. Carl’s vocals are dripping with desperation and charm, and the backing band hits harder than my ex’s lawyer. The bassline grooves so deep it could dig its own grave. Why does this track stand out? Because it’s relentless—it gets under your skin and refuses to leave. By the second playthrough, you’re either dancing or crying. Maybe both. Props to John Florez for producing this beast and keeping things tight without losing the funk. And can we talk about D’Arneill Pershing? Dude didn’t just arrange this thing—he orchestrated a vibe. Every horn blast, every string swell, it all locks together like pieces of a puzzle designed by gods who love sweat-drenched dance floors. So here’s the kicker: listening to this album in 2023 feels like finding a dusty vinyl in your grandpa’s attic and realizing it’s better than half the crap Spotify shoves down your throat. Carl Graves wasn’t trying to reinvent the wheel—he built a rocket ship powered by soul. And honestly? That’s wild.

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Artist: Carl Graves
Album: Baby Hang Up The Phone Walk Softly
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Baby Hang Up The Phone3:15
Walk Softly3:01
Baby Hang Up The Phone

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Baby Hang Up The Phone-Carl Graves-1974

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Catalog Numbers

  • 13 806 AT
  • AMS 7151
  • 1620-S
  • K 5817
  • 13806 A

Labels

A&M Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • Terre Haute Pressing
  • Pitman Pressing

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)A&M Records, Inc.
Pressed ByColumbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute
Published ByWarner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Made ByFestival Records (NZ) Ltd.
Mastered AtAllen Zentz Mastering

Credits

RoleCredit
Arranged ByD'Arneill Pershing
ConductorD'Arneill Pershing
ProducerJohn Florez

Notes

  • Labels are identical to the Pitman pressing Baby Hang Up The Phone / Walk Softly - difference is in the runouts.
  • A&M Logo located at 8 O'Clock
  • A - Published By Tiny Tiger Music (ASCAP)
  • B - Published By Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. / Van McCoy Music Inc. (BMI)
  • ℗ 1974 A&M A&M Records, Inc.
  • Generic Festival company sleeve
  • Labels are identical to the Terre Haute pressing Baby Hang Up The Phone / Walk Softly - difference is in the runouts.

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: GEMA
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side A): 11637-S
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side B): 11638-S
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, etched, variant 1): 11637-S-RE2 T-I TI
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, etched, variant 1): 11638-S-1 A2 TII
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, etched, variant 2): 11637-S-RE2 T-I TI
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, etched, variant 2): T 11638-S-T2 A2 TI
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Label (printed): MX 45743
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Label (printed): MX 45744
  • Rights Society (A side): ASCAP
  • Rights Society (B side): BMI
  • Pressing Plant ID (Stamped in runout): p
  • Matrix / Runout (A side label): 11637-S
  • Matrix / Runout (A side label): 11638-S
  • Matrix / Runout (A side runout): p 11637-S-RE2 TI AZ x
  • Matrix / Runout (B side runout): p 11638-S AZ x

About Carl Graves

Carl received his formal musical training from the prestigious Royal Toronto Conservatory of Music, later completing studies in Jazz. His first major professional success in America came as a member of Capitol Records' recording artists, "Skylark," led by internationally renowned producer-composer David Foster. With the success of "Skylark" and his growing reputation as a dynamic performer, Carl embarked on a solo career, recording two albums with A&M Records. His hit single included "Baby Hang Up The Phone" and "Heart Be still." In the late 80s, Carl was invited by producer-composer to join MCA recording group as keyboardist/vocalist. He subsequently toured and recorded three albums with the group from 1988 to 1993.

Name Vars

  • C. Graves
  • C. Greeves
  • Greeves

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The 1974 album *Baby Hang Up The Phone Walk Softly* by Carl Graves had a quirky title that almost felt like two songs mashed together. It was released in several countries, including New Zealand, Germany, Spain, the US, and the UK, under A&M Records. Interestingly, D'Arneill Pershing not only arranged the music but also conducted it, adding his unique touch to the soulful vibes of the album. Oh, and one more thing—there’s a track titled *Baby Hang Up The Phone* listed twice, which makes you wonder if it was an accidental double feature or just a way to emphasize how important it was!

Comments

borisandkhleb
borisandkhleb
2025-03-13
Baby hang up the phone you surely don't want to hear me cry just hang up.
lucazuaro
lucazuaro
2025-03-12
Such a great song bring. Me back to float on jbc with dalton leith
ajholgate
ajholgate
2025-03-12
I was 13yrs old. Living in East St Louis Illinois, the boy that made my life hell!, Cedric Thomas, always teased me, knock my books out my hand, feel my but, ooh!! My aunt said he liked me. Yuck!, so I bust his head with a bottle, yep! Stitches!, lol. I moved to Cali when I was 21 yrs old. Ran into this man. We married on sept 17,1982. Treated me like a queen. We often listen to oldies, this was one that reminded me of him and the fellas trying to sing. We really enjoyed reminiscing. RIP Ced 1955-2003. Loved me till death did us part. Wow!
yamadavina
yamadavina
2025-03-12
I was a youngin and never forgot this song! Still listening in 2023
slaktop
slaktop
2025-03-11
Nice slow song. Storytelling was a beautiful way to express yourself.
nixopax
nixopax
2025-03-11
Imagine this song in the movie with Samuel l Jackson ???
ciaovino77
ciaovino77
2025-03-10
First heard this on Windmills on KOOL FM, Jamaica ..I live this joint.
gunnar121
gunnar121
2025-03-10
Haven't heard this since it came out, man, that was a hundred years ago! Still sounds great, though. Who's STILL listening in 2021?
beata2012
beata2012
2025-03-10
I've had this, on here, for a long, long time, but had, strangely, enough, never commented on it before in own opinion. Other than to say, now, that this one song, when I was I growing up, was played a few times, here and there, on AM radio...but, I confess, a friend of mine, 20 years later, had found this underneath her grandmother's bed along with so many other brilliant, rare, 45
neuroeducator
neuroeducator
2025-03-09
Chicago Walkers and Steppers lets go to work...