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Albums · 1971

Anticipation

1971 · Elektra

Written largely in London; the title track (US #13) became a standard — and famously, a ketchup anthem. Her first Gold record.

Singles: Anticipation, Legend in Your Own TimeRIAA Gold

From the liner notes

Producer
Paul Samwell-Smith
Recorded at
Morgan Studios, London
Musicians
Andy Newmark, Jim Keltner (drums); Jimmy Ryan (guitar, bass); Paul Glanz (piano); horn arrangements by Del Newman; Cat Stevens (uncredited backing vocals)
Notes
Grammy nomination — Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female. The band was largely her tight touring group of the day.

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