Born with a Smile (1976)

About this title: Born with a Smile was Bobby Rydell's attempt at a comeback in 1976. As such, it's a record out of time. Rydell is sticking to the kinds of songs that brought him hits in the early '60s, but the music is given a glossy sheen, like when Elton John produced Neil Sedaka. Which means it's more of a curiosity than a full-fledged record, even for hardcore fans. And, as a curiosity, it's a testament to the times and is interesting on that level...but it's not an album you'd listen to a whole lot. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks:

1. Born With a Smile [Holman/May]
2. Wild One [Appell/Lowe/Mann]
3. Tomorrow Is Today [Joel]
4. You're Not the Only Girl for Me [Scott/Dyer]
5. Gimme a Good Old Mammy Song [Levine/Brown]
6. Sway [Gimbel/Ruiz]
7. It's Getting Better [Mann/Weil]
8. Give Me Your Answer [Gormann/Mitchell]
9. Feels Good [Furman/Johnson]
10. The Singles Scene [Bower/Haas]
11. It's Getting Better [Single Version] [Mann/Weil]
12. Wild One [Appell/Lowe/Mann]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.