Beginnings is the debut studio album by Australian musician Rick Springfield. The album was released on 28 August 1972, by Sparmac Records. This album was issued in the U.S. on Capitol Records (SMAS-11047).
Critical reception Reviewing in Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies (1981), Robert Christgau wrote: "Would you believe second-generation Emitt Rhodes? Well, this is an exemplary singles album—gimmicky, banal, full of filler, and filled out with a few more catchy little numbers to go with "Speak to the Sky". Recommended follow-ups: 'Hooky Jo' to keep on rock-rock-rocking, 'If I Didn't Mean to Love You' for a future in Vegas balladeering."
Track listing All tracks composed by Rick Springfield
Charts Chart (1972)PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report) 15United States (Billboard 200) 35
Personnel Rick Springfield - vocals, guitar, banjo, organ, harpsichord, piano Del Newman - arrangements Technical Robin Geoffrey Cable - engineer John Hoernle - art direction Bob Willoughby - photography
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