"It Ain't Me Babe" is the debut album by the American rock band, The Turtles. Released on October 15, 1965, it set the tone for the group's future success with its blend of folk-rock and pop. The album was produced by Bones Howe, Lee Lasseff, and Ted Feigin, and it was distributed by White Whale Records.
The album's titular track, "It Ain't Me Babe," is a cover of the Bob Dylan song. Its release as a single led the band to their first taste of significant success, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album contains 12 songs, including covers of well-known tracks by other artists like "Love Minus Zero/No Limit" and "Like a Rolling Stone," both also by Bob Dylan, and "Almost There" by Andy Williams.
The band members during this period included Howard Kaylan (vocals), Mark Volman (guitar, saxophone, vocals), Al Nichol (lead guitar, keyboards, vocals), Jim Tucker (rhythm guitar, vocals), Chuck Portz (bass), and Don Murray (drums).
Overall, the album received positive reviews for its blend of folk, rock, and pop music. The album's eclectic mix of covers and original material helped carve out a distinct identity for the band, marking the beginning of their rise in the 1960s music scene. The Turtles would go on to become one of the more iconic groups of this seminal period in music.
