U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position No. 91
Backstory: This Los Angeles based foursome was founded mainly by 3 members of Barry Manilow's touring band. They teamed up and found a singer for the band, Joel Porter, and signed with Scotti Bros. Records to release their one and only ever album, a self titled debut. This single was released, and it became just a minor blip near the bottom of the Hot 100 for just 3 weeks. After splitting up, two members, Bud Harner and John Pondel formed a jazz group called Uncle Festive. They even appeared on Manilow's 1988 special Big Fun on Swing Street, and recorded up to 6 albums.
The review: I've always really liked this nice and simple power pop/ New Wave tune with a solid beat and nice vocal work from Porter. I wouldn't peg it for a Top 10, but it damn well should of at least made the Top 40. Definitely a more obscure band that you should check out. They had another decent single called, "Diana", which I also kind of liked.
Final rating: 8/10
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