7 June 06 - 1977!

[Davefish]

OMGWTFLOL!  The Rubinoos lovely cover of "I Think We've Alone Now".

i may bos because i've never heard it before. now...who did the original? my brain is fried. i can only think tiffany. yuck.

Tommy James and the Shondells (whatever a Shondell is).
ETA (as they say): I see this has already been addressed.

[Alicat]

Blast it! Listening in background but can't really HEAR it. work.....

[princessofcairo]

BOS for the Feats.  What's a Rubinoo?

per AMG: For a brief moment, the Rubinoos seemed to be the last hope for pure pop music, carrying on the tradition of the Raspberries with an engaging blend of innocent bubblegum and power pop. The band was formed in 1973 by teenage friends Jon Rubin (vocals, guitar) and Tommy Dunbar (guitar, keyboards, vocals) along with Royse Adler (bass) and Donn Spindt (drums), but it wasn't until 1977 that they made their recording debut for Beserkley Records. The single, a cover of Tommy James' "I Think We're Alone Now," made an appearance in the lower reaches of the U.S. charts, giving the indie label their first hit. The same year, their self-titled debut LP received rave reviews all-around but failed commercially. Back to the Drawing Board (1979), another solid collection of bouncy pop songs, again went ignored despite its classic single "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend." The band effectively broke up the following year.

Dave played the latter song once a few years ago.

why does royse adler seem a familiar name? tommy james...thanks!

[mshray]

BOS #3, the Elvis who didn't die this year.

[Alicat]

BOS Alison!!!!
of course.

[RGMike]

It's esstasy. when you nessta-me.

That Barry - he couldn't rhyme but he sho' was sexy.

[mshray]

BOS for the Feats.  What's a Rubinoo?

per AMG: For a brief moment, the Rubinoos seemed to be the last hope for pure pop music, carrying on the tradition of the Raspberries with an engaging blend of innocent bubblegum and power pop. The band was formed in 1973 by teenage friends Jon Rubin (vocals, guitar) and Tommy Dunbar (guitar, keyboards, vocals) along with Royse Adler (bass) and Donn Spindt (drums), but it wasn't until 1977 that they made their recording debut for Beserkley Records. The single, a cover of Tommy James' "I Think We're Alone Now," made an appearance in the lower reaches of the U.S. charts, giving the indie label their first hit. The same year, their self-titled debut LP received rave reviews all-around but failed commercially. Back to the Drawing Board (1979), another solid collection of bouncy pop songs, again went ignored despite its classic single "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend." The band effectively broke up the following year.

Dave played the latter song once a few years ago.

why does royse adler seem a familiar name? tommy james...thanks!

They were a Berkeley band, maybe you've met somewhere?

[princessofcairo]

Tommy James and the Shondells (whatever a Shondell is).

an irishman from the valley?

[princessofcairo]

They were a Berkeley band, maybe you've met somewhere?

perhaps. can't find anything online.

[mshray]

VHM Climax Blues Band.

This rocket got to roll.

[Alicat]

VHM Climax Blues Band.

This rocket got to roll.

BOS 2

[princessofcairo]

never sick of "isn't it time?" smooth rock, yeah!

[Alicat]

Isn't it Time for another BOS vote?
Yes.

[Alicat]

never sick of "isn't it time?" smooth rock, yeah!

Never a Katrina. Always lovely.
I feel a warmth in my heart and soul.

[Davefish]

Isn't it Time for another BOS vote?
Yes.

I'll second that.  Maybe another vinyl candidate?  I wouldn't have guessed this one probably, but it's getting late in the set...