The Rubinoos - The Magic’s Back (1983 - USA) [AOR/Melodic Rock/Power Pop]

Great track from 1983 5-cut mini-lp “Party Of Two“ band members: * Jon Rubin - vocals * Tommy Dunbar - all guitars, vocals musicians: * Roger Powell - keyboards * Kasim Sulton - bass * Willie Wilcox - drums and programming • Produced by Todd Rundgren, Roger Powell, Kasim Sulton and Willie Wilcox • Warner Brothers Records Inc. 1983 Further Info: The Rubinoos were an American power pop band that formed in 1970 in Berkeley, California. They are perhaps best known for their singles “I Think We’re Alone Now“ (1977, a cover of the hit by Tommy James & the Shondells), “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend“ (1979), and for the theme song to the 1984 film Revenge of the Nerds. Although “I Think We’re Alone Now“, reaching #45 in 1977, has been their only charting hit, the group has a significant enduring cult following among fans of the power pop genre. The band’s early development was assisted and inspired by the success of Earth Quake, whose lead guitarist and principal songwriter was Tommy Dunbar’s older brother, Robbie Dunbar. The Rubinoos often appeared as an opening act for Earth Quake in clubs such as the Longbranch Saloon and The Keystone, in Berkeley.