The Romantics is the debut album of American rock band the Romantics, released on 4 January 1980 under Nemperor Records, giving it the distinction of being the first pop record released in the 1980s. It includes the Billboard Hot 100 hit "What I Like About You", which peaked at No. 49.

Track listing

All songs written by Palmar/Marinos/Skill (Copyright ForeverEndeavor Music), except where noted.

Charts

Personnel

The Romantics
  • Wally Palmar - lead vocals and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica
  • Mike Skill - lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Rich Cole - bass, lead vocals on "Till I See You Again", backing vocals
  • Jimmy Marinos - drums, percussion, lead vocals on "What I Like About You"

Production

  • Recorded at Coconuts Recording N Miami Beach Fl
  • Produced by Pete Solley for Spyder Records
  • Recorded and engineered by Steve Brown
  • Assistant Engineer Hal Hansford
  • Mastered by Greg Calbi

References

External links

  • "The Romantics" at discogs
  • Album review, with band overview

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