Franke & The Knockouts - Franke & The Knockouts (1981)

Artist:  Franke & The Knockouts
Title:  Franke & The Knockouts
Released:  1981
Format:  LP
Label:  Millennium Records
Catalog#  BXL1-7755

New Jersey’s Franke & the Knockouts scored an AOR TKO with their 1981 self-titled debut. Best known for the smash hit “Sweetheart”, the melodic rock group also landed a minor hit with “You’re My Girl”. Other catchy standouts are “She’s a Runner”, “Don’t Stop”, and the Boston-esque “Tonight
Led by singer Franke Previte, the New Brunswick, NJ, band Franke & the Knockouts scored several pop hits in the early ’80s. Previte, who had played in local bands since his teens, formed the group with guitarist Billy Elworthy in 1981 and they were quickly signed to Millennium Records. Rounding out the original quintet were keyboardist Blake Levinsohn, bassist Leigh Foxx, and drummer Claude LeHenaff. Their self-titled debut, which showcased their light pop/rock leanings, was a surprise success. Personnel changes would occur when LeHenaff left in late 1981 (future Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres would appear on their next couple albums) and keyboard player Tommy Ayers joined early the following year.


Side one
1.  Come Back  (4:02)
2.  Sweetheart  (4:11)
3.  She’s A Runner  (4:07)
4.  You’re My Girl  (3:05)
5.  One For All  (3:11)

Side two
1.  Tonight  (3:46)
2.  Running Into The Night  (3:44)
3.  Tell Me Why  (3:47)
4.  Annie Goes To Hollywood  (4:09)
5.  Don’t Stop  (3:04)

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