Backstage Pass Legend (Come On Up to Me) / Let Me Show You Love 7″
Originally recorded in 1977, this has all the elements of early Bomp! Records, NIKKI AND THE CORVETTES, MNM’S, HOLLY AND THE ITALIANS, and perfectly encapsulates the early days of L.A’.s underground music scene. “Legend (Come On Up to Me)” was previously released on the Saturday Night Pogo LP on Rhino Records in 1978, but has been remastered to bring out the full attitude of the tune. Like all of the best power pop and pop punk from this time, “Let Me Show You Love” kills from the opening riff and continues straight through to the last ringing note. Simple and melodic guitar solos and instant earworm lyrics make this a very great and tight single. I’ve read that there was a 2019 cassette of live and recorded material floating around—I think it’s time that cassette gets a proper vinyl release, please.