Regular readers will recall that The Long Ryders were a roots rock act associated with the LA Paisley Underground scene. They made a bit of a ripple on the college radio scene in the middle part of the 1980s, but never quite found their audience.
"I Want You Bad" was the lead single of the group's 1987 LP, Two Fisted Tales. It is a cover (more on that below), but highlights the band's style and musicianship. Unfortunately, we don't believe that either the LP or single charted.
While The Long Ryders remained well-regarded by critics, their big breakthrough never happened and in 1987 and the strenuous touring schedule finally did the band in. Bassist Tom Stevens and guitarist Stephen McCarthy left the group by year end, and the remaining members (vocals/guitarist Sid Griffin and drummer Greg Sowders) chose not to continue. However, the group did re-form in 2014, and plans to tour and perform some more as of this writing.
As mentioned above, "I Want You Bad" is a cover of an NRBQ song, below. NRBQ is an influential and eclectic rock band who are known for their live shows.
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