The above is a clip circa 1979 of UK power pop bandTHE RECORDS.Perhaps their best-known song, “Starry Eyes,” as produced by Robert John “Mutt” Lange.

Some sad news from The Records today via Facebook; apparently bassist Phil Brown has passed away.

I liked to hold out hope that the band might get back together someday; their first 2 records are just as great as Big Star’s. Tried to find a clip of “Girl,” one of the songs Phil contributed to, but was unable to do so. Here’s an audio link, though - it’s a great track, and you ought to check it out.

The above “Starry Eyes” clip has not-so-great audio quality, here’s a version that has better audio but just a still picture for video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAH1ioLiaHw&feature=fvsr