Uploaded September 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
"What I Like About You", by American power pop/new wave band The Romantics, debuted on the band's self-titled album and as a single in 1980. The group came up with their name when they formed on Valentines Day in 1977. The band had only two US Top 40 hits, and this, their best-known song, wasn't one of them. It attracted little attention and was only a minor hit when first released reaching the #49 spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Despite that, it has since become a staple on modern rock and classic rock radio and is also often played at sporting events, parties, clubs, and became a popular choice for an advertising beer jingle. The Romantics achieved popularity on the strength of their well-crafted pop songs, high energy shows, and for their black vinyl and red leather suits in their music videos.
"What I Like About You", by American power pop/new wave band The Romantics, debuted on the band's self-titled album and as a single in 1980. The group came up with their name when they formed on Valentines Day in 1977. The band had only two US Top 40 hits, and this, their best-known song, wasn't one of them. It attracted little attention and was only a minor hit when first released reaching the #49 spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Despite that, it has since become a staple on modern rock and classic rock radio and is also often played at sporting events, parties, clubs, and became a popular choice for an advertising beer jingle. The Romantics achieved popularity on the strength of their well-crafted pop songs, high energy shows, and for their black vinyl and red leather suits in their music videos.
