The Records were an English power pop band, prominent in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Noted for their melodic, Beatles-influenced sound, they were led by vocalists John Wicks and Will Birch, who also served as the band's primary songwriters. Their signature song, "Starry Eyes," is considered a classic of the power pop genre and has been covered by numerous artists. Despite the band's limited commercial success, The Records were instrumental in shaping the power pop sound and continue to be influential within the genre.