The Dodgers (not the baseball team) were a spin-off of Badfinger. Bassist Tommy Evans and keyboardist Bob Jackson formed the band with former Rockits singer/guitarist John Wilson and drummer Dave Powell. They signed with Island Records and released three singles. Dave Powell would leave and be replaced by Paul Hooper. In 1977, by then under a new record label and new management, Tommy Evans was fired and replaced by future two-tone ska/reggae producer Roger Lomas. They released one album, 'Love On The Rebound' (1978) on Polydor Records.
The album was produced by Pat Moran, who along with management steered the band in two directions: pop and hard rock. As a result, the album's feel is uneven. There are questionable arrangements on otherwise good songs, 'All I Do' being a prime example. 'Don't Let Me Be Wrong', 'Don't Know What You're Doing', and 'Just Wanna Love You' are re-recordings of their previous Island releases.
Track Listing (UK version):
Love On The Rebound, Anytime, For Your Love, Come Out Fighting, I Call Your Name, Mr. Music, Little Darlin', Don't Know What You're Doing, It Was You, Take Another Piece, Just Wanna Love You, Don't Let Me Be Wrong, All I Do, Take Another Piece (Coda)
Favorite Song: I Call Your Name
Least Favorite Song: Little Darlin'
Songs Also Recommended: Love On The Rebound, For Your Love, Don't Know What You're Doing, Take Another Piece
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