"You Open My Eyes" by Hoodoo Gurus

What a travesty that Australian band Hoodoo Gurus never found mainstream success in the US. The band had a string of stellar records in the 80s and 90s and started to create a buzz with their early work like "Bittersweet" and "Like Wow/Wipeout" (and the often overlooked gem, "Death Defying") from their 1985 record, "Mars Needs Guitars!"

The band started out a little quirky, but their next album was a consistent offering of radio-friendly pop rock. In 1987, "What's My Scene?" went into the top 3 in Australia, but couldn't gain traction here in the US. Other greats from the album "Blow Your Cool" include "I Was The One" and "Out That Door." Not even having the trademark harmonies of The Bangles helped get "Good Times" onto the radio.

A few more notable singles poked their heads up through the years, like "Come Anytime" and "Miss Freelove '69," but still no dice. In 1994, the band released their 6th record, "Crank," which continued to impress. It rocked more than previous efforts, but never lost sight of smart melodies and harmonies. "You Open My Eyes" is one of the best songs of the 90s in my opinion.