Franke & The Knockouts is an American pop rock band formed in New Brunswick, New
Jersey. Fronted by singer/songwriter Franke Previte, the group included Billy
Elworthy on guitar, Blake Levinsohn on keyboards, Leigh Foxx on bass, and Claude
LeHenaff on drums. They signed with Millennium Records and released their
self-titled debut album in 1981, which featured the top ten hit "Sweetheart"
co-written by Previte and Elworthy. The single peaked at number 10 in the U.S.
in June 1981. Another notable track from this period was "You're My Girl", which
reached the top 30. Keyboardist Tom...