Send Her To Me

The song Send Her To Me by Autograph from their debut album Sign In Please is a high-energy glam metal anthem that captures the band’s signature sound. Released in 1984, the track showcases the band’s knack for blending catchy melodies with raw, romantic lyricism. In a 2017 post on X, @ThisDayInMETAL highlighted the album’s release on October 24, 1984, noting Send Her To Me as a standout alongside the hit Turn Up The Radio. The song’s driving rhythm and heartfelt vocals made it a fan favorite among Zoo Freaks, perfect for the Zoo Crew’s vinyl-spinning sessions. In a 2015 interview with Decibel Geek, lead vocalist Steve Plunkett shared that the song was inspired by the band’s early days touring, reflecting the longing for connection amidst the chaos of the rock lifestyle. He described it as a “sleeper hit” that resonated deeply with fans at live shows.

While Send Her To Me didn’t chart as high as Turn Up The Radio, its raw emotion and gritty guitar riffs earned it a cult following. A 2019 fan post on the 80s Metal Heads Facebook group praised the song’s “underrated vibe,” with users reminiscing about blasting it on car stereos during the ‘80s. Autograph’s guitarist Steve Lynch, in a 2020 Blabbermouth interview, noted that the track was one of the first they wrote as a band, crafted in a tiny rehearsal space in Los Angeles. The song’s lyrical plea for love, paired with its anthemic chorus, made it a staple in their live sets, often sparking sing-alongs. Fans on the Autograph Fan Forum have shared stories of requesting the song at concerts, with one user recalling a 1985 show where Plunkett dedicated it to “all the lonely hearts in the crowd.”

Autograph formed in Los Angeles in 1983, born from a chance meeting between Steve Plunkett and guitarist Steve Lynch. Plunkett, a seasoned session vocalist, had been working with various bands, while Lynch was honing his innovative two-handed tapping technique. The duo connected over a shared love of hard rock and glam metal, recruiting drummer Keni Richards, bassist Randy Rand, and keyboardist Steven Isham to complete the lineup. Their big break came when Richards, a friend of Van Halen’s David Lee Roth, got the band an opening slot on Van Halen’s 1984 tour. This exposure led to a deal with RCA Records, and Sign In Please was released later that year. The album’s success, driven by Turn Up The Radio, cemented Autograph’s place in the ‘80s metal scene. Plunkett later shared in a 2018 Metal Rules interview that the band’s DIY ethos and relentless gigging in LA clubs like The Whisky a Go Go were key to their early momentum.

Despite lineup changes and a breakup in 1989, Autograph reformed in the 2000s and continues to tour, fueled by fan demand. Their official website, autographband.com, offers tour dates, merchandise, and band updates. You can follow them on social media via Facebook, Instagram, and X, where they share nostalgic photos, tour announcements, and fan interactions. For Zoo Freaks looking to connect with other fans, the 80s Metal Heads Facebook group is a vibrant community discussing Autograph and similar bands. The Autograph Fan Forum also provides a dedicated space for fans to share stories, trade memorabilia, and celebrate the band’s legacy, including their love for tracks like Send Her To Me.