You Don’t Want Me Anymore

The Zoo Crew is spinning the classic track "You Don’t Want Me Anymore" by Steel Breeze, a song that lit up the airwaves in 1982 from their self-titled debut album. This tune, a staple for Zoo Freaks, has a cool backstory. It was discovered by producer Kim Fowley, who found the demo tape among a pile being tossed out by a Sacramento nightclub. Fowley and David Chatfield instantly knew it was a hit, and they weren’t wrong—the song’s catchy power pop vibe and early MTV video helped it climb to No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. Fans on platforms like Reddit still rave about its heavy rotation on MTV, with one user, Brent from Denair, CA, sharing on Songfacts that he caught Steel Breeze live in Northern California during their early '80s heyday, praising their killer performances and a standout cover of "Temptation Eyes."

Another tidbit comes from the song’s video, which was a big deal on MTV’s early days. A fan named Art from Santa Clarita noted on Songfacts that the video features a white Flying V guitar—or at least it looks white to him! The song itself, with its blend of guitar-driven rock and new wave synths, was the last chart single produced by Fowley, as noted on Wikipedia. Steel Breeze performed it on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand on November 20, 1982, cementing its place in '80s pop culture. The band’s name, by the way, comes from a lyric in Pink Floyd’s "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," a nod to their rock roots.

Steel Breeze got their start in Sacramento, California, forming in 1980. The classic lineup—Ric Jacobs on vocals, Ken Goorabian and Waylin Carpenter on guitars, Rod Toner on keyboards, Vinnie Pantaleoni on bass, and Barry Lowenthal on drums—came together with a shared love for blending power pop with the emerging new wave sound. Their big break came when that demo tape caught Fowley’s ear, leading to a deal with RCA Records. Their debut album, released in 1982, rode the wave of "You Don’t Want Me Anymore" and the follow-up single "Dreamin’ Is Easy," which hit No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. Though lineup changes and less successful later albums like Heart on the Line shifted their trajectory, Steel Breeze kept rocking, playing West Coast clubs into the '90s and beyond.

Finding Steel Breeze online is tricky since they don’t have an active official website or verified social media presence. There’s no confirmed Facebook, Instagram, or X account tied directly to the band, likely due to their lower profile after the '80s. However, fans keep the flame alive on platforms like Discogs, where you can dig into their discography, and Rate Your Music, which lists their albums and songs. There’s also a Reddit community for '80s music where Zoo Freaks might find fellow fans posting about Steel Breeze. No specific fan websites or Facebook groups dedicated solely to the band popped up, but searching these platforms might turn up more fan chatter for the Zoo Crew to vibe with.