“The Shirts” were formed in 1975 in Brooklyn, New York. The group made their record debut in 1976 with three songs on a compilation album, Live at CBGB. Their career really took off after singer “Annie Golden” played a role in the successful musical Hair. Their first album, The Shirts, was released in 1978 and included the single, Tell Me Your Plans. The song became a big hit, but only in the Netherlands, where it reached number 4 in the Top 40, and Belgium, reaching number 6.
The band went on to tour Europe opening for Peter Gabriel, at his request.