THE LEFT BANKE
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The Left Banke is an American baroque pop rock band that formed in New York City in 1965, disbanded in 1969, reformed in 2011 and again in 2015, with original lead singer Steve Martin Caro. They are best remembered for their two US hit singles, "Walk Away Renée" and "Pretty Ballerina". "Walk Away Renee", was sold to Smash Records, a subsidiary of Mercury Records, and became a huge hit in late 1966. Tension between songwriter Brown and the rest of the band began to surface, as Brown recorded a single, "Ivy, Ivy" b/w "And Suddenly" as The Left Banke, using session musicians. The remaining members of the band hired attorneys to issue a cease and desist order and urged their fan club to boycott the record. Radio and Smash Records ultimately removed their support from the single. "And Suddenly" was eventually recorded by a group called The Cherry People and became a minor hit. In late 1967, the group reunited and recorded more material, including the single "Desiree." Brown left the group permanently shortly thereafter and was replaced for touring purposes by Emmett Lake. The band continued playing live in 1969, without Martin, but soon disbanded due to lack of success and financial problems. Later that same year, Brown and Martin reunited in the studio to record another single as The Left Banke; "Myrah" b/w "Pedestal", was their final single for Smash Records. Tom Finn and George Cameron reformed The Left Banke in March 2011. Brown joined the reunited Left Banke on stage at B.B. King's in New York City for a version of his "Pretty Ballerina." His performance was greeted with a standing ovation. On March 18, 2015, it was announced that original vocalist Steve Martin Caro officially rejoined the current touring version of The Left Banke. Michael Brown died from heart disease on March 19, 2015, at age 65. Brown had been actively writing new material and planned to participate in the 2015 reunion of The Left Banke with Steve Martin Caro.
MEMBERS:
Steve Martin Caro replaced by Warren David-Schierhorst Vocals, and Guitar
Michael Brown Vocals, Piano, Harpsichord, Clavinet and Organ
George Cameron Vocals, Guitar and Drums
Tom Finn Vocals, Bass and Guitar
Jeff Winfield Guitar (1966)
Rick Brand Guitar (1966)
Bert Sommer Guitar (1967)
Michael McKean Guitar (1967)
BEST LINK:
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The Left Banke official tumblr site
Desirée
I've Got Something On My Mind
USA
Smash Records S-2119
Value: 30 €
Pretty Ballerina
Lazy Day
Denmark
Philips BF 320 239
Value: 45 €
Pretty Ballerina
Lazy Day
Holland
Philips 320 239 BF
Value: 25 €
Pretty Ballerina
Lazy Day
Japan
Philips SM-1028
Value: 135 €
Pretty Ballerina
Lazy Day
Spain
Philips 320 239 BF
Value: 40 €
Things Go Better with Coca Cola / Hertz Rent-A-Car
Toni Hairspray
USA
Smash Records WINFIELD 8812x22
Value: 25 €
Walk Away Renée
I Haven't Got The Nerve
France
Philips B 320.330F
Value: 30 €
Walk Away Renée
I Haven't Got The Nerve
Holland
Philips 320 230 BF
Value: 45 €
Walk Away Renée
I Haven't Got The Nerve
Japan
Philips SM-1025
Value: 75 €
Walk Away Renée
I Haven't Got The Nerve
Norway
Philips 320 230 BF
Value: 60 €
Walk Away Renée
I Haven't Got The Nerve
Sweden
Philips BF 320 230
Value: 50 €
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