RARE 1968 PROMO THE LEFT BANKE TOO - Baroque Garage BEATLES ZOMBIES psych

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   ALWAYS BEEN RARE ... 1968 *ORIGINAL* second album

    MEGA RARE ADVANCED RELEASE PROMOTIONAL

          

              

                  LEFT BANKE

                          TOO

                   

            

\                          USA - Smash Records - SRS 67113 (PROMO)

 

MEGA RARE ... ADVANCED RELEASE PROMOTIONAL

ORIGINAL 1967 first pressing ...it's the seldom ever seen and hotly sought after second and last LEFT BANKE album, starting up where the terrific Walk Away Renee first one ended !! The Baroque memorable melodics are flowing with master craftsmith Michael Brown in the lead, harpichords, tremelo guitar, tight well rounded tunes that deliver, among others, the highlight "DESIREE"

This New York group pioneered "Baroque'n'Roll" in the '60s with their mix of pop/rock and grand, quasi-classical arrangements and melodies. Featuring teenage prodigy Michael Brown as keyboardist and chief songwriter, the group scored two quick hits with "Walk Away Renee" (number five) and "Pretty Ballerina (number 15). Chamber-like string arrangements, Steve Martin's soaring, near-falsetto lead vocals, and tight harmonies that borrowed from British Invasion bands like the Beatles and the Zombies were also key elements of the Left Banke sound. Though their two hits are their only well-remembered efforts, their debut album (Walk Away Renee/Pretty Ballerina) was a strong, near-classic work that matched the quality of their hit singles in songwriting and production.

The group's internal dynamic wasn't nearly as harmonious as their sound, and their history goes some way towards explaining their short career. Initially, the group made some recordings that were produced by Brown's father, Harry Lookofsky. When these recordings failed to interest companies in signing the band, the Left Banke broke up, Brown moving to California with the group's original drummer. A backing track for "Walk Away Renee" had already been completed, and the other members overdubbed vocals in Brown's absence. The song was released on Smash and became a hit, and the musicians reunited to tour and continue recording.

Unfortunately, the group, which showed such tremendous promise, was quickly torn asunder by dissension. Due to the nature of their music (which often employed session musicians), the Left Banke's sound was difficult to reproduce on the road, and one could sympathize with Brown's wishes to become a Brian Wilson-like figure, concentrating on writing and recording while the rest of the musicians took to the road. A variety of guitarists, as both session musicians and ostensible group members, flitted in and out of the lineup; Rick Brand, credited as the guitarist on the first LP, actually plays on only one of the album's songs. Adding fuel to the fire, Brown's bandmates wanted to oust Brown's father as the act's manager.

Released in late 1968, The Left Banke Too is filled with charms. For example, of these two albums, this is the more psychedelic one. On the Left Banke Too ... "all human life is there". At least the eccentric end. Happy, sad and frequently mad in fizzy electric slabs of the dottiest, most inspired experimental pop ever made. Tom Finn's deviously understated "Dark Is The Bark" with its stunning, gorgeously bleak chord chart is an incredible example of what a bass player with a grudge can accomplish. Point is, this is completely enjoyable. Slightly psychedelic, very well written and produced. It feels a bit like a mising link between REVOLVER and SGT. PEPPERS.

»Goodbye Holly Drums: Steve Martin Caro
Bass: Tom Finn
Fender Telecaster Electric Guitar: Tom Finn
Acoustic Guitar: Tom Feher
Cowbell: George Cameron
Piano: Tom Feher
Lead Vocal: George Cameron
Backing Vocals: Steve Martin Caro & Tom Finn
Girl's Voice: Linda Hills (speaking) »There's Gonna Be A Storm Drums: George Cameron
Bass: Tom Finn
Electric Guitar: Tom Finn
Piano: Tom Feher
Lead Vocal: Tom Finn
Backing Vocals: Steve Martin Caro & George Cameron
Strings & Electronic Effects Paul Leka (arranger/producer) »Sing Little Bird Sing Acoustic Guitar: Tom Feher
12 String Acoustic Guitar: Tom Finn
Lead Vocal: Steve Martin Caro
Strings: Paul Leka »Nice To See You Drums: George Cameron
Bass: Tom Finn
Electric Guitar: Tom Finn
Piano: Tom Feher
Tambourine: Steve Martin Caro
Lead Vocal: Tom Finn
Backing Vocals: Steve Martin Caro, George Cameron, Tom Finn, Steven Tyler
Arranger Orch. Paul Leka »Give The Man A Hand Drums: George Cameron
Bass: Tom Finn
Electric Picking Guitar: Marvin Potocki
Rhythm Acoustic Guitar: Marvin Potocki
Lead Vocal: Steve Martin Caro
Backing Vocals: George Cameron, Steve Martin Caro, Tom Finn, Steven Tyler
Arranger: Paul Leka »Bryant Hotel Drums: George Cameron
Bass: Tom Finn
Electric Guitar: Tom Feher
Five-String Banjo: Rick Brand
Tack Piano: Paul Leka
Lead Vocal: George Cameron
2nd Vocal: Steve Martin Caro »Desiree Drums: Bobby Greg (session man)
Bass: Joe Mack (session man)
Electric Guitar: Hugh McCracken (session man)
Piano & Organ: Michael Brown
Lead Vocal: Steve Martin Caro
Backing Vocals: George Cameron & Tom Finn
Horns Arr. by John Abbott »Dark Is The Bark Drums: unknown
Bass: unknown
Electric Guitar: unknown
12 String Acoustic Guitar: Tom Finn
Keyboards: unknown
Vibraphone: unknown
Lead Vocal: Steve Martin Caro
Backing Vocals: Steve Martin Caro, Steven Tyler, Tom Finn
Orch. Arr. By Artie Schroeck »In The Morning Light Drums: Bobby Greg (session man)
Bass: Joe Mack (session man)
Electric Guitar: Hugh McCracken (session man)
Piano & Organ: Michael Brown
Lead Vocal: Steve Martin Caro
Backing Vocals: George Cameron & Tom Finn
Horns Arr. by John Abbott »My Friend Today Drums: unknown
Bass: unknown
Electric Guitar: unknown
12 String Acoustic Guitar: Tom Finn
Keyboards: unknown
Vibraphone: unknown
Lead Vocal: Steve Martin Caro
Backing Vocals: Steve Martin Caro, Steven Tyler, Tom Finn
Orch. Arr. By Artie Schroeck - SRS 67113

CONDITION: The Cover: solid, stiff and sharp everywhere; "EX" (excellent)  = bright original colors having NO delete marks (v.rare for this LP which was deleted quickly) ... has no seam splits, no bends and no writing...a collection keeper...

The Vinyl:..all glossy both sides; M- TOP COPY => audio plays EXCELLENT  from start to end... and has clean (PROMOTIONAL) SMASH labels too... 

                   

      A cool addition to anyone's music library!

 

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