{"title":"The Left Banke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Left Banke is an American baroque pop band that was formed in New York City in 1965. Known for their unique sound and intricate arrangements, the group gained popularity with hits like \"Walk Away Renée\" and \"Pretty Ballerina.\" Although they disbanded in 1969, The Left Banke has reformed multiple times over the years, including reunions in 1971, 1978, 2011–2012, and most recently in 2015. Tragically, *singer and founding member* passed away on January 14, 2020. Despite this loss, it remains uncertain if the band will continue without him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith their lush harmonies and orchestral elements, The Left Banke's music falls within the genre of baroque pop. They were known for pushing boundaries by incorporating classical influences into their songs while maintaining a catchy pop sensibility. Their distinctive style influenced many artists who followed them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy The Left Banke's music, you may also appreciate similar artists such as Emitt Rhodes, The Beau Brummels, The Cyrkle, Harpers Bizarre, and The Millennium. These bands share a similar sound and era with *The Left Banke*, making them great choices for fans of nostalgic baroque pop.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"walk-away-renee-pretty-ballerina","title":"Walk Away Renee \/ Pretty Ballerina","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe baroque pop band The Left Banke formed back in 1965 in New York City. With their debut album Walk Away Renée \/ Pretty Ballerina they hit the charts and both title songs became hit singles in the US. They’re known for their vocal harmonies, which can be heard on most of the tracks of the album. With their pioneering use of strings, harpsichord and woodwinds they created a unique baroque sound. The beautiful and emotional vibe they laid down in their music can be heard on tracks like \u003ci\u003eShe May Call You Up Tonight\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e I’ve Got Something on My Mind\u003c\/i\u003e. Just for a short moment they were one of the most innovative American bands in rock and roll, implementing psychedelic sounds and baroque.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP - 180 Gram Vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50496724336971,"sku":"1036386","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/6d8a3fa5-bff3-4df1-924f-438373fa0d41_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727723378"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_fff64e18_thumbnail_4096_458e82fc-57bd-44a0-8e08-033a16bf5a82.jpg?v=1727723357","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/the-left-banke.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}