Well, I was in The Left Banke, and when we did this song in 1966, nobody in the group thought "Walk Away Renée" would be a big hit. As a matter of fact, we had already broken up when it was flying up the Billboard charts. Anyway, now it's 2016 exactly fifty (50) years since it became a hit. It's been covered by at least, several hundred artists and all versions have their own merit, because I believe they're done, for the love of the song.
Thank you for what has to be one of the most beautiful songs ever made. The song may be quite a bit older than I am, but its beauty isn't lost on me, its many fans or the many artists that have covered it. None are quite as good as the original.
Thanks a lot, we weren't thinking about "Walk Away Renée" becoming such a big record I think we were on the right track but, we were too young and were taken advantage of. But, these same people were responsible for producing us
I remember this song out in my jr. hi - we all loved it's sad beauty and when I got older and got my first cd player - I bought your music. The band should have been huge, but left a wonderful legacy and sound I still hear in many young musicians today; may I ask what have you been doing in recent years, still an active musician?
Tom, I have loved this song from when it was released to now and beyond. Walk Away "Renee" is the middle name of my daughter and the 1st name of my oldest granddaughter. And, when I listen to Pretty Ballerina I think of my 2nd granddaughter. She is such a delicate little sprite. Thank you for such beautiful music.
Cindi Lauper is one of the great raw talents of the past 30 years.A true Bohemian.Her honesty and passion for music cannot be disputed.Music like this makes life worth living.
One of the most heartbreakingly beautiful melodies in the history of pop music. I have the 45 of the Left Banke's original, purchased when I was a junior high school student of 13.
Tom: It's good to see an original member be able to look back 50 years and see the planted seed sprout into many appreciated branches of the mighty oak. Thanks for the memory!
I absolutely adore this arrangement! As Tom Finn said, we still play it because we still love it. The weekend after my brother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, after the shock and tears, he hollered out, "Enough of this sad stuff! Let's play some music! Out came his guitar, and this was the first song he played.
To Tom Finn. This song and how it was recorded has always been a major influence on what I do in my sudio. The song had an innocence and a rawness to it. Your music helped set the foundation for decades to follow. Now days people want to tech the soul out of a song. Proof you got it right is that the song after all these years is still around and being covered. Thank you for the music,.
Me, too! I’ve been making music, live and in studios for 60 years, and this song still touches me and teaches me things about great chord progressions, and direct, wise lyrics!!
This rendition of the song is heartwrenching.. The pure emotion in the voices and instrumentation is rarely found anywhere in music today.. It's a moving piece of work that leaves you spellbound and completely fixated on the performers.. A Remarkable version of this classically crafted song... Lary
Of Thee Am I The Angst Of A Man With A Love Now Lost The Frailty Of A Man Able To Stand In The Face Of Adversity Only To Fall With The Beat Of A Heart The Power Of Love Is Immense Lary
Peter Kingdbery and Cyndi Lauper chose one of the Most Haunting songs from the late Sixties to turn into an Incredibly Beautiful and Powerful performance.. One that, hopefully, should forever remain a Classic in Modern Music.. Bravo... Lary
Funny... I always thought of her as not much of a musician as much as she just had a marketing brand back in the 80's. Then a year or so ago, I was up early on a Sunday morning and the radio station here in Dallas played a Blues album featuring her. It was spectacular! I was so impressed, I couldn't believe it was Cyndie. I enjoyed her on Roger Waters production of the wall in Berlin, @ the wall after it came down. Needless to say, I see her entirely different now than I did in the 80's. Another rendition of this song that I absolutely love is by Rickie Lee Jones. It's a heart breaker.
A great version, been checking a dozen or more, so I can learn it on guitar, and this is my fave so far. And i just discovered Peter Kingsbery - what a voice!
Now that Steve Caro has left us, I've been playing and re-playing and re-playing this song, just as I did in '66 when I couldn't get it out of my head, my heart. And this is a very worthy, true and sensitive reprise.
It's an emotional, melancholic song. It's supposed to be dark and haunting. If the singer's voice breaks, I think that adds to the tenderness of the song and it's meaning. They're not quite together here, but it's not supposed to be perfect.
I absolutely love this song and i always get excited when i come across performers doing their renditions of it, every one unique in their own way, this one is no exception, beautiful to behold. ❤
OMG!i didn't even recognise his name! Smacking myself in the head! Peter Kingsley from Cock Robin!!! OMG, I've loved this guy for years, well, his singing that is. Can't believe I didn't know about this.
Hi Mr Finn I wanted you to know this is one of those songs you are always happy when it came on the radio and no matter how many times you hear it you never get tired of it ! I was 10 when it came out and love it today as much as then thanks for the great music from TheLeftBank!
LOVE this song. Remember, as a young teenager, asking the "record store" manager - yes record store manager (small town USA) - to order it for me as it wasn't readily available. I have a lump in my throat every time I hear this song - ah, the memories of a simpler life - believe it or not!
I always loved this song & you seldom hear it! The other song you seldom hear but that I so love is “Pretty Ballerina “( Left Banke too!). What an amazing job they both do on this song. How beautifully they both sing this gorgeous song!!♥️
One of the most beautiful songs I've heard. Whether done by the Left Banke, The Four tops, Southside Johnny, Cyndi Lauper or several others. Either version of " You won't see me follow you back home" works well.
Very cool note from Finn. It's my favorite song. I was in 7th grade when it was a hit. Its just one of these songs that are perfect. I'm very grateful that it came into being.
Thank you for posting this. I stumbled across it some time ago, and it joined my file of top best favorites - by far the best rendition of this song. The musicians are so united, so "tight", their playing so elegant, just right. And the breathtaking harmony of Ms. Lauper! I went and listened to dozens of "covers" yesterday, and confirmed that only Linda Rondstadt & Ann Savoy are even in the same league as this (and of course the original Left Banke). But only Cyndi Lauper makes that incredible progression to - how to call it?- note?, at {most strikingly) 1:17; and again at 2:07, 2:53 &, 3:43, as she sings 'home" !! The delicacy throughout of the notes of the accompanying instruments, the excellence of the filming & editing, which brings us into the intimacy of Cyndi Lauper and Peter Kingsbery as they create a unity of beauty and love for all of us, the poignant beauty of Cyndi Laupers singing, and harmonies -- just those few seconds of "....follow me back home" - fill my heart to bursting. What incredible courage and humility to be so naked in public. I was glad to discover her performance of Carey at the tribute to Joni Mitchell, and to see Joni Mitchell herself listening, concentrating and appreciative; another rare person with these qualities of courage & humility - "let's have another round for these freaks and these soldiers,…these friends of mine". Thanks to all of you who made this - from Tom Finn & colleagues to Cyndi Vines. In my pain of loneliness & hurt you give companionship, appreciating beauty & meaning in life.
This song Iwas11 in 66, once you hear this Song you can’t forget it! The first girlfriend I had she had a wall in front of her house, and somebody scratched mine and her initials inside of a heart upon a wall so this song was reality for me probably my favorite song my first Love!
How about adding the Four Tops, the first group to cover it, in the top 3 covers? The lead writer of it, Tony Sansone, said his agent told him they wanted to cover it in '68, but they couldn't pay that much for the rights. Sansone said Yes, I'm a fan of them !
good to see 2 of my favs from the 80's cover this sad cockrobin never got the respect they were due in the 80's one of the best to come from here in the states in my mind and always loved cyndi not a bad cover either
This is our last daughter's middle name. The original, when I was 8 , just jumps out at you. The arrangement was incredible, especially for the era. The fact that it was written by a 16 y/o (I think) is amazing. The backstory makes it real and thus even better. The best cover, from what I consider a once in a generation voice, is Linda Ronstadt, with Ann Savoy.
das ist noch Musik, die zu Cyndi´s Stimme passt. Das ist authentisch und weckt Emotionen in mir. Schade dass Cyndi jetzt ein komplett anderes Genre bedient
There are not alot of songs i like trying to sing along with but Walk a Away Renee and Pretty Ballerina its hard to resist these two songs that were as good as any band recorded during the sixties. I try to do them justice.
Well, I was in The Left Banke, and when we did this song in 1966, nobody in the group thought "Walk Away Renée" would be a big hit. As a matter of fact, we had already broken up when it was flying up the Billboard charts. Anyway, now it's 2016 exactly fifty (50) years since it became a hit. It's been covered by at least, several hundred artists and all versions have their own merit, because I believe they're done, for the love of the song.
Thank you for what has to be one of the most beautiful songs ever made. The song may be quite a bit older than I am, but its beauty isn't lost on me, its many fans or the many artists that have covered it. None are quite as good as the original.
Thanks a lot, we weren't thinking about "Walk Away Renée" becoming such a big record
I think we were on the right track but, we were too young and were taken advantage of. But, these same people were responsible for producing us
I remember this song out in my jr. hi - we all loved it's sad beauty and when I got older and got my first cd player - I bought your music. The band should have been huge, but left a wonderful legacy and sound I still hear in many young musicians today; may I ask what have you been doing in recent years, still an active musician?
A great song, Mr. Finn. Any chance of getting Steve Martin Caro to rejoin the group?
Tom, I have loved this song from when it was released to now and beyond. Walk Away "Renee" is the middle name of my daughter and the 1st name of my oldest granddaughter. And, when I listen to Pretty Ballerina I think of my 2nd granddaughter. She is such a delicate little sprite. Thank you for such beautiful music.
Fifty five years later and this song still makes me emotional. The most beautiful song ever written.
Yes one of the most beautiful songs ever written...It's sits in the same column as A Whiter Shade of Pale and Reflections of my Life.
Cindi Lauper is one of the great raw talents of the past 30 years.A true Bohemian.Her honesty and passion for music cannot be disputed.Music like this makes life worth living.
Jeff Lombardo....you nailed it. So true. So very true. I like the way you think!
I wanted to marry Cindi in the 80s....and still do...
One of the most heartbreakingly beautiful melodies in the history of pop music. I have the 45 of the Left Banke's original, purchased when I was a junior high school student of 13.
Me too...
I do as well.
Couldn't agree more. You've got a true soul, brother.
@@rogermurray8553
Have a terrific weekend, Roger. You made my day.
Wow..45 that has been awhile..
I just love this melody!
Tom: It's good to see an original member be able to look back 50 years and see the planted seed sprout into many appreciated branches of the mighty oak. Thanks for the memory!
wow...what a wonderful version of this. Great to Cyndi from back in the day and Peters voice is simply fantastic. So glad I came across this vid.
This is such a hauntingly beautiful cover of a truly great song! I absolutely love it!
This song, done this way, is a whole mood by itself😒
Fabulous
I absolutely adore this arrangement! As Tom Finn said, we still play it because we still love it. The weekend after my brother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, after the shock and tears, he hollered out, "Enough of this sad stuff! Let's play some music! Out came his guitar, and this was the first song he played.
Thank you for sharing such a personal moment. Music is healing to the mind, heart, and soul. Prayers for your brother and family.
Oh, Mr. Finn, this song was my favorite song as a child. It was like a blanket I could curl up with. Thank you.
To Tom Finn. This song and how it was recorded has always been a major influence on what I do in my sudio. The song had an innocence and a rawness to it. Your music helped set the foundation for decades to follow. Now days people want to tech the soul out of a song. Proof you got it right is that the song after all these years is still around and being covered. Thank you for the music,.
Me, too! I’ve been making music, live and in studios for 60 years, and this song still touches me and teaches me things about great chord progressions, and direct, wise lyrics!!
Thanks Mr Peter Kingsbery , his voice is amazing ! 🎼🦋🎹❤
How cool is that Cyndi playing a dulcimer
You liked that Susan? Well, then here you go: ruclips.net/video/5KwpWvaJf-U/видео.html
This rendition of the song is heartwrenching.. The pure emotion in the voices and instrumentation is rarely found anywhere in music today.. It's a moving piece of work that leaves you spellbound and completely fixated on the performers.. A Remarkable version of this classically crafted song... Lary
I wish to offer my greatest respect to the writers of this timeless song... Lary
Of Thee Am I
The Angst Of A Man
With A Love Now Lost
The Frailty Of A Man
Able To Stand In The
Face Of Adversity
Only To Fall With The
Beat Of A Heart
The Power Of Love
Is Immense
Lary
Peter Kingdbery and Cyndi Lauper chose one of the Most Haunting songs from the late Sixties to turn into an Incredibly Beautiful and Powerful performance.. One that, hopefully, should forever remain a Classic in Modern Music.. Bravo... Lary
First crush was a girl named Renee. Unrequited love can hurt a long time. I find solace knowing she probably dodged a bullet with me.
My first crush was also named Renee and summer camp ended and I never saw her again!
Cyndi Lauper's voice is definitely one of a kind...I like it's rawness.
Funny... I always thought of her as not much of a musician as much as she just had a marketing brand back in the 80's. Then a year or so ago, I was up early on a Sunday morning and the radio station here in Dallas played a Blues album featuring her. It was spectacular! I was so impressed, I couldn't believe it was Cyndie. I enjoyed her on Roger Waters production of the wall in Berlin, @ the wall after it came down. Needless to say, I see her entirely different now than I did in the 80's.
Another rendition of this song that I absolutely love is by Rickie Lee Jones. It's a heart breaker.
And so is Peters
Love this song and all singers of it
@@lordsmitty7297 I absolutely love her unique voice/ brand.....but forgetting lyrics, especially with a Left Banke member....unforgiveable...im sorry
my God...absolutely beautiful version...
Tom: this song was always a favourite. The Left Bank was a musical gift to us! Thank you so much. Xo
The evidence of a great song is no matter who sings it or the tempo, it still sounds great!
Truth.
A great version, been checking a dozen or more, so I can learn it on guitar, and this is my fave so far. And i just discovered Peter Kingsbery - what a voice!
If you haven't already done so, check out Cock Robin's "When Your Heart is Weak". That was my introduction to Kingsbery's unique voice.
Your name and mine together......in a heart.....on a wall. Whoever wrote that line is my hero.
THE LEFT BANKE WROTE IT IN 1966
@@josephworthfiftiesguy Tony Sansone, an older friend of the band, was the primary writer, with some imput from Left Banke keyboardist Michael Brown
This is a very special rendition. Quite magical.
Now that Steve Caro has left us, I've been playing and re-playing and re-playing this song, just as I did in '66 when I couldn't get it out of my head, my heart. And this is a very worthy, true and sensitive reprise.
Awesome - and great appreciation for the link. TP
It's an emotional, melancholic song. It's supposed to be dark and haunting. If the singer's voice breaks, I think that adds to the tenderness of the song and it's meaning. They're not quite together here, but it's not supposed to be perfect.
Always loved this song, brings back many memories.
Peter Kingsbery, so wonderful ❤
One of my forever favorite songs. Pretty damn incredible performance. Thank you.
just found this one in 2024...no idea this ever existed.
Peter Kingsbery has the voice of an angel💖💖💖
darn that was good, and specially that drummer. Whoever compose this got some freaking real talent!!!!
RIP Tom Finn Died June 27, 2020 (aged 71)
Sad to hear he’s gone. Glad he shared his thoughts beforehand ❤️🙏🏻
❤🙏🙏🙏 Thankyou for sharing your talent~ RIP❤
Rest in Heaven Tom singing this song in Heaven with the Angels for God Himself 🤍🕊️💜
I absolutely love this song and i always get excited when i come across performers doing their renditions of it, every one unique in their own way, this one is no exception, beautiful to behold. ❤
Where has this man been all my life!
That was awesome!
Cannot stop playing this. Just discovered Peter Kingsbery. Wow!
OMG!i didn't even recognise his name! Smacking myself in the head! Peter Kingsley from Cock Robin!!! OMG, I've loved this guy for years, well, his singing that is. Can't believe I didn't know about this.
First version that made me cry , that Cyndi! Great version. Great band.
Hi Mr Finn I wanted you to know this is one of those songs you are always happy when it came on the radio and no matter how many times you hear it you never get tired of it ! I was 10 when it came out and love it today as much as then thanks for the great music from TheLeftBank!
WOW...This is just lovely....so well done....I always crushed on Cindi Lauper since the 80:s...
Love this song!!! Such a great harmony and the music is phenomenal !!! ❤
Not another song where the words and melody (especially the minor chords) melt together like butter to become a new creation in music!
Cyndi,Love her the most uniquely wonderful voice!Love how she looks!!
Cyndi Lauper had few memorable hits.
But, that lady can sing!
The original is the first record I ever bought
CYNdi Lauper and Peter Kingsbery are absolutely terriffic backed up by a great group of performers!!!
LOVE this song. Remember, as a young teenager, asking the "record store" manager - yes record store manager (small town USA) - to order it for me as it wasn't readily available. I have a lump in my throat every time I hear this song - ah, the memories of a simpler life - believe it or not!
I always loved this song & you seldom hear it! The other song you seldom hear but that I so love is “Pretty Ballerina “( Left Banke too!). What an amazing job they both do on this song. How beautifully they both sing this gorgeous song!!♥️
Pretty Ballerina. Album by Peter Kingsbury. You won’t be disappointed… ☺️
One of the best songs ever. It has been covered by many, each with its own twist on the song, and I love them all! A great song!
One of the most beautiful songs I've heard. Whether done by the Left Banke, The Four tops, Southside Johnny, Cyndi Lauper or several others. Either version of " You won't see me follow you back home" works well.
one of the greatest "Unrequited Love" songs of all time--written and played by a group of hi-school buddies!!!
LAMENTABLEMENTE EL TIEMPO NO REGRESA, NOS QUEDA EL RECUERDO Y LA SUERTE DE HABER ESCUCHADO A TREMENDOS PROFESIONALES DE LA MUSICA, GRACIAS
Very cool note from Finn. It's my favorite song. I was in 7th grade when it was a hit. Its just one of these songs that are perfect. I'm very grateful that it came into being.
WOW wonderful, powerful version of a genius song!!!
Thank you for posting this. I stumbled across it some time ago, and it joined my file of top best favorites - by far the best rendition of this song. The musicians are so united, so "tight", their playing so elegant, just right. And the breathtaking harmony of Ms. Lauper!
I went and listened to dozens of "covers" yesterday, and confirmed that only Linda Rondstadt & Ann Savoy are even in the same league as this (and of course the original Left Banke). But only Cyndi Lauper makes that incredible progression to - how to call it?- note?, at {most strikingly) 1:17; and again at 2:07, 2:53 &, 3:43, as she sings 'home" !! The delicacy throughout of the notes of the accompanying instruments, the excellence of the filming & editing, which brings us into the intimacy of Cyndi Lauper and Peter Kingsbery as they create a unity of beauty and love for all of us, the poignant beauty of Cyndi Laupers singing, and harmonies -- just those few seconds of "....follow me back home" - fill my heart to bursting. What incredible courage and humility to be so naked in public. I was glad to discover her performance of Carey at the tribute to Joni Mitchell, and to see Joni Mitchell herself listening, concentrating and appreciative; another rare person with these qualities of courage & humility - "let's have another round for these freaks and these soldiers,…these friends of mine". Thanks to all of you who made this - from Tom Finn & colleagues to Cyndi Vines. In my pain of loneliness & hurt you give companionship, appreciating beauty & meaning in life.
i remember my first love through this song, still gives me chills, thank you Left Bank
Thanks Cyndi Vines 💖♪ ♫ 🎸🎷 🎻🎹🎺🌺🎧🎼🎩🎩🎩
This song Iwas11 in 66, once you hear this Song you can’t forget it! The first girlfriend I had she had a wall in front of her house, and somebody scratched mine and her initials inside of a heart upon a wall so this song was reality for me probably my favorite song my first Love!
Absolutely beautiful!
Killer song ! I was a child when this was out with 4 older siblings this was playing in the house just a timeless lovely sad song.
Beautiful 💐
this is sheer brilliance, thank you.
Beautiful. This is gorgeous
Diane Springford I agree. Classic rendition.
The Left Banke was the best version....but this one and Linda Ronstadt's version are damn good.
How about adding the Four Tops, the first group to cover it, in the top 3 covers? The lead writer of it, Tony Sansone, said his agent told him they wanted to cover it in '68, but they couldn't pay that much for the rights. Sansone said Yes, I'm a fan of them !
David Cassidy has a great version too
@@bufb Southside Johnny?
Beautiful rendition of this great song.
Don't know what I was dreaming when I woke up from a nap craving this song or this particular mix, but I am glad to have found it.
Thank you
I usually have to look at my metal and rock favs to see bands keeping real instrumentation alive.
Gaga and Bruno are doing it for the pop world.
good to see 2 of my favs from the 80's cover this sad cockrobin never got the respect they were due in the 80's one of the best to come from here in the states in my mind and always loved cyndi not a bad cover either
For those who don't know this song was the guitarrist Tom Scholz from Boston's inspiration for his hit "More than a feeling".
MY song!!!! SO neat hearing this version! Thanks for sharing.
A fantastic version!
Oh que mirada la de Peter sobre Cindy en el final ...🦋
Watch Cyndi sing *I Drove All Night*...Amazing !!
Watch Peter Kinsbery sing *Only The Very Best*...Spectacular !!!!
Jo Blow a
This is our last daughter's middle name. The original, when I was 8 , just jumps out at you. The arrangement was incredible, especially for the era. The fact that it was written by a 16 y/o (I think) is amazing. The backstory makes it real and thus even better. The best cover, from what I consider a once in a generation voice, is Linda Ronstadt, with Ann Savoy.
The 60's I was there
OMG,I love this version!!
This was a favorite back in the day. I love the way Cyndi and Co do it here.
He's the original singer, not company
@@philwright2480 Good to know! Thanks.
What a combination, Peter and Cindy, better than tbe original
das ist noch Musik, die zu Cyndi´s Stimme passt. Das ist authentisch und weckt Emotionen in mir. Schade dass Cyndi jetzt ein komplett anderes Genre bedient
There are not alot of songs i like trying to sing along with but Walk a
Away Renee and Pretty Ballerina its hard to resist these two songs that were as good as any band recorded during the sixties. I try to do them justice.
Fabulous. Great talent and great song.
L'un comme l'autre, je les aime beaucoup alors forcément les deux en un duo génial, imaginez!
RIP Carmelo Esteban "Steve" Martin Caro, the lead singer of the original hit.
My uncle!
Hell, they're all dead.
Beautiful cover of a beautiful song
Fabulous guitar
Another great version
A thumbs down against any musician is a thumbs down to a struggling humanity. You bastards of humanity.
I didn’t know Cindy played dulcimer. Viva Richard Fariña for helping to bring it back!!
One of my all time favorite songs!
Some songs are like fine wine...they get better with time.
What a brilliant version always loved listening to Cind
Beautiful version of this song❤
God that's exactly how it's meant to be delivered. Mary Magdalene and Jesus.
That was so good
One of my very favorite songs
Very nice. Well done. Thanks for the Video.
brilhante Cyndi Lauper artista completa capaz de ir no universo de todos os gêneros musicais...
A voice that can etch glass
I wish they had this in some studio recording you could buy
Fantastic
Brings back sweet memories from a little runt running around park slope brooklyn 50 + years ago
A lovely rendition, and as Tom said, "For the love of the song".