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The Left Banke — Walk Away Renee
Album: There's Gonna Be A Storm
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Released: 1966
Length: 2:38
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And when I see the sign that points one way
The lot we used to pass by every day

Just walk away, Renée
You won't see me follow you back home
The empty sidewalks on my block are not the same
You're not to blame

From deep inside the tears that I'm forced to cry
From deep inside the pain that I chose to hide

Just walk away, Renée
You won't see me follow you back home
Now as the rain beats down upon my weary eyes
For me it cries

Just walk away, Renée
You won't see me follow you back home
Now as the rain beats down upon my weary eyes
For me it cries

Your name and mine inside a heart upon a wall
Still finds a way to haunt me though they're so small

Just walk away, Renée
You won't see me follow you back home
The empty sidewalks on my block are not the same
You're not to blame
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Posted 1 year ago by linnex-    [ Reply ]
My name is Renee. I was 10 years old when this song came out. I was endlessly taunted and bullied with this song, so ....
SUCKO-BARFO
Posted 1 year ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
nice to see the lyrics.
So many jokes about not being able to understand the song  except "Don't walk away, Renee" when heard on AM radio.
Posted 3 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
I would have bet anything this song was written by someone in Motown
Posted 4 years ago by wildmanfromSB    [ Reply ]
Never seen a band’s genre tagged as Baroque pop before, and I hope I never do again.

Posted 4 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]
WOW! Flashback! It's been eons since I have heard this. One of my old time favourites! Thank you RP.
Posted 4 years ago by loungelizard48    [ Reply ]
My uncle had the 45 and I accidentally sat on it, smashing it to bits. We laughed about it later, but I'll never forget it! Quite unfortunately he's passed away now, but hearing the song again made me think of him. Thank you, RP!
Posted 4 years ago by costoonces    [ Reply ]
What kingart said
Posted 5 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
Maybe the song is OK, but all I could hear was the horribly out-of-tune vocals, that destroyed everything.
Posted 5 years ago by Baktus    [ Reply ]
I think all the blame for 'Seasons in the Sun' can be laid at the feet of this song.
Posted 5 years ago by haljordan    [ Reply ]
I hope some of you younger folks get to experience the joy of hearing the opening chords of an iconic song that has become an integral part of your life some day.
It's a moving experience...
Posted 5 years ago by meatmike    [ Reply ]
Now that's a pretty bad song for RP.  And what is with the name of the band?  What is a banke?  Is that supposed to be French?
Posted 5 years ago by cely    [ Reply ]
Another gear in the RP Time Machine. This one gets a 9 on the nostalgia meter, a 6 on the song craft. Gosh, so wistful about a miserable guy who got dumped. But it's a lovely melody. 
Posted 5 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of being inducted into the Navy at Floyd Bennet Field and I remember this song was playing in the cafeteria.
Posted 5 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
An all-time favorite for me.  Very pretty.
Posted 5 years ago by kt.johnson.jr364    [ Reply ]
Still brilliant, passionate vocals and what a hook. Still works.
Posted 6 years ago by joemama    [ Reply ]
First time hearing this on RP - Eclectic indeed.  Fresh blast from my past.
Posted 6 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
OK, I'm busting out in tears. This is the amazing RP Time Machine. 
Good grief, this was a theme song from my summer of 1966. Sappy as hell but...perfect. 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
George Cameron, the LB drummer who penned this song, recently passed away at 70. RIP. You created a classic for the ages.

https://bestclassicbands.com/left-banke-george-cameron-dies-6-24-18/ 
Posted 6 years ago by rocklandlove    [ Reply ]
that guy with the goofy grin sitting in the center looks like Peter Tork from the Monkees  : )
Posted 6 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
I haven't heard this song in years and I suddenly thought of it last night, so I put it on You Tube on repeat all morning, only to take a break and listen to RP, and then I hear it here.
 
It's so simple, weakly sung, heart-felt and heart-breaking.  "You're not to blame."  Wonderful.
Posted 6 years ago by david927    [ Reply ]
Used to hear this on a transistor radio.lol   Seems like I haven't heard it in 40 years. Thanks Bill
Posted 6 years ago by maxjboxer    [ Reply ]
had this on a 45 record that i almost wore out.
Posted 6 years ago by jambo    [ Reply ]
A gap of comments since 2007 until today - 11 years ago.

I recognise this song but not this original version - the singing is a bit 'pitchy' as they say on the X Factor and such talent shows.

Posted 6 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
In my opinion there is no justification for playing this one instead of the far superior Four Tops-version. Even if this would turn out to be the original. 
Posted 6 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
I remember a rumor from many years ago that the "flute solo" in this song was essentially lifted from a classical recording - what would later be called "sampled" - but I've never found any evidence to support that.
Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
"Last play: Nov 15, 2003"
Posted 6 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Way ahead of their time.
Posted 17 years ago by E_A_D_G    [ Reply ]
Hey! Didn't the Four Tops ALSO have a very cool version of this song? Check out "Pretty Ballerina" for an even better example of these guys' sugar-coated psychedelia!
Posted 21 years ago by bluedot    [ Reply ]
Hey, Bill hears the segue betw. this and Stina Nordensomething too. Cool. Not worth it, but cool proof that there's a dj at the helm.
Posted 21 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
This gets a 5 or so on the nostalgia meter - It's easily 20 years or more since I heard it last. That's a darn good thing. I hope it happens like that again becuse this was mediocre at best. I also noted the similarity with Sharon and Hope - but not to that song's benefit.
Posted 21 years ago by gstark33    [ Reply ]
A very nice arrangement of a nicely crafted melody. This was a bit before my time but I learned to love it on the oldies stations around here. It is a great song and I love to hear it. It makes me nostalgic for whatever reason.
Posted 21 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
I was in the minority in my Jr High that liked this song....but then again I really liked the Stones and The Doors when everyone else was into the Monkeys!! pbm 8^)
Posted 21 years ago by Patti    [ Reply ]
How lovely to hear this song on RP! Are you guys feeling nostaligic lately or something? I've notice lots of great vintage stuff lately. Or maybe it's just me. Kudos, as always.
Posted 21 years ago by chieromancer    [ Reply ]
Please Stop. Oh my God STOP!
Posted 21 years ago by casuasui    [ Reply ]