Episode #119: Paul Leka
In a show first aired September 11, 2017: DJ Andrew Sandoval celebrates songwriter, producer & arranger, Paul Leka. Surveying his work from 1966-1969, Sandoval spins sides by The Palace Guard, The Black & Blues, Dave Armstrong & The One-Eyed Jacks, Tommy James & The Shondells, Stephen Sargent & The Pride, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, Sixth Day Creation, Lesley Gore, The Carmel, The Lemon Pipers, Sun Dragon, The Grapevine, Charlotte Russe, Anthony & The Imperials, The Peppermint Rainbow, Cyrus Erie, Michael Rabon & The Five Americans, Sajid Kahn, The Spectrum, Donna Marie, The Leaders & The Idle Race.
In the album spotlight, a fantasy mono version of The Left Banke’s Too album is presented from the Paul Leka produced single sides. The album was only issued in stereo and the mono singles are exceptionally rare, making this a unique airing of Paul Leka’s work with the group.
In an episode first aired on July 30, 2007 Andrew Sandoval’s “Come To The Sunshine” goes for baroque with a tribute to the genius of Michael Brown and the Left Banke. Episode 25 of the series features nearly all of their original singles in mono (many of which have never been available digitally in their original mixes) alongside some rarities. You’ll also hear singles and songs by the Montage, Beckies, Scott Trusty, Yvonne Vitale, Steve Martin, as well as some Michael Brown demos.