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The Left Banke’s ‘Walk Away Renée’ Was Set in... Brooklyn?
In 1966, the Left Banke featured flute, harpsichord and string orchestration in their debut hit single, “Walk Away Renée.” The haunting sound of the record was so unusual for its time that its style earned its own names: “Bach-Rock” or “Baroque ’n’ Roll.”

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Apr 254 min read

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