The Left Banke - I Can Fly (1978)

Written by Tom Finn.

Strangers on a Train (aka Voices Calling) is the third and final album by The Left Banke. It wasn't released until March 1986. The album was recorded by a reformed line-up of the band, featuring three of the original five members: Steve Martin, Tom Finn, and George Cameron. Although the album was released in 1986, it had actually been recorded some eight years earlier in 1978.

Two songs taken from the album recording sessions ("Queen of Paradise" b/w "And One Day") had been released as a single in late 1978 but had failed to chart. The single's lack of success resulted in the album being shelved and the reformed band broke up again shortly afterwards. Strangers on a Train was eventually released in the U.S. by the West Coast rock and Grateful Dead specialist label, Relix Records. It was issued in Europe by Bam-Caruso Records with a rearranged running order, under the alternate title of Voices Calling.

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• left
• banke
• tom
• finn
• psychedelia
• michael
• brown

[lmsmember01]

That's great news Tom!

[lmsmember01]

Both, and some musicians perfected their songs for months and years back then as well. I don't know exactly how long Brian Wilson used on "Good Vibrations", but it took months. However you don't necessarily need a lot of money and studio - time to do so these days. I'm impressed that this song was done in only one session. To my ears it sounds great the way it is.

[lmsmember01]

I would really like to hear it

[lmsmember01]

This is great the way it is, but if you had more time in the studio to work on the album it might've been even better. It must have been very frustrating.

[sahpngyi]

A very ambitious song, and well-deserving of all the praise. The arrangements are very complex for a demo, as are the harmonies and the changes; this song seems to be, or is in the works as, a "suite". Look forward to finding out how this song will further develop, or be modified, as its profile is raised this year. There is a tremendous amount to work with.

[InIJah]

so much better than don't walk away Renee....

[cforssi]

What a great song. Sounds like the Beatles but I know it is the Left Banke. Something to truly be proud of.

[Catdude5000]

If the Beatles had been still going at it in the late 1970s, quite possibly this is what they would have sounded like.

[darnrabbits1]

In all seriousness, this is a great song. The Left Banke came in same time as the British Invasion of the 60s and their sound was more akin to that influence than what was going on in america at the time. This song proves that point..very Beatles influenced vocals and guitar wise.

[peregrineNaphtali777]

Love listening as it sounds like intimate conversation between the singer and listener. A visit with someone giving you a gift of self.

[djtomfinn]

You know what, I just taught the boys in the band this song. Guess what, recently some very powerful people in publishing business have started to work this song. It looks like a lot of people really like it, and maybe it will enjoy a second life.

[eyeoverhollywood]

I Love this song!!! Why is Michael Brown's head the thumbnail for this video? It should be Tom Finn's Cute Face~ Thanks...

[charliewrites]

i have this album. suddenly I am hearing this with new ears..terrific.the vocals are outstanding, with a lusher production this song would have fit right in on "too".