The Devotions - Erlene

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Review by Zornitza Yovcheva

Erlene by Devotions is an album that showcases the band's musical prowess and versatility. With its eclectic mix of genres, ranging from indie rock to folk, the album is a treat for music lovers of all tastes.

The album opens with the upbeat track "The Other Side," which sets the tone for the rest of the album. The song features catchy guitar riffs and a lively drum beat, making it a great choice for a single.

Other standout tracks on the album include "Honey," a folksy ballad that showcases the band's softer side, and "Rabbit Hole," a driving rock song with a powerful chorus.

Throughout the album, the band's lyrics are introspective and thought-provoking, touching on themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. The lead singer's haunting vocals add an emotional depth to the songs that is sure to resonate with listeners.

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Artist: The Devotions
Album: Erlene
Rating: 3.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Portrait Of Love3:34
Erlene2:17

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ERLENE, The Devotions, Avenue D #22 1996

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Catalog Numbers

45-22

Labels

Avenue D Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single

About The Devotions

The Devotions were formed in 1960, in Astoria (a borough of Queens, New York City), originally as a sextet. Soon they were pared down to a quintet, consisting of Ray Sanchez (bass vocalist), Bob Hovorka, Bob Weinbrod and the brothers Frank and Joe Pardo. The group is best known for the novelty song, "Rip Van Winkle" which failed to chart the first two times it was released, but finally caught on after it was reissued in January, 1964, peaking at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the midst of Beatlemania. Members: Ray Sanchez, Bob Weibrod, Bob Havorka, Joe Pardo, Frank Pardo

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Summary by Zornitza Yovcheva

Erlene by Devotions is a must-listen for fans of indie rock and folk music. The band's unique sound and heartfelt lyrics make this album a standout in today's music scene.

Comments

Nice! Ron!
"Erlene" was written by Mike Lasman (the Lead Singer of Mike & the Utopians). Mikle was White and the Utoipians were Black. He wrote "Erlene" for his girlfriend, Erlene, who was Black.

Mike & the Utopians were formed one night in 1958 in Lincoln Terrace Park in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn (NY). The park was a "hang out" for a number of local groups who would gather in the park in the evening and sing.

Among the singers in the park that night were members of the "Doom Lang" Tokens, the Revalons & the Rocketones

In 1961, Mike was the Lead Singer of the Accents ("Rags to Riches") on the Sultan label (# 5500). The "Rags To Riches" group had no connection to the Accents who recorded with Scott English even though both Accents groups recorded for the Sultan label. (Sultan's owner "owned" the name Accents and used it for more than 1 group.)

Mike also sang for a short time with the Concords (on Herald).

Mike was a great singer who we lost too soon.

Most of the above information was relatyed to me by Bobby Diskin.
LOVE the harmony, thnx for this "new" one! ?
Thanks, Ron, for posting this later recording by the Devotions, keeping the music alive in the Nineties!
Great bass, nice harmonies. (He was great on Rip Van Winkle, too.)
Nice one Ron. This cover ranks up there with it's predecessors.