Paul Leka

Paul Leka is one of those names that keeps turning up in stories regarding many fondly remembered songs and bands (and even one non-band) from the 1960s onward. He was one of those rare genuinely prodigious musicians who was too talented to limit himself to actually being a member of one group or recording project. Recognizing this early on in his career, he became a composer and producer, and also applied his skills to arranging and orchestrating when that became necessary to realize one of his songs. He did this in association with The Lemon Pipers, The Peppermint Rainbow, and -- perhaps his most lucrative yet amorphous association -- Steam, with the songs "Green Tambourine," "And I'll Be There," "Will You Be Staying After Sunday," and "Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)."



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