Elenore (2:31)
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One of the biggest The Turtles’ hits, 
Elenore was written for the band’s second album The Turtles Present the Battle of the Bands. Consequently the song became on of the biggest hits of the band, together with it’s first hit single - Happy Together. However, originally Elenore was intended to be just a prank song.
Leaders of the band, Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman, were in a creative argument with the band’s label - White Whale Records, which wanted artists to become more conventional, stop experimenting with a style and just release songs similar to the first hit - Happy Together. To do so, Howard wrote Elenore, which on the surface resembles Happy Together lyrics about teen love, but in fact makes a joke on White Whale policy. In fact the verse
Elenore, gee I think you’re swell
And you really do me well
You’re my pride and joy, et cetera
is addressed directly to the label.
However, general public referred to it as a humorous perception of a love story, making it into another big hit, topping at #6 position in British charts.
Through that Elenore became the only song with word “et cetera” in lyrics to ever reach Britain’s Top-10.
Elenore was written for the band’s second album The Turtles Present the Battle of the Bands. Consequently the song became on of the biggest hits of the band, together with it’s first hit single - Happy Together. However, originally Elenore was intended to be just a prank song.Leaders of the band, Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman, were in a creative argument with the band’s label - White Whale Records, which wanted artists to become more conventional, stop experimenting with a style and just release songs similar to the first hit - Happy Together. To do so, Howard wrote Elenore, which on the surface resembles Happy Together lyrics about teen love, but in fact makes a joke on White Whale policy. In fact the verse
Elenore, gee I think you’re swell
And you really do me well
You’re my pride and joy, et cetera
is addressed directly to the label.
However, general public referred to it as a humorous perception of a love story, making it into another big hit, topping at #6 position in British charts.
Through that Elenore became the only song with word “et cetera” in lyrics to ever reach Britain’s Top-10.
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ccskd wrote:
Das ist Musik wie ich sie Liebe
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CAVermeer wrote:
If you are in a pissy mood, you cannot stay that way listening to this song.
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henriette77 wrote:
you're my pride & joy et cetera ...
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SSBlackbeard3 wrote:
♫ ☺
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bloodshotforget wrote:
Takes me back to my Monkees and Petula Clark days.
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kmaja1 wrote:
love it!
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greydogsma wrote:
Love this Turtle's tune! I still have the LP containing this cut stashed somewhere.... lol!
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checkonfitz wrote:
etcetera
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checkonfitz wrote:
Love this!
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ovalball wrote:
'Boat that rocked' reminded me what a great song this is - also love 'Happy Together' by this group.
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pillar79 wrote:
i love it!
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lihei wrote:
Such an uplifitng song.
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fernandaojobez wrote:
I agree with autumn_rhapsody!
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Lowbacca wrote:
elenore gee I think you're swell
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KennyValentino wrote:
such a feel good slow tune :D
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bear_panda wrote:
aaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!
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bonzo65 wrote:
ace...ace...ACE!!!
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LIL-GYPSY wrote:
Love the Turtles, always have...always will!
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CAVermeer wrote:
Oh lord help me I love The Turtles, have always loved The Turtles, WILL always love The Turtles. I was singing this when I was 3. Honest.
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citymad wrote:
pub crawling and playing football in Chorlton Manchester when this track was in the charts -Feathers -Trevor Arms -Princess -Southern Hotel happy happy days great music .
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