Uploaded February 2010 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago
A track from the album 'Intercourse'.
You definitely know who the Tokens are. Think: .Wimoweh, a wimoweh
The Tokens are best known for their massive 1961 #1 hit (US/UK) recording of The Lion Sleeps Tonight. In the late 60s, influenced by the Beatles and the Boys (Smiley Smile), Mitch Margo and The Tokens recorded a wildly psychedelic selection of songs written during a pretty blue period in Mitchs life.
Admittedly, some songs havent stood the test of time as well as the Boys songs. Even I have trouble playing the overtly druggy Commercial in the presence of others. But really, I have to recommend you get your hands on this album because it will likely blow you away. The songs are simply beautfiul.
A track from the album 'Intercourse'.
You definitely know who the Tokens are. Think: .Wimoweh, a wimoweh
The Tokens are best known for their massive 1961 #1 hit (US/UK) recording of The Lion Sleeps Tonight. In the late 60s, influenced by the Beatles and the Boys (Smiley Smile), Mitch Margo and The Tokens recorded a wildly psychedelic selection of songs written during a pretty blue period in Mitchs life.
Admittedly, some songs havent stood the test of time as well as the Boys songs. Even I have trouble playing the overtly druggy Commercial in the presence of others. But really, I have to recommend you get your hands on this album because it will likely blow you away. The songs are simply beautfiul.
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These demos were recorded around 2002-2003. Too bad they never got finished. Theres not a lot of info about these sessions. You can read a little more about Michael and Shane in this interview http://danielcoston.blogspot.no/2013/05/left-banke-interviews-2003.html")
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