This and "Walk Away Renee" are both about a ballerina named Renee Fladen, whom songwriter Michael Brown had a big crush on. He was about 18 at the time.
Left Banke did not have many hit recordings, but their arrangements, particularly the "baroque pop" style with its strings and harpsichord, influenced numerous other musicians, including classical composers. Controversy around the group began with the song "And Suddenly," which was recorded by Brown using session musicians but released with the Left Banke name. The other band members urged a boycott through their fan club, and the record was finally pulled by Mercury/Smash.
This has been covered by Alice Cooper (whose wife is a ballet dancer) and John Mellencamp.
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