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Paul Leka

Sharon, Connecticut

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It was intended to be a "throwaway" song, the seldom-played B-side of a 45-rpm record produced in a New York recording studio in 1969. Instead, it became an A-side No. 1 hit single for a band called Steam, a song whose simple but catchy chorus became an enduring sports anthem chanted by sports...

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Paul thank you and thank you again. GOD Bless you always! Ps Send me a great hook from your treasure trove

Hi, My name is Bob Ryan. I first worked for Paul doing the horn charts on Angela's album and worked with him on different projects since then. At the time of Paul's passing I was in the hospital having open heart surgery and found out after the fact what happened. For the following 2 years my health slowly declined but after a couple more years I got my health back stronger than I was before. I'm posting this now because it's near 10 years since Paul passed and I'm hoping that there might be...

Dear Paul Rest In Peace you’re always remembered as a kind , wonderful and talented friend , Carlos Carr

I will always keep Pauls memory in my heart and in my mind, as wonderful and generous friend and as a musical genius, me and my brother (The Carr Twins), were blessed to work with him while he was with CBS and after that , his passing was a big loss for all of us . RIP dear Paul, never forgotten, sincerely, Carlos Carr

Well, the news of Gary Decarlo passing brought back a lot of old memories for me. I guess Gary will join you and Curly.

Growing up I kept my ear glued to the radio and loved both Green Tambourine, and the "Steam" classic, Kiss Him Goodbye. During my early teens I became a radio DJ and had a long career, playing each son hundreds of time over a 20 year career... Only today when researching details of the Steam session to reference for a friend did I come to realize Paul was also the mastermind behind Green Tambourine... An amazing talent and by all accounts great person, thank you for the great music and...

I met Paul in the mid-1960s. I was a young songwriter and he was the first real professional in the music business to believe in my talent. He wanted to sign me to a record deal, but I was under 18 years old and my parents refused to let me sign the contract. Nevertheless, he ehelped me gain the self esteem that led me on to do many other things as a singer/songwriter and musician. I'm sorry to learn of his passing, even though I realize it was years ago. he was so talented as a writer...

Thank you for sharing your talent with the world. You made a difference in the lives of so many and shared your soul in your music. You have left this world but your music lives on.