Paul-Leka-Obituary

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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God rest your soul and thanks for all you did for others . God bless and Thanks, Karen L Fischer Perkins

I still think of you often. You were not only a mentor and Teacher, but an incredible friend. I often wish you were here so you and I could share so much of what´s going on in the business now. You left us way too soon. Suzanne and I sending love always.

Whatever success I have had in the music business, I credit to to Paul.

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.