Orleans

Formed: 1972 in New York, NY

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Group Members: John Hall, Lance Hoppen, Larry Hoppen, Wells Kelly, Bob Leinbach, Rob Leon, Jerry Marotta, R.A. Martin, Peter O'Brien

Biography: Best known for their hits "Still the One" and "Dance with Me," Orleans were founded in New York in 1972 by John Hall, Larry Hoppen, and Wells Kelly. Hoppen's brother Lance joined before the group signed with ABC Records in 1973; working with producers Barry Beckett and Roger Hawkins at Muscle Shoals ...Read full biography

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Let There Be Music

Released: 1975

Label: Elektra

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The first Asylum release by Orleans is an earnestly engaging, though diffuse collection of pop tunes in many flavors. Both the title track and "You've Given Me Something" are pure power-pop numbers; the ...Read full review

Orleans Live, Vol. 2

Released: 1993

Label: Major Musik

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This outstanding live album from Orleans was recorded at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY, on October 6 and 7, 1990. Though Orleans Live, Vol. 1 contains their three big hits and Jon Hall's popular ...Read full review

More Orleans albums: Main Albums (13), Compilations (12), DVD/Video (1)

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