Lenny Valentino

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Lenny Valentino was a dream pop band from Mysłowice, Poland formed in 1998. They disbanded in 2001. Lenny Valentino formed in 1998, with guitarist/vocalist Artur Rojek (of the band Myslovitz) as the primary songwriter. Mietall Waluś (bass), Michał Koterba (guitar), and Wojciech Kuderski (drums) completed the band. The band's name is taken from a song by British group The Auteurs: "Lenny Valentino" appears on the 1994 album Now I'm a Cowboy. Kuderski was replaced on drums by Bartosz Królikowski in 1999. In 2000, Lenny Valentino underwent further personnel changes and added all three members of Ścianka—Maciej Cieślak (guitar), Arkady Kowalczyk (drums), and Jacek Lachowicz (keyboard). Their first and only album, Uwaga! Jedzie tramwaj (roughly: Warning! The tram is coming), was recorded in April 2001 and produced by Cieślak. The album was released 12 November 2001 on Sissy Records, a branch of BMG. Uwaga! Jedzie tramwaj received mostly positive reviews, including an MTV Poland award. 


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2005
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The motorcade came down from Redondo
Assasins on the corner tried to throw you a line
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The Pope renounced you as the real one
Lazarus decided to rise
The twentieth century had only begun
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Written by: LUKE MICHAEL HAINES

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10 facts about this song

Origin of song
"Lenny Valentino" is a song by English alternative rock band, The Auteurs. It is a single from their debut album "New Wave" which was released in 1993.
Chart Success
The song reached number 41 in the UK Singles Chart, not a top hit but nonetheless iconic.
Musical Structure
"Lenny Valentino" is known for its blend of jangly guitar sound with taut rhythms and cinematic lyrics.
Song Content
The song has a unique storytelling lyrics. It's believed to be about the Hollywood actor Rudolph Valentino, although the title includes 'Lenny' which is not any part of actor's name.
Album Recognition
The album from which "Lenny Valentino" is a part of, "New Wave," was nominated for the 1993 Mercury Prize.
Band's Leadership
The Auteurs was fronted by Luke Haines. His unique lyrical insight and musical style play a large part in the song "Lenny Valentino."
Influences
The Auteurs were part of the Britpop movement in the 1990s, which can be seen in the sound and style of "Lenny Valentino."
Critical Feedback
Despite not being commercially successful, The Auteurs and songs like "Lenny Valentino" tend to receive significant critical appreciation.
Musical Legacy
The band's debut album including "Lenny Valentino" is considered to have played a significant role in defining 'indie' music in the UK during the early 90s.
Re-releases
"Lenny Valentino" was also featured in the band's compilation album, "Das Capital" and again posthumously released in the Luke Haines's compilation "Luke Haines Is Dead."

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