"Green Tambourine" by The Lemon Pipers #1 in the US - February 3, 1968

"one hit wonders" The Lemon Pipers hit the top of the charts in the United States with "Green Tambourine" (the song was No. 7 in the UK) on February 3rd, 1968

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The Lemon Pipers formed in Cincinnati, OH in 1967 and disbanded in 1969. But in 1968 they were #1 on the charts!

Members Included:
Singer - Ivan Browne
Guitarist - William Bartlett
Keyboardist - R.G. Nave
Bassist - Steve Walmsley
Drummer - William Albaugh

"Green Tambourine" was written by the songwriting team Paul Leka and Shelley Pinz. This song was apparently recorded by The Lemon Pipers under the demands of their record company.

The song appeared on the album by the same name. It also features another Leka/Pinz penned songs such as "Rice Is Nice" and some apparently more "freak out" type stuff as well (written by the band) like "50 Year Void" and "Through With You." I've not heard the album myself but I am a bit curious. If you have heard this album please comment!

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