Clips from Orleans first-ever DVD, "We're Still Havin' Fun." Released February, 2008 and available NOW at Friday Music
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"Already got my official copy of the real thing yesterday and stayed up half the night repeating it. VERY NICE !!!! it's so good to finally have a piece like this which seems to capture the "work in progress" as chronologically accurately as possible and is both exciting and sentimental with the inclusion of the archival footage and the "round table" memories. Altogether a wonderful addition to my growing Orleans library, which will soon require it's own room and qualify as a "vault". My Orleans Christmas appetite has been satiated. Thanks boys ... and thanks Greg Rike ... and thanks everyone who participated. Merry Christmas to all.
Best, Sky Schrode"
Orleans began as a trio in 1972 in Woodstock NY. Guitarist John Hall, drummer Wells Kelly and multi-instrumentalist Larry Hoppen played tirelessly all over the Northeast and up / down the Eastern “corridor” for nine months, then added Lance Hoppen (Larry’s brother) fresh out of high school on bass to form the quartet that would record its debut LP in 1973 at the legendary Muscle Shoals Studio in Alabama.
During the rest of the 1970s Orleans released several more albums, which included the megahits “Dance With Me”, “Still The One” and “Love Takes Time” among other radio staples. Showcasing vocal and instrumental strengths while touring with artists such as Jackson Browne, Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt, Marshall Tucker Band, Chicago and numerous others, they expanded their fan base by going well beyond the radio songs.
One of the many signatures of Orleans was and still is harmony guitar riffs and two serious players trading rhythm and lead between them, all seamlessly. Larry and John were, for most of this still–active band’s 35-year-and–counting career, those players.
When John Hall left for a solo stint in 1977, Orleans found Dennis “Fly’ Amero, a lefty, upside-down Strat player (in the manner of Jimi Hendrix) who took over for several years.
After original drummer Wells Kelly passed away in October 1984, Larry, Lance and John played at his Memorial event. Out of this, they decided to work together as Orleans again, starting with a Nashville album. From 1985 through 2006 (when John got elected to the US Congress – D, NY-19) the group always included the three original members. Over those years, another 8 albums were released, always containing new material.
In 2001 the band added Lane Hoppen, the third brother, as a permanent member. Shortly after, Charlie Morgan – drummer with Elton John for 13 years – also joined the group.
Early in 2006, as John Hall began his election campaign, Fly Amero was asked back by the band – including John - roughly 25 years after Fly’s first ‘term’. Fly agreed, and a smooth transition ensued. (Orleans’ 2006 “We’re Still Havin’ Fun” DVD features BOTH John and Fly.)
Fly and Larry’s guitar chemistry is obvious, as is the whole group’s camaraderie. Besides being a great guitarist, songwriter and singer with a strong blues/R&B soulful tilt, Fly is great with a crowd and has a Gold Record for comedy music featuring his parody lyrics.
Here in 2009, John has won his Congressional re-election and Fly is a permanent Orleans member, as are Charlie, Lane and original mainstays Lance and Larry (who is the voice on all the radio hits, by the way).
Thirty-seven years in, Orleans’ trademarked slogan couldn’t be more appropriate: “We’re Still Havin’ Fun”. For much more on this classic American band, visit
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Find Orleans CDs, Digital Downloads and the new DVD at
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"Analog Men," "Ride," the recently released "We're Still Havin' Fun," and "Mall Cop" can be found at
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Classic Orleans CDs @ Amazon The original Asylum albums, "Let There Be Music" (includes "Dance With Me") and "Waking & Dreaming" (includes "Still the One") are available as one 2-disc set. "The Best of Orleans" is a compilation CD including most of the songs on the Asylum albums, plus "Love Takes Time" and "Forever".
Orleans is our "Featured Artist" Nov. 30th to Dec. 6th on Classic Artists Today, syndicated radio show. Interview, "new" song and "classic" cut. For show times and how to tune-in, visit us at classicartiststoday.com
Thank you so much for the add..........love your music.......songs like "Still The One" and "Dance With Me" bring back so many good memories..........thanks for all the good music over the years.
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