Elephants Memory

Artist: Elephants Memory
Origin:  New York City, New York, USA
Genre:  Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Experimental Rock, Soul, Rock & Roll, Hard Rock, Garage

Original line-up:

In 1967:

Stan Bronstein:  Saxophone, Clarinet, Vocals
Rick Frank Jr.:  Drums

In 1968:  Add

Carly Simon:  Vocals

In 1969 line-up:

John Ward:  Bass
Chester Ayers:  Guitar
Myron Yules:  Bass, Trombone
Richard Sussman:  Keyboards
Michael Shapiro:  Vocals
Guy Peritore:  Guitar, Vocals
David Cohen:  Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals


Elephants Memory was an American Rock Band from New York City, formed in 1967 by Stan Bronstein (Saxophone, Clarinet, Vocals), and Rick Frank Jr. (Drums), known primarily for backing John Lennon and Yoko Ono from late 197a to 1973.  For live performances with Lennon and Oho, the band was known as The Plastic Ono Elephant's Memory Band. Two of the band's songs "Jungle Gym At The Zoo" and "Old Man Willow", appeared on the 1969 Soundtrack to the film Midnight Cowboy, and the band received a Gold Disc for their contribution to the Soundtrack.

Title:  Elephants Memory (Digitally Remastered Limited Edition) (2017)
Genre:  Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Experimental Rock, Soul, Rock & Roll, Hard Rock, Garage
Label:  Buddah Records
Rating:   *****

Tracks:

 1.  Don't Put Me On Trial No More  (2:51)
 2.  Crossroads Of The Stepping Stones  (2:55)
 3.  Jungle Gym At The Zoo  (2:13)
 4.  Super Heep  (5:30)
 5.  R.I.P.  (1:41)
 6.  Band Of Love  (4:10)
 7.  Takin' A Walk  (3:48)
 8.  Hot Dog Man  (3:33)
 9.  Old Man Willow  (7:05)
10. Yogurt Song  (2:55)
11. Brief Encounter  (4:38)

Personnel:

Stan Bronstein:  Saxophone, Clarinet, Vocals
Rick Frank Jr.:  Drums
John Ward:  Bass
Chester Ayers:  Guitar
Myron Yules:  Bass, Trombone
Richard Sussman:  Keyboards
Michael Shapiro:  Vocals

Elephants Memory was the debut album by Elephants Memory, originally released in 1969 by Buddah Records, remastered and reissued on November 10, 2017 by Buddah Records.