Flo & Eddie - Elenore Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote the song 'Elenore'?

   'Elenore' was written by Howard Kaylan, but the songwriting credits were shared with all five members of The Turtles: Kaylan, Mark Volman, Al Nichol, Jim Pons, and John Barbata.

2. Why was 'Elenore' considered a parody?

   'Elenore' was written as a parody of The Turtles' own hit 'Happy Together.' The song used deliberately clichéd and slapdash lyrics as an anti-love letter to their record company, White Whale Records, who wanted another song like 'Happy Together.'

3. How did the band members feel about the success of 'Elenore'?

   Howard Kaylan, the song's main writer, was surprised by the song's success. Though intended as a parody, its positive sound and production quality led to it becoming a hit, a situation Kaylan didn't foresee.

4. What unusual instrument was used in 'Elenore'?

   'Elenore' was one of the first pop songs to use the Moog synthesizer. It can be heard during the last half of the second verse, adding a distinctive sound to the track.

5. Under what name did The Turtles release 'Elenore'?

   The song 'Elenore' was released under the band's name The Turtles. However, the provided lyrics seem to attribute it to Flo & Eddie, which are the stage names for Turtles members Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan.

6. What impact did the song's success have on the band?

   Despite being intended as a joke, the success of 'Elenore' demonstrated The Turtles' skill in creating catchy pop music. Howard Kaylan later regretted the group's decision to share songwriting credits equally, given that 'Elenore' became a hit.