Talented California™ feat. Les Fradkin are back with their long-awaited new album Postcard From London, a magnificent 22-track journey through time, melody, and emotion that celebrates the enduring power of music. Blending 13 original compositions with 9 carefully crafted covers, this release is more than an album — it’s a vivid musical experience that radiates warmth, nostalgia, and joy from start to finish.
From the very first track, the California version of “Fellow Travellers” (originally by Procol Harum), Postcard From London sets a captivating tone. The song invites listeners into a sonic world where heartfelt songwriting, immaculate musicianship, and lush harmonies create a timeless soundscape. Each song feels alive — a postcard of emotion and artistry sent from the past into the future, connecting decades of musical history with the freshness of today’s sound.
Produced with exceptional attention to detail, the album showcases the unmatched talent and vision of Les Fradkin, alongside a star-studded lineup that includes Joe Pecorino, Mitch Weissman, Justin McNeill, Jim Dessey, Rick Bloom, Mick Ronson, Phil Spector, Hilly Michaels, John Hawken, Dave Stalheim, and Joe Rotondo. The record also features treasured contributions from all Les’s friends in The Left Banke — the late Tom Finn, Steve Martin Caro, George Cameron, and Michael Brown — with two new Brown/Fradkin compositions included, the last songs ever co-written by the iconic Michael Brown.
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Among the album’s highlights are “Jangleholic,” “Under the Covers,” “I Could Make It Last Forever,” “Come Fly to Fall in Love,” “Perfect World,” and standout renditions of classics like “Good Vibrations,” “Brown Eyed Girl,” “Willin,” and “The Mighty Quinn.” Each track shines with California’s signature blend of shimmering guitars, melodic richness, and heartfelt vocal harmonies — a sound that feels both timeless and forward-looking.
Adding an extra layer of magic, Postcard From London includes “All You Need Is Love,” recorded in 1976 at the dawn of Beatlemania with Joe, Les, Mitch, and Justin — marking the very first time they ever recorded together. This rare gem bridges the spirit of the 1970s with the optimism of today, closing the album in true celebratory fashion before the reflective “The End” brings everything full circle.
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The album’s cover, photographed at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London, holds special meaning. Les Fradkin worked at Abbey Road over 50 years ago, around the same time The Beatles captured their iconic Abbey Road album cover. The artwork, rich with subtle clues and historical nods, perfectly encapsulates the album’s theme — the past living vibrantly in the present, shaping the music of the future.
Supporting the release is a captivating promo video for the single “You Belong To Me” — filmed on the famous Beatles zebra crossing outside Abbey Road. The video captures the heart and spirit of Postcard From London, celebrating connection, legacy, and the timeless joy of making music. Postcard From London is a triumph — a masterful blend of passion, history, and artistry that honors the golden age of rock while reaffirming California™ feat. Les Fradkin’s place as one of the most enduring and creative forces in contemporary music. Whether you’re driving, flying, dreaming, or simply thinking by the sea, this album is the perfect soundtrack for every moment of reflection and joy.
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