The Quadrangle were a New York group, and this is their only 45, released in October of 1966.
“She’s Too Familiar” now is a classic garage song. Every element is striking: the keyboard intro, the bass line and drums, the sharp guitar parts and the fantastic vocal, with a tambourine-led chorus that brings it all together.
The b-side, “No More Time” combines a New Orleans type beat with a bit of Donovan’s Mellow Yellow vocal delivery.
I had thought they were only a studio group until I found a mention in the April 30, 1966 issue of Billboard that states “Ray West’s group the Quadrangle closed at Arthur last week and will now record under the supervision of Artie Kornfeld.” Artie Kornfeld did produce them, using the songwriting team of Michael Konstan and Jay Fishman.
Kornfeld had a lot of experience writing classic songs as half of the Changin’ Times with Steve Duboff. Their original versions of “Pied Piper” and “How Is the Air Up There” were covered with more success by other bands. Kornfeld went on to work with many other acts as producer. Michael Konstan released a solo lp on RCA in ’73. I’d like to know more about the other members of Quadrangle, though.
This is a great page. Keep going!! trying to find the flip side to The Changin Times “How is the air up there” or the song Alladin.
I just found this posting… I knew Mike Konstan back in the day, and I’ve always wondered what happened to him. He and friends of his, Ivan and Harold, and some of my friends used hang out. Anyone know how to reach him or where he is??? I finally just got a copy of his album… I remember when he was writing those tunes…..
Let me know how you knew Michael and I can send him your contact info.
Linda,
I just looked at this page and saw that you’d replied to my posting back in 2009. My apologies for not responding sooner! I met Michael’s friend Ivan Elinsky at a party in Brooklyn in 1963 or 1964. Eventually he suggested we go to Manhattan so I could meet Michael. Michael was a trip. He’d play for us do some really funny “bits” about his experiences in the biz. Michael knew me as Diane. Please let me know how to send you my contact information -in a way that won’t post publicly – so you can pass the info to Michael.
Hi linda
I was friends with mike in the 60’s-
He was friends with billy and with me
and was (hopefully still is)
a prolific and gifted music man.
Over many years I intermittently and silently
Wish him (and family) life’s best.
If you would pass along my contact info
I’d be grateful
Thank you!
Hollace
Hi, are you familiar with the GREAT ´66ish 45 “This time” released on MGM by Mike Konstan? After looking for a copy for many years i finally ended up winning a copy on ebay today! I´ve enclosed the link to it which i want you to send to Mike + i would love to get in touch with him if possible. I also have his ´73 LP so i´m curious to find out what he was up to between the MGM 45 and the ´73 Lp. All the best, JJ/Sweden http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=160507636386
Please email and I can give you information about Michael Konstan.
carolyn barone
north providence, RI, USA
Please email me Carolyn at tracksonwax@tele2.se as i would love to get more info on Mike Konstan.
OMG Linda, I just saw Mike at the family reunion and decided to google him. How are you? I hope your well. This is Robin Schnee I was a bit younger when I knew you
Just saw him and Carolyn at the Family Reunion in New Jersey last weekend in July. HOW ARE YOU ??? Do you atill live in Portalnd? Mitch and I are divorced now- can you believe it? 29 years then he dumped me for someone younger! I have a small condo in FL and a condo in CT. Mike looks GREAT as always- barely any change at all. Would love to catch up…email me if you get a chance…JOY
Is this Linda Konstan???????????????????? Is this Holly ?????????????
Joy?
From Brooklyn Joy?
Is this the girl I knew back when?
Would LOVE to hear from you.
Email me please.
Best! Hollace
hollacebeer [at] gmail.com
I want to know something about konstan’s music and konstan’s life. Contact me at diaframma4ever@gmail.com.
I actually was in a group called Tynan Love with Mike around 1965. Obviously we didn’t get very far.
I also knew Ivan…he recommended me for a job in the garment center.
Does anyone have any contact info for Mike? I’d like to catch up. Haven’t been in contact since 1968.
Al Cohen
I actually was in a group called Tynan Love with Mike around 1965. Obviously we didn’t get very far.
I also knew Ivan…he recommended me for a job in the garment center.
Does anyone have any contact info for Mike? I’d like to catch up. Haven’t been in contact since 1968.
Al Cohen