Dutch band from the village of Volendam that plays the local 'palingpop' sound. With the single (Like A) Locomotion the band also scores a big international hit. Although Left Side has several hits in the Netherlands the band never becomes as popular as other 'palingpop' bands the Cats or BZN.

Harmen Veerman (vocals, guitar), Dick Plat (keyboards), Cor Veerman (vocals, bass, ex-Alles), Jaap Lauteschutz (vocals) and Jaap Kras (drums) from the village of Volendam form Left Side after having performed as the Beat Boys between 1965-1967.