Hey Frank,
Great stuff!
The old 'Renee' song, wow! I remember it back in 65 when I started high school and was easily a favorite of mine for its unusual sound.
Arm chair guarterbacking is too easy but here goes any way. Had someone in that group had the insight they could've seen that Renee was the sound they needed to milk. Simple as that.
It was a new enough sound so that it stood along a la Dylan, (though nothing like him). They should have recognized that potential.
It would ve been cool for you to have posted a picture of Renee, after all, it was all about her.
Thanks
Tom