NEW * Telstar - The Tornadoes {Stereo} 1962

1962......#1 U.S. Billboard Hot 100, #1 U.S. Cash Box Top 100, #1 UK Singles Chart, #1 Canada, #6 Germany
Original video edited and AI remastered with HQ stereo sound.
"Telstar" is a 1962 instrumental by the English band the Tornados, written and produced by Joe Meek. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100 in December 1962 (the second British recording to reach number 1 on that chart in the year, after "Stranger on the Shore" in May). It was the second instrumental single to hit number 1 in 1962 on both the US and UK weekly charts.
"Telstar" was named after the Telstar communications satellite, which was launched into orbit on 10 July 1962. Written and produced by Joe Meek, it featured either a clavioline or the similar Jennings Univox, both keyboard instruments with distinctive electronic sounds. It was recorded in Meek's studio in a small flat above a shop in Holloway Road, North London. "Telstar" won an Ivor Novello Award and is estimated to have sold at least five million copies worldwide.
The record was an immediate hit after its release, remaining in the UK Singles Chart for 25 weeks, five of them at number 1, and in the American charts for 16 weeks. "Telstar" was the first U.S. number one by a British group. Up to that point, and since World War II, there had only been three British names that topped the U.S. chart: the first was "Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart" by Vera Lynn (1952); the second was "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" by Laurie London (1958); and the third was in May 1962 with "Stranger on the Shore" by clarinetist Acker Bilk.

[smurfstoolsoldiesmusictimemach]

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[stephenmartin]

Joe meek was so ahead of his time such a tragic story RIP violet and joe !!!

[tbascoebuzz]

I never appreciated this outstanding work until I grew up. I mean I was only 11 when it hit, lol. But MAN!!…why didn’t this get more attention? Phenomenal song. Thanks so much for bringing this one back…

[mistery-ed]

Best instrumental in the history of rock and roll.

[bobzwol]

...and suddenly it's 1962! Thank you, Sammy for putting this together! Great DES and the video is absolutely priceless! FANTASTIC!

[themagicsinthemusic]

One of those great instrumentals from days gone by. This one was so cool. Thumbs up from me, for sure. So great to hear this and to see the video. Thanks so much!

[sandtalanders]

Not one of my favorites, but I know a lot of people loved it!! Guess I'm picky 😊🎶🎶💌thanks

[abelwritesmusic]

Just remembered this song and thought, "I wonder if Smurftools has done this, " and, lo and behold, 'twas done. Thank you!

[nothingbutoldies]

A really true evergreen Sammy and it's a pity there aren't such awesome instrumentals anymore nowadays. Top upload - many thanks! Have a happy Sunday and a good start to the new week! Cheers, E.H.

[algarcia]

Un video de otro mundo, gracias por subirlo, me hizo estremecer.

[jacob]

Very good stereo mix - great syncing to the HQ video Sammy.

[new_mysterian]

This was Margaret Thatcher's favourite pop song. Dunno if they played it at her funeral.

[christineanne]

first group we got into Sammy, super track. every time tried to post we got a worldwide blocking message. big like, jane and brian.

[Thebestrockandroll]

Joe Meek never got the royalties on this track - he was Broke and he committed Suicide - A Great Music producer - The like we will never see again

[yeshuapleaseprotectthechil]

Beautiful instrumental.
Low earth orbit is all we have been able to achieve since the good old days.
Now it's all about 'their' cov & poison response.
Love you fellow man and seek God our Creator.

[markleidich]

This classic song takes me back in time when John F. Kennedy was our President. So sad he's gone before his time.

[rafaa]

There was Space Rock before Space Rock.