Telstar/Red Roses & A Sky Of Blue/Chasing Moonbeams/Earthy/Swinging Beefeater/Theme From A Summer Place/Love & Fury/Dreamin' On A Cloud/Ridin' The Wind/The Breeze And I/Jungle Fever/ Popeye Twist
Legendary record producer Joe Meek's ethereal instrumental composition Telstar, performed by the Tornados, was a No. 1 hit single on both sides of the Atlantic. The sounds and music he conjured up with this group are quite out of this world. This LP, provides an excellent introduction. However, better still is a full compilation CD which includes their other UK hits and later instrumental tracks. (US:45)
"The Tornados sound was centred around keyboard instrumentation rather than guitars - although their lead and rhythm guitarists were able to hold their own with any pop group of that era."
"If you are unfamiliar with The Tornados, you should consider purchasing this album if only for to hear the unforgettable Telstar which was far and away their greatest hit and, perhaps, the greatest pop instrumental of the 1960s."
"Nothing, matches the warm, feel-good Telstar melody, while its driving, crescendo opening still generates a level of excitement even today."
"The defining thing about all these numbers is that they have proper tunes - melodies that you can hum, and I think this is what makes them so listenable."
"The Tornados' sound was original and unique. The style of music is varied ranging from a synthesized sound to rock versions of honky-tonk and arcade. To sum it up, this album offers a lot of creative and good music. I highly recommend it, and if you like rock instrumentals, it is a must."
"Their version of The Breeze & I has a real heavy bass guitar backbeat, probably enough to satisfy any bass head."
"How could anyone not like this? Epic sound. Wish I could have been around for it. Alas, born 1988, so I am surrounded by utter trash as far as music is concerned."
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