Thursday, 30 August 2012

Telstar by the Tornados

Telstar - the satellite (thanks to Wikipedia)

I was 3 when Telstar came out, so I probably don't remember it when it was actually a hit record. But I heard it often enough as a small boy that it formed part of my experience of growing up.  It was always my favourite.  It was just so space age.


Read more at http://historybooksreview.co.uk/telstar-tornados/


Posted by Historyscientist at 08:00

2 comments:

Calvus said...

I had no idea the Tornadoes were British. Live and learn.

If I were looking for their long-term impact, I'd go via the Ventures, thence to the Beach Boys. I can't imagine "Good Vibrations" in a world where "Telstar" didn't come first.

1 September 2012 15:19
Historyscientist said...

It hadn't occurred to me about the link to the Beach Boys, but now you say it yes it is obvious.

2 September 2012 08:40

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