Telstar

Song Info:
"Telstar" is a instrumental song by the British band The Tornadoes. It was released on July 17, 1962, and became a massive hit, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. The song is known for its futuristic sound and was inspired by the launch of the Telstar communications satellite, which was the first to transmit television signals across the Atlantic.

Artist Bio:
The Tornadoes were a British instrumental rock and roll band formed in 1960. The band consisted of members Alan Caddy, Clem Cattini, Heinz Burt, George Bellamy, and Roger LaVern. Their biggest hit, "Telstar," was named after the satellite and featured innovative production techniques for the time. Despite their success with "Telstar," the band struggled to replicate its chart-topping success and eventually disbanded in the mid-1960s. Nonetheless, The Tornadoes left a lasting impact with their pioneering use of electronic effects and their contribution to the development of instrumental rock music.