The Ventures Play Telstar and The Lonely Bull
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The Ventures Play Telstar and the Lonely Bull is a 1963 album by the band the Ventures
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At the point that Edwards ceased strictly playing "base" (as spelled on the cover), he became the chief guitarist, and co-founder Bogle settled on bass.
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The Ventures
The Ventures is an American instrumental rock band formed in 1958 in Tacoma, Washington. Founded by Don Wilson and Bob Bogle, the group in its various incarnations has had an enduring impact on the development of music worldwide. With over 100 million records sold, the group is the best-selling...
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Personnel
As written on the back cover- Don Wilson - rhythm and lead guitar
- Bob BogleBob BogleRobert Lenard "Bob" Bogle was a founding member of the legendary instrumental combo group The Ventures. He and Don Wilson founded the group in 1958. Bogle was the lead guitarist and later bassist of the group...
- lead guitar, bass guitar - Nokie EdwardsNokie EdwardsNokie Edwards is an American musician and member of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is primarily a guitarist, best known for his work with The Ventures...
- lead guitar (as "base guitar") - Mel TaylorMel TaylorMel Taylor , was the longtime drummer for The Ventures from 1962-1996. He was the older brother of Canned Heat bassist Larry Taylor.-Tenure with The Ventures:...
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At the point that Edwards ceased strictly playing "base" (as spelled on the cover), he became the chief guitarist, and co-founder Bogle settled on bass.
Track listing
Side One:- "TelstarTelstar (song)"Telstar" is a 1962 instrumental record performed by The Tornados. It was the first single by a British band to reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and was also a number one hit in the UK. The record was named after the AT&T communications satellite Telstar, which went into orbit in...
" (2:37) - "The Lonely BullThe Lonely BullThe Lonely Bull, released in 1962, is the debut album from Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, and was also the first album ever released by A&M Records - which was co-founded by Alpert and Jerry Moss...
" (2:11) - "MexicoMexico (Bob Moore song)"Mexico" is the title of a 1961 instrumental recording by American bassist, orchestra leader and Rockabilly Hall of Fame member Bob Moore. Moore was a noted session musician in the 1950s and 1960s who worked with Elvis Presley, Pat Boone, Roy Orbison and Brenda Lee, among others...
" (2:26) - "CalcuttaCalcutta (song)"Calcutta" was written in 1958 by Heino Gaze and Hans Bradtke . The original title was "Tivoli Melody", but it then re-titled several times, until it became known as "Calcutta"...
" (2:20) - "Apache" (3:08)
- "Never on SundayNever on Sunday (song)"Never on Sunday", also known as "Ta Paidia Tou Piraia" is a popular song by Manos Hadjidakis. A vocal version was also released and performed by Melina Mercouri in the film of same name directed by Jules Dassin and starring Mercouri...
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Side Two:
- "TequilaTequila (song)"Tequila" is a 1958 Latin-flavored rock and roll song recorded by the group, the Champs. The title of the song constitutes the entirety of the lyrics, and is spoken a total of three times during the course of the song. "Tequila" became a #1 hit on both the pop and R&B charts at the time of its...
" (2:44) - "Green OnionsGreen OnionsGreen Onions is the debut album by Booker T. & the M.G.'s, released on Stax Records in October of 1962. It reached number 33 on the Pop Albums chart in the month of its release...
" (2:05) - "Percolator" (2:14)
- "Red River Rock" (2:15)
- "Let There Be DrumsLet There Be Drums"Let There Be Drums" is a 1961 instrumental song composed by American drummer Sandy Nelson and guitarist Richard Podolor, who later became a renowned record producer. The piece is a guitar and drums duet and is an early example of surf music...
" (2:20) - "Last NightLast Night (Mar-Keys song)"Last Night" is an instrumental recorded by The Mar-Keys. It reached #3 on the US charts in 1961 and appeared on the first LP recorded by the Stax label....
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External links
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