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1968 single by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"The Legend of Xanadu" is a single by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich that reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in 1968[2] and was the group's biggest hit. It was written by songwriters Ken Howard and Alan Blaikley. As was the case with many of the group's recordings, it features novelty elements — a trumpet section and the distinctive sound of a whip cracking in the chorus. The musical accompaniment was directed by John Gregory. The single was certified gold in November 1968.[3]
"The Legend of Xanadu" | ||||
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Single by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich | ||||
from the album If No-One Sang | ||||
B-side | "Please" | |||
Released | 9 February 1968 | |||
Recorded | 17 January 1968[1] | |||
Studio | Philips Studios, Stanhope House, London | |||
Genre | Psychedelic pop | |||
Length | 3:35 | |||
Label | Fontana TF903 (UK)[2] Imperial 66287 (US) | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Steve Rowland[2] | |||
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich singles chronology | ||||
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Reviewing for Disc and Music Echo, Penny Valentine wrote: "Having taken us on a round tour of Israel, Russia and goodness knows where else the gentlemen are now thundering across the prairies with this sort of Marty Robbins/Elmer Bernstein piece, Alpert trumpets, whiplash and all!" She also described the song as "very spirited, a lot better than they've done for a long time".[4]
7"
Chart (1968) | Peak position |
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Australia (Go-Set)[5] | 6 |
Australia (Kent Music Report)[6] | 6 |
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[7] | 6 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[8] | 6 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[9] | 10 |
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[10] | 10 |
Canada (CHUM)[11] | 7 |
Denmark (Danmarks Radio)[12] | 4 |
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[13] | 20 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[14] | 5 |
Ireland (IRMA)[15] | 1 |
Israel (Galei Tzahal)[16] | 1 |
Japan (Oricon Singles Chart)[17] | 11 |
Japan International (Oricon)[18] | 1 |
Malaysia (Radio Malaysia)[19] | 2 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[20] | 5 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[21] | 5 |
New Zealand (Listener)[22] | 1 |
Norway (VG-lista)[23] | 3 |
Rhodesia (Lyons Maid)[24] | 1 |
Singapore (Radio Singapore)[16] | 1 |
South Africa (Springbok Radio)[25] | 7 |
Spain (Promusicae)[26] | 20 |
Sweden (Kvällstoppen)[27] | 4 |
UK Singles (OCC)[28] | 1 |
US Bubbling Under the Hot 100 (Billboard)[29] | 123 |
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