The Shadows' 1961 single 'Kon-Tiki' reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and featured a distinctive Hawaiian-tinged melody, showcasing the band's talent for evocative instrumental soundscapes.
- The single was released on the Columbia label, a subsidiary of EMI, in 1961.
- 'Kon-Tiki' reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart.
- The track was written by Michael Carr and=('Ronnie') Ritchie.
The Shadows are an English instrumental rock band, whose many influential recordings, in the early 1960s, often featured lead guitarist Hank Marvin. Kon-Tiki was released during a period of intense chart success for the band, following their breakthrough hits with Cliff Richard and their own instrumental singles.
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