Atlantis (instrumental)
| "Atlantis" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| A-side | "Atlantis" |
| B-side | "I Want You To Want Me (Marvin)" |
"Atlantis" is an instrumental rock tune recorded by the British group The Shadows written by Jerry Lordan.[1]
It was released by EMI as a single in May 1963 on the Columbia label with "I Want You to Want Me" (Marvin) as the B-side. It spent 17 weeks in the UK Top 40 pop chart reaching #2 and holding that position for two weeks in late June/early July 1963.
Personnel
- Hank Marvin - Lead Guitar
- Bruce Welch - Rhythm Guitar
- Brian 'Licorice' Locking - Bass Guitar
- Brian Bennett - Percussion
Covers
Cover versions released in 1963 include:
- "Bud Ashton and his Group" - 45rpm 7" single on the Embassy Records budget record label.
- "The Spartans" - A-side Track 1 on an EP (XB005) on the Crossbow record label.
- "The Melody Makers" - B-side Track 3 on an EP (EP013) on the Cannon record label.
References
- ^ The Story of the Shadows by Mike Read. 1983. Elm Tree books. ISBN 0-241-10861-6