THE FIREBALLS “TORQUAY” TOP RANK 45-JAR-218 UK SINGLE 1ST EDITION NM
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Description
This 1959 release is an opportunity to get a copy of a famous 1950s’ cult instrumental UK release in its original company sleeve. This song was written by the band’s lead guitarist, George Tomsco, and hit No 39 on the Billboard Hot 100. It did not chart in the UK and so this is a rare record.
The tune was arguably inspired by the Champs’ Tequila, which was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic in 1958. It is distinctive for its lack of lyrics and has a twelve-bar blues chord progression adding to its appeal. The band went on to have a World wide smash with the vocal Sugar Shack in 1963.
THE FIREBALLS “TORQUAY” SINGLE
Top Rank 45-JAR-218
Side A: TORQUAY [George Tomsco]
Side B: UNTRUE [GeorgeTomsco - Chuck Tharp]
UK pressing (Both tracks recorded by Norman Petty for US Top Rank in 1959).
Condition:
PAPER SLIP CASE: EXCELLENT ORIGINAL
RECORD: NEAR MINT
This 7 inch 45 RPM single record was the very first UK pressing. Its condition shows that the previous owner[s] took incredible care of it over the last 57 years. The playing surfaces retain all of their original vinyl shine. The listening experience is brilliant and there are no clicks or background noise. The labels are clean with no writing on either side. In sum, it is perfect so there is no ultra low start price.
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