The Very Best of the Tornadoes

• Artist: The Tornados
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• Release Date: May 20, 1997
• Total Time: 36:22
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Rock

Review

"Telstar" was a worldwide number one smash hit for the Tornados and maverick producer Joe Meek in 1962. But these so-called one-hit wonders left behind an overlooked legacy of catchy instrumentals, experimental 45s and pre-Moog and synthesizer rock. This 15-track compilation brings together the very best of their work on one disc. Meek's production on these tunes is equal parts control room freak genius and low-fi visionary. Although nothing packs the wallop of their lone mega-hit (and what really could?), Meek's use of heavy compression, freakish percussion effects and close miking earmark tracks like "Joystick," "Monte Carlo," "Jungle Fever," "Love and Fury," "Alan's Tune," and "Hymn For Teenagers." The Tornadoes may have been a studio creation of Meek's, but remain a marvelous creation nonetheless. ~ Cub Koda, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Telstar	Joe Meek	The Tornadoes	(3:15)
Hymn for Teenagers	Joe Meek	The Tornadoes	(2:26)
Jungle Fever		The Tornadoes	(2:12)
Costa Monger		The Tornadoes	(1:41)
Red Roses and a Sky of Blue	Joe Meek	The Tornadoes	(2:21)
Locomotion With Me		The Tornadoes	(2:05)
Ridin' the Wind	George Bellamy	The Tornadoes	(2:22)
Joystick		The Tornadoes	(2:39)
Popeye Twist		The Tornadoes	(2:25)
Dreamin' on a Cloud		The Tornadoes	(1:59)
Blue Blue Blue Beat		The Tornadoes	(2:51)
The Ice Cream Man	Joe Meek	The Tornadoes	(1:50)
Alan's Tune		The Tornadoes	(2:42)
Monte Carlo		The Tornadoes	(2:55)
Love and Fury	Joe Meek	The Tornadoes	(2:39)

Credits

Joe Meek (Producer), Irwin Chusid (Compilation), Heinz Burt (Bass), Clem Cattini (Drums), Alan Caddy (Guitar), George Bellamy (Guitar), Irwin Chusid (Liner Notes), Irwin Chusid (Compilation Producer), The Tornadoes (Performer), Roger LaVern (Keyboards)