| "The Legend of Xanadu" | ||||
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 Cover of the single released in the Netherlands and Austria | ||||
| 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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"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]
- ^ "Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick, & Tich – January 1968". 11 November 2016. Archived from the original on 11 November 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
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