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The Champs waren eine US-amerikanische Rockband, die Mitte der 1950er-Jahre in Kalifornien gegründet wurde.
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The Champ (Resurrecting the Champ) ist ein US-amerikanisches...
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The Champs are an American Rock and roll band, most famous for their Latin-tinged 1958 instrumental single "Tequila". The group took their name from that of Gene Autry's horse, Champion, and was formed by studio executives at Autry's Challenge Records to record a B-side for the Dave Burgess single, "Train to Nowhere".
YearTitles (a-side, B-side)both Sides From ...Chart Positions(us)Chart Positions(us R&b)1958"Tequila"b/w "Train To Nowhere"111958"El Rancho Rock" /30101958"Midnighter"94—1958"Chariot Rock"b/w "Subway"59—- 1957–1965, 2020–present
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The Champs. Dave Burgess was writing songs, recording as an artist, and running the Challenge label for owner Gene Autry. Using studio musicians, he had produced his composition “Train To Nowhere.”. With some time left over after a Jerry Wallace session, again using studio musicians, they quickly recorded “Tequila” for a B-side.
The Champs. (L-R) Joe Burnas, Dave Burgesss, Gene Alden, Chuck Rio, Dale Norris. The Champs were West Coast sessionmen whose first single, the instrumental "Tequila" stayed on the charts nineteen weeks, reached number one, sold more than six million records worldwide, and won a Grammy for best R&B record of 1958. Members:
"Tequila" is a 1958 Latin-inspired surf instrumental song written by Chuck Rio and recorded by American Rock and roll band The Champs. "Tequila" became a No. 1 hit on both the pop and R&B charts at the time of its release and continues to be strongly referenced in pop culture to this day.
About The Champs. The Champs were West Coast session men whose first single, the instrumental “Tequila” stayed on the charts nineteen weeks, reached number one, sold more than six million...
