Telstar Ponies are a rock band formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1994. They were signed to Fire Records. Their musical style varies considerably but displays influences from Krautrock, folk (especially latterly), and experimental noise.
History
They were formed in 1994 by David Keenan on leaving 18 Wheeler. The original line-up included drummer Neil Grant as well as Sushil K Dade (ex-Soup Dragons, BMX Bandits, later of Future Pilot A.K.A.) on bass and John Hogarty (ex-BMX Bandits, later of National Park) on guitar. Grant was replaced on drums by Brendan O'Hare (ex-Teenage Fanclub) in time for the recording of their first single "Maps and Starcharts". By the time this single was released Dade and Hogarty had been replaced by Gavin Laird and Rachel Devine. This line-up recorded two albums, In The Space Of A Few Minutes and Voices From The New Music, adding Richard Youngs to the line-up for the latter. They split up in 1997 following the departures of both O'Hare and Laird, who formed Macrocosmica.
Telstar is the name of various communications satellites. The first two Telstar satellites were experimental and nearly identical. Telstar 1 launched on top of a Thor-Delta rocket on July 10, 1962. It successfully relayed through space the first television pictures, telephone calls, and fax images, and provided the first live transatlantic television feed. Telstar 2 launched May 7, 1963. Telstar 1 and 2—though no longer functional—still orbit the Earth.
Telstar was a football made by Adidas. The 32-panel design of the ball, based on the work of Eigil Nielsen, has become iconic and is the standard design now used to portray a football in different media.
The Telstar was the first World Cup ball to use the now-familiar truncated icosahedron for its design, consisting of 12 black pentagonal and 20 white hexagonal panels. The 32-panel configuration had been introduced in 1962 by Select Sport, and was also used in the official logo for the 1970 World Cup. The black-and-white pattern, to aid visibility on black and white television broadcasts, was also well established before the Telstar. The name came from the Telstar communications satellite, which was roughly spherical and dotted with solar panels, somewhat similar in appearance to the football.
"Telstar" is a 1962 instrumental performed by The Tornados. The track reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in December 1962 (the second British recording to reach No. 1 on that chart in the year, after "Stranger on the Shore" in May), and was also a number one hit in the UK Singles Chart. It was the second instrumental single to hit No. 1 in 1962 on both the US and UK weekly charts.
Background
The record was named after the Telstarcommunications satellite, which was launched into orbit on 10 July 1962. It was written and produced by Joe Meek, and featured either a clavioline, or the similar Jennings Univox, both keyboard instruments with distinctive electronic sounds. It was recorded in Meek's studio in a small flat above a shop in Holloway Road, North London. "Telstar" won an Ivor Novello Award and is estimated to have sold at least five million copies worldwide.
Plagiarism claim
A French composer, Jean Ledrut, accused Joe Meek of plagiarism, claiming that the tune of "Telstar" had been copied from "La Marche d'Austerlitz", a piece from a score that Ledrut had written for the 1960 film Austerlitz. This led to a lawsuit that prevented Meek from receiving royalties from the record during his lifetime, and the issue was not resolved in Meek's favour until three weeks after his suicide in 1967. Austerlitz was not released in the UK until 1965, and Meek was unaware of the film when the lawsuit was filed in March 1963.
This fantastic instrumental by "The Tornados" was released in 1962 and made number 1 in the UK charts, and also number 1 in the U.S in the same week. As instrumentals go they don't get much better than this one...
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The Tornados - Telstar
1962
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The Tornados Telstar 1962 4K
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Tornados (Telstar Cast) - Telstar - HD Converted
This is a super rare video from the movie Telstar.
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THE TORNADOS 'TELSTAR' 1962 (Massive worldwide hit)
The small Telstar satellite was launched in 1962.So much advancement in space exploration has taken place since. The Tornados had a huge hit with this instrumental smash,created,packaged and produced by the late great Joe Meek. Telstar resonates hugely with the mystery and conquest of space. This video presentation is for educational purposes and social commentary only.No copyright infringement is intended.
published: 18 Jan 2013
Telstar (Stereo)
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Telstar (Stereo) · The Ventures
Play Telstar, The Lonely Bull & Others
℗ A Capitol Records Release; ℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
Released on: 1962-01-01
Producer: Bob Reisdorff
Producer: Josie Wilson
Composer: Joe Meek
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published: 09 Jan 2019
Telstar 1 - The Satellite That Changed the World
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It might look like a a prototype for the Death Star but Telstar 1 started the satellite TV age that we now have with the 24/7 rolling news and sports from anywhere in the world, so in this video we look at the 1st privately funded communications satellite and how it changed the world.
This video is sponsored by MEL Science
Find out where Telstar 1 is now here : https://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=340
Written, researched and presented by Paul Shillito
Images and footage : Bell Labs, NASA, AT&T, N2YO.com
And a big thanks go to all our Patreons :-)
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"Telstar" (Guitar Instrumental)
"Telstar" is a 1962 instrumental by the English band the Tornados, written and produced by Joe Meek. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100 in December 1962. "Telstar" was named after the Telstar communications satellite, which was launched into orbit on 10 July 1962. Thanks to John Stallard @ CubbyHoleStudio for producing the excellent backing track. https://www.youtube.com/@CubbyholeStudio
published: 22 Oct 2023
Telstar
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Telstar · The Tornados
Space Age Pop - 1962
℗ 2013 Vintage Music
Released on: 2013-06-30
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published: 04 Mar 2015
Telstar
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Telstar · The Tornados
Ridin' the Wind - The Anthology
℗ 1962 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Released on: 2002-01-01
Drums: Clem Cattini
Lead Guitar: Alan Caddy
Rhythm Guitar: George Bellamy
Bass Guitar: Heinz Burt
Organ: Roger LaVern
Producer: Joe Meek
Composer: Joe Meek
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This fantastic instrumental by "The Tornados" was released in 1962 and made number 1 in the UK charts, and also number 1 in the U.S in the same week. As instrum...
This fantastic instrumental by "The Tornados" was released in 1962 and made number 1 in the UK charts, and also number 1 in the U.S in the same week. As instrumentals go they don't get much better than this one...
https://www.instagram.com/carlthebritinthephilippines/?hl=en
This fantastic instrumental by "The Tornados" was released in 1962 and made number 1 in the UK charts, and also number 1 in the U.S in the same week. As instrumentals go they don't get much better than this one...
https://www.instagram.com/carlthebritinthephilippines/?hl=en
The small Telstar satellite was launched in 1962.So much advancement in space exploration has taken place since. The Tornados had a huge hit with this instrumen...
The small Telstar satellite was launched in 1962.So much advancement in space exploration has taken place since. The Tornados had a huge hit with this instrumental smash,created,packaged and produced by the late great Joe Meek. Telstar resonates hugely with the mystery and conquest of space. This video presentation is for educational purposes and social commentary only.No copyright infringement is intended.
The small Telstar satellite was launched in 1962.So much advancement in space exploration has taken place since. The Tornados had a huge hit with this instrumental smash,created,packaged and produced by the late great Joe Meek. Telstar resonates hugely with the mystery and conquest of space. This video presentation is for educational purposes and social commentary only.No copyright infringement is intended.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Telstar (Stereo) · The Ventures
Play Telstar, The Lonely Bull & Others
℗ A Capitol Records Release; ℗ 1962 Capit...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Telstar (Stereo) · The Ventures
Play Telstar, The Lonely Bull & Others
℗ A Capitol Records Release; ℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
Released on: 1962-01-01
Producer: Bob Reisdorff
Producer: Josie Wilson
Composer: Joe Meek
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Telstar (Stereo) · The Ventures
Play Telstar, The Lonely Bull & Others
℗ A Capitol Records Release; ℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
Released on: 1962-01-01
Producer: Bob Reisdorff
Producer: Josie Wilson
Composer: Joe Meek
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Get 50% off your first MEL science box using the Promo code: Droid50 here : https://melscience.com/sBJ7/ or use the QR code in the video.
It might look like a ...
Get 50% off your first MEL science box using the Promo code: Droid50 here : https://melscience.com/sBJ7/ or use the QR code in the video.
It might look like a a prototype for the Death Star but Telstar 1 started the satellite TV age that we now have with the 24/7 rolling news and sports from anywhere in the world, so in this video we look at the 1st privately funded communications satellite and how it changed the world.
This video is sponsored by MEL Science
Find out where Telstar 1 is now here : https://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=340
Written, researched and presented by Paul Shillito
Images and footage : Bell Labs, NASA, AT&T, N2YO.com
And a big thanks go to all our Patreons :-)
0pgnrfK
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Alipasha Sadri
Andrew SMITH
Brian Kelly
Cameron Elliot
Carl Soderstrom
Charles Thacker
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Collin Copfer
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Dom Riccobene
erik ahrsjo
Etienne Dechamps
Florian Muller
George Bishop II
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Henning Bitsch
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Get 50% off your first MEL science box using the Promo code: Droid50 here : https://melscience.com/sBJ7/ or use the QR code in the video.
It might look like a a prototype for the Death Star but Telstar 1 started the satellite TV age that we now have with the 24/7 rolling news and sports from anywhere in the world, so in this video we look at the 1st privately funded communications satellite and how it changed the world.
This video is sponsored by MEL Science
Find out where Telstar 1 is now here : https://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=340
Written, researched and presented by Paul Shillito
Images and footage : Bell Labs, NASA, AT&T, N2YO.com
And a big thanks go to all our Patreons :-)
0pgnrfK
Eριχθόνιος JL
Adriaan_von_Grobbe
Alipasha Sadri
Andrew SMITH
Brian Kelly
Cameron Elliot
Carl Soderstrom
Charles Thacker
ChasingSol
Citizen Battle
Collin Copfer
Daniel Davenport
Dom Riccobene
erik ahrsjo
Etienne Dechamps
Florian Muller
George Bishop II
Glenn Dickinson
Henning Bitsch
inunotaisho
james t early
Jesse Postier
Jim Early
Jonathan
Jonathan Merage
Jonathan Travers
Ken Schwarz
L D
László Antal
Leifur Thor
Lorne Diebel
Mark Heslop
oldGhostbear
Paul Freed
Paul Gorlinsky
Paul Hilscher
Paul Shutler
pizza smuggler
Pu239
Samuel Finch
SHAMIR
stefan hufenbach
Steve Ehrmann
Steve J - LakeCountySpacePort
Thales of Miletus
Tim Alberstein
Tomasz Leszczyński
Will Lowe
Music from the Youtube library
Future Glider by Brian Bolger
Looping Ascent by Joel Cummins
"Telstar" is a 1962 instrumental by the English band the Tornados, written and produced by Joe Meek. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and the US Bi...
"Telstar" is a 1962 instrumental by the English band the Tornados, written and produced by Joe Meek. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100 in December 1962. "Telstar" was named after the Telstar communications satellite, which was launched into orbit on 10 July 1962. Thanks to John Stallard @ CubbyHoleStudio for producing the excellent backing track. https://www.youtube.com/@CubbyholeStudio
"Telstar" is a 1962 instrumental by the English band the Tornados, written and produced by Joe Meek. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100 in December 1962. "Telstar" was named after the Telstar communications satellite, which was launched into orbit on 10 July 1962. Thanks to John Stallard @ CubbyHoleStudio for producing the excellent backing track. https://www.youtube.com/@CubbyholeStudio
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Telstar · The Tornados
Space Age Pop - 1962
℗ 2013 Vintage Music
Released on: 2013-06-30
Auto-generated by Y...
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Telstar · The Tornados
Space Age Pop - 1962
℗ 2013 Vintage Music
Released on: 2013-06-30
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Telstar · The Tornados
Space Age Pop - 1962
℗ 2013 Vintage Music
Released on: 2013-06-30
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Telstar · The Tornados
Ridin' the Wind - The Anthology
℗ 1962 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG C...
Provided to YouTube by BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Telstar · The Tornados
Ridin' the Wind - The Anthology
℗ 1962 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Released on: 2002-01-01
Drums: Clem Cattini
Lead Guitar: Alan Caddy
Rhythm Guitar: George Bellamy
Bass Guitar: Heinz Burt
Organ: Roger LaVern
Producer: Joe Meek
Composer: Joe Meek
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Telstar · The Tornados
Ridin' the Wind - The Anthology
℗ 1962 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Released on: 2002-01-01
Drums: Clem Cattini
Lead Guitar: Alan Caddy
Rhythm Guitar: George Bellamy
Bass Guitar: Heinz Burt
Organ: Roger LaVern
Producer: Joe Meek
Composer: Joe Meek
Auto-generated by YouTube.
This fantastic instrumental by "The Tornados" was released in 1962 and made number 1 in the UK charts, and also number 1 in the U.S in the same week. As instrumentals go they don't get much better than this one...
https://www.instagram.com/carlthebritinthephilippines/?hl=en
The small Telstar satellite was launched in 1962.So much advancement in space exploration has taken place since. The Tornados had a huge hit with this instrumental smash,created,packaged and produced by the late great Joe Meek. Telstar resonates hugely with the mystery and conquest of space. This video presentation is for educational purposes and social commentary only.No copyright infringement is intended.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Telstar (Stereo) · The Ventures
Play Telstar, The Lonely Bull & Others
℗ A Capitol Records Release; ℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
Released on: 1962-01-01
Producer: Bob Reisdorff
Producer: Josie Wilson
Composer: Joe Meek
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Get 50% off your first MEL science box using the Promo code: Droid50 here : https://melscience.com/sBJ7/ or use the QR code in the video.
It might look like a a prototype for the Death Star but Telstar 1 started the satellite TV age that we now have with the 24/7 rolling news and sports from anywhere in the world, so in this video we look at the 1st privately funded communications satellite and how it changed the world.
This video is sponsored by MEL Science
Find out where Telstar 1 is now here : https://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=340
Written, researched and presented by Paul Shillito
Images and footage : Bell Labs, NASA, AT&T, N2YO.com
And a big thanks go to all our Patreons :-)
0pgnrfK
Eριχθόνιος JL
Adriaan_von_Grobbe
Alipasha Sadri
Andrew SMITH
Brian Kelly
Cameron Elliot
Carl Soderstrom
Charles Thacker
ChasingSol
Citizen Battle
Collin Copfer
Daniel Davenport
Dom Riccobene
erik ahrsjo
Etienne Dechamps
Florian Muller
George Bishop II
Glenn Dickinson
Henning Bitsch
inunotaisho
james t early
Jesse Postier
Jim Early
Jonathan
Jonathan Merage
Jonathan Travers
Ken Schwarz
L D
László Antal
Leifur Thor
Lorne Diebel
Mark Heslop
oldGhostbear
Paul Freed
Paul Gorlinsky
Paul Hilscher
Paul Shutler
pizza smuggler
Pu239
Samuel Finch
SHAMIR
stefan hufenbach
Steve Ehrmann
Steve J - LakeCountySpacePort
Thales of Miletus
Tim Alberstein
Tomasz Leszczyński
Will Lowe
Music from the Youtube library
Future Glider by Brian Bolger
Looping Ascent by Joel Cummins
"Telstar" is a 1962 instrumental by the English band the Tornados, written and produced by Joe Meek. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100 in December 1962. "Telstar" was named after the Telstar communications satellite, which was launched into orbit on 10 July 1962. Thanks to John Stallard @ CubbyHoleStudio for producing the excellent backing track. https://www.youtube.com/@CubbyholeStudio
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Telstar · The Tornados
Space Age Pop - 1962
℗ 2013 Vintage Music
Released on: 2013-06-30
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Telstar · The Tornados
Ridin' the Wind - The Anthology
℗ 1962 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Released on: 2002-01-01
Drums: Clem Cattini
Lead Guitar: Alan Caddy
Rhythm Guitar: George Bellamy
Bass Guitar: Heinz Burt
Organ: Roger LaVern
Producer: Joe Meek
Composer: Joe Meek
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Telstar Ponies are a rock band formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1994. They were signed to Fire Records. Their musical style varies considerably but displays influences from Krautrock, folk (especially latterly), and experimental noise.
History
They were formed in 1994 by David Keenan on leaving 18 Wheeler. The original line-up included drummer Neil Grant as well as Sushil K Dade (ex-Soup Dragons, BMX Bandits, later of Future Pilot A.K.A.) on bass and John Hogarty (ex-BMX Bandits, later of National Park) on guitar. Grant was replaced on drums by Brendan O'Hare (ex-Teenage Fanclub) in time for the recording of their first single "Maps and Starcharts". By the time this single was released Dade and Hogarty had been replaced by Gavin Laird and Rachel Devine. This line-up recorded two albums, In The Space Of A Few Minutes and Voices From The New Music, adding Richard Youngs to the line-up for the latter. They split up in 1997 following the departures of both O'Hare and Laird, who formed Macrocosmica.