Kon-Tiki (song)

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"Kon-Tiki" is an instrumental tune by British group the Shadows, released as a single in September 1961. It was the group's fifth hit and their second to top the UK Singles Chart.[2]

Background and release

"Kon-Tiki" was written by Michael Carr, who had previously written "Man of Mystery" for the group. It refers to the raft used by Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl on his 1947 Kon-Tiki expedition.[3] It was released with the B-side "36-24-36", which was written by the four Shadows members.[4]

Track listing

7": Columbia / DB 4698

  1. "Kon-Tiki" – 1:51
  2. "36-24-36" – 1:42

Personnel

Charts

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Chart (1961–62) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] 4
France[6] 7
New Zealand (Lever Hit Parade)[7] 5

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