Burlesque (song)
1972 single by Family
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"Burlesque" is a song written by Roger Chapman and John Whitney and performed by English rock band Family.
| "Burlesque" | ||||
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| Single by Family | ||||
| from the album Bandstand | ||||
| B-side | "The Rocking R's" | |||
| Released | 1972 | |||
| Recorded | 1972 | |||
| Studio | Olympic Studios, London | |||
| Genre | Jazz rock, progressive rock, hard rock[citation needed] | |||
| Length | 4:04 | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
| Songwriters | Chapman, Whitney | |||
| Producers | Family, George Chkiantz | |||
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| Official audio | ||||
| "Burlesque" (2023 Remaster) on YouTube | ||||
It was first released as a single by the Reprise Records in 1972 and entered the UK singles chart in September, reaching number 13 and staying for twelve weeks on the chart.[1][2]
It is the opening track on Family's 1972 album Bandstand.[3]
Personnel
- Roger Chapman – lead vocals
- Charlie Whitney – guitars
- Poli Palmer – keyboards
- John Wetton – basses, backing vocals, guitars
- Rob Townsend – drums, percussion