The Legend of Xanadu
| "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 | |||
| Studio | Philips, London | |||
| Genre | Psychedelic pop | |||
| Length | 3:35 | |||
| Label | Fontana (UK) Imperial (US) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Steve Rowland | |||
| 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 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.