Telstar was one of my favorite instrumentals and I liked Red River Valley too. Of course, very big in the late 50's, A Summer Place.
What about "Stranger on the Shore" by Acker Bilk? Perhaps the most hauntingly beautiful instrumental I've EVER heard.
Sure I do. A very beautiul song. Wasn't there a famous instrumental from the movie, "The Summer of '42"? Remember that one?
Also, although I don't know when the original release was, "Tequila" is a very very famous tune as well.
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
