1961 single by the Shadows
"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.
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. It was released with the B-side "36-24-36", which was written by the four Shadows members.
Track listing.
7": Columbia / DB 4698
References.
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