Burlesque (song) explained

Burlesque
Cover:Burlesque by Family.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Family
B-Side:The Rocking R's
Released:1972
Genre:Jazz rock, progressive rock,
Length:4:04
Label:Reprise
Producer:Family, George Chkiantz
Prev Title:Song for Lots
Prev Year:1971
Next Title:My Friend the Sun
Next Year:1972

"Burlesque" is a song written by Roger Chapman and John Whitney and performed by English rock band Family.[1]

It was first released as a single on the Reprise label in 1972 and entered the UK singles chart in September, reaching number 13 and staying for twelve weeks on the chart.[2] [3]

It is the opening track on Family's 1972 album Bandstand.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Burlesque. www.discogs.com. 19 May 2013.
  2. Book: Roberts , David . 2006. British Hit Singles & Albums. 19th. Guinness World Records Limited. London. 27. 1-904994-10-5.
  3. Web site: Burlesque - Chart Archive. www.officialcharts.com. 19 May 2013.
  4. Book: Larkin, Colin. Colin Larkin. Encyclopedia of Popular Music. 2007. Oxford University Press. 4th. 978-0195313734. Encyclopedia of Popular Music.