The Champs (late 50s/early 60s US rock band)

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The Champs were an American rock and roll band, most famous for their Latin-tinged instrumental "Tequila". Formed by studio executives at Gene Autry's Challenge Records to record a B-Side for the Dave Burgess (aka Dave Dupree) single, the intended throwaway track became more famous than its A-side, "Train to Nowhere". "Tequila" went to No. 1 in just three weeks and the band became the first group to go to the top spot with an instrumental that was their first release. The song was recorded at Gold Star Studios in 1958, and in 1959 won the Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording.

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Discography

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Year Title Rating Releases
1993 Go, Champs, Go! - Everybody's Rockin' Compilation 1
1994 Tequila: Greatest Hits Compilation 1
1996 The Early Singles: 30 Great A & B Sides Compilation 1
1999 Tequila: The Very Best of the Champs Compilation 1
2000 25 All-Time Greatest Recordings Compilation 1
2009 Sky High Compilation 1
— Tequila Compilation 1
— The Best of The Champs Compilation 1
— The Champs Collection Compilation 1
— The Later Singles Compilation 1

Single

Year Title Rating Releases
1958 Train to Nowhere / Tequila 2
1958 Chariot Rock 1

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