Burlesque (song)
"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 by the Reprise Records 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]
Personnel
- Roger Chapman – lead vocals
- Charlie Whitney – guitars
- Poli Palmer – keyboards
- John Wetton – basses, backing vocals, guitars
- Rob Townsend – drums, percussion
References
- ^ "Burlesque". www.discogs.com. 1972. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 27. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "Burlesque - Chart Archive". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2007). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0195313734.
