Wonderful Land by The Shadows was a UK number 1 hit on Thursday, March 22, 1962 spending 8 week(s) at the top of the UK charts. British composer and singer Jerry Lordan wrote this. He also penned two other UK chart-toppers: "Apache" for The Shadows and "Diamonds" for ex-Shadows Jet Harris and Tony Meehan.This was the first Shadows track to feature an instrumental backing. The Shadows are the biggest-selling instrumental act of all time in the UK, achieving 12 #1s, some as the backing group for Cliff Richard and others on their own.
Who sang Wonderful Land?
Wonderful Land was performed by The Shadows
What year did Wonderful Land get to the UK number 1 spot?
Wonderful Land first became a UK number 1 on Thursday, March 22, 1962
How long was Wonderful Land at number 1 in the UK?
Wonderful Land spent 8 week(s) at number 1 in the UK.