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What was Fontana Records' first successful release in the UK?

  • The Tornados - Telstar

  • The Beatles - Love Me Do

  • The Rolling Stones - Satisfaction

  • The Kinks - You Really Got Me

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Fontana Records' first successful release in the UK was "Telstar" by The Tornados in 1962. The instrumental single became a number one hit and was named after the first communication satellite launched into space.
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