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The 1961 release coincided with the height of the Space Race. By naming themselves after the Soviet Sputnik satellite and using advanced electronic effects, the band successfully branded themselves as the "sound of the future." Listening Guide: What to Listen For

Listen for the rapid-fire, muted guitar picking that sets a frantic, galloping pace. the_spotnicks_ghost_riders_in_the_sky_1961

1961 (initially released as a single in Sweden and later featured on their debut album, The Spotnicks in London , in 1962). Artist: The Spotnicks (a Swedish instrumental rock group). Genre: Instrumental Rock, Surf Rock, Space Rock. The 1961 release coincided with the height of the Space Race