The Wreck of the 'Antoinette'

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"The Wreck of the 'Antoinette'"
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Cover of the single released in Germany
Single by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich
B-side "Still Life"
Released13 September 1968 (1968-09-13)
Recorded13 August 1968 [1]
Studio Philips Studios, Stanhope House, London
Genre Pop rock
Length3:06
Label Fontana
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Steve Rowland
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich singles chronology
"Last Night in Soho"
(1968)		"The Wreck of the 'Antoinette'"
(1968)		"Run Colorado"
(1969)

"The Wreck of the 'Antoinette'" is a song by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, released as a single in September 1968. It peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. [2]

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Background and release

The song title refers to the Antoinette , a barque that was shipwrecked on the Doom Bar. The song details the romance between a girl and a fictionalised crew member who drowned in the sinking of the Antoinette. [3] The first lyrics of the spoken intro, "full fathom five", are taken from William Shakespeare's play The Tempest . [1]

The single was scheduled for release in the US by Imperial Records in November 1968, but it remains unreleased there. [4]

Reception

Reviewing for New Musical Express , Derek Johnson wrote that "two tiny faults struck me – I wasn't very keen on the sombre monologue opening; and the routine is taken at such a frantic pace that, occasionally, one gets the impression of too many words being crammed into each line". But he also wrote that "in the main, this is fast-moving, punchy and electrifying". [5] Chris Welch for Melody Maker wrote that "a furious rock beat prevails, and pressure rises throughout the voyage. Clever lyrics once again by the jolly tars from Hampstead, and a harpoon of a hit". [6] For Record Mirror , Peter Jones wrote "interesting intro sets the scene, then that extremely distinctive vocal sound takes over, spearheaded by Dave himself. Easy melody line, good lyrics, usual high spirits… oh, yes, a hit". [3]

Track listing

  1. "The Wreck of the 'Antoinette'" – 3:06
  2. "Still Life" – 2:59

Charts

Chart (1968–69)Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report) [7] 48
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) [8] 19
Germany (Official German Charts) [9] 21
Malaysia (Radio Malaysia) [10] 5
New Zealand ( Listener ) [11] 1
Rhodesia (Lyons Maid) [12] 12
Singapore (Radio Singapore) [13] 1
South Africa (Springbok Radio) [14] 17
UK Singles (OCC) [2] 14

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