Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk (1959) "Sleep Walk," by Santo & Johnny Farina, released in August 1959, stands as an iconic instrumental hit that encapsulates the late 1950s Americana. With Santo's steel guitar and Johnny's electric guitar, the song crafted a haunting, dreamlike quality that resonated deeply with listeners, elevating the brothers to music history. The melody, marked by its emotional depth and simplicity, propelled "Sleep Walk" to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, underscoring

On this date in 1959, SANTO & JOHNNY released the single SLEEPWALK (Jun 4, 1959) 65 years ago, guitar players around the world were mesmerised by the new sound coming from a New York duo – SLEEP WALK by SANTO & JOHNNY. It remains one of the biggest hits from rock ‘n’ roll’s golden era, and it’s no exaggeration to say that it changed the perception of instrumental music. It’s also the song that inspired Peter Green to compose his masterwork, Albatross, and John Lennon to write Free As A Bird. But

Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk (1959) The 1950s, a decade synonymous with the rise of rock 'n' roll and the birth of new musical horizons, was also a time when instrumental tracks could capture the imagination of listeners and dominate the airwaves. Amidst this backdrop, the hypnotic strains of "Sleep Walk" by Santo & Johnny emerged, weaving a unique tapestry of sound that stood apart from the vocal-driven hits of the era. "Sleep Walk" was released in 1959 by the brother duo of Santo and Johnny Far