Terry Dactyl and the Dinosaurs were an English novelty band that issued a few recordings in the early 1970s. Their name was created to promote the hit single "Seaside Shuffle". The name was not a reference to any particular band member, but was a pun on the name of the Jurassic flying reptile pterodactyl. Notable band members were Jona Lewie (composer/vocals/accordion) and Keef Trouble (percussion).

The three Terry Dactyl and the Dinosaurs' single record releases were "Seaside Shuffle" (1972), "On a Saturday Night" and "She Left; I Died" (both 1973). "Seaside Shuffle and its B-side "Ball and Chain" were both written by John Lewis (aka Jona Lewie).

"Seaside Shuffle" was first released in 1971, it was re-released in 1972 and entered the UK chart in July, reaching number 2 in August and staying for 12 weeks in the chart.

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