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Favorite Vocal by an Instrumental Surf Band

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FredBaltazar Joined: Apr 11, 2010 Posts: 138 London	Posted on Apr 12 2010 04:55 AM drumuitar crumble Surfin' Crow by the Jades or.. Tally-Ho by the Surf Coasters - Yeeah! I don't know if I'd consider Surfin Crow, or stuff like Church Key as vocal numbers. I agree with crumble, even though there's voice on those songs they're still instros. In my book, the Trashmen are the big winners when it come to surf/ hot rod vocal themes. Top
Tuck Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO	Posted on Apr 12 2010 04:56 AM Benny Money - The Trashmen Ha! I kind of like the <u>Astronaut's</u> Money. They chug through it, and then, what the heck, they start up again and do it even better. I think you have to consider "vocal by an instro band" in a rather liberal sense. Something has to be said, sung, grunted, exclaimed, etc., preferably something decipherable. A full blown song is fine, but almost over elaborate. By these standards Wipeout (of the actual Surfaris) is a vocal. I treasure those little dribblets of human vocalization as much as some full length lyrics. Does anyone have the lyrics for Move It? Have the forbidden verses of the Crossfires' 30 minute version of What'd I Say survived? Last edited: Apr 12, 2010 14:32:15 Top
TuneFan Joined: Jul 21, 2009 Posts: 209 U.S. East Coast	Posted on Apr 12 2010 05:27 AM Bob Denver - Ho Daddy (so corny, and sorta lame, ya gotta love it) Beach Nuts - Out In The Sun (not really surf, but love the song all the same, evokes the thought of a fun day at the beach and of course out in the sun) Crossfires - Santa And The Sidewalk Surfer — http://tunefan.com http://www.youtube.com/tunefan Top
Klas Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 2270 Stockholm, Sweden	Posted on Apr 12 2010 10:03 AM shivers13 Okay, I know this is favorite vocal by an instro band thread but I thought I'd throw in some surf/hot rod vocals that I'm obsessed with just because they rule!! Malibu Run - Gary Lewis and The Playboys Red Hot Roadster - The Rip Chords Let's go to the Beach - Larry and The Loafers Go-Go Yamaha - The Spats Cycle Set - Donna Loren R.P.M. - The Four Speeds Yeah, I too wanted to throw in some favorite surf/hot rod vocals no matter if they were done by a mainly instro band or not. Great selections on your list. We played both "Let's Go To The Beach" and "R.P.M." in the Daytonas and also recorded the former for our 1993 album Ready Set Go!. — T H E ✠ S U R F I T E S Top
FredBaltazar Joined: Apr 11, 2010 Posts: 138 London	Posted on Apr 12 2010 01:10 PM Shortnin Bread by Ready Men My Baby Left Me by the Yetti Men (check the split single on Norton Records with both these songs) Not sure if we can call Surf but I would consider a great vocal theme: - Dance Franny Dance by Floyd Dakil Combo on Jetstar Records - I Don't Want You No More by the Rumblers (flipside of their Boss 7") Already referred previously with Surfer Crow, The Jades also have great vocal themes such as Blue Black Hair and Little Marlene but I'm not sure if we can call it Surf. As I've said before on this thread, the Trashmen are the real champions when it comes to Surf/ Hot Rod vocal themes. Check: - King of the Surf - Bird Dance Beat - My Woodie - Real Live Doll - Dancin' with Santa also their version of Beach Boy's Be True to Your School Top
FredBaltazar Joined: Apr 11, 2010 Posts: 138 London	Posted on Apr 12 2010 01:59 PM Just need to add to my late list this one: El Monstruoso by Los Shains Top
FredBaltazar Joined: Apr 11, 2010 Posts: 138 London	Posted on Apr 13 2010 07:10 AM Cause I've heard it this morning on the train: Showmen's stomp by Eddie & the Showmen Top
surfgtrnut Joined: Dec 26, 2008 Posts: 122 Binghamton, NY	Posted on Apr 13 2010 08:43 AM King of the Surf Guitar - Dick Dale Top
Stormtiger Joined: Dec 12, 2006 Posts: 2675 Ventura, CA	Posted on Apr 13 2010 12:38 PM Surfin' Hootenanny by Al Casey. Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25309 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Apr 13 2010 01:12 PM Tuck, my 2 cents on the matter I wouldn't call a INstro with a little bit of talking at the begging or in the middle, or the occasional chant, a Vocal song. — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
websurfer Joined: May 14, 2007 Posts: 1746	Posted on Apr 13 2010 08:33 PM surfgtrnut King of the Surf Guitar - Dick Dale Stormtiger Surfin' Hootenanny by Al Casey. These with Darlene Love and the Blossoms are my favorites too. Having said that, I think The Finks do the best "The Crusher" since the original. Cracks me up every time. Roowwwrrrrr Do the Hammerlock you turkey necks! Top
VicarsOfTwiddly Joined: Apr 10, 2010 Posts: 15	Posted on Apr 14 2010 07:14 AM I still love the "Twomp" by the ventures!!! although a lot of ventures fans really detest Don Wilson singing. Some more to consider: "Rhythm & Greens" by the Shadows--- Do shouts and a duck whistle count as a vocal? "Good Rockin' Tonight"- Link Wray "New Orleans" The Rapiers Top
mom_surfing Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5266 the outer banks of north carolina	Posted on Apr 14 2010 07:33 AM vicar, i'd also like to add 'ruby baby' by link wray to your list — www.surfintheeye.com Top
shivers13 Joined: Jul 29, 2009 Posts: 2605 Boss Angeles, CA	Posted on Apr 14 2010 09:09 AM mom_surfing vicar, i'd also like to add 'ruby baby' by link wray to your list Link Wray's vocals rule! "Hidden Charms" and "Can your Monkey do the Dog" are some of my favorites. Love the growling, Garage Punk sound of his voice. Reminds me of THEM. — BOSS FINK "R.P.M." available now from DOUBLE CROWN RECORDS! www.facebook.com/BossFink www.doublecrownrecords.com Top
skeeter Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2062 Virginia, USA	Posted on Apr 14 2010 09:35 AM shivers13 mom_surfing vicar, i'd also like to add 'ruby baby' by link wray to your list Link Wray's vocals rule! "Hidden Charms" and "Can your Monkey do the Dog" are some of my favorites. Love the growling, Garage Punk sound of his voice. Reminds me of THEM. Ain't that lovin' you babe and Deacon Jones are pretty cool too! — Paul Atomic Mosquitos Bug music for bug people is here! Killers from Space Top
Tuck Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO	Posted on Apr 14 2010 05:14 PM bigtikidude I wouldn't call a INstro with a little bit of talking at the begging or in the middle, or the occasional chant, a Vocal song. I agree with you up to a point. It's not suddenly Richard Thompson because you add a few catcalls or a laugh. I notice most of the examples offered here go with more words rather than fewer. I also admit to a certain facetiousness in including in the category of vocals some of the things I have included. But, as you know, Stoked without "Stoked." is like a Vegan ham and cheese sandwich. The words or whatever are definitely there and contributing something. So, how many words does it take before it's a vocal? How many words before it's not an instrumental? I'm definitely open to better classification. Maybe it is less the number words than the functional properties of the words? Top
elreydlp Joined: Sep 04, 2009 Posts: 1800 Temecula, CA	Posted on Apr 14 2010 05:47 PM bigtikidude Tuck, my 2 cents on the matter I wouldn't call a INstro with a little bit of talking at the begging or in the middle, or the occasional chant, a Vocal song. Can we all agree that "Wipe Out" is not a vocal? Top
shivers13 Joined: Jul 29, 2009 Posts: 2605 Boss Angeles, CA	Posted on Apr 14 2010 09:28 PM I hate to be a buzzkill for ya Tuck, but I'm with BTD and elrey. A few words shouted in a instro doesn't make it a vocal. But does it really matter? It doesn't much to me since I like both vocal and instro surf. — BOSS FINK "R.P.M." available now from DOUBLE CROWN RECORDS! www.facebook.com/BossFink www.doublecrownrecords.com Top
shivers13 Joined: Jul 29, 2009 Posts: 2605 Boss Angeles, CA	Posted on Apr 14 2010 09:33 PM skeeter shivers13 mom_surfing vicar, i'd also like to add 'ruby baby' by link wray to your list Link Wray's vocals rule! "Hidden Charms" and "Can your Monkey do the Dog" are some of my favorites. Love the growling, Garage Punk sound of his voice. Reminds me of THEM. Ain't that lovin' you babe and Deacon Jones are pretty cool too! Love Link's "Ain't that Lovin' You, babe". I was giving that a listen today! — BOSS FINK "R.P.M." available now from DOUBLE CROWN RECORDS! www.facebook.com/BossFink www.doublecrownrecords.com Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25309 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Apr 14 2010 10:01 PM elreydlp bigtikidude Tuck, my 2 cents on the matter I wouldn't call a INstro with a little bit of talking at the begging or in the middle, or the occasional chant, a Vocal song. Can we all agree that "Wipe Out" is not a vocal? yeah and I wouldn't call Let's Go Trippin By DD a vocal song either. — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top

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