IvanP
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 10331
southern Michigan
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Posted on Sep 03 2011 02:30 PM
People, we are completely and utterly blowing it. Reading the Guitarist magazine feature on surf music now, and they mention that DD's debut at Rendezvous Ballroom was on July 1st, 1961. Well, that one zipped right by us. So, I thought, let's find out the dates for Let's Go Trippin' and Mr. Moto. The most recent edition of John Blair's book says: "Let's Go Trippin' was recorded August 23, 1961." Arrrggghhh, totally blew that one, too! And just 11 days ago! Dammit!
However, all is not lost!! Let's Go Trippin' was released in September 1961 - almost exactly 50 years ago!!!
So how about it?? Shall we do some celebrating of the 50th anniversary of THEE first surf single AND the birth of surf music?
(Sadly, John doesn't have a month for the release of Mr. Moto, though the year was also 1961.)
So, here's to surf music's Golden Anniversary!! May the next half century bring even more of these beautiful sounds and mindblowing songs that we love so much! And I have no doubt it will, if the 2011 releases are any indication of the future - it's been a remarkable year for surf music, which seems all the more fitting if we remember the above.
Mazel tov, surf music!!!!
— Ivan
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Staredge
Joined: Sep 27, 2008
Posts: 1149
Damascus, Maryland
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Posted on Sep 03 2011 02:36 PM
I shall drink heavily in Surf Music's honor this weekend......bass in hand.
— Will
"You're done, once you're a surfer you're done. You're in. It's like the mob or something. You're not getting out." - Kelly Slater
The Luau Cinders
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Sep 03 2011 02:39 PM
And I'll go see Dick Dale. I wonder if he'll say anything about it?
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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zzero
Joined: Jul 09, 2010
Posts: 1153
Lillian Alabama
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Posted on Sep 03 2011 03:39 PM
how did any of us miss these dates? ok time for a drink!! thanks ivan!!
— Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!!
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kenposurf
Joined: Feb 23, 2007
Posts: 1650
Santa Rosa, CA
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Posted on Sep 03 2011 04:38 PM
We've been announcing this at all our shows this year as an intro to Mr Moto
— www.northofmalibu.com
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narciso
Joined: Mar 29, 2010
Posts: 324
Spain
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Posted on Sep 03 2011 05:38 PM
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Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 2826
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Sep 03 2011 06:19 PM
Happy 50th, the GOLDEN years are to follow!
— Matt "tha Kat" Lentz
Skippy and the Skipjacks: 2018-2020
Skippyandtheskipjacks.net
https://www.facebook.com/skippyandtheskipjacks
Otto and the Ottomans: 2014-2015
The Coconauts surf band: 2009-2014
www.theamazingcoconauts.com
Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013
http://www.gcmband.com/
The Surfside IV: 2002-2005, 2008-2009
the Del-Vamps: 1992-1999, 2006-2007
http://www.dblcrown.com/delvamps.html
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TuneFan
Joined: Jul 21, 2009
Posts: 211
U.S. East Coast
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Posted on Sep 03 2011 08:07 PM
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jdangerously57
Joined: Nov 21, 2010
Posts: 236
Medford, OR, USA
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Posted on Sep 04 2011 12:20 AM
Now there's something to celebrate. Happy 50th indeed!
— -Damon.
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OzReverb
Joined: Apr 28, 2009
Posts: 460
Victoria
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Posted on Sep 04 2011 01:10 AM
Indeedy - I just put up a happy 50th birthday on The Volcaniks' Facebook page and will pop it into our shows as well
— https://www.facebook.com/lostremoleros/
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djangodeadman
Joined: Jan 25, 2007
Posts: 1566
Brighton UK
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Posted on Sep 04 2011 10:20 AM
All of which means that I was born in the excact month of the release of Let's Go Tripping. Whoohoo; double celebration 
— Los Fantasticos
Last edited: Sep 04, 2011 10:21:05
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19283
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Sep 05 2011 06:57 PM
I've stickied this very important topic. Thanks Ivan for bringing it to our attention! Yes that would have totally sucked if we had missed this important anniversary.
Ferenc kindly contributed a banner celebrating this event for the home page. Would anyone (especially Ivan or John Blair) like to write up a short paragraph or two as a news story we could also put on the home page?
— Site dude - S3 Agent #202
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"It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea
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Fady
Joined: Mar 07, 2010
Posts: 2254
North Carolina
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Posted on Sep 05 2011 08:16 PM
That banner looks FAN-Tastic!!!
— Fady
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RobbieReverb
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2347
San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Sep 05 2011 08:36 PM
Onslow_Beach wrote:
That banner looks FAN-Tastic!!!
I concur! Nice job!
Bob
— Bob
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UnsteadyFreddie
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2979
Hell\'s Kitchen, NYC
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Posted on Sep 06 2011 12:39 PM
Ferenc -- sweet banner!!
Thought I'd add this picture to the general cause
UNSTEADY FREDDIE
— http://www.facebook.com/unsteady.freddie
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CaptainSpringfield
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 4387
Under the Sun
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Posted on Sep 06 2011 01:57 PM
Here's to fifty more!
— That was excessively violent and completely unnecessary. I loved it.
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elreydlp
Joined: Sep 04, 2009
Posts: 1800
Temecula, CA
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Posted on Sep 06 2011 03:23 PM
Thanks Ivan! That's a big one to miss!
If this weekend was any indication, Surf Music is alive and well. We played a Friday afternoon gig at a hotel pool bar in San Diego. We were subs for the regular (non-Surf) band. At the end of the gig, the bar manager said he would cancel the regular bands Sunday (last show of the season) appearance if we wanted it. He said, "That Surf Music you play is perfect for the atmosphere we want around the pool". Unfortunately, I had booked a cabin in Idyllwild for my wife and me and she'd kill me if I were gone all day Sunday. They definitely want us back next season. Tips were great!
We played one of our regular outdoor gigs in Idyllwild Saturday. The owner asked if we could play again on Monday for the Holiday. We agreed, but unfortunately it rained and she had to cancel. She did add two additional dates for us between now and the end of October when the outdoor season ends. She too indicated that the Instrumental Surf Music was a nice change fromm the typical Blues and Classic Rock Bands. Throughout the day, people came up and complimented (and tipped) the Surf stuff and several made requests-which we filled.
Here's to the next 50-and let us not forget those to whom we owe so much!
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19283
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Sep 08 2011 09:14 PM
John Blair has written a nice piece for us on the anniversary. It should appear on the front page shortly, but here is the permanent home for it:
http://surfguitar101.com/news/story/675/
I'll link the banner to this story when I have more time.
Long live surf!
— Site dude - S3 Agent #202
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"It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea
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IvanP
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 10331
southern Michigan
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Posted on Sep 08 2011 09:21 PM
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shivers13
Joined: Jul 29, 2009
Posts: 2605
Boss Angeles, CA
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Posted on Sep 08 2011 11:18 PM
Brian wrote:
John Blair has written a nice piece for us on the
anniversary. It should appear on the front page
shortly, but here is the permanent home for it:
http://surfguitar101.com/news/story/675/
I'll link the banner to this story when I have more
time.
Long live surf!
Big thumbs up to John Blair for his excellent overview of the birth of Surf Music! I applaud him for accurately sharing the credit for the popularity of the music. I know there’s a schism between surf music fans that dig the Beach Boys vocal stuff and the purely instrumental stuff. Personally I dig both! But as he states, the BB played a big part in spreading the trend, especially outside California. Nearly half of the BB first album was instrumentals with two of the tunes being Dick Dale covers. Also, he mentions the importance of The Marketts, a studio group made up of “Wrecking Crew” members helmed by Joe Saraceno who would later work with the Ventures. These studio groups, like one of my personal favorites The Superstocks, played their part as well. He also states something I’ve been saying for years, the music was created by and for teenagers (not by and for surfers). I mention this only because for me it’s important to keep that teenage spirit alive in the music. John B knows his stuff. Congrats.
— BOSS FINK "R.P.M." available now from DOUBLE CROWN RECORDS!
www.facebook.com/BossFink
www.doublecrownrecords.com
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