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shivers13 Joined: Jul 29, 2009 Posts: 2605 Boss Angeles, CA	Posted on Dec 10 2009 11:42 PM One of favorite covers is Besame Mucho by The Ventures from Live in Japan '65. Far superior to their studio version of the song, it's one of the many highlights of Live in Japan '65. One of my favorite albums of all time. — 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 Dec 10 2009 11:45 PM bigtikidude Norm, I don't think that they are the same. Exotic yes, the same thing no. and the LSJ's also play the Orientals version too. I believe that without a doubt Podolor must have been influenced by the earlier version that was an often covered "standard". But like I said, you be the judge. — BOSS FINK "R.P.M." available now from DOUBLE CROWN RECORDS! www.facebook.com/BossFink www.doublecrownrecords.com Top
DannySnyder Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11077 Berkeley, CA	Posted on Dec 10 2009 11:47 PM Norm, I wanted to believe you, as I'm a huge fan of the song and am interested in it's history, but I hear no evidence of Nelson/Podolor's version in the Orientals' version. — Danny Snyder "With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac' Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25695 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Dec 10 2009 11:47 PM definitely influenced by yes. — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
shivers13 Joined: Jul 29, 2009 Posts: 2605 Boss Angeles, CA	Posted on Dec 11 2009 12:02 AM I would agree that it's more "heavily influenced by" rather that an actual cover. That said, for the longest time I thought it was the same song. Another great cover is Rise and Fall of Flingel Blunt by PJ and the Galaxies. I heard this version first before The Shadows and we based our cover on the version by PJ back when we started our band. Great tune! — BOSS FINK "R.P.M." available now from DOUBLE CROWN RECORDS! www.facebook.com/BossFink www.doublecrownrecords.com Top
DaveF Joined: May 10, 2009 Posts: 1117 Green Valley, AZ	Posted on Dec 11 2009 02:10 AM I like the Beach Boys version of "Moon Dawg" better than the original. Also dig the Cramps "Surfin Bird" & they did a kick butt song called "Surfin' dead". The Ventures have the best version of "Wild Thing" . Of course, as far as cover artists go, nobody comes close to William Shatner. Top
JONPAUL Joined: Apr 29, 2010 Posts: 2472 Venice, CA	Posted on Sep 27 2013 12:46 PM Yet another bump...yet another very interesting topic! Hey, these bumps couldn't have anything to do with topics for Surf Guitar 101 on North Sea Surf Radio, could they? ;) — Insect Surfers The Tikiyaki Orchestra The Scimitars Lords Of Atlantis Fiberglass Jungle - Surf Radio Top
Squid Joined: Aug 22, 2010 Posts: 1019 Portland, Oregon with Insanitizers	Posted on Sep 27 2013 09:50 PM Best surf cover of a non-surf song is The Baronics playing "Summer" from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi. It's also the only fast 3/4 time surf song I can think of. You can hear it here: http://www.reverbnation.com/playlist/view_playlist/-4?page_object=artist_2487333 — Insanitizers! http://www.insanitizers.com Last edited: Sep 27, 2013 21:50:34 Top
EJ Joined: May 05, 2012 Posts: 351 Virginia Beach	Posted on Sep 27 2013 11:31 PM The Challengers Version of Lonely Bull is probably my favorite of that song. Top
nick123 Joined: Oct 01, 2013 Posts: 82 San Pedro, California	Posted on Oct 03 2013 09:40 AM The Tornadoes-Moon Dawg. That one kills! Top
nick123 Joined: Oct 01, 2013 Posts: 82 San Pedro, California	Posted on Oct 03 2013 09:46 AM nick123 wrote: The Tornadoes-Moon Dawg. That one kills! or Avengers VI-Slaughter on 10th Avenue! Last edited: Oct 04, 2013 08:54:26 Top
nick123 Joined: Oct 01, 2013 Posts: 82 San Pedro, California	Posted on Oct 03 2013 09:47 AM Good lord I can't figure this thing out. Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Oct 03 2013 09:52 AM nick123 wrote: Good lord I can't figure this thing out. What are you trying to do? — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Top
nick123 Joined: Oct 01, 2013 Posts: 82 San Pedro, California	Posted on Oct 03 2013 09:57 AM Noel wrote: nick123 wrote: Good lord I can't figure this thing out. What are you trying to do? I wanted to make my reply to my own post my post and delete the others. (Pressed wrong button several times!) Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Oct 03 2013 10:00 AM nick123 wrote: Noel wrote: nick123 wrote: Good lord I can't figure this thing out. What are you trying to do? I wanted to make my reply to my own post my post and delete the others. (Pressed wrong button several times!) We can't delete posts. We can delete their contents, though. Most people just replace the mistake with N/C for No Content, or Oops! — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Top
nick123 Joined: Oct 01, 2013 Posts: 82 San Pedro, California	Posted on Oct 03 2013 10:02 AM Noel wrote: nick123 wrote: Noel wrote: nick123 wrote: Good lord I can't figure this thing out. What are you trying to do? I wanted to make my reply to my own post my post and delete the others. (Pressed wrong button several times!) We can't delete posts. We can delete their contents, though. Most people just replace the mistake with N/C for No Content, or Oops! Thanks for the help. Top
wooza Joined: Apr 24, 2006 Posts: 1618 Ithaca, NY	Posted on Oct 04 2013 12:08 AM Squid wrote: Best surf cover of a non-surf song is The Baronics playing "Summer" from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi. It's also the only fast 3/4 time surf song I can think of. You can hear it here: http://www.reverbnation.com/playlist/view_playlist/-4?page_object=artist_2487333 Agreed! An excellent cover! Some songs on that album work better than others in surf format, but "Spring," "Summer," and "Rondo Alla Turca" are absolutely inspired! Top
pompahawk Joined: Jul 04, 2010 Posts: 41 NoHo	Posted on Oct 14 2013 09:23 PM I know I'm new around these part but the song that made me want to start a band was the Pixies cover of Cecilia Ann. I was already into surf but that cover just shook me. It's pretty faithful but it rocks like hell! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOn_80y8Peg My favorite surfed up song is The Tomorrowmen's Clair De Lune. It was my mother's favorite piece of music and oddly enough my wife's so it has a real special place in my heart. I was suspect of a surf version but wow this is just amazing! And I know the guys who did it! So do most of you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JP5n0Do8s4 — Sweater up! http://thereigningmonarchs.bandcamp.com Top

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