Lively Ones: Jim Masoner plays "Surf Rider"

dp

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Posted on May 07 2007 12:39 PM

on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JSWjIQnAnA

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bigtikidude

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Posted on May 07 2007 12:43 PM

Jim is a great guy in person,

But that is a check please moment for me, he's really lost the surf vibe, and it is so sad for alot of us that love the Livey Ones the way they used to be,
but have to see him play like this at the surf museum.

What can we do to help him?
Jeff(bigtikidude)

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Klas

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Posted on May 07 2007 02:55 PM

Sadly, many of the 1st wavers already lost it one way or another along time ago and are now far beyond any "help".

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Brian

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Posted on May 07 2007 03:08 PM

Wow that's harsh.

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WindanseaBeachBoy

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Posted on May 07 2007 03:33 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orWDmnSsmy0&mode=related&search=

The Lively One didn't seem too lively.

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HBkahuna

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Posted on May 07 2007 03:37 PM

Here is a hint of what was once there.. These guys were awesome on their prime. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJiu4yFoVWo&mode=user&search=

Sadly, aging is a part of life. IMHO, it does not take away from the body of work they did in the 60's. Great first wave stuff. There was a good reason they were named The Lively Ones. Say what you want but that looked like a platinum record on the wall behind him Not many of us have or ever will have a platinum record.

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surfraptor

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Posted on May 07 2007 05:45 PM

So we all agree Mr D at 70 isn't that bad after all, no?

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Brian

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Posted on May 07 2007 06:20 PM

I enjoyed the clip, thanks DP. Maybe I can finally play the song correctly now. They also have a Telstar clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJiu4yFoVWo

Those M Ventures guys didn't seem too lively either, just like the Ventures. So bravo for nailing that!

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skeeter

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Posted on May 07 2007 07:14 PM

I really dug the clip!
I enjoyed watching his technique, very smooth!!

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HBkahuna

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Posted on May 11 2007 12:43 AM

Got the word from a present band member. This was shot a rehearsal for the 2000 Rendezvous Ballroom Reunion Concert.

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BillAqua

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Posted on May 15 2007 08:23 PM

bigtikidude
What can we do to help him?
Jeff(bigtikidude)

Get him a new Stratocaster.

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IronMaiden

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Posted on May 15 2007 08:44 PM

Brian
Those M Ventures guys didn't seem too lively either, just like the Ventures. So bravo for nailing that!

Those M-Ventures guys are pretty good, I dont like the drummer though, he pales next to Mel Taylor (or Leon Taylor for that matter)

I liked the Lively Ones clip, yeah they dont rock out like they probably did 40 years ago, but who does? (except for EddieKatcher)

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skeeter

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Posted on May 15 2007 08:47 PM

BillAqua

bigtikidude
What can we do to help him?
Jeff(bigtikidude)

Get him a new Stratocaster.

On the contrary, I think the problem is it is a new Stratocaster.

Like I said though, it's still nice to see him playing no matter what kind of equipment he's playing through. If you squint your ears you can get a sense of the original Lively Ones that we all love.

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MuZZyGoesSurfing

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Posted on Jul 25 2012 08:20 PM

thanks to tarantino many moons ago I fell in love with this song and I still fall in love with it..

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bigtikidude

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Posted on Jul 25 2012 09:27 PM

Muzzy,

yeah good song,
did you know it was Originally called Spudnik by the Ventures,
and from the Mashed Potatoes LP?

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MuZZyGoesSurfing

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Posted on Jul 26 2012 05:34 PM

bigtikidude wrote:

Muzzy,

yeah good song,
did you know it was Originally called Spudnik by the Ventures,
and from the Mashed Potatoes LP?

wow! man really many thanks! somewhere before I read nokie edwards had written this song but I never heard of that thanks to you I learned this great info, I thank you again! for sure lively ones' cover is more cool.

In my opinion; Jim Masoner is a genius! His guitar style and tones are beyond excellent! I can find no words to describe!

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muZZy

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Noel

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Posted on Jul 26 2012 05:38 PM

Here you go.

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Video: THE VENTURES-SPUDNIK　スパドニク

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normj

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Posted on Jul 26 2012 06:12 PM

Hello all,

I used that video quite some time back when I needed to figure out a part of the song. Nokie plays it differently. Heck, Nokie played that part so many ways, I could not figure out which to use. So I turned to Jim's version. I stumbled across that video. It has a good clear shot of his hand on the fretboard. Perfect learning tool.

I am definitely in the minority on this one. I found nothing wrong with that. Just some guys playing in their living room. Surely I am not the only one here who sometimes plays in the living room. I sometimes play laying back in the recliner.

That video came across as very down to earth and homey to me. As for losing the vibe, I wish I could ever play as good as Jim does in that video. He ahs two things I don't (and never will have) that much talent and a platinum record to prove it.

Here they are at a performance. They still sound pretty darn good to me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIFxJ7rbixY

On this one we will have to agree to disagree.
Talk to you later,
Norm

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dp Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3546 mojave desert, california	Posted on May 07 2007 12:39 PM on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JSWjIQnAnA Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25620 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on May 07 2007 12:43 PM Jim is a great guy in person, But that is a check please moment for me, he's really lost the surf vibe, and it is so sad for alot of us that love the Livey Ones the way they used to be, but have to see him play like this at the surf museum. What can we do to help him? Jeff(bigtikidude) — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
Klas Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 2307 Stockholm, Sweden	Posted on May 07 2007 02:55 PM Sadly, many of the 1st wavers already lost it one way or another along time ago and are now far beyond any "help". — T H E ✠ S U R F I T E S Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19309 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on May 07 2007 03:08 PM Wow that's harsh. — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
WindanseaBeachBoy Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 133 La Playa, Mexico	Posted on May 07 2007 03:33 PM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orWDmnSsmy0&mode=related&search= The Lively One didn't seem too lively. Top
HBkahuna Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1778 Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.	Posted on May 07 2007 03:37 PM Here is a hint of what was once there.. These guys were awesome on their prime. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJiu4yFoVWo&mode=user&search= Sadly, aging is a part of life. IMHO, it does not take away from the body of work they did in the 60's. Great first wave stuff. There was a good reason they were named The Lively Ones. Say what you want but that looked like a platinum record on the wall behind him Not many of us have or ever will have a platinum record. Top
surfraptor Joined: Dec 27, 2006 Posts: 336 near Amsterdam	Posted on May 07 2007 05:45 PM So we all agree Mr D at 70 isn't that bad after all, no? Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19309 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on May 07 2007 06:20 PM I enjoyed the clip, thanks DP. Maybe I can finally play the song correctly now. They also have a Telstar clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJiu4yFoVWo Those M Ventures guys didn't seem too lively either, just like the Ventures. So bravo for nailing that! — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
skeeter Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2063 Virginia, USA	Posted on May 07 2007 07:14 PM I really dug the clip! I enjoyed watching his technique, very smooth!! — Paul Atomic Mosquitos Bug music for bug people is here! Killers from Space Top
HBkahuna Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1778 Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.	Posted on May 11 2007 12:43 AM Got the word from a present band member. This was shot a rehearsal for the 2000 Rendezvous Ballroom Reunion Concert. Top
BillAqua Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1054 Chicago IL.	Posted on May 15 2007 08:23 PM bigtikidude What can we do to help him? Jeff(bigtikidude) Get him a new Stratocaster. — "as he stepped into the stealthy night air... little did he know the fire escape was not there" https://www.facebook.com/reluctantaquanauts/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDragstripVipers/ Top
IronMaiden Joined: Nov 02, 2006 Posts: 564 Virginia Beach	Posted on May 15 2007 08:44 PM Brian Those M Ventures guys didn't seem too lively either, just like the Ventures. So bravo for nailing that! Those M-Ventures guys are pretty good, I dont like the drummer though, he pales next to Mel Taylor (or Leon Taylor for that matter) I liked the Lively Ones clip, yeah they dont rock out like they probably did 40 years ago, but who does? (except for EddieKatcher) Top
skeeter Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2063 Virginia, USA	Posted on May 15 2007 08:47 PM BillAqua bigtikidude What can we do to help him? Jeff(bigtikidude) Get him a new Stratocaster. On the contrary, I think the problem is it is a new Stratocaster. Like I said though, it's still nice to see him playing no matter what kind of equipment he's playing through. If you squint your ears you can get a sense of the original Lively Ones that we all love. — Paul Atomic Mosquitos Bug music for bug people is here! Killers from Space Top
MuZZyGoesSurfing Joined: Jul 20, 2012 Posts: 32 Middle East	Posted on Jul 25 2012 08:20 PM thanks to tarantino many moons ago I fell in love with this song and I still fall in love with it.. — muZZy Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25620 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jul 25 2012 09:27 PM Muzzy, yeah good song, did you know it was Originally called Spudnik by the Ventures, and from the Mashed Potatoes LP? — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
MuZZyGoesSurfing Joined: Jul 20, 2012 Posts: 32 Middle East	Posted on Jul 26 2012 05:34 PM bigtikidude wrote: Muzzy, yeah good song, did you know it was Originally called Spudnik by the Ventures, and from the Mashed Potatoes LP? wow! man really many thanks! somewhere before I read nokie edwards had written this song but I never heard of that thanks to you I learned this great info, I thank you again! for sure lively ones' cover is more cool. In my opinion; Jim Masoner is a genius! His guitar style and tones are beyond excellent! I can find no words to describe! — muZZy Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Jul 26 2012 05:38 PM Here you go. — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Video: THE VENTURES-SPUDNIK　スパドニク Top
normj Joined: Apr 26, 2010 Posts: 882 central Indiana	Posted on Jul 26 2012 06:12 PM Hello all, I used that video quite some time back when I needed to figure out a part of the song. Nokie plays it differently. Heck, Nokie played that part so many ways, I could not figure out which to use. So I turned to Jim's version. I stumbled across that video. It has a good clear shot of his hand on the fretboard. Perfect learning tool. I am definitely in the minority on this one. I found nothing wrong with that. Just some guys playing in their living room. Surely I am not the only one here who sometimes plays in the living room. I sometimes play laying back in the recliner. That video came across as very down to earth and homey to me. As for losing the vibe, I wish I could ever play as good as Jim does in that video. He ahs two things I don't (and never will have) that much talent and a platinum record to prove it. Here they are at a performance. They still sound pretty darn good to me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIFxJ7rbixY On this one we will have to agree to disagree. Talk to you later, Norm Top

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