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Tuck

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Posted on Apr 20 2008 09:34 PM

tormentos
we cover Satans Pilgrims Boss Bsa

Which reminds, me, folks - and please pardon my ignorance - what is a bsa? (Yes, sorry, back to etymology.)

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PolloGuitar

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Posted on Apr 20 2008 09:49 PM

Assuming SPs were talking about a motorcycle and not their Boy Scout troop leader, BSA refers to the Birmingham Small Arms Company.

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Posted on Apr 20 2008 10:08 PM

PolloGuitar
BSA refers to the Birmingham Small Arms Company.

Ah, a motorcycle! Thanks! Ironically, I see that BSA made a car called the BSA Scout.

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Posted on May 05 2008 06:43 AM

SP are not the only ones to have written about BSA bikes.

there's a Dutch band "Normaal" (normal) which has a classic (in the netherlands anyway) "oerend hard" (damn fast) about two guys riding bikes.... the prechorus goes "Bertus on his Norton and Tinus on his BSA" (in dutch, it sounds like Bay Ass A-as-in-blah) .... listen at 0:40 - 0:45

SP are in good company

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Posted on May 05 2008 01:53 PM

From now on, I will pronounce the name of the song that way :).
I actually came up with that song and title, so here's the back story, if you care:
When my parents met at UCLA in 1962, my dad's mode of transport was a BSA motorcycle. When they got news that I was on the way, he traded it in for a VW Beetle.
I've always laughed to myself thinking about my Mom riding on the back of a bike.
So anyway, it's in tribute to my dad giving up some cool points for lil' ol' me and mom.
I tried to write it in the style of a Hondells instrumental with a bike riding feel, with a complete ripoff of the Ventures thrown in for good measure (or 4) :). I checked the chords with Dave and sang him the melody, so he could pick it out. I could pick it, but not in time, so...
Scott had that creepy lead that's in the coda already kicking around, so we just stuck it on there with Dave's help in the transition. As usual, John and Robert just did their thing without me saying anything, and it turned out to be a song.
I still get a kick out of bands covering our originals. What a trip!
PS Tormentos kick ass.

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Posted on May 05 2008 02:03 PM

Wow, that's a cool backstory for the song, Ted. Was that the usual writing process for you guys?

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Abe

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Posted on May 08 2008 04:39 PM

Boss BSA is my favorite tune by SPs. The whole Melody and changes sound very good, and I like the fact that its longer than ur average surf song, I listen to alot of Santana(67-71)and im usto long songs, Like 1 of ther jams is 44mins long(damm). But Boss Bsa is badass, now that were talking bout SPs I was wondering is "Music to Watch Girls by" an Original? Sounds familiar. Another fav of mine.

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tormentos

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Posted on May 08 2008 08:18 PM

I was wondering is "Music to Watch Girls by" an Original? Sounds familiar. Another fav of mine.

NO its Not
Im not sure who wrote it but in the 60's
an Argentinian band called "MALVICCINO & THE STRANGERS"
use to play it. Must be some material from a band of that era...
may be someone in the forum could enlighten us.
Thanx ted ! thats a cool story...

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CaptainSpringfield

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Posted on May 08 2008 08:28 PM

The Bob Crewe Generation did the most famous version, but I think it's originally from a Pepsi commercial.

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wooza

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Posted on May 08 2008 08:43 PM

Abraham check this out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMrzxrF-JXk&feature=related

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tormentos

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Posted on May 08 2008 09:10 PM

i know those kids!
they dont call themselfes the falcons anymore..
theyre called THE BEACH BRACKERS theyrare from Buenos aires and they are amazing
the oldest of them not yet 18!
theyre playing next week...
check out

www.myspace.com/BEACHBREAKERS

surf up in Buenos Aires!

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Posted on May 09 2008 12:08 AM

I had a BSA Bantam when I was young. Too young to ride it legally in fact, which resulted in some problems with the police. tut tut.....

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Posted on May 09 2008 06:26 PM

Captain,
What I described was pretty typical of how one of the songs I came up with evolved. Dave usually came up with the chord chart and lead for his, but left the rhythm section and other parts up to the rest of us. This was usually achieved through lots of practices and playing the song over and over. Changes could then be suggested and made to the arrangement or different parts. Scott and Robert usually came in with riffs and the rest of us would work on it with them from there. Occasionally, Dave and Scott would get together with the intent of writing and come up with some good stuff.
Now in the 00s we can all record on our computers and send stuff back and forth.

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Posted on May 09 2008 07:21 PM

tormentos
i know those kids!
they dont call themselfes the falcons anymore..
theyre called THE BEACH BRACKERS theyrare from Buenos aires and they are amazing
the oldest of them not yet 18!
theyre playing next week...

That's cool! I didn't realize they're as "official" as they actually are. Man, if I could make it to Buenos Aires I'd go see them (and the Tormentos ), but alas...

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Abe

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Posted on May 10 2008 03:28 PM

Thats cool, but know i wanna play it The lead is pretty simple

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Tuck

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Posted on May 12 2008 08:32 PM

CaptainSpringfield
Wow, that's a cool backstory for the song, Ted. Was that the usual writing process for you guys?

I think he just explained it. First his dad buys a motorcycle and picks up his mom with it. Then ...

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Tuck Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO	Posted on Apr 20 2008 09:34 PM tormentos we cover Satans Pilgrims Boss Bsa Which reminds, me, folks - and please pardon my ignorance - what is a bsa? (Yes, sorry, back to etymology.) Top
PolloGuitar Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 5090 San Francisco	Posted on Apr 20 2008 09:49 PM Assuming SPs were talking about a motorcycle and not their Boy Scout troop leader, BSA refers to the Birmingham Small Arms Company. — Buy Speed of Dark @ Bandcamp Buy Spin the Bottle @ Bandcamp My Blog- Euro Tour Blog Pool Boys on Spotify INSTAGRAM Frankie & The Pool Boys on FB Pollo Del Mar on FB DJ Frankie Pool Boy on North Sea Surf Radio Top
Tuck Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO	Posted on Apr 20 2008 10:08 PM PolloGuitar BSA refers to the Birmingham Small Arms Company. Ah, a motorcycle! Thanks! Ironically, I see that BSA made a car called the BSA Scout. Top
WR Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3832 netherlands	Posted on May 05 2008 06:43 AM SP are not the only ones to have written about BSA bikes. there's a Dutch band "Normaal" (normal) which has a classic (in the netherlands anyway) "oerend hard" (damn fast) about two guys riding bikes.... the prechorus goes "Bertus on his Norton and Tinus on his BSA" (in dutch, it sounds like Bay Ass A-as-in-blah) .... listen at 0:40 - 0:45 SP are in good company — Rules to live by #314: "When in Italy, if the menu says something's grilled, don't assume it is." https://www.facebook.com/The-Malbehavers-286429584796173/ Top
spskins Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3759 tn	Posted on May 05 2008 01:53 PM From now on, I will pronounce the name of the song that way :). I actually came up with that song and title, so here's the back story, if you care: When my parents met at UCLA in 1962, my dad's mode of transport was a BSA motorcycle. When they got news that I was on the way, he traded it in for a VW Beetle. I've always laughed to myself thinking about my Mom riding on the back of a bike. So anyway, it's in tribute to my dad giving up some cool points for lil' ol' me and mom. I tried to write it in the style of a Hondells instrumental with a bike riding feel, with a complete ripoff of the Ventures thrown in for good measure (or 4) :). I checked the chords with Dave and sang him the melody, so he could pick it out. I could pick it, but not in time, so... Scott had that creepy lead that's in the coda already kicking around, so we just stuck it on there with Dave's help in the transition. As usual, John and Robert just did their thing without me saying anything, and it turned out to be a song. I still get a kick out of bands covering our originals. What a trip! PS Tormentos kick ass. — http://www.satanspilgrims.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Satans-Pilgrims/8210228553 https://satanspilgrims.bandcamp.com/ http://www.surfyindustries.com Top
CaptainSpringfield Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 4387 Under the Sun	Posted on May 05 2008 02:03 PM Wow, that's a cool backstory for the song, Ted. Was that the usual writing process for you guys? -Warren — That was excessively violent and completely unnecessary. I loved it. Top
Abe Joined: Mar 12, 2008 Posts: 1237 Bay Area	Posted on May 08 2008 04:39 PM Boss BSA is my favorite tune by SPs. The whole Melody and changes sound very good, and I like the fact that its longer than ur average surf song, I listen to alot of Santana(67-71)and im usto long songs, Like 1 of ther jams is 44mins long(damm). But Boss Bsa is badass, now that were talking bout SPs I was wondering is "Music to Watch Girls by" an Original? Sounds familiar. Another fav of mine. — The Deadbeats Top
tormentos Joined: Jun 20, 2006 Posts: 188	Posted on May 08 2008 08:18 PM I was wondering is "Music to Watch Girls by" an Original? Sounds familiar. Another fav of mine. NO its Not Im not sure who wrote it but in the 60's an Argentinian band called "MALVICCINO & THE STRANGERS" use to play it. Must be some material from a band of that era... may be someone in the forum could enlighten us. Thanx ted ! thats a cool story... Top
CaptainSpringfield Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 4387 Under the Sun	Posted on May 08 2008 08:28 PM The Bob Crewe Generation did the most famous version, but I think it's originally from a Pepsi commercial. -Warren — That was excessively violent and completely unnecessary. I loved it. Top
wooza Joined: Apr 24, 2006 Posts: 1618 Ithaca, NY	Posted on May 08 2008 08:43 PM Abraham check this out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMrzxrF-JXk&feature=related Top
tormentos Joined: Jun 20, 2006 Posts: 188	Posted on May 08 2008 09:10 PM i know those kids! they dont call themselfes the falcons anymore.. theyre called THE BEACH BRACKERS theyrare from Buenos aires and they are amazing the oldest of them not yet 18! theyre playing next week... check out www.myspace.com/BEACHBREAKERS surf up in Buenos Aires! Top
estreet Joined: Mar 17, 2007 Posts: 839 United Kingdom	Posted on May 09 2008 12:08 AM I had a BSA Bantam when I was young. Too young to ride it legally in fact, which resulted in some problems with the police. tut tut..... — http://www.myspace.com/thepashuns Youth and enthusiasm are no match for age and treachery. Top
spskins Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3759 tn	Posted on May 09 2008 06:26 PM Captain, What I described was pretty typical of how one of the songs I came up with evolved. Dave usually came up with the chord chart and lead for his, but left the rhythm section and other parts up to the rest of us. This was usually achieved through lots of practices and playing the song over and over. Changes could then be suggested and made to the arrangement or different parts. Scott and Robert usually came in with riffs and the rest of us would work on it with them from there. Occasionally, Dave and Scott would get together with the intent of writing and come up with some good stuff. Now in the 00s we can all record on our computers and send stuff back and forth. — http://www.satanspilgrims.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Satans-Pilgrims/8210228553 https://satanspilgrims.bandcamp.com/ http://www.surfyindustries.com Top
wooza Joined: Apr 24, 2006 Posts: 1618 Ithaca, NY	Posted on May 09 2008 07:21 PM tormentos i know those kids! they dont call themselfes the falcons anymore.. theyre called THE BEACH BRACKERS theyrare from Buenos aires and they are amazing the oldest of them not yet 18! theyre playing next week... That's cool! I didn't realize they're as "official" as they actually are. Man, if I could make it to Buenos Aires I'd go see them (and the Tormentos ), but alas... Top
Abe Joined: Mar 12, 2008 Posts: 1237 Bay Area	Posted on May 10 2008 03:28 PM Thats cool, but know i wanna play it The lead is pretty simple — The Deadbeats Top
Tuck Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO	Posted on May 12 2008 08:32 PM CaptainSpringfield Wow, that's a cool backstory for the song, Ted. Was that the usual writing process for you guys? I think he just explained it. First his dad buys a motorcycle and picks up his mom with it. Then ... Top

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