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A Shot In The Dark (?)

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FlatRacer Joined: Apr 07, 2008 Posts: 182	Posted on Nov 04 2008 05:38 PM Who does a good surf version of Henry Mancini's A Shot In The Dark? I looked on iTunes, but everything was big band jazz. Eric Top
Tsar_Nicholas Joined: Nov 02, 2008 Posts: 67 Dublin, Ireland	Posted on Nov 04 2008 05:41 PM Four Piece Suit do a pretty good version. — The Pacifics - The Big Beat from Dublin Evil Sons - Wild Two-Piece Trash Top
supertonesurf Joined: Apr 28, 2006 Posts: 419 n.y.c.	Posted on Nov 04 2008 05:54 PM wiskey biscuit/form the album,a shot in the dark: and girl trouble/ertrus cocktail companion:don't know to much about either of these bands other than they both use sax and that their are killer versions of the tune... — Facebook pages theSupertones or @ Timothy C Sullivan Top
dp Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3545 mojave desert, california	Posted on Nov 04 2008 05:57 PM I'm working on a cool surf version of "A Shot in the Dark"... Top
tonybologna Joined: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 796 Oakland	Posted on Nov 04 2008 06:08 PM My old band did a ska version... — Science friction burns my fingers. Top
DannySnyder Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11011 Berkeley, CA	Posted on Nov 04 2008 06:41 PM I like Oranj Symphonette's, but it's not surfy. — Danny Snyder Latest project - Now That's What I Call SURF _ "With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo I'm back playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Top
BoardwalkerJeff Joined: Jan 24, 2008 Posts: 376 Santa Monica, Ca.	Posted on Nov 04 2008 09:36 PM We did it on the Pulp Surfin' comp. (The Boardwalkers) — Jeff Utterback Top
brandonio Joined: Jan 23, 2007 Posts: 885 Indianapolis, In	Posted on Nov 04 2008 10:47 PM I saw some live video footage that Ivan Pongracic let me borrow back in 2000,of Treble Spankers playing "Shot In The Dark".I don't think that song ever made it to a full length album of theirs though.I believe they do have a version on a 45 if my memory is correct.IMHO their live version is the best that I've ever heard,and I've heard probably more than most.The band i used to be in back in 2001 used to do a killer version,very heavy,and menacing.Actually is probably my favorite Mancini tune of all time.Now if only I could talk my current band into doing a newer version.I have a much better guitar player now so hopefully it will turn out even better. — Reverb, It's A Way Of Life! Top
diceophonic Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2169 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)	Posted on Nov 04 2008 11:44 PM The best best version I have heard in today's times of "A Shot In The Dark" is by "Combustible Edison" from the cd comp release by Mai Tai (mid 90s) called "Secret Agent Sounds" A Shot In The Dark (Full Audio Sample) — -Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel Beyond The Surf Instagram The Verbtones @ Instagram The Verbtones @ Facebook The Verbtones @ bandcamp Top
davidphantomatic Joined: Oct 12, 2008 Posts: 580 San Antone, TX	Posted on Nov 04 2008 11:53 PM I don't know if you'd consider it surf, but The Moon-Rays have a version on their album "Thrills & Chills." Also definitely not surf, but still good Jim Heath(of the Reverend Horton Head) has a side project called RevOrgandrum and they have a version on their album "Hi-Fi Stereo." — The Phantomatics on Facebook The Phantomatics on Instagram The Phantomatics on Bandcamp Top
IvanP Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10323 southern Michigan	Posted on Nov 05 2008 10:01 AM brandonio I saw some live video footage that Ivan Pongracic let me borrow back in 2000,of Treble Spankers playing "Shot In The Dark".I don't think that song ever made it to a full length album of theirs though.I believe they do have a version on a 45 if my memory is correct. Your memory is correct. See here: http://www.instromania.net/D2/ART/ART_T/TREBLE%20SPANKERS%20The.php It was an A-side of a '94 single. I don't think it's ever been released on a CD. Your best bet is to check out the Boardwalkers' version on the Pulp Surfin' comp. It's a very good version, the only downsides being that it's a 3-piece arrangement and that it has a very thin sound, no bottom end at all. — Ivan Lords of Atlantis on Facebook The Madeira Official Website The Madeira on Facebook The Blair-Pongracic Band on Facebook The Space Cossacks on Facebook The Madeira Channel on YouTube Top
DNAdude Joined: Aug 01, 2008 Posts: 404 North Carolina	Posted on Nov 05 2008 10:18 AM Not surf but Mark Hanson and Doug Smith do a two acoustic guitar version on the album "Pink Guitar" (which is all Henry Mancini songs done on acoustic guitar). It might give someone some good ideas. — Ralph The Storm Surfers Be at one with the universe. If you can't do that, at least be at one with your guitar. Top
ghunt Joined: Nov 09, 2006 Posts: 37 Alhambra, CA	Posted on Nov 05 2008 10:24 AM FlatRacer Who does a good surf version of Henry Mancini's A Shot In The Dark? I looked on iTunes, but everything was big band jazz. Eric Hi'ya Eric, I always liked the Boardwalkers version. Top
tommyalvarado Joined: Jan 03, 2008 Posts: 512 Delaware, USA	Posted on Nov 05 2008 02:26 PM diceophonic The best best version I have heard in today's times of "A Shot In The Dark" is by "Combustible Edison" from the cd comp release by Mai Tai (mid 90s) called "Secret Agent Sounds" A Shot In The Dark (Full Audio Sample) I love that comp. Top
dp Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3545 mojave desert, california	Posted on Nov 05 2008 07:01 PM tommyalvarado diceophonic The best best version I have heard in today's times of "A Shot In The Dark" is by "Combustible Edison" from the cd comp release by Mai Tai (mid 90s) called "Secret Agent Sounds" A Shot In The Dark (Full Audio Sample) I love that comp. Man that's a sweet version! Top
Killers_From_Space Joined: Dec 04, 2006 Posts: 131	Posted on Nov 15 2008 02:59 PM tommyalvarado diceophonic The best best version I have heard in today's times of "A Shot In The Dark" is by "Combustible Edison" from the cd comp release by Mai Tai (mid 90s) called "Secret Agent Sounds" A Shot In The Dark (Full Audio Sample) I love that comp. That comp is a must have! I believe the Coffin Daggers cover that song live. I could be wrong. They rule, catch em if you can -Craig(Atomic Mosquitos) — https://www.facebook.com/killersfromspaceband http://www.atomicmosquitos.com/ Top
revmike Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3743 North Atlantic	Posted on Nov 15 2008 03:09 PM My favourite version is by Oranj Symphonette as well. Their whole Mancini album is great, as is their Orange CD. The Boardwalkers also do a very nice version. This song is one of the covers that gets played at most of our shows. Mancini is one of the greats. Rev PS: One of my biggest pet peeves is how the main riff from Peter Gunn is often played incorrectly...grrr — Canadian Surf http://www.urbansurfkings.com/ Top
tommyalvarado Joined: Jan 03, 2008 Posts: 512 Delaware, USA	Posted on Nov 15 2008 05:19 PM KILLERS_FROM_SPACE tommyalvarado diceophonic The best best version I have heard in today's times of "A Shot In The Dark" is by "Combustible Edison" from the cd comp release by Mai Tai (mid 90s) called "Secret Agent Sounds" A Shot In The Dark (Full Audio Sample) I love that comp. That comp is a must have! I believe the Coffin Daggers cover that song live. I could be wrong. They rule, catch em if you can -Craig(Atomic Mosquitos) Yes! I saw you guys with The Madeira, Nebulas, and Coffin Daggers at Asbury Lanes back in May, and they did indeed cover it. Great show, by the way! Top

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