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Jon and the Nightriders did such a great instro tribute to the Beach Boys
with their California Fun E.P. It needs to be re-issued on CD. And you're
right about the Boardwalkers, BC, they are a great band with both their
originals and covers. They are playing at the Westchester Sports Girl on
Saturday night along with the Insect Surfers and the Fabulous Planktones
(that's me).
Marty
> I've always thought that the Beach Boys were an
> excellent group to cover for Surf instrumentals.
> David Marks and Carl Wilson had a unique lead-rhythm
> sound together on the first few records, and the
> Challengers' instro version of "Surfin' Safari" on the
> SURF BEAT, VOL. 1 album is proof in the pudding.
> Plus, the Beach Boys' minimal (almost flamenco-like)
> version of "Miserlou" is terribly understated. It has
> none of the strength of Dick Dale's hit version, but
> then again, it seems to be the only Surf instrumental
> version of the Middle Eastern staple that doesn't
> actually try and equal Dale's energy (most fail
> miserably), but goes off into another completely
> different style.
>
> In any case, the Beach Boys were at their coolest when
> they were trying to be Dick Dale and they were wearing
> Pendletons on stage. "Surf Jam" is ultimate and
> everything the Beach Boys did for "One Man's
> Challenge" is amazing.
>
> Also, I have been hoping for years that a Walter
> Wanderly Surf instro tribute would make its way into
> the hands of Surf lovers. I dig the Surfer's Mood
> style more than the raw forceful intensity of most
> Surf songs. Don't get me wrong, "The Wedge" and
> "Penetration" are zero-cool, but the moodiness of
> songs like "Vampire" or "The Last Race" have a certain
> unrecognized, unique vibe.
>
> I also think that a Davie Allan tribute would be very
> cool. I adore the Boardwalkers version of the theme
> to 1967's "It's A Bikini World." It's very different
> from the Arrows' original version, but definitely of
> equal enjoyment.
>
> Hang 10!
>
> BC
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