
Title: Surfin' Bird
Style: Surf, Garage Rock
Rating: 4.6/5
Format: MP3 FLAC AU MOD AAC WMA MIDI AUD MMF
FLAC size: 1907 mb | MP3 size: 1306 mb | WMA size: 1392 mb
Surfin' Bird" is a song performed by American surf rock band the Trashmen, and it is also the name of the album that featured this hit single. The song was released in 1963 and reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. It is a combination of two R&B hits by the Rivingtons: "Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow" and "The Bird's the Word". The Rivingtons followed up their 1963 Billboard Hot 100 hit "Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow" with the similar "The Bird's the Word" in 1963.
Produced by Jack Bates. A well a everybody's heard about the bird B-b-b bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word A well a bird, bird, bird, the bird is the word A well a bird, bird, bird, well the bird is the word A well a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word. Surfin' Bird has become regarded as a protopunk standard, was covered by the Ramones, appeared in the films Full Metal Jacket and Pink Flamingos and was popularized by an episode of Family Guy. Most recently, the song was referenced by the DIY South Florida rap movement some are comparing to punk rock in the song Bird is the Word by Ski Mask the Slump God. "Surfin’ Bird" Track Info.
Исполнитель: The Trashmen. The 20 Greatest Hits of Surf Rock, By the Beach Boys, Dick Dale, The Ventures, And More.
Album: Surfin' Bird (1963). Charted: 3 4. Get the Sheet Music License This Song. This is a medley made up of the choruses of two R&B classics by the '60s doo-wop group The Rivingtons: "The Bird Is the Word" and "Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow. The brainchild of Trashmen drummer Steve Wahrer, the song was a quirky and consumable hit, boldly combining surf music with novelty R&B. The Trashmen were a garage band from Minneapolis, which isn't surfing territory
Tube City - The Best of The Trashmen. The Great Lost Trashmen Album! 1990. The Trashmen: Surfin' Bird. Teen Trot! (Live In Ellsworth, WI-August 22, 1965). Live Bird '65-'67! 1990.
Surfin' Bird (LP, Album, Mono). Garrett Records, Garrett Records. The Trashmen - Surfin Bird - Bird is the Word 1963 (RE-MASTERED) (ALT End Video) (OFFICIAL VIDEO) 2:21. The Trashmen - Ghost Riders In The Sky 2:48. Surfin Bird By The Trashmen. Full Metal Jacket) 2:42. Bird Bath - The Trashmen 2:36. The Trashmen - Kuk 2:06.
Tracklist
A1 | King Of The Surf |
A2 | Surfin' Bird |
B1 | It's So Easy |
B2 | The Sleeper |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Fábrica Venezolana De Discos C.A.
Tracklist Hide Credits
A | Surfin' BirdWritten-By – A. Frazier*, C. White*, J. Harris*, T. Wilson* |
2:21 |
B | King Of The SurfWritten-By – Larry LaPole |
2:28 |
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: BMI
- Matrix / Runout (A-side label): S-214-A
- Matrix / Runout (B-side label): S-214-B
- Barcode: 090771721419
Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4002 | The Trashmen | Surfin' Bird (7", Single) | Garrett Records | 4002 | US | 1963 |
SCRF 718 | The Trashmen | Surfin' Bird (7") | Columbia | SCRF 718 | Belgium | Unknown |
SR-1211 | The Trashmen | Surfin' Bird (7", Single) | Stateside | SR-1211 | Japan | 1963 |
5043 | The Trashmen | Surfin' Bird (7", Single) | ERA Records | 5043 | US | Unknown |
7I-3050 | The Trashmen | Surfin' Bird / King Of The Surf (7", Single, Mono, RE) | Odeon | 7I-3050 | Brazil | 1967 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
A | Surfin' BirdWritten-By – Wahrer* |
2:20 |
B | King Of The SurfWritten-By – LaPole* |
2:25 |
Notes
Similar to release The Trashmen - Surfin' Bird but 'Made In France' is smaller in size and is bolt on labels.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Label Side A): 7 XCL 8567
- Barcode (Label Side B): 7 XCL 8568
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, Stamped): 7XCL 8567 21 M3 231654
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, Stamped): 7XCL 8568 21 M3 231653
- Rights Society: BIEM
- Price Code: M
Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4002 | The Trashmen | Surfin' Bird (7", Single) | Garrett Records | 4002 | US | 1963 |
SCRF 718 | The Trashmen | Surfin' Bird (7") | Columbia | SCRF 718 | Belgium | Unknown |
SR-1211 | The Trashmen | Surfin' Bird (7", Single) | Stateside | SR-1211 | Japan | 1963 |
5043 | The Trashmen | Surfin' Bird (7", Single) | ERA Records | 5043 | US | Unknown |
7I-3050 | The Trashmen | Surfin' Bird / King Of The Surf (7", Single, Mono, RE) | Odeon | 7I-3050 | Brazil | 1967 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
A1 | Surfin' BirdWritten-By – A.Frazier*, C.White*, J.Harris*, T.Wilson* |
2:21 |
A2 | King Of The SurfWritten-By – L.LaPole* |
2:28 |
A3 | HenriettaWritten-By – Hitzfield* |
2:33 |
A4 | MiserlouWritten-By – Wise*, Leeds*, Roubanis*, Russell* |
2:05 |
A5 | MalaguenaWritten-By – E.Lecuono* |
2:32 |
A6 | It's So EasyWritten-By – Holly*, Petty* |
2:03 |
A7 | Break-UpWritten-By – C.Rich* |
3:19 |
A8 | Church KeyWritten-By – D.Darnold*, N.Knowles* |
2:41 |
B1 | Tube CityWritten-By – S.Wahrer* |
3:20 |
B2 | My WoodieWritten-By – L.LaPole* |
1:53 |
B3 | Bird BathWritten-By – D.Darnold* |
2:34 |
B4 | KukWritten-By – Demmon*, Linsley*, Gallagher*, Fifield* |
2:04 |
B5 | MoneyWritten-By – B.Gordy,Jr.*, J.Bradford* |
3:10 |
B6 | SleeperWritten-By – L.LaPole* |
2:32 |
B7 | Walk Don't RunWritten-By – J.Smith* |
1:56 |
B8 | Raw-HideWritten-By – L.Wray*, M.Grant* |
2:09 |
Companies, etc.
- Distributed By – Sundazed Music, Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Sundazed Music, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Sundazed Music, Inc.
- Pressed By – Kaybank Recording Corp.
- Mastered At – Kaybank Recording Corp.
Credits
- Bass Guitar – Bob Reed
- Drums [Drummer] – Steve Wahrer
- Engineer [Original Pressing] – Tom Jung
- Lead Guitar – Tony Andreason
- Leader, Rhythm Guitar – Dal Winslow
- Liner Notes – Bill Diehl
- Photography By [Back Photographs] – Minneapolis Sunday Tribune
- Photography By [Cover Photograph] – Ted Volante
- Producer [Original Pressing] – George Garrett
Notes
This release ℗ & © 1999 Sundazed Music Inc.Made in the U.S.A.
Cat #: "BR 107" on spine and labels, "BR-107" on front and back cover
Pressed on black 180 gram vinyl.
Printed inner sleeve with Sundazed label catalog.
Colored sticker on shrink wrap:
"Sundazed 180 / Powerful sounds to drive your turntable! / spectacular SUNDAZED pressings: the crystalline sound of the original master tapes meets the solid heft of 180-gram vinyl. Admirably simple, incredibly rocking'!"
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Printed): 0 90771-0107-1 1
- Barcode (String): 090771010711
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: side A etching): TRASHMEN SURF BR107 A [unreadable signature] S-78851
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: side B etching): TRASHMEN SURF BR 107 B [unreadable signature] S-78852
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2: side A etching): BR-107 A I K
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2: side B etching): BR- 107B K I
Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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LPGA-200, LP-GA 200 | The Trashmen | Surfin' Bird (LP, Album, Mono) | Garrett Records, Garrett Records | LPGA-200, LP-GA 200 | US | 1964 |
GA200, GA 200, GA-200 | The Trashmen | Surfin' Bird (LP, Album, Mono) | Garrett Records, Garrett Records, Soma Record Co. | GA200, GA 200, GA-200 | Canada | 1964 |
GAS-200 | The Trashmen | Surfin' Bird (LP, Album) | Garrett Records | GAS-200 | Canada | 1964 |
GAS1-SKIVA E5, LP-GAS-200, GAS-200 | The Trashmen | Surfin' Bird (LP, Album, RE, Unofficial) | Garrett Records , Garrett Records , Garrett Records | GAS1-SKIVA E5, LP-GAS-200, GAS-200 | Europe | Unknown |
SC 6064 | The Trashmen | Surfin' Bird (CD, Album, Mono, RE, Blu) | Sundazed Music | SC 6064 | US | 1995 |