Well, it’s Saturday and we could all use a break, maybe dream of catching a big breaker and hanging ten. Okay, it’s all in my head. But I do have fond memories of how much grab there was in those instrumental surf classics from the 60’s. When it came on, you couldn’t help but listen.
We had a copy of the Surfaris’ single , Wipeout , that had the kitschy Surfer Joe on the flipside. I must’ve heard both sides of that single a thousand times, if not more. Every listen was like a sonic sugar rush and I still smile when I hear either song.
For this Saturday, I am showing a version of Wipeout from the seminal instrumental surf band, the Ventures. It’s a really high quality version from a film when they toured Japan in the 60’s.
Enjoy and may all your waves be true…
Redtree Times 