Wipe Out and Surfer Joe

by The Surfaris

Wipe Out and Surfer Joe cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1963
  • Label: Dot
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 32:54
  • Community rating: 3.58/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Richard Delvy, John Marascalco

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Propelled by an iconic, frenetic drum solo and a manic laughing introduction, this compilation embodies the wilder edge of early 1960s instrumental rock. Originally conceived as a hastily recorded B-side, the driving energy of the signature track became a global cultural touchstone for extreme sports and youth rebellion. The recordings set a gold standard for drum-centric rock compositions.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Wipe Out - Hit Version (2:18)
  2. Wiggle Wobble (2:42)
  3. Torquay (2:27)
  4. You Can't Sit Down (4:34)
  5. Green Onions (2:36)
  6. Tequila (2:08)
  7. Wild Weekend (2:33)
  8. Teen Beat (3:09)
  9. Yep (2:53)
  10. Memphis (2:46)
  11. Surfer Joe - Hit Version (2:31)
  12. Walk Don't Run (2:12)

Credits

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