Six Pak
Six Pak was a hit for The Revels in 1959. This was their first release.
"Six Pak" | ||||
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Single by The Revels | ||||
B-side | "Good Grief" | |||
Released | 1959 | |||
Genre | Surf | |||
Length | 1:50 | |||
Label | Lynn 1302 | |||
Songwriter(s) | The Revels | |||
The Revels singles chronology | ||||
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Background
It was composed by Norman Knowles and other members of The Revels, Sam Eddy, Brian England, Dan Darnold and Jim Macrae.[1] [2] It was released bw "Good Grief" on Lyn 1302 in October, 1959.[3][4] Knowles had been inspired by Dan Darnold's reputation for drinking a beer in just four seconds.[5] The track had party sound effects that would be used by The Revels in their other recordings.[6] It became a hit in California.[7]
It was also released on Swingin' 620 in 1960.[8] An alternative take of the track is featured on the Sundazed Music 1994 CD compilation, Intoxica! The Best Of The Revels.[9]
Releases
Singles
Compilations
- The Revels - Intoxica!!! The Best of the Revels[12]
- Various artists - Hot Rockin' Instrumentals - Collector Records CLCD 4430[13]
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References
- The Golden Age of Rock Instrumentals, Steven Otfinoski - Page 142
- Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series, Copyright Office, The Library of Congress, Washington : 1961 - Page 401 1960 Music, Current Registrations
- 45Cat - The Revels (California) - Discography, Six Pak / Good Grief Lyn 1302
- Surf & Hot Rod Music of the 60's: Collectors Quick Reference, By R. Duane Cozzen - Page 103 THE REVELS, Singles (45's)
- The Golden Age of Rock Instrumentals, Steven Otfinoski - Page 142
- Inside the Music of Brian Wilson: The Songs, Sounds, and Influences of the Beach Boys' Founding Genius, By Philip Lambert - Page 61
- Real Life Rock: The Complete Top Ten Columns, 1986-2014, By Greil Marcus - Page 403 9 = The Exiles, directed by Kent McKenzie (Milestone) and Revels, Intoxica! (Sundazed)
- Global Dog Productions - 45 Discography for Swingin' Records
- MusicBrainz - Intoxica!!! The Best of the Revels
- Surf & Hot Rod Music of the 60's: Collectors Quick Reference, By R. Duane Cozzen - Page 103 THE REVELS, Singles (45's)
- Global Dog Productions - 45 Discography for Swingin' Records
- AllMusic - The Revels, Intoxica!!! The Best of the Revels
- AllMusic - Various Artists, Hot Rockin' Instrumentals
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