"Everybody knows that the bird is the word......"
The Trashmen
Geno, Two that I have and are very happy to have them, especially the Road Runner.
Two awesome cars Geno! Love the colors of both. Jack, I'm somewhat amazed that no one has filled that guy's keister with a load of birdshot by now!
@carsman1958 Me too John. The '70 is my favorite year for the Roadrunner. 😊👍
I wonder how long it took to learn those lyrics....such talent.
I wonder how long it took to learn those lyrics....such talent.
Raw talent.....really raw talent.
I wonder how long it took to learn those lyrics....such talent.
Half the lyrics were already established in The Rivingtons' 1962 Papa Oom Mow Mow - but the genius remains. The Trashmen's Surfin' Bird, Thr Rivieras' California Sun, Sam The Sham & The Pharaos' Wully Bully and Sir Douglas Quintet's Mendocino are difinitive sounds of the era.
Whoever choreographed the five chimpanzees, was brilliant. And they stayed in tune and in step throughout the entire song. Mesmerizing; a performance of legend!
nah gentlemen you really need to refine your musical tastes, something along the lines of my aforementioned softer more romantic ballads. Here's a notable example:

