Sunday, June 23, 2013

Record #0390: Drag City / Schlock Rod (Part 1) – JAN & DEAN

Liberty 55641 (original) USA, Nov. 1963
Words & Music bySide ARoger Christian, Jan Berry, Brian Wilson; Side B – Christian, Berry, Wilson, Dean Torrence, Don Altfeld
Musicians: Jan Berry (lead vocals), Dean Torrence (falsetto vocals), Brian Wilson (vocals on side A), Hal Blaine (drums), Earl Palmer (drums), other "Wrecking Crew" musicians possibly including: Glen Campbell (guitar), Tommy Tedesco (guitar), Billy Strange (guitar), Ray Pohlman or Jimmy Bond (bass) and others
Recording sessions: Produced by Jan Berry in Hollywood, CA, 1963
Highest chart positions:  US #10

Jan & Dean followed The Beach Boys in linking the Surf craze with Hot Rods in this single and their 1963 album "Drag City".

The flip is more of a comedy piece. The duo did few of these along their career.

List price:  Very Good+ is $6, Near Mint is $12

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