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SURF & INSTRUMENTAL

_____________________________________ RK-IN1 United States 1964

THE BAT RK – Space – Instrumental

Comp: Lou FORBES

Arr: THE VENTURES

Perf: THE VENTURES Don Wilson (electric guitar) Nokie Edwards (steel guitar) Bob Bogle (electric bass) Mel Taylor (drums) Prod: Bob Reisdorff Prod. Co: Liberty Records; Los Angeles, CA Time: 2:10 A. American Releases: 1. Original LP: THE VENTURES IN SPACE Dolton BLP-2027 (mono) Dolton BST-8027 (stereo) 2. Reissue LP: Pickwick SPC 3604 (stereo) 3. Reissue LP: IN SPACE Greenline 10190 4. Reissue on CD: THE VENTURES PLAY TELSTAR/ THE

VENTURES IN SPACE (1992) EMI 0777-7-80239-20 (Tk 19) B. British Releases: 1. LP: THE VENTURES IN SPACE (1964) Dolton SLBY-1189 2. LP: THE VENTURES IN SPACE Liberty LBL 83126E 3. Reissue on CD: FLIGHTS OF FANTASY/ THE VENTURES IN SPACE (1996) See for Miles C5HCD 644 (Tk 19) C. Japanese Release: 1. LP: THE VENTURES IN SPACE (1979) Dolton GXH-43 2. CD: THE VENTURES IN SPACE EMI TOCP 6389 (Tk 12) Spec: (Nos. A1,2,3 & B1 & 2) 12" 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 1) Notes: A very successful rock instrumental combo from the early 60s which specialized in unusual arrangements using only electric guitars, bass, and drums. One writer mentioned – “The big change in the Ventures’ sound was evident on the ‘Ventures in Space’ album, a milestone in the use and sounds of the guitar. Prior to ‘Ventures in Space,’ the Ventures had recorded albums that dealt with current dancing fads.”

(Dalley 1981) Don Wilson adds, “We did ‘Surfing’ because it was the sign of the times, not because we were a surf group. ‘The Ventures in Space’ album was also a sign of the times. We had to be flexible with our sound.” (Dalley 1981) Some Ventures fans feel that this particular piece shows that in 1964 the Ventures were years ahead of their time in space rock. They obviously had access to a copy of the sheet music of the theme from the detective movie, "The Bat" (1958) (see under Film Music – Mystery). As recorded for the movie by Alvino Rey & his orchestra, the opening whines on guitar by the precursor Rey were copied by the Ventures but the brass ensemble of the original is replaced by their very different arrangement for electric guitars. In this number certain whining, siren-like sustained notes on steel guitar joined to a steady beat and chattering crash cymbal provide the backup to the hard, compulsive chords on lead guitar. The resulting weird overall effect is in perfect keeping with the popular notion of the bat as a frightening creature. A selection from this piece was included in the NSS Audio-Visual Aids program, "Caves on Phonograph Records" which I had first presented at the 1967 NSS Convention held in Huntsville and Birmingham, Alabama. Ref: Anon. 1978, Goldmine, n. 29, Oct. 1978, p. 25 Anon. 1978, New Gandy Dancer, Issue 13, Winter 1978, p. 6 Anon. 1978, New Gandy Dancer, Issue 15, Mar. 1980, p.10 Dalley, Robert 1981, The Ventures, Goldmine, n. 62, July 1981, Fraser, Mi, p. 14-16 Peckett, David 1976, New Gandy Dancer, Issue 4, Sept. 1976, p. 5, 18 The Ventures, Bio, Wikipedia The Ventures, The Bat (2:22), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE) The Ventures, The Ventures in Space, 45worlds The Ventures, The Ventures in Space LPs, Discogs The Ventures in Space, Info, Wikipedia

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BAT CAVE

RK-IN2 United States 1966

BAT CAVE RK – Instrumental – Bat Cover

Comp: Dick GLASSER & Al CAPPS Arr: Al Cappa

Perf: THE MARKETTS Rene Hall & Tommy Tedesco (guitars) Plas Johnson (tenor sax) Jimmy Gordon (bass) Earl Palmer (drums) Prod: Dick Glasser Prod. Co: Warner Brothers Records Inc. Time: 2:26 A. American Releases: 1. LP: THE BATMAN THEME Warner Brothers W 1642 (mono) Warner Brothers WS 1642 (stereo) 2. Reissue CD: THE BATMAN THEME (2005) Collectables COL-CD-6558 B. French CD: THE BATMAN THEME (1993) Eva EVA B36/642360 (Tk 2) Spec: (No. A) 12" 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 2) Notes: The weekly ABC-TV show, "Batman," was an immediate sensation when it hit the airwaves in Jan. 1966. Recordings of the show's theme music by its composer Neal Hefti (got to the Top 35) and by the Marketts (Top 20) both become top 40 hits. This theme was to be recorded by over 11 more artists: Jan and Dean, Nelson Riddle, The Surfaris, The Ventures, Link Wray, etc.. This Marketts piece uses a repetitive ringing riff overlaid with menacing sax.

“The Batcave is the secret headquarters, command center, and safe house of the DC Comics superhero, Batman, the alternate identity of playboy Bruce Wayne, consisting of a series of subterranean caves beneath his residence, Wayne Manor.” (Anon. 2016) Plas Johnson also played on The Piltdown Men’s version of “McDonald’s Cave” (see entry below). Ref: Anon.1983, Goldmine, n. 89, Oct. 1983, p. 160 Anon. 2016, Batcave, History, Wikipedia Eudeline, Christian 1990, Batman, Jukebox , n. 34, Jan. 1990, Paris, p. 15 Gelfand, Steve 1979, Trends In Recorded Television Themes, Goldmine, n. 40, Sept. 1979, p. 24A-25A Kane, Bob 1968, The Secrets of the Batcave, Batman, n. 203, July-Aug. 1968, DC National Comics, p. 1-12, 28-29 Legget, Steve 2016, The Marketts, Surfin’ and Stompin’ CD, Review, Allmusic The Marketts, Bio, Wikipedia The Marketts, Bat Cave, (2:20), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE) The Marketts, The Batman Theme LP, Allmusic (◄AUDIO SAMPLE) The Marketts, The Batman Theme LPs, Discogs Peckett, Davy 1978, New Gandy Dancer, Issue 11, Apr. 1978, p. 32-33 Plas Johnson, Bio, Wikipedia Smart, Peter 1983, Plas Johnson, Goldmine, v. 9, Issue 10, n. 89, Oct. 1983, p. 152-153, 156, 158, & 160

_____________________________________ RK-IN3 United States 1966

THE BAT CAVE RK – Blues – Instrumental

Comp: Dick GLASSER & Al CAPPS

Perf: DAN AND DALE [aka. SUN RA & THE BLUES

PROJECT & ARKESTRA] Sun Ra (Hammond B-3 organ) Al Kooper (organ) John Gilmore (tenor sax) Marshall Allen (alto sax) Danny Kalb & Steve Katz (guitars) Pat Patrick & Andy Kulberg (bass) Roy Blumenfeld (drums) Prod: Tom Wilson Prod. Co: Tifton Record Co.; Newark, NJ Time: 2:48 A. American Releases: 1. Original LP: BATMAN AND ROBIN Tifton (Audio Series) 78002 2. Reissue LP: BATMAN AND ROBIN Universe UV 016 LP 3. Reissue CD: THE SENSATIONAL GUITARS OF DAN &

DALE (2001)

Universe UV 016 (Tk 12) B. French LP: BATMAN AND ROBIN Klimt MJJ 311 (Gatefold) C. Italian LP: BATMAN AND ROBIN (2001) Universe UV 016 Spec: (No. A1, A2, B, & C) 12" 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 6) Notes: A better arrangement that puts down wailing sax and funky organ solos and ends up definitely surpassing The Marketts version. Have seen this LP offered for auction with a minimum bid tag of $35. Ref: Gary Rose Auction, Goldmine, v. 10, Issue 4, n. 95, Mar. 16, 1984, p. 55 Dan & Dale, The Bat Cave, (2:48), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE) Dan & Dale, Batman & Robin LP, Allmusic Dan & Dale, Batman & Robin LPs, Discogs Sun Ra, Bio, Wikipedia & Discography, Related Albums, Wikipedia Sun Ra & The Blues Project Do Batman & Robin, The Bat Cave, WMFU Blog, wfmu (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE)

_____________________________________________________ RK-IN4 United States 1961

THE CAVE (Part I & II) Rock ‘n’ Roll – Spoken Word – Horror – Instrumental

Comp: Steven HOWARD Rts: Pattern Music Inc. (ASCAP)

Perf: Gary "Spider" WEBB Gary Webb (drums) (with guitar & bass guitar) Prod. Co: Bamboo Records; Chicago, IL Matrix: BSN-149 & 150 Time: (Sd 1) 2:25 & (Sd 2) 2:28 Label: Bamboo 504

(Regular Stock label – Black & Promo label – Red label) Spec: 7" 45rpm (Sides 1 & 2) Notes: A weird anomaly in two parts consisting of a drum and guitar instrumental animated by intermittent spoken exchanges between a teenage couple who are lost in a cave without any light. It begins with the boyfriend explaining – One dark and rainy night my girl and I got lost in a cave.

I call to her and she calls to me. But we're still lost in the cave. Julie, Julie, Julie!!

His girlfriend’s answering cries echo in the cave – Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy?

Then the guitar plays eerie reverbing chords from a familiar rock instrumental (possibly "Walk Don't Run"). and he calls out again – Where are you, Julie, I can't see you?

She yells – Over here, by the Witch!

Later he warns her – Watch out for the bat!

Whereupon she screams frantically and yells – Jimmy!

Part 2 starts out with him saying – I've got to find Julie an' get out of this cave.

It's been two long days. Julie, Julie, Julie?

She answers – Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy?

Then the guitar picks up the same theme in a higher key with plenty reverb-drenched surf-jam. Later as panic starts to set in, he calls out – Julie, Julie?

And she cries – I still can't see you. I'm over here.

Then she screams. They call back and forth once more but Part 2 ends with them both still lost in the cave. Paul Pearson has pointed out several inconsistencies in the piece. “If he can see the bat but can't see Julie, how does he know that she's in its path?… They get separated, stranded away from each other for 48 hours. Except they're close enough to be able to exchange communication.” (Pearson 2013) Another blogger had this to say – “Certainly ‘The Cave’ is much

headier, atmospheric stuff than the average novelty churned by the Los Angeles independent labels of the era. ‘The Cave’ also borrows much from the murky, menacing production and strange character voices of Bobby Christian and the Allen Sisters’ 1958 horror opus ‘The Spider & the Fly,’ adding tremolo guitar, lunatic jungle drums and heaps of teen psychosexual drama in the process.” (Little Danny 2011) Yet another blogger, Richie, raved – “I just had about had a heart attack of insane gushing record nerd pleasure the first time I heard this exotic surf beatnik jazz freakout cum psychosexual teenage radio drama…. [Here] Gary Webb made his own stab at horror hitmaking, but no avail. Still, I’m sure he’d be pleased to know that 51 years later, Jimmy and Julie are still stuck in that cave and our hearts.” (Richie 2013) Gary Webb recorded another single "Drum City" for the Donna label in 1960 and was also the drummer with the Hollywood Argyles for the classic “Alley Oop” (see under “Alley Oop”). His style of drumming was very similar to that of Sandy Nelson (see below “Drums in a Sea Cave”). The name, Julie, reappears in another rock 'n' roll cave records: Julie was one of the names mentioned in "Cave Man Love” by Spaceman & the Rockets (1958) (see under Rock ‘n’ Roll). There was the Jan & Dean 45 "Julie" (1961) and the well-known smoldering-torch singer, Julie London. Ref: Gary Webb, The Cave 45, 45cat Gary Webb, The Cave 45, Discogs Gary Webb, The Cave (Part I), (2:25), YouTube & (Part II), (2:29), YouTube (◄2 COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLES) Little Danny 2011, Gary Webb, The Cave, (Reviews 3 cave 45 records), officenaps Pearson, Paul 2013, Gary “Spider” Webb, The Cave (Parts I & II), Song of the Day, paul-pearson.blogspot.fr

(◄2 COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLES) Richie 2013, Gary “Spider” Webb, The Cave (Parts I & II), bricksofgold.blogspot.fr

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CAVE MAN RK – Instrumental Comp: Richard PODOLOR Rts: (US) Travis Music Co. & (France) Chappell

Perf: Richie ALLEN [aka. Richard Allen

Podolar] (electric guitar) (with bass, & drums & with Chorus) Prod. Co: Imperial Records Inc.; Hollywood, CA Matrix: 1M-4266 Rel. Date: Sept. 1962 Time: 2:20 A. American Releases: 1. Original Single 45: Imperial X5872

Flip Sd: Room 304 2. LP: STRANGER FROM DURANGO (1963) Imperial LP-9212 (mono) Imperial LP-12212 (stereo) 12” 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 1) B. French EP: ROOM 304 Polydor 27.744 7" 45rpm (EP) (Sd 1 – Bd 2) C. Spanish EP: ROOM 304 (1964) Polydor EPM 27744 7" 45rpm (EP) (Sd 1 – Bd 2) Notes: Richie Allen, reputed by some to have a guitar style similar to Duane Eddy, was one of the precursors of the West Coast-surf rock sound. At one time he played guitar for the drummer, Sandy Nelson, who later came out with a cave rock instrumental, "Drums in a Sea Cave" (see below). Eventually, Richard Podolar turned to producing groups like Steppenwolf and Three Dog Night. Blogger Little Danny wrote about Richie Allen’s releases – “Like many of the era’s studio-created guitar instrumental albums, these tended to be a bit generic – the surf-themed LPs only nominally sounded like

surf music – but the best moments – like “The Rising Surf,” “Haunted Guitar” and “Stranger from Durango” – nonetheless demonstrated Allen’s stately, booming guitar riffs to great effect. Among these moments is also “Cave Man,” released in September of 1962. Moody, if not spooky, and with a great Spagetti (sic) Western flavor.” (Little Danny 2011) Ref: Little Danny 2011, Richie Allen, Cave Man, (Reviews 3 cave 45 records), officenaps Richie Allen, Cave Man, (2:21), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE) Richie Allen, Room 304 EP, France, Discogs Richie Allen, Room 304 EP, Spain, 45cat Richard Polodor, Bio, Wikipedia

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VARIOUS VERSIONS OF

CAVEMAN

RK-IN6 United Kingdom 1993

CAVEMAN RK – Surf – Instrumental Comp: Eddie ANGEL Rts: Whangy Bar & No Hit Records

Perf: EDDIE ANGEL’S DINOSAURS Eddie Angel (guitar) [aka. Eddie Heeran] Malcolm Chapman (guitar) Boz Boorer (tenor sax) Matt Radford (bass) Brian Nevill (drums) Prod. Co: No Hit Records; London Rec. Co: Toe Rag Studio; London Time: 2:40 A. British Releases: 1. Single 45: [as by Eddie Angel’s Dinosaurs]

Dino Hit 45-4 Flip Sd: Jurassic Beat 7” 45rpm

2. LP: EDDIE ANGEL'S CHEEZY GUITAR PARTY (1994) No Hit 010 12" 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 2) B. American Releases: 1. Reissue on CD: EDDIE ANGEL'S GUITAR PARTY (1997) MuSick 0002 (Tk 5) 2. Reissue on Compilation CD: EDDIE ANGEL'S GUITAR PARTY WITH THE PANASONICS (2005) Spinout SpinCD 023 (Tk 2) Notes: This American rocker got his first single released in England. From the LP liner notes – "Caveman Cro-Magnon. Neanderthal. Piltdown. Familiar old guys. We know these guys." A highly boring, endlessly repetitive exercise on electric guitar. Eddie Angel wrote and recorded another cave-inspired rock piece entitled “Neanderthal Twist,” which was released in 1999 (see under Garage Rock). Ref: Eddie Angel Discography, eddieangel Eddie Angel, A Legend in his own time, rockabilly.nl Eddie Angel’s Dinosaurs, Caveman 45, Discogs Eddie Angel’s Dinosaurs, Caveman, (2:40), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE) Eddie Angel, Eddie Angel’s Guitar Party LP, Discogs Eddie Angel, Eddie Angel’s Guitar Party with The Panasonics CD, Allmusic (◄AUDIO SAMPLE)

_____________________________________ RK-IN7 United States 1995

CAVEMAN (Live) RK – Surf – Instrumental

Comp: Eddie ANGEL

Perf: LOS STRAITJACKETS Eddie Angel (guitar) Danny Amis (guitar) Scott Esbeck (bass) Jimmy Lester (drums) Prod: Ben Vaughn Prod. Co: Upstart Records; W. Somerville, MA Time: 2:47 1. LP: THE UTTERLY FANTASTIC AND TOTALLY UNBELIEVABLE SOUND OF LOS STRAITJACKETS Upstart UPSTART LP 015 12” 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 6) 3. CD: THE UTTERLY FANTASTIC AND TOTALLY UNBELIEVABLE SOUND OF LOS STRAITJACKETS UPSTART CD 015 or Upstart/ Umgh 718015 (Tk 6) 2. Reissue on Compilation CD: WINTER SWELL (1996) Reverb Archives RA 0022 (Tk 22) Notes: In 1988, the lead guitar, Eddie Angel, who started recording with The Dinosaurs, formed another group in Nashville, Los Straitjackets. For concerts they wore Mexican wrestling masks. Angel is same performer as on the precedent entry (see above) doing a second version of his rock number. Still later in 1997 he returned to the prehistoric caveman theme and formed The Neanderthals (see under Cave Group Names) This is a live version of their surf rock instrumental during a concert at the KFJC. A 30-second audio clip had standard surf rock bass backup with some high riffs on guitar, all in the Dick Dale style. A few “ugh, ugh, ugh” were slipped in. Ref: Eddie Angel Discography, eddieangel Los Straitjackets, Bio, Wikipedia Los Straitjackets, The Utterly Fantastic & Totally Unbelievable Sound of Los Straitjackets CD, Allmusic (◄AUDIO

SAMPLE) Los Straitjackets, The Utterly Fantastic & Totally Unbelievable Sound of Los Straitjackets CD, Wikipedia

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RK-IN8 United States ca.1960s

DOWN AT THE CAVE RK – Instrumental

Comp: Bob SHEPHERD Rts: Linemen Music (BMI)

Perf: SHEP [aka. Bob Shepherd] Prod. Co: Linemen Records Time: 3:14 Single 45: Linemen NR 8705 Flip Sd: Songman Spec: 7" 45rpm Notes: This single has not been heard, so it is very difficult to place it in the correct musical genre. It could be rock or country. Given the title it would seem to be either a rock or maybe a jazz piece inspired by a night club called The Cave. Linemen Records is a Wichita, Kansas label, probably relate in some way to the song, “Wichita Lineman,” that was a big hit for Glen Campbell in 1968. There was a well-known club in Kansas City, Missouri called, The Cave, which is now a dance club called Club X O. Bob Shepherd should not be confused with Bob Sheppard a West Coast jazz saxophonist. Ref: Bob Shepherd, WorthPoint Shep, Down at the Cave 45, American eBay posting by Investorinc, Memphis, TN

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RK-IN9 United States 1966

DRUMS IN A SEA CAVE Rock ‘n’ Roll – Surf – Instrumental Comp: Sander NELSON Rts: Sander Music (BMI)

Perf: Sandy NELSON (drums & tambourine) Prod: Dave Pell Prod. Co: Liberty Records Inc.; Los Angeles, CA Rec. Co: Sandy Nelson's garage studio; Santa Monica, CA Rec. Date: 1965 Time: 3:36 A. American LP: BOSS BEAT

Imperial LP-9298 (mono) Imperial LP-12298 (stereo) 12" 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 5) B. Reissue on Spanish CD: POP SURF INSTRUMANTAL –

VOL. 5 (ca.1997) Musica Pop Rock España (?) (Tk 30) C. Japanese LP: BOSS BEAT

Imperial LP-9298 Notes: In the late 50s, Nelson did a lot of studio back-up work and was on hand, he tells us, playing cider bottle for that crazy session in 1960 when the Hollywood Argyles recorded, "Alley Oop" (see under “Alley Oop”). (Delaney 1977) In 1959 he had his own first big hit' "Teen Beat," which he had put together with the help of Richard Podolar (see above “Cave Man”) and Bruce Johnston (who performs on the Beach Boys version of' "Alley Oop"). Plas Johnson (the tenor sax man on "McDonald's Cave" – see below) also played on several of Nelson's albums between 1962 and 1963. With a handful of drum solo hits and many albums to his credit, Nelson became an important influence on the California "Surf Rock" scene. This particular number is a drum solo using sea wave sound effects. Many of the Surf Rock instrumentals in the 60s used sound effects of one kind or another as a gimmick. Alternating between the sound of the crashing sea waves and short drum passages, this piece finally builds to an extended drum solo ending with the waves again. The title is probably meant to be taken in the figurative sense of drumming waves, but even if taken literally it's not as incredible as it seems. There are lots of sea caves along the coast of southern California and the surfing crowd used them occasionally for beach parties, which often were animated by guitar and bongo drums. Ref: Beeson, Frank 1985, Sandy Nelson – He Gave the Beat, Nineteen Magazine, n. 2, Mai 1985, Toulouse, p. 42-43 Delaney, Terry 1977, New Gandy Dancer, Issue 8, June 1977, p. 34-35 Leigh, Spencer 1992, Let There Be Drums!, Now Dig This, n. 107, Feb. 1992, South Shields, England, p. 4-7 Peckett, David 1976, New Gandy Dancer, Issue 5, Dec. 1976, p. 11-12 and Issue 14, July 1979, p. 16 Sandy Nelson, Bio, Wikipedia Sandy Nelson, Boss Beat LP, Discogs Sandy Nelson, Boss Beat CD (2011), Amazon (◄AUDIO SAMPLE) Smart, Peter 1983, Sandy Nelson, Goldmine, n. 82, Mar. 1983, p. 10-13

_____________________________________ RK-IN10 United States 1986

THE GROTTO RK – Surf Pop – Instrumental Comp: Rick LAWNDALE

Perf: LAWNDALE Rick Lawndale [aka. Rick Waddell] (guitar) Jack Skelley (guitar) Steve Housden (bass) Dave Childs (drums)

Prod. Co: SST Records; Taylor, TX Time: (?) 1. LP: BEYOND BARBECUE SST 087

12” 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 4) 2. Single 45: THE GROTTO SST (?)

7” 45rpm Notes: Lawndale is an all-instrumental surf guitar quartet from the beach communities of Los Angeles. The 1984 photo by Brian King shows (from lt. to rt.) Steve Housden, Dave Childs, Jack Skelley, and Rick Waddell. The complete sample had a nice twangy guitar offering where the guitars took turns rambling here and there. The cover illustration for the single release of this piece shows a redhead in a revealing bikini being attacked underwater by a large dark green octopus and a guy with a spear coming to her rescue. This illustration might explain a certain ominous quality to the guitars. Ref: Lawndale (band), Bio, Home Site, thelawndalesound & thelawndalesound Lawndale (band), Bio, Wikipedia Lawndale, Beyond Barbeque LP, Discogs Lawndale, The Grotto, thelawndalesound (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE) Official Rick Lawndale Band Web site; Beyond Barbeque LP, chromeoxide

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LURAY CAVERNS * RK – Surf – Instrumental Comp: Damian CROSBIE

Perf: THE PANDA BAND Damian Crosbie (guitar) Steven Callan (keyboards) Chris Callan (guitar) David Namour (bass) Gabriel Nicotra (drums) Prod. Co: Westlink Multimedia; Leederville, Western

Australia Time: 0:39 EP CD: SLEEPY LITTLE DEATHTOLL TOWN Bamboo 1 (Tk 1) Notes: The Panda Band is from Perth, Western Australia, so it’s really strange to see this title for music inspired by a famous show cave in Virginia at the other end of the planet. This very short instrumental piece develops a building theme on keyboards with a steady walking beat and drum rolls, then all ends very abruptly as if this were an excerpt from a longer piece. Ref: The Panda Band, Wikipedia The Panda Band, Sleepy Little Deathtoll Town EP, Personnel, Apple The Panda Band, Sleepy Little Deathtoll Town EP, sonichits (◄AUDIO SAMPLE) Sleepy Little Deathtoll Town EP, Info, Wikipedia

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VARIOUS VERSIONS OF

McDONALD’S CAVE

RK-IN12 United States 1960

McDONALD'S CAVE Rock ‘n’ Roll – Surf – Instrumental – Cave Pic Cover

Comp. & Arr: Lincoln MAYORGA & Ed COBB

Rts: (US) Aee-Cee-Mmm (BMI) (UK) E.H. Morris M. Ltd.

Perf: THE PILTDOWN MEN Plas Johnson (tenor sax) Jackie Kelso (baritone sax) Lincoln Mayorga (piano)

Bob Bain (guitar) Earl Palmer (drums) Prod. Co: Capitol Records Inc.; Hollywood, CA Rec. Date: (?) May 11, 1960 Matrix: 45-33813 Time: 2:28 L. MAYORG E. COBB A. American Releases: 1. Single 45: Capitol 4414

Flip Sd: Brontosaurus Stomp 2. EP: THE PILTDOWN MEN (1960) (PC-CM# ) Capitol EAP 1-20117 7" 45rpm (EP) (Sd 1 – Bd 1) 3. Anthology LP: TEEN BEAT:INSTRUMENTAL

ROCK 1957-1965 Starline 12463

4. Anthology Boxed Set CDs: THE GOLDEN AGE OF RPCK ‘N’ ROLL 1960 (1995) P. JOHNSON J. KELSO

Readers Digest (?) (3XCDs) (Disc 1 – Tk 11) 5. Anthology CDs: THAT’S ROCK ‘N’ ROLL (1995)

EMI 7343 8 36339 2 (2XCDs (Disc 2 – Tk ?) B. Canadian 45: Capitol F 4414

Flip Sd: Brontosaurus Stomp C. British Releases: 1. Single 45: Capitol CL 15149

Flip Sd: Brontosaurus Stomp 2. Reissue Single 45: Old Gold OG 0646 (1987)

Flip Sd: Piltdown Rides Again 3. EP: PILTDOWN RIDES AGAIN (PC-CM# ) Capitol EAP 1-20155 (mono) 7" 45rpm (EP) (Sd 1 – Bd 2) 4. Reissue on Compilation CD: THE PILTDOWN MEN RIDE AGAIN (1998) (PC-CM# ) Ace CDCHD 681 (Tk 1) (Remastered) D. French Releases: American EP – No. A2 1. Single 45: Capitol F 4414

Flip Sd: Brontosaurus Stomp 2. EP: THE PILTDOWN MEN (1961) Capitol EAP 1-20117 7" 45rpm (EP) (Sd 2 – Bd 1) 3. Reissue on LP: THE PILTDOWN MEN (1980s) (PC-CM# ) Song Title: MacDonald's (sic) Cave Capitol 1A 054-82004 12" 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 2) E. Belgian Compilation LP: THE PILTDOWN MEN (1975) Series: Pioneers of Rock 'n' Roll Song Title: MacDonald's (sic) Cave EMI-Capitol 4 C 052-82004 (repro stereo) 12" 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 2) F. Dutch Releases: 1. Compilation LP:THE PILTDOWN MEN (1981) British CD – No. C4 Capitol 1A 054-82004

12" 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 2) 2. Anthology LP: TEEN BEAT: INSTRUMENTAL ROCK 1957-1965 Capitol (Radiola) Pathé Marconi 78031 12" 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 4) G. Danish:Single 45: Capitol F 4414

Flip Sd: Brontosaurus Stomp H. Reissue on Spanish CD: POP SURF INSTRUMANTAL –

VOL. 5 (ca.1997) Musica Pop Rock España (?) (Tk 2) I. New Zealand: Single 45: Capitol F 4414

Flip Sd: Brontosaurus Stomp Notes: Rather simplistic rock 'n' roll instrumental stuff based on the nursery rhyme tune, "Old MacDonald Had a Farm." But it's nice to learn that on that farm there's a cave. Most noticeable here are the tenor and baritone sax duet and the "caveman" stomping drums. We are told "the group had a cave man persona and used a lot of kettle drums to get a stone age effect." (Anon. 1986) French LP – No. D3 The Piltdown Men achieved much greater success in England than in the States. This single entered the British charts on Sept. 8, 1960 and made it to number 14 in Nov. 1960, whereas in the States it only got to number 75. (Rice et al. 1979) The group, consisting of Capitol session musicians brought together by Lincoln Mayorga and Ed Cobb, took its name from the Piltdown Man, a composite fossilized "human" skull found in England, which proved to be one of the biggest paleontological hoaxes of all time. Most of the instrumentals recorded by this group were based on melodies taken without credit from other composers. Lincoln Mayorga, an accomplished classical pianist, was also the arranger-producer of the Four Preps (who did a parody version of “Alley-Oop”) and Ed Cobb was their bass singer (see under “Alley Oop – Related Songs). But the most famous member here was Plas Johnson, session man extraordinaire on numerous Capitol takes with Gene Vincent and others in the late 1950s. (Hardy & Laing 1976) He also played tenor on The Markett’s version of “Bat Cave” (see entry above). Ref: Anon. 1986, Down home Music Catalog 1986, p. 87 Anon. 2009, Piltdown Men, Rocky Productions, rocky-52 Faull, Trev 1976, Instrumental Obscurities Unlimited, n. 11, Summer 1976, p. 2-3 Jackie Kelso (Baritone sax), Bio, Wikipedia Hardy, Phil & Laing, Dave 1976, The Encyclopedia of Rock – Vol. 1, Panther, St. Albans, Herts, p. 135, 179, & 251 The Piltdown Men, Bio, Wikipedia The Piltdown Men, McDonald’s Cave 45, Discogs The Piltdown Men, McDonald’s Cave, (2:27), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE) The Piltdown Men, The Piltdown Men Ride Again CD, Discogs The Piltdown Men, Pioneers of Rock ‘n’ Roll LP, Discogs Piltdown Men Discography, McDonald’s Cave; 45 Cat & Discogs Plas Johnson (Tenor sax), Bio, Wikipedia Poet, J. 1990, Goldmine, n. 266, Oct. 5, 1990, p. 154 Rice, Jo & Tim; Gambaccini, Paul; & Read, Mike 1979, The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles, Endfield, Middlesex, p. 172 Smart, Peter 1983, Plas Johnson, Goldmine, v. 9, Issue 10, n. 89, Oct. 1983, p. 152-153, 156, 158, & 160 Winfree, Martin 2010, The Piltdown Men, Under-appreciated Rock Band, Google Woodage, Gerry 1976, New Gandy Dancer, Issue 5, Dec. 1976, p. 9

_____________________________________ RK-IN13 United Kingdom 1960

McDONALD'S CAVE Rock ‘n’ Roll – Instrumental

Comp. & Arr: Lincoln MAYORGA & Ed COBB Rts: E.H. Morris M. Ltd.

Perf: Steve STANNARD and his orchestra Prod. Co: Embassy Records Matrix: X 9369-45 Time: 2:08

Label: Embassy 45-WB421 Flip Sd: Paul Rich – Mr. Custer Spec: 7" 45rpm Notes: A British cover version of this Piltdown Men number, which was a fairly big hit in England in the Fall of 1960. Embassy Records were only sold in the F.W. Woolworth & Co. Ltd. stores in England. It was nothing more than a budget label issuing cover versions of the current hits during the late 50s and early 60s. Ref: Steve Stannard & His Orchestra, McDonald’s Cave 45, Discogs Steve Stannard & His Orchestra, McDonald’s Cave 45, 45cat Steve Stannard & His Orchestra, McDonald’s Cave, amazon.co.uk (◄AUDIO SAMPLE) Ward, Mark 1977, New Gandy Dancer, n. 8, June 1977, p. 36-37

_____________________________________ RK-IN14 Australia 1963

McDONALD'S CAVE Rock ‘n’ Roll – Instrumental

Comp. & Arr: Lincoln MAYORGA & Ed COBB Arr: Alan Grenfell Rts: Woomera

Perf: THE SAXONS Alan Grenfell (piano) Leigh Horton (tenor sax – 1963) Johnny Marco (guitar) Garry Millington (bass) Bob Graham (drums) Prod. Co: W & G Records Time: 2:15 EP: PEDRO THE FISHERMAN Label: W & G WCQ 1726 Spec: 7" 33rpm (EP) (Sd 2 – Bd 1) Notes: It's not surprising that the instrumental rock rendition of this nursery rhyme tune, itself so familiar to all Anglo-Saxon English-speaking cultures, ended up being performed by groups around the world. This instrumental rock group from Melbourne, Australia (1962-1965) did all their recordings for W&G label in 1963-64 and this EP had their own version of the Piltdown Men's hit. This combo has nothing to do with the American rhythm 'n' blues group of the late 50s or with the British group (pre-Shadows) who recorded for Decca in 1965. This rare record has been seen on an Australian eBay posting but has never been heard. Ref: Laird, Ross 1998, The Saxons, The First Wave, Australian Rock & Pop Recordings 1955-1963, nfsa.gov.au Jermy, Geoff 1980, New Gandy Dancer, Issue 15, Mar. 1980, p. 28

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VARIOUS VERSIONS OF

STALACTITE

RK-IN16 France 1963

STALACTITE Surf – Instrumental – Cave Pic Cover Comp: Jean-Marc BLANC Rts: (BIEM)

Perf: LES AIGLONS

Jean-Marc Blanc (electric organ) Léon Francioli (lead guitar) Laurent Florian (rhythm guitar)

Antoine Ottino (bass) Christian Schlatter (drums) Prod: Ken Lean Prod. Co: Disques Barclay Rec. Co: Studios Barclay; Paris Rec. Date: May 1963 Time: 2:05 A. French Releases: 1. Single 45: Golf Drouot BLY 61001

Flip Sd: Christine 2. EP: LES AIGLONS Golf Drouot 71002 7" 45rpm (EP) (Sd 1 – Bd 1) 3. Sampler LP: LES FOLLES ANNÉES DU GOLF

DROUOT (1974) Barclay 920.450 (mono & stereo) French Single A1 12" 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 1) 4. Compilation LP: LES AIGLONS/ MOUSTIQUE (1981) Barclay BA-215-200.184 10" 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 1) 5. Compilation LP: LES ANNEES 60 Barclay BA-215-200.339 10" 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 5) 5. Compilation LP: LES AIGLONS – STALACTITE (1990) Club Dial 900054-1 12" 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 1) B. Reissue on Swiss Box Set Compilation CD: SWISS

POP & ROCK ANTHOLOGY (2003) Suisa Disc SD 03100 (5XCDs) (Disc 1 – Tk 4)

C. Belgian Releases: 1. Single 45: Golf Drouot 61001 (Cave Pic Cover) French EP A2

Flip Sd: Christine 2. Single 45: Barclay BE 138-3117

Flip Sd: T’en va pas D. Dutch Single 45:

Golf Drouot 61001 (PC-RE) Flip Sd: Christine

E. American Single 45: (1963) Perf: The Eagles Smash S-1837

Flip Sd: Christine F. Italian Single 45: Barclay 45 BN 6070 (Pic Cover)

Flip Sd: T’en va pas G. Brazilian Single 33: Perf: The Bells RGE CS 70.128

7" 33rpm Belgian & Dutch Single Spec: (Nos. A1, A2, C, D, E, & F) 7" 45rpm Notes: This Swiss instrumental rock group from Lausanne in the early 60s should not be confused with Les Aiglons, a late 70s group from the Antilles. The name in English means The Eaglets, but, on their American single the group's name is given as The Eagles. At least three other rock groups used the latter name: one from the mid-50s; another a well-known American vocal group from 70s; and the third, an instrumental rock group from Bristol, England during the same period in the early 60s. Instrumental rock groups (The Shadows, etc.) were very much in vogue in England and on the continent during the early 1960s up to 1964 when the Beatles took over. This was the first record by the Aiglons. Labeled as a twist number, a more accurate description would be an upbeat tune showing marked influence from the "outer space" sounds of the Ventures and The Tornados. We are told it was inspired by the 1962 hit, "Telstar" from the British instrumental rock group, The Tornados. (Nauwelaers 1994)

The Golf Drouot was the most famous rock club in France at that time. A disco arrangement of this piece was recorded in 1977 (see under Disco – The New Stalactite). Ref: Anon. n.d., Les Années 60, Paris, p. 64, 70, 90 Les Aiglons, Bio (in French), Wikipedia Les Aiglons, Stalactite, (2:01), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE) Les Aiglons, Stalactite, Italian 45, Discogs Les Aiglons, Stalactite, Dutch 45, Discogs Les Aiglons, Stalactite, Club Dial Compilation LP, Discogs Jean-Marc Blanc Discographie, Discogs Nauwelaers, Christian 1994, Jukebox, n. 81, Mai 1994, p. 66 Schlatter, Christian 2014, Les Aiglons, Discographie, les-aiglons Swiss Pop & Rock Anthology, Box Set, Discogs

_____________________________________ RK-IN17 Belgium ca.1963

STALACTITE RK – Surf – Instrumental – Cave Pic Cover Comp: Jean-Marc BLANC Rts: (BIEM)

Perf: LES FRANGINS Prod: George Breval Prod. Co: Omega International Time: 2:26 1. Single 45: Omega International 36.350

Flip Sd: George Breval – Laissons le temps

7" 45rpm 2. Reissue on Compilation LP: A CROQUER ! Decca LPZ 529 12” 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 1) 3. Reissue on Compilation CD: ’60 SOUVENIRS ’70 (1995) Ariola Express 74321288372 (Tk 4) Notes: The name of this Belgian rock quartet is French slang for “The Brothers.” The YouTube video for this standard reedition uses several photos of stalactites from different show caves and even shows a few of long icicles. Ref: Les Frangins, Stalactite 45, Discogs Les Frangins, Stalactite, (2 :31), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE) Jean-Marc Blanc Discographie, Discogs

_____________________________________ RK-IN17 Yugoslavia 1964

STALAKTIT (STALACTITE) Surf – Instrumental – Cave Pic Cover Comp: Jean-Marc BLANC

Rts: (BIEM)

Perf: ISKRE Miloš Sekulić Miško (solo guitar) Slavoljub Bogdanović Buca (rhythm guitar) Branislav Nikolić Beka (organ) Dragan Mirković (bass) Draško Reljin (drums) Prod. Co: Diskos; Aleksandrovac Župa, Serbia Time: 2:38 A. Serbian Single EP: STALAKTIT

Diskos EDK-3033 7" 45rpm (EP) (Sd 1 – Bd 1)

B. Croatian Compilation CD: KAD JE ROCK BIO MLAD CD 2 (2005) Croatia CD CD 5648277 & Perfekt Music CD 5648277 (Tk 25) Notes: A Serbian surf-rock band formed by the students of Belgrade's Second Gymnasium, who were active in period 1959-1967 in former Yugoslavia. They were notable for being one of he pioneers of the former Yugoslav rock scene. This was their official debut EP. This version has the organ and guitar doing long solos. Ref: Iskre, Bio, Wikipedia Iskre, Stalaktit EP, Discogs Iskre, Stalaktit EP, 45cat Iskre, Stalaktit, (2:42), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE) Jean-Marc Blanc Discographie, Discogs Kad Je Rock Bio Mlad CD 2, Discogs

_____________________________________ RK-IN17 West Germany 1966

STALACTITE Surf – Instrumental Comp: Jean-Marc BLANC Rts: (BIEM)

Perf: MONIQUE & LES TRIDENTS Monique Battemberg (electric organ) (with guitar, bass, & drums) Prod. Co: CCA Schallplatten Produktion Time: 2:57 1. Single 45: CCA 5001

Flip Sd: Rein du tout 7" 45rpm

2. Reissue on Compilation CD: INSTRO MANIA 1960-1966 (1996) Gee-Dee Music CDGEE DEE 270123-2 (Tk 1) Notes: This simple melody written for electric organ was picked up and performed by an unknown female French rocker and recorded in West Germany. Ref: Instro Mania 1960-1966 CD, musik-sammler.de Jean-Marc Blanc Discographie, Discogs Monique & Les Tridents, Stalactite, 45cat Monique & Les Tridents, Stalactite, Discogs Monique & Les Tridents, Stalactite, (2:57), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE)

_____________________________________________________ RK-IN18 United States 1966

SWINGIN' AT THE BATCAVE RK – Spoken Word – Instrumental Comp: Mick UNDERWOOD & Mac REBENNACK Rts: (BMI)

Perf: John STEWART [aka. John Maus] (guitar)

Scott ENGEL (tenor sax)

Mac (Doctor John) Rebennack (piano) (with drums) Prod: Mark Taylor Prod. Co: Tower Records Time: 2:30 Compilation LP: I ONLY CAME TO DANCE WITH YOU

Tower T 5026 (mono) Tower DT-5026 (duophonic)

12" 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 4) Notes: Stewart and Engel first got together as a duo in Los Angeles in April 1963 and called themselves The Dalton Brothers. According to the liner notes, this particular cut (along with three others here) were first recorded in 1963 and 1964 by The Dalton Brothers. It is not stated that this number was released at that time so the assumption is that it is being released for the first time on this album. A mishmash of different styles with an upbeat rhythm. The keyboards set the theme, then guitar with roaring sax behind, and here and there throughout there’s this high bomp-bomp sound. About halfway in there are short calls in the background, which sound very familiar: “Jimmy – Julie – Jimmy – Julie – (screams)” – an obvious tribute to Gary “Spider” Webb’s classic “The Cave” (see above RK-IN4). A tenor solo follows and they all wrap it up. Referring to the calls one critic said – “’Swingin' At The Batcave’ has some weird ambient yapping in the background.” (Geekboy n.d.) This is not the same John Stewart who became a member of the Kingston Trio in 1961. Ref: Clayson, Alan 1983, Record Collector, n. 47, July 1983, London, p. 22 John Stewart & Scott Engel, I Only Came to Dance with You LP, Discogs John Stewart & Scott Engel, I Only Came to Dance with You LP, Liner Notes, vniversum Geekboy n.d., John Stewart & Scott Engel, Swingin’ in the Batcave, geekboy.freeservers

_____________________________________ RK-IN19 United States 1985

VIBRATO IN THE GROTTO Rock – Instrumental Comp: Ben VAUGHN Rts: Mob Control (ASCAP)

Perf: BEN VAUGHN COMBO Ben Vaughn (guitar) Gus Cordovox (accordion) Ben VAUGHN Aldo Jones (bass & vocal) Lonesome Bob (drums & 1969 Rambler hubcap) Prod: Mark van Hecke Prod. Co: Telstar Records; Hoboken, NJ Rec. Co: Acme Sound; Camden County, NJ

Time: 2:34 A. American Releases: 1. Single 45: Telstar TR 001

Flip Sd: My First Band 7” 45rpm 2. Reissue on LP: I WAS A TEENAGE ZOMBIE (1987) Enigma SJ-73296 3. Reissue on CD: I WAS A TEENAGE ZOMBIE (1987) Enigma CDE-73296 (Tk 10) 4. Reissue on Compilation CD: MOOD SWINGS (’90 - ’85

& MORE) (1992) Restless 72724-2 (Tk 20) B. Canadian Reissue on LP: I WAS A TEENAGE ZOMBIE (1987) Enigma Canada RG-73296 C. British Reissue on Compilation CD: MOOD SWINGS (’90 - ’85

& MORE) (1992) Demon FIENDCD 724 (Tk 20) D. Dutch Reissue on LP: I WAS A TEENAGE ZOMBIE Enigma 3296-1 E. Spanish Releases: 1. Reissue on LP: I WAS A TEENAGE ZOMBIE (1987) Enigma 4D-308 2. Reissue on LP: I WAS A TEENAGE ZOMBIE (1987)

DRP (Discos Radioactivos Organizados) 4D-321 Spec: (Nos. A2, C, D, & E1 & 2) 12” 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 4) Notes: Firmly in the tradition of surf rock, slow reverberating guitars, high pitched guitar solo, the works. We are told that the drummer here plays a 1969 Rambler hubcap. May be so, Ben Vaughn was a longtime fan of Rambler cars and in 1988 recorded a song called "El Rambler Dorado." Ref: Ben Vaughn, Bio, Wikipedia Ben Vaughn Group, I Was a Teenage Zombie LP, Discogs Ben Vaughn Group, Vibrato in the Grotto 45, Discogs Ben Vaughn Group, Vibrato in the Grotto, (2:34), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE) Ben Vaughn, Mood Swings (’90 - ’85 & More) CD, CDUniverse (◄AUDIO SAMPLE)

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