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Jan And Dean Discography
This is the discography for American rock duo Jan and Dean. Albums Studio albums Live albums Select compilation albums Solo albums ;Jan Berry album * ''Second Wave''—One Way 34524 (1997)A Memorial edition of this CD was released in April 2004, after Jan's death ;Dean Torrence solo projects * ''Rock 'N' Roll City''—Realistic – 51-3009 (1983) Released for Radio Shack as "Mike & Dean" for Mike Love from the Beach Boys and Dean Torrence from Jan & Dean * ''Anthology: Legendary Masked Surfer Unmasked''—Varèse Sarabande 3020663492 (2002) * ''The Bamboo Trading Company - From Kitty Hawk To Surf City''—Steelsurf 10221 (2013) * ''The Teammates''— Omnivore (2022) Singles ;Jan & Arnie singles ;Jan & Dean singles Solo singles ;Jan Berry singles * "Tomorrow's Teardrops"/"My Midsummer Night's Dream"—Ripple 6101 (1960)Shown as "Jan Barry" * "Universal Coward"/"I Can't Wait To Love You"—Liberty 55845 (1965)Both tracks from the Jan & Dean album ''Folk 'n Roll'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Jan And Dean
Jan and Dean were an American rock music, rock duo consisting of William Jan Berry (April 3, 1941 – March 26, 2004) and Dean Ormsby Torrence (born March 10, 1940). In the early 1960s, they were pioneers of the California Sound and vocal surf music styles later popularized by the Beach Boys. Among their most successful songs was 1963's "Surf City (song), Surf City", the first surf song ever to reach the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the US. Their other charting top 10 singles were "Baby Talk (Jan and Dean song), Baby Talk" (1959), "Drag City (song), Drag City" (1963), "Dead Man's Curve (song), Dead Man's Curve" (1964; inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008,) and "The Little Old Lady (from Pasadena)" (1964). In 1972, Torrence won the Grammy Award for Grammy Award for Best Recording Package, Best Album Cover for the psychedelic rock band Dobie Gray, Pollution's first eponymous 1971 album, and was nominated three other times in the same catego ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Jennie Lee (song)
"Jennie Lee" is a song whose music was composed and written by Jan Berry and Arnie Ginsburg, which was recorded by Jan and Arnie. Jan & Arnie were the precursor to Jan & Dean. The song was recorded and released as the band's first single in April, 1958. The B-side of the single is "Gotta Getta Date". "Jennie Lee" reached No. 3 on the Cash Box charts on June 21, 1958, and No. 8 on the Billboard charts on June 30, 1958. This is generally regarded as the earliest example of elements that would become instrumental in the famous California sound of surf pop in the '60s. Composition After being inspired by a poster featuring local Hollywood burlesque dancer Virginia Lee Hicks, who performed as Jennie Lee, the "Bazoom Girl", at the New Follies Burlesk at 548 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, Ginsburg wrote a tribute song, "Jennie Lee", that he brought to Berry and Torrence. Arnold P. Ginsburg, from Wisconsin, grew up in West Los Angeles, and was a school friend of Jan Berry. He is somet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Drag City (song)
"Drag City" is a 1963 song by Jan and Dean, written by Jan Berry, Roger Christian, and Brian Wilson. It describes the narrator's trip to a drag racing strip and borrows heavily from an earlier Jan and Dean song " Surf City," also co-written by Berry and Wilson. "Drag City" was released as the title track from the album of the same name. It was the first of the duo's seven hit songs in 1964, and charted in the top ten in January. Personnel The musicians on the session included: * Earl Palmer Earl Cyril Palmer (October 25, 1924 – September 19, 2008) was an American drummer. Considered one of the inventors of rock and roll, he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Palmer was one of the most prolific studio musicians of al ..., drumsScherman, Tony, ''Backbeat: The Earl Palmer Story'', foreword by Wynton Marsalis, Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington D.C., 1999 p. 176 Chart performance References 1963 singles Jan and Dean songs Songs about cars Son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Honolulu Lulu
"Honolulu Lulu" is a song written by Jan Berry and Roger Christian, and Lou Adler for the American rock band Jan and Dean Jan and Dean were an American rock music, rock duo consisting of William Jan Berry (April 3, 1941 – March 26, 2004) and Dean Ormsby Torrence (born March 10, 1940). In the early 1960s, they were pioneers of the California Sound and vocal surf m .... It was the second hit single from their 1963 album ''Surf City And Other Swingin' Cities'', charting at number 58 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It was also included later on their 1966 album ''Filet of Soul''. Performers *Jan Berry: Lead vocals *Dean Torrence: Backing vocals and harmonies References {{DEFAULTSORT:Honolulu Lulu Jan and Dean songs Songs written by Roger Christian (songwriter) 1963 singles Songs written by Jan Berry 1963 songs Liberty Records singles Songs written by Lou Adler ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Surf City (song)
"Surf City" is a 1963 song recorded by American music duo Jan and Dean about a fictitious surf spot where there are "two girls for every boy". Written by Brian Wilson and Jan Berry, it was the first surf song to become a national number-one hit. Background The first draft of the song, with the working title "Goody Connie Won't You Come Back Home", was written by Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. While at a party with Jan Berry and Dean Torrence, Wilson played " Surfin' U.S.A." for them on the piano. Berry and Torrence suggested that they do the song as a single, but Wilson refused, as "Surfin' U.S.A." was intended for the Beach Boys. Wilson then suggested that the duo record "Surf City" instead, demoing the opening, verse, and chorus. Wilson had lost interest in the song and believed he was never going to complete it himself. Berry later contributed additional writing to the song, while Torrence also contributed several phrases, but never insisted that he be given writing credit. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Linda (1946 Song)
"Linda" is a popular song written, taking its name from then-one-year-old Linda McCartney. It was written by Jack Lawrence and published in 1946. Composition The song was written in 1942 when Lawrence was in the service during World War II, taking its name from the then one-year-old daughter of his attorney, Lee Eastman. (His daughter was Linda Eastman McCartney, future first wife of the Beatle Paul McCartney.) The song did not get published until after Lawrence left the military, and was then recorded by a number of performers, but the biggest hit was by Ray Noble's orchestra (with a vocal by Buddy Clark). Other charted versions were by Charlie Spivak (vocal by Tommy Mercer); Paul Weston (vocal by Matt Dennis); and by Larry Douglas. Recordings The recording by Ray Noble and Buddy Clark was recorded on November 15, 1946, and released by Columbia Records. It first reached the ''Billboard'' Best Sellers chart on March 21, 1947, and lasted thirteen weeks on the chart, peaking at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Frosty The Snowman
"Frosty the Snowman" is a song written by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson, and first recorded by Gene Autry and the Cass County Boys in 1950 and later recorded by Jimmy Durante in that year. It was written after the success of Autry's recording of " Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" the previous year. Rollins and Nelson shopped the new song to Autry, who recorded "Frosty" in search of another seasonal hit. Like "Rudolph", "Frosty" was subsequently adapted to other media including a 1969 television special. Song The song's lyrics describe the adventures of Frosty, a snowman who comes to life after a group of children place a magical silk hat on his head. Frosty laughs and plays with the children until the hot sun threatens to melt him. After leading them through the village streets and running afoul of a traffic policeman, Frosty says goodbye to the children, reassuring them, "I'll be back again someday." It is generally regarded as a Christmas song, although Christma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
A Sunday Kind Of Love
"A Sunday Kind of Love" is a popular music, popular song composed by Barbara Belle, Anita Leonard, Stan Rhodes, and Louis Prima and was published in 1946 in music, 1946. History The song has become a popular music, pop and jazz standard, recorded by many artists. The song was first recorded by Claude Thornhill and his Orchestra on November 11, 1946. He released the song as a single in January, 1947 and it became permanently identified as the signature song for its vocalist, Fran Warren. Louis Prima and his Orchestra released his recording of the song in February 1947. The popularity of the up-tempo version by The Del-Vikings released in 1957 increased the song's popularity. Despite having wide acclaim, the song never made the Billboard charts, Billboard Top 40. Legacy The song was featured in the jukebox musical ''Jersey Boys'' as well as Jersey Boys (film), the film version. Notable recordings * Claude Thornhill, Claude Thornhill and his Orchestra with vocal by Fran Warren. Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Heart And Soul (1938 Song)
"Heart and Soul" is a popular song composed by Hoagy Carmichael with lyrics by Frank Loesser. It charted with different artists between 1938 and 1961. A simplified version is a popular piano duet. Larry Clinton and his Orchestra were the first to record and release the song in 1938 with Bea Wain on vocals. Musical format The song's A-section is often simplified as a repeating I-vi-IV-V progression and taught to beginning piano students as an easy two-hand duet, with one person playing the chords and another playing the melody.The Bouncy Joy of 'Heart and Soul' , NPR, D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Oh Julie (The Crescendos Song)
"Oh Julie" is a song written by Noel Ball and Ken Moffitt and performed by The Crescendos featuring Janice Green. It reached #4 on the U.S. R&B chart and #5 on the U.S. pop chart in 1958. The single ranked #47 on ''Billboard's'' Year-End top 50 singles of 1958. Other versions *Otis Williams and the Charms released a version of the song as the B-side to their 1957 single "Could This Be Magic". *Jan and Dean Jan and Dean were an American rock music, rock duo consisting of William Jan Berry (April 3, 1941 – March 26, 2004) and Dean Ormsby Torrence (born March 10, 1940). In the early 1960s, they were pioneers of the California Sound and vocal surf m ... released a version of the song as the B-side to their 1961 single "Don't Fly Away". * Dale Ward featuring Robin Ward released a version of the song as the B-side] to their 1963 single "Letter from Sherry". References 1957 songs 1957 singles Jan and Dean songs {{1950s-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Gee (The Crows Song)
"Gee" is a song by American R&B and doo-wop group the Crows, released in June 1953. The song has been credited as the first rock and roll hit by a rock and roll group. It is a doo-wop song, written by William Davis and Viola Watkins, and recorded by the Crows on the independent label, Rama Records, at Beltone Studios in New York City in February 1953. It charted in April 1954, one year later. It took a year to get recognized on '' Your Hit Parade''. It landed No. 2 on the rhythm and blues chart and No. 14 on the pop chart. It was the first 1950s doo-wop record to sell over one million records. Recorded on an independent label, it was one of the first such R&B records to crossover to the wider pop market. Some, including Jay Warner, consider it as the first of the "rock and roll records". Song The song starts with a few bars of wordless vocals: ::''duh-duda-duh-duda-duh-duda-duh-duh-duba'' followed by the lead vocal; ::''Oh-ho-ho-ho gee, my oh-oh gee-hee, well oh-ho gee, why ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
