"Let's Go Surfing" is the debut single by American band

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, released from their self-titled debut album. The single was first released in the UK on 15 September 2009 as the lead single from the band's debut EP '' Summertime!'', but was later re-released on 9 August 2010. On both releases, the track was released as a double A-side with the ''Summertime!'' EP exclusive track "Don't Be a Jerk, Johnny", although only the lead track received chart placement in the UK. An excerpt of the song was used in advertising for

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, and it featured frequently in the third series of the E4 coming-of-age sitcom ''

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''. In October 2011, ''

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'' placed it at number 60 on its list of the "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years".

Track listing

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Chart performance

Upon its initial release in September 2009, "Let's Go Surfing" debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 107, narrowly missing out on the top 100. However, after receiving airplay from

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DJs such as

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, the single re-entered the top 100 at number 87 on 14 August 2010; as a result of the reissue. The single then continued to rise, climbing 20 places to number 67 the following week and eventually reaching a peak position of number 63 on 28 August 2010, marking the band's most successful single to date.

Certifications

Release history

References

2009 songs 2009 debut singles 2010 singles Island Records singles The Drums songs Songs written by Jonny Pierce Surf rock songs {{2000s-US-single-stub