"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 EP ''

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'', 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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. In October 2011, ''

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

Track listing

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Chart performance

Upon initial release in September 2009, "Let's Go Surfing" debuted on the

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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.

Release history

References

2009 songs 2009 singles 2010 singles Island Records singles {{2000s-rock-single-stub