"Six Pak" is a hit for The Revels in 1959. This was their first release.

Background

It was composed by

Norman Knowles Norman Knowles is a surf musician, band leader, and record producer from California. He is the composer of several classic surf songs, including as co-writer of the surf classic " Church Key", which was a hit for The Revels. He also has been inv ...

and other members of The Revels,

Sam Eddy Sam, SAM or variants may refer to: Places * Sam, Benin * Sam, Boulkiemdé, Burkina Faso * Sam, Bourzanga, Burkina Faso * Sam, Kongoussi, Burkina Faso * Sam, Iran * Sam, Teton County, Idaho, United States, a populated place People and fictional ...

, Brian England, Dan Darnold and Jim Macrae. It was released bw "Good Grief" on Lyn 1302 in October, 1959. Knowles had been inspired by Dan Darnold's reputation for drinking a beer in just four seconds. The track had party sound effects that would be used by The Revels in their other recordings. It became a hit in California. It was also released on Swingin' 620 in 1960. An alternative take of the track is featured on the Sundazed Music 1994 CD compilation, ''Intoxica! The Best Of The Revels''.

Releases

Singles

* "Six Pak" / "Good Grief" - Lynn 1302 - 1959 * "Six Pak / "Good Grief" - Swingin' 620 - 1960

Compilations

* The Revels - ''Intoxica!!! The Best of the Revels'' * Various artists - ''Hot Rockin' Instrumentals'' - Collector Records CLCD 4430AllMusic
Various Artists, ''Hot Rockin' Instrumentals''
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References

{{reflist 1959 songs 1959 debut singles 1950s instrumentals