The Lively Ones were an American

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band from USA, active in Southern

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in the 1960s. They played live mostly in California and

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. They recorded for Del-Fi records with production from

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. They recorded mostly

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songs, but there were a few originals. Their 1963 song "Surf Rider" (written by

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from

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) was featured in the final sequence as well as the end credits of

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's 1994 film ''

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''. The Lively Ones were interviewed by the

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in 1997 which also showcased their discography. They are best known with these members: *

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: Jim Masoner *

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: Ed Chiaverini *

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: Ron Griffith (d.January 2, 2025) *

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: Joel Willenbring *

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s: Tim Fitzpatrick Currently, John Benton plays rhythm/alternate lead guitar and Tracy Sands plays bass guitar. Recent live shows have featured Earthman on rhythm/alternate lead guitar. Ron Griffith, original bassist, died January 2, 2025.

Discography

Albums

* ''Surf Rider!'' (Del-Fi DFLP-1226, 4/63) * ''Surf Drums'' (Del-Fi DFLP-1231, 6/63) * ''Surf City'' (Del-Fi DFLP-1237, 8/63) * ''The Great Surf Hits!'' (Del-Fi DFLP-1238, 9/63) * ''Surfin' South of the Border'' (Del-Fi DFLP-1240, 11/64) shared album with the Surf Mariachis * ''Bugalu Party'' (MGM SE-4449, 1967)

CD compilations

* ''Hang Five! The Best of the Lively Ones'' (Del-Fi DFCD-9004, 1995) * ''Heads Up! The Best of the Lively Ones, Vol. 2'' (Del-Fi DFCD-9005, 1999)

Singles

* "Crying Guitar" // "Guitarget" (Del-Fi DF-4184, 10/62) * "Miserlou" // "Livin'" (Del-Fi DF-4189, 11/62) * "Surf Rider" // "Surfer's Lament" (Del-Fi DF-4196, 2/63) * "Rik-A-Tic" // "Surfer Boogie" (Del-Fi DF-4205, 4/63) * "High Tide" // "Goofy Foot" (Del-Fi DF-4210, 6/63) * "Telstar Surf" // "Surf City" (Del-Fi DF-4217, 7/63) * "Exodus" // "Surfing Memories" (Del-Fi DF-4224, 10/63) * "Night And Day" // "Hey, Scrounge" (Smash S-1880, 2/64) * "Bugalu Movement" // "Take It While You Can" (MGM K-13691, 3/67)

References

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External links

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