The Rip Chords were
southern California surf pop band that were signed to Columbia
Records. They released two unsuccessful doo-wop influenced singles
(“Here I Stand” & Gone”). Columbia Record producers Terry
Melcher and Bruce Johnston - also of the surf pop combo Bruce &
Terry - came in shortly thereafter and took over the lead vocal
duties. The band then had huge hit singles with “Hey Little Cobra”
and “Three Window Coupe”. The band released two albums and
subsequently had one more charting single with “One Piece Topless
Bathing Suit” before calling it a day in 1965.
The always reliable
Sundazed Music later reissued the bands two albums and a best of
compilation that also contained a few unreleased items. Sundazed also
released a single on colored vinyl on yellow wax.
“Sting Ray” is a
boogie woogie rock and roll song that references The Beach Boys
“Little Deuce Coupe”. “Red Hot Roadster” is a song that
appeared in the motion picture A Swingin' Summer, that
the band actually appeared in and the band performed said song. “Shut
Down” is the a cover of the Beach Boys classic and appeared on the
the Hey Little Cobra And Other Hits
album. Terry Melcher went on to produce The Byrds and Paul Revere And
The Raiders. Bruce Johnston joined the Beach Boys in the Spring of
1965 and is in the band to the day. And a touring version of The Rip
Chords still tours the oldies circuit.
Highly
recommended for fans of The Beach Boys and 60's Surf Pop.
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