It's almost too easy to underestimate the importance of Jan & Dean in the history of rock & roll and its evolution into rock. The mere mention of their name today evokes images of suntanned California teens dancing and surfing on the beaches of Malibu. The ultimate good-time music act of the early '60s -- who only earned one gold record (for "Surf City") -- the duo get credit for inspiring lots of smiles and providing the soundtrack to countless parties, but few listeners, critics, or pop culture historians appreciate just how important they were musically during the first half of the 1960s, or how long it took them to achieve the level of craftsmanship that characterized their music as much as their high harmonies and catchy choruses. Even becoming "Jan & Dean" wasn't easy for this duo. ... Read More...
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1. Popsicle
2. The Restless Surfer
3. She’s My Summer Girl
4. Down at Malibu Beach
5. Summer Means Fun
6. Tennessee
7. Norwegian Wood (This Bird has Flown)
8. A Surfer’s Dream
9. Surf Route 101
10. Surfin’ Wild
11. Waimea Bay
12. One-piece topless bathing suit
2. The Restless Surfer
3. She’s My Summer Girl
4. Down at Malibu Beach
5. Summer Means Fun
6. Tennessee
7. Norwegian Wood (This Bird has Flown)
8. A Surfer’s Dream
9. Surf Route 101
10. Surfin’ Wild
11. Waimea Bay
12. One-piece topless bathing suit
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