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Six Pak

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"Six Pak"
Single by The Revels
B-side"Good Grief"
Released1959
VenueThe Queen's Court
GenreSurf
Length1:50
LabelLynn 1302
Songwriter(s)The Revels
The Revels singles chronology
"Six Pak"
(1959)
"Church Key"
(1960)

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

Background

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It was composed by Norman Knowles and other members of The Revels, Sam Eddy, Brian England, Dan Darnold and Jim Macrae.[1] [2] It was released bw "Good Grief" on Lyn 1302 in October, 1959.[3][4] Knowles had been inspired by Dan Darnold's reputation for drinking a beer in just four seconds.[5] The track had party sound effects that would be used by The Revels in their other recordings.[6] It became a hit in California.[7]

It was also released on Swingin' 620 in 1960.[8] An alternative take of the track is featured on the Sundazed Music 1994 CD compilation, Intoxica! The Best Of The Revels.[9]

Releases

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Singles

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  • "Six Pak" / "Good Grief" - Lynn 1302 - 1959 [10]
  • "Six Pak / "Good Grief" - Swingin' 620 - 1960[11]

Compilations

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  • The Revels - Intoxica!!! The Best of the Revels[12]
  • Various artists - Hot Rockin' Instrumentals - Collector Records CLCD 4430[13]

References

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  1. ^ The Golden Age of Rock Instrumentals, Steven Otfinoski - Page 142
  2. ^ Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series, Copyright Office, The Library of Congress, Washington : 1961 - Page 401 1960 Music, Current Registrations
  3. ^ 45Cat - The Revels (California) - Discography, Six Pak / Good Grief Lyn 1302
  4. ^ Surf & Hot Rod Music of the 60's: Collectors Quick Reference, By R. Duane Cozzen - Page 103 THE REVELS, Singles (45's)
  5. ^ The Golden Age of Rock Instrumentals, Steven Otfinoski - Page 142
  6. ^ Inside the Music of Brian Wilson: The Songs, Sounds, and Influences of the Beach Boys' Founding Genius, By Philip Lambert - Page 61
  7. ^ Real Life Rock: The Complete Top Ten Columns, 1986-2014, By Greil Marcus - Page 403 9 = The Exiles, directed by Kent McKenzie (Milestone) and Revels, Intoxica! (Sundazed)
  8. ^ Global Dog Productions - 45 Discography for Swingin' Records
  9. ^ MusicBrainz - Intoxica!!! The Best of the Revels
  10. ^ Surf & Hot Rod Music of the 60's: Collectors Quick Reference, By R. Duane Cozzen - Page 103 THE REVELS, Singles (45's)
  11. ^ Global Dog Productions - 45 Discography for Swingin' Records
  12. ^ AllMusic - The Revels, Intoxica!!! The Best of the Revels
  13. ^ AllMusic - Various Artists, Hot Rockin' Instrumentals