The Trashmen "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 12-15-23

Boppin' With Beth

15-12-2023 • 57 minuti

Legendary American rock band The Trashmen are the "focus beam" artist on this new episode of Boppin' With Beth. Hear about their early band, history and legacy (including talking with guitarist Tony Andreason about the 60th anniversary of "Surfin' Bird) as well as a couple of rockers from their discography as well as a tune with Deke Dickerson. There's tunes from artists they loved listening to including Dick Dale, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Ventures (classic lineup), Buddy Holly & The Crickets, Homer & Jethro, Jimmy Reed and Larry Lapole & The Polecats. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a new one The Ventures (current lineup) that is out of this world. Jammin' James Riley has a rocker from the Surfaris in Hang Ten. Plus, there's songs from the Ramones (covering The Trashmen), Los Straitjackets, The Beach Boys and Mark Malibu & The Wasagas! Haven't you heard? The bird is the word!!

Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "Best Friend's Girl"

Dick Dale- "Misirlou Twist"
The Ventures- "Guitar Boogie Shuffle"
Jerry Lee Lewis- "High School Confidential"
Buddy Holly- "Peggy Sue"
The Trashmen- "Bird Bath"
The Trashmen- "It's So Easy"

Beth's Bop Of The Week:
The Ventures- "The Alien"
Homer & Jethro- "On Top Of Old Smokey"
Jimmy Reed- "Big Boss Man"
Larry Lapole & The Polecats- "Meaner Than You"

Hang Ten:
The Surfaris- "Surfin' Drums"

Ramones- "Surfin' Bird"
Deke Dickerson & The Trashmen- "White Lightning"
Los Straitjackts- "Cal-Speed"
The Beach Boys- "Papa Oom Mow Mow" (live)
Mark Malibu & The Wasagas- "Surfside 115"

Outro: Duane Eddy- "Rebel Rouser"