Six Pak Explained
| Six Pak |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | The Revels |
| B-Side: | "Good Grief" |
| Released: | 1959 |
| Venue: | The Queen's Court |
| Genre: | Surf |
| Label: | Lynn 1302 |
| Next Title: | Church Key |
| Next Year: | 1960 |
"Six Pak" is a hit for The Revels in 1959. This was their first release.
Background
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
Singles
- "Six Pak" / "Good Grief" - Lynn 1302 - 1959 [10]
- "Six Pak / "Good Grief" - Swingin' 620 - 1960[11]
Compilations
- The Revels - Intoxica!!! The Best of the Revels[12]
- Various artists - Hot Rockin' Instrumentals - Collector Records CLCD 4430[13]
Notes and References
- The Golden Age of Rock Instrumentals, Steven Otfinoski - Page 142
- Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series, Copyright Office, The Library of Congress, Washington : 1961 - Page 401 1960 Music, Current Registrations
- 45Cat - The Revels (California) - Discography, Six Pak / Good Grief Lyn 1302
- Surf & Hot Rod Music of the 60's: Collectors Quick Reference, By R. Duane Cozzen - Page 103 THE REVELS, Singles (45's)
- The Golden Age of Rock Instrumentals, Steven Otfinoski - Page 142
- Inside the Music of Brian Wilson: The Songs, Sounds, and Influences of the Beach Boys' Founding Genius, By Philip Lambert - Page 61
- 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)
- Global Dog Productions - 45 Discography for Swingin' Records
- [MusicBrainz]
- Surf & Hot Rod Music of the 60's: Collectors Quick Reference, By R. Duane Cozzen - Page 103 THE REVELS, Singles (45's)
- Global Dog Productions - 45 Discography for Swingin' Records
- [AllMusic]
- AllMusic - Various Artists, Hot Rockin' Instrumentals
