I thought it would be cool if people listed their favorite surf rock songs. Here’s my list of instrumental surf songs. I’ll update it as it changes – unless I forget.
- Misirlou (performed by Dick Dale)
- Pipeline (performed by The Chantays)
- Bustin’ Surfboards (performed by the Tornadoes))
- Surf Beat (performed by Dick Dale)
- Rumble at Waikiki (performed by Jon & the Nightriders)
- Walk Don’t Run (performend by The Ventures )
- Rescue at Mavericks (performend by The Torquays)
- Surf Rider (performend by the Lively Ones
- Pacifica (performend by Los Straitjackets)
- Tidal Wave (performend by Dick Dale)
- Johnny’s Noseride (performend by The Eliminators)
- Let’s Go Trippin’ (performend by Dick Dale)
- Taco Wagon (performend by Dick Dale)
- Can You Dig It? (performend by Los Straitjackets)
- Mr. Moto (performend by Belairs)
- Rumble (performend by Link Wray)
- Rebel Rouser (performend by Duane Eddy)
- Man of Mystery (performend by The Shadows)
- Jack the Ripper (performend by Link Wray)
- Brains & Eggs (performend by Los Straitjackets)
So what did I leave out? Throw out your favorites for consideration or list your own top 20.