You are right, Surfer Joe was the "A" side and Wipeout the "B" side. In Lansing, MI when Wipeout finally ran its course, the radio stations started playing Surfer Joe as if it was a new release. Unless you had the record and knew both singles were on one record, you would have thought that the Surfaris had released a new record.
Surfer joe was a hit first and then dj turned it over and wipeout became a hit but if you look it up on billboard you won't find surfer joe, but I remember 1962 real well and surfer joe was and still is one of my favorite songs
I haven't heard this song since I was taking R&R at China Beach with another guy from my outfit. He went out to try the surf and this song was playing on the loudspeaker system... This is one of the good memories I had of Nam... Thanks
Back then, they probably thought Surfer Joe was better than Wipeout when they first made the record. They didn't know how much people would love Wipeout.
I live 20 minutes from the Wedge, I often ride my bike there and remember the days when I was a lifeguard there and could safely go in for some BIG WAVE body surfing. Now I just watch. As Clint Eastwood said: "A man has got to know his limits."
While "Surfer Joe" was the "A" side and"Wipeout" was he "B" side, clearly "Wipeout " was the better of the two songs.
Nothing wrong with "Surfer Joe" bt "Wipeout is better.
MrChrisdube 2 months ago
gnarly dude
MazJax 5 months ago
Hang loose kooks!
bradcanrockursox 1 year ago
COWABUNGA!
Cervicconstruction 1 year ago
Luv Th@ Surf Beat, "Bitchen Sound!( Term Used In The "60's No Offense Here)
POLI3721 2 years ago
Awsemone dude, like farking gnarly, totally righteous dude.
AskTheVillageIdiot 1 year ago
Makes me want to surf. The girl at 1:59 can wax my surf board ay time. Surfs up.
polarisathena 2 years ago
my aunt had original 45,A side is "Wipe out"
Syzygy60 2 years ago
the a side is surfer joe not wipe out , wipe out was the b side
JOEYISAPAYNE 2 years ago
You are right, Surfer Joe was the "A" side and Wipeout the "B" side. In Lansing, MI when Wipeout finally ran its course, the radio stations started playing Surfer Joe as if it was a new release. Unless you had the record and knew both singles were on one record, you would have thought that the Surfaris had released a new record.
newhotman1001 2 years ago
Surfer joe was a hit first and then dj turned it over and wipeout became a hit but if you look it up on billboard you won't find surfer joe, but I remember 1962 real well and surfer joe was and still is one of my favorite songs
JOEYISAPAYNE 2 years ago
Love that blue 1949 Ford Woodie!!!
cmf1965 2 years ago
I haven't heard this song since I was taking R&R at China Beach with another guy from my outfit. He went out to try the surf and this song was playing on the loudspeaker system... This is one of the good memories I had of Nam... Thanks
rraque60 2 years ago
Why is the quality so daggone bad?
Clarancecat 2 years ago
R.I.P ron wilson lead singer n drummer
debgrowing 2 years ago
wipeout was good but surfer joe is better
madarch52 2 years ago
I last heard this about 50 years ago !!!
79TREBOR69 3 years ago
umm...that was cool i guess
XxFoUrNiEr08xX 3 years ago
yeah this is so cool
bilashkani 3 years ago
ahahahaaha
hugobenz220 3 years ago
Hard to believe this was the "A-side".... Wipeout was the "B-side."
AntLyon 3 years ago
Back then, they probably thought Surfer Joe was better than Wipeout when they first made the record. They didn't know how much people would love Wipeout.
AndOfTheDeath 3 years ago
Reminds me of my trip to the land of HELL.
very good video and song.
usmc6674 3 years ago
Semper Fi, Joe!
CrudeDude 3 years ago
Reminds me when i was a teenager and my home away from home was huntington Beach, great photos, love this song....SurferLiz (liziepoo)
LIZIEPOO 3 years ago
the Wedge!!!
HunterMann 3 years ago
I live 20 minutes from the Wedge, I often ride my bike there and remember the days when I was a lifeguard there and could safely go in for some BIG WAVE body surfing. Now I just watch. As Clint Eastwood said: "A man has got to know his limits."
kchaney56 2 years ago
Nice! Brought back memories. I am getting my long board out and going to Rincon this weekend. Thanks.
DadPlease 4 years ago
far out man
theolaa 4 years ago
this is the best music i have ever heard
jhn2cool4u 4 years ago
i used to listen to this song. wtf was i thinking?
lespaul101101 4 years ago