The Surfaris - Karen

[jazzbass0321]

Howdy Ron:)

[therotiv4]

clasic

[Ezdduf4kuZ]

First time for this gal, believe me. Surfer Joe & Wipeout were on the charts back when but Karen wasn't , at least not in Vancouver & I wonder why she did't compete with the likes of Denise, Sherry & Sheila for that top spot. Actually when I think of it Karen is probably more my type than were the other girls the hit the charts. Karen, dosen't sound sexy & new but groovy & cute....i luv this gal & I'll be back to get another dose of good ol' r&r in the name of Karen. lol & thx4postin'

[SirBasildeBrush]

@Ezdduf4kuZ Well thanks for the comment, and pleased to introduce you to each other.

[spacepatrolman]

@Ezdduf4kuZ i dont think the beach boys ever had a record of this out like the monkeys uncle just the tv show that didnt last

[katfaery]

I have this on 7" from an old jukebox. My uncle bought it for me when I was about 5 as I am a Karen :)

[SirBasildeBrush]

@katfaery Nice story, a sweet song.

[karenciabitch]

jojo amo esta cancion, por qe sera? hey!! thats Karen!!!!!!!

[fromthesidelines]

Yes, Mosher was also writing and co-producing "THE MUNSTERS" (with partner Joe Connelly) during the period "KAREN" was produced.

[fromthesidelines]

The theme, incidentally, was composed by the series' musical director Jack Marshall, with lyrics by co-producer Bob Mosher.

[SirBasildeBrush]

I recognise Bob Mosher's name from the credits on The Munsters.

[fromthesidelines]

"KAREN" was orginally the first segment of "90 BRISTOL COURT", a 1964-65 MCA/Universal "package" of three situation comedies in a 90 minute format, with "transitions" by Guy Raymond as "Cliff Murdock", the handyman of the complex where the characters from all three series lived [including "HARRIS AGAINST THE WORLD" and "TOM, DICK AND MARY"]. However, "KAREN" was the only one to have enough ratings to be renewed at mid-season (as a solo series), but was cancelled at the end of the season.

[gtgene]

Thanks!! I knew the Surfaris covered this tune and stretched it into a full length track.

[SirBasildeBrush]

My pleasure.

[spacepatrolman]

@gtgene They did a good job on california girls

[724221]

１９６５年放映の同名ドラマの主題歌です。

女子校生が主人公の青春ドラマで、当時は

フジテレビで放映されていました。

ビーチボーイズは多分出してないと思います。

シングル、コンパクト、アルバムにも載っていませんよ。

[hyoutantugino]

カレンについては他にビーチボーイズも

歌つているんですね。

私の探しているカレンが見つかりません。心

当りの有る方コメントください。

[SirBasildeBrush]

Don't know what you said, but many thanks for the comment!

[hyoutantugino]

thank you for your coment.but very sorry

im not a good speaker of english.

see you next time.

[jka4311]

Pat Conolly the bass player is my cousin.... Cool Huh.......

[SirBasildeBrush]

That is pretty cool. Thanks for dropping by.

[javajax0987]

DOES HE STILL PLAY BASS?

[spacepatrolman]

nice fender guitars [ on that album it aint me babe they do more vocals like concrete and clay

[spacepatrolman]

Ken forsii was the bass player on that lp then he was in love then there was trouble [people whio are into heavy drug abuse dont have long lifespans lets put it that way ].

[SirBasildeBrush]

Yep, their version of 'Ain't Me Babe' is a good. Has a great start.

[JohnnyGNV]

I always liked when THE SURFARIS sang, even though they were not exactly known as A vocal pop group ~ their "beach boys" sound was really good and their cover versions of hits were often better than the Originals!

[SirBasildeBrush]

Love this song, it's got an early, sweet bubblegum sound..

[LaVerne37]

I have the video intro to this show but I don't recall it ever airing...anyone remember this show? Debbie Watson played Karen...the father was played by Richard Denning who was Lucille Ball's radio co-star in "My Favorite Husband," before "I Love Lucy"...woah...got a bit carried away Brush....

W&H

[SirBasildeBrush]

The video with the Beach Boys singing this to the TV series is on YT, which was a surprise as I'd only ever known it as a Surfaris' song.

[spacepatrolman]

It was on tv in the us but i dont think the beach boys version of the theme was ever issued on a record .

[LaVerne37]

I've got an old video of the beginning of the show and I don't believe it is a pilot since the show's sponsor has been chosen...the beach boys aren't singing on it and I assumed it was the group that released the single...but I'm no expert if someone has more info.