FIRST ( & only ) instrumental group..to my knowledge that had a dance step to go with this tune...when in Regina, Saskatchewan,Canada several decades ago..when Jimmy Gilmer was with them & performed vocals.
Both the Duals and Ventures versions came out after this one, it's one thing to cover a song but the Duals actually claimed authorship. The Fireballs were so much better than the Duals, their chart success speaks for its self.
I like the way this vid was produced: a walk through their various hits, instead of the usual static shot of the record label. Good job! Keeps it moving.
Great number! Their place as one of the first modern rock instrumental combos remains unchallenged. Dual lead/rhythm not found in Eddie or Wray (their sounds did not need it) became the standard. And this is one I clearly remember. Hard to believe it's been essentially 50 years. Still moves me.
Does anyone know where i could get tabs to some of their songs....especially 'El Ringo' ??? I cant figure stuff out by ear to well :( and ive been trying for months!
Sorry I am looking at the original right now & the copyright indicates 1959, the fireballs first "torquay" was 1958 & bulldog was released 1 year later ... hence 1959 .
You are speaking of charts, i am speaking of issue dates...'nuff said, it is not an issue.
@Building529 True, but that didn't stop the composers of "He's So Fine" from suing George Harrison over "My Sweet Lord". It doesn't have to be note for note to make an infringement claim. I'm not saying they should, just that the similarity is strong.
otro nivel de musica.. ¡'¡'¡' arriba ..
skatemimo 3 months ago
Ok i don't like these type of comments when i see them, but i just have to in this instance....
Thumbs up if Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys brought you here!...
KBoxrox1 3 months ago 10
FIRST ( & only ) instrumental group..to my knowledge that had a dance step to go with this tune...when in Regina, Saskatchewan,Canada several decades ago..when Jimmy Gilmer was with them & performed vocals.
nvr2tallluvr 5 months ago
i found my copy from 1960 in the attic in amongst a bag full of 45s....it still sounds good....
TheCharlieholt 5 months ago
@TheCharlieholt
It would be nice if you could upload 45's that are
not yet uploaded on here, to share with us!!
Thanx!!
R from NL
WorldCitizen667 3 months ago
COOL!
scratchyoldies 6 months ago
Sign me up as a Teddy Boy
PleaseGoAway1000 7 months ago
1 disliker cant surf. wait, neither can i. oh well, i still like this.
wallecoyoty 7 months ago
Still another 45 I meant to buy (for 89 cents) but never did. This style pre-dates that of the Surf Music era but not by much.
7927jackpark 8 months ago
so tight and clean
TierodMcslush 8 months ago
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way cooool dude hahaha amazing,my feet move...
endrizo 8 months ago
cway cooool dude hahaha amazing,my feet move...
endrizo 8 months ago
Dig this.
joecardillo1 9 months ago
Both the Duals and Ventures versions came out after this one, it's one thing to cover a song but the Duals actually claimed authorship. The Fireballs were so much better than the Duals, their chart success speaks for its self.
ernestaguirre 1 year ago
Badd Ass Bitchen!!!
Diogenes1360 1 year ago
Tohle je pravej BIG BEAT !!!
(Nikdy jsem si nehrál na rockera, ale BIGBÍŤÁK jsem odjakživa!!!) BIG BEAR
filmochod 1 year ago
groovy 60s surf rock is the best
AltamontKiller 1 year ago 3
I like the way this vid was produced: a walk through their various hits, instead of the usual static shot of the record label. Good job! Keeps it moving.
ICit4U07 1 year ago
Wow nice to hear again thanks
ringo244 1 year ago
Nice and tight.
Keijz74 1 year ago
Great number! Their place as one of the first modern rock instrumental combos remains unchallenged. Dual lead/rhythm not found in Eddie or Wray (their sounds did not need it) became the standard. And this is one I clearly remember. Hard to believe it's been essentially 50 years. Still moves me.
surfinwax58 2 years ago 2
Does anyone know where i could get tabs to some of their songs....especially 'El Ringo' ??? I cant figure stuff out by ear to well :( and ive been trying for months!
CludzyMasta 2 years ago
Actually, no, "Bulldog" entered the charts on 1/11/1960 while "Stick Shift" entered on 9/11/1961...20 months later.
vinylsingleman 2 years ago
Sorry I am looking at the original right now & the copyright indicates 1959, the fireballs first "torquay" was 1958 & bulldog was released 1 year later ... hence 1959 .
You are speaking of charts, i am speaking of issue dates...'nuff said, it is not an issue.
stupullen 2 years ago
Speaking of "Stick Shift", I have an original copy of it. Some writing on the label, but still plays as well as a 45 could.
bobo6866 2 years ago
@bobo6866 That would be by The Duals around 1958 (if memory serves).
stupullen 1 year ago
Did the Fireballs ever sue the Duals for copying this tune on "Stick Shift"?
vinylsingleman 2 years ago
@vinylsingleman How would they sue them? This isnt a not-for-note copy.
Building529 1 year ago
@Building529 True, but that didn't stop the composers of "He's So Fine" from suing George Harrison over "My Sweet Lord". It doesn't have to be note for note to make an infringement claim. I'm not saying they should, just that the similarity is strong.
vinylsingleman 1 year ago
This is GREAT. But I was looking for the Shangri Las song. Oh, well. This is wonderful, anyway. Greetings from France.
slobomotion 2 years ago 2
Wow! My "buddies" and I had to play this tune 6 million times. The Fireballs could jam. I loved their songs.
12014343 3 years ago 2
fun
Jendromeda 3 years ago
Nice. I only knew the Ventures version. From Live in Japan '65! :o)#
Keijz74 3 years ago