Delltones (aussie) - Hangin' five

Delltones (aussie) - Hangin' five ,Aussie surf music .

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[colindominy]

One of the very best Aussie surf songs from the early 60s .. by an iconic group, too. This one would've been played constantly, up at the "Surf City" nightclub, at Kings Cross. Oh to have been a part of that scene .. but .. born too late, by about 12 years. As history has it .. this song was composed by one Ben Acton, a member of Manly Surf-Lifesaving Club. Hence the 'genuine' type lyrics, describing beautifully the ACTUAL experience of surfing. Terrific posting, AussieOldies. Congrats !!

[AussieOldies]

Thanks for your input Colin ,your comments paint a nice insight into our musical history.

Cheers John

[latitudetwentyfive]

I searched for this song a few weeks ago to no avail. Thanks for posting another golden aussie oldie. It's great the band still performs particularly in provincial cities.They are great entertainers.

[AussieOldies]

Your welcome latitudetwentyfive ,they are 60s Aussie Icons.

[martyw34]

Sounds good! Well done. Under rated Oz music.Heard this on 6ix just now.

[martyw34]

Sounds good! Well done. Under rated Oz music.

[MrAussiefilm]

wowwwwwww I rem All the DANCE HALLS IN SYDNEY WHERE WE HAD LIVE BANDFS 1) CALLED SURF CITY IN THE CROSS

WOW ALL OF US WENT THERE EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT WOWWWWWW

THE 60S I LOVED IT THANK GOD I WAS BORN FOR THAT TIME PACIFIC CABERA, THE SOUND LOUNGE MANLY, GORDON ROCK HALL, , AUSQUITH BOYS HALL, THE EASY BEATS ALWAYS PLAYED THERE ACDC AND BILLY THROUP AND THE AZTECKS



[MON383]

you dont see walking the board(plank) or toes over the nose these days, two up (or on your shoulders) or personal enjoyment,(it all seems for show) just what this song explains, realy!

[MON383]

OMG just had a scary vision, (yes im drinking) but just imagined ditzy drysdale doin GO-GO to this!!!!! it's a top song and realy , i find if very funny to explain the lyrics to a none surfer/grommet lol, now the hang 5(one foot)/hang 10(both feet)( on a short board? like to see that!!!!) logo, how long was it till this became a trademark?someone is missing out on a coin here.

[Joshacton]

Hi AussieOldies and Colin! Ben Acton was my dad! I'm so proud of him. What a great tune this is. Got song of the year in 63 I think it was. He was a member of Freshwater Surf Club, not Manly. But he was a constable with Manly Police Station at the time. Was made to choose between the force and songwriting. He chose the force. He also wrote another song for the Deltones called 'Out the Back'. Thanks again! Josh Acton :-)

[paulinus43ad]

And this is what memories is all about .Thanks boys

[speedy1251254]

i'm on that reach. i can even a lot lower.