Six Pak
1959 single by The Revels
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"Six Pak" is a hit for The Revels in 1959. This was their first release.
| "Six Pak" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by The Revels | ||||
| B-side | "Good Grief" | |||
| Released | 1959 | |||
| Venue | The Queen's Court | |||
| Genre | Surf | |||
| Length | 1:50 | |||
| Label | Lynn 1302 | |||
| Songwriter | The Revels | |||
| The Revels singles chronology | ||||
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Background
It was composed by Norman Knowles and other members of The Revels, Sam Eddy, Brian England, Dan Darnold and Jim Macrae.[1][2] It was released bw "Good Grief" on Lyn 1302 in October, 1959.[3][4] Knowles had been inspired by Dan Darnold's reputation for drinking a beer in just four seconds.[5] The track had party sound effects that would be used by The Revels in their other recordings.[6] It became a hit in California.[7]
It was also released on Swingin' 620 in 1960.[8] An alternative take of the track is featured on the Sundazed Music 1994 CD compilation, Intoxica! The Best Of The Revels.[9]
Releases
Singles
Compilations
- The Revels - Intoxica!!! The Best of the Revels[12]
- Various artists - Hot Rockin' Instrumentals - Collector Records CLCD 4430[13]