"Six Pak" is a hit for The Revels in 1959. This was their first release.
Background It was composed by Norman Knowles and other members of The Revels, Sam Eddy, Brian England, Dan Darnold and Jim Macrae.The Golden Age of Rock Instrumentals, Steven Otfinoski - Page 142Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series, Copyright Office, The Library of Congress, Washington : 1961 - Page 401 1960 Music, Current Registrations It was released bw "Good Grief" on Lyn 1302 in October, 1959.45Cat - The Revels (California) - Discography, Six Pak / Good Grief Lyn 1302Surf & Hot Rod Music of the 60's: Collectors Quick Reference, By R. Duane Cozzen - Page 103 THE REVELS, Singles (45's) Knowles had been inspired by Dan Darnold's reputation for drinking a beer in just four seconds.The Golden Age of Rock Instrumentals, Steven Otfinoski - Page 142 The track had party sound effects that would be used by The Revels in their other recordings.Inside the Music of Brian Wilson: The Songs, Sounds, and Influences of the Beach Boys' Founding Genius, By Philip Lambert - Page 61 It became a hit in California.Real Life Rock: The Complete Top Ten Columns, 1986-2014, By Greil Marcus - Page 403 9 = The Exiles, directed by Kent McKenzie (Milestone) and Revels, Intoxica! (Sundazed)
It was also released on Swingin' 620 in 1960.Global Dog Productions - 45 Discography for Swingin' Records An alternative take of the track is featured on the Sundazed Music 1994 CD compilation, Intoxica! The Best Of The Revels.MusicBrainz - Intoxica!!! The Best of the Revels Releases Singles "Six Pak" / "Good Grief" - Lynn 1302 - 1959 Surf & Hot Rod Music of the 60's: Collectors Quick Reference, By R. Duane Cozzen - Page 103 THE REVELS, Singles (45's) "Six Pak / "Good Grief" - Swingin' 620 - 1960Global Dog Productions - 45 Discography for Swingin' Records Compilations The Revels - Intoxica!!! The Best of the RevelsAllMusic - The Revels, Intoxica!!! The Best of the Revels Various artists - Hot Rockin' Instrumentals - Collector Records CLCD 4430AllMusic - Various Artists, Hot Rockin' Instrumentals References