Pipeline - The Chantays 1962
Initially dubbed "Liberty's Whip" by the Chantays before its release,
they renamed it to "Pipeline" based on the Banzai Pipeline surf reef
break in Hawaii. This "surf rock" song, recorded and released in
1962, became an instant hit reaching the #4 on the Billboard Hot 100
in 1963 and is considered one of the landmarks of the surf genre.
Its distinctive sound was due to an "upside down" instrument technique
that gave the music its unique haunting effect.The Chantays, from
Santa Ana, California, have been honored for their contributions to
music including induction into the R&R Hall of Fame, and their song
"Pipeline", is noted as one of the 500 Songs that Shaped Rock & Roll.
It has been covered and recorded by a large number of other musicians
as well.
Pipeline - The Chantays 1962
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