Song Info:
"California Sun" is a song by the American surf rock band The Rivieras. It was released as a single in 1964 and became one of their most popular songs, reaching number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was written by Henry Glover and Morris Levy, and it has been covered by several artists over the years, solidifying its place as a classic in the surf rock genre.
Artist Bio:
The Rivieras were a rock band formed in South Bend, Indiana, in the early 1960s. The group consisted of Marty Fortson, Joe Pennell, Doug Gean, Otto Nuss, and Paul Dennert. Their music was influenced by the surf rock sound that was popular at the time, and they gained national attention with their hit single "California Sun." Despite their success with this song, the band was unable to replicate its chart performance with their other releases. The Rivieras continued to perform and record music throughout the 1960s before disbanding in the early 1970s.
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