Surfin' Bird by The Trashmen

Song Info:
"Surfin' Bird" by The Trashmen was released as a single in 1963. The song was originally a combination of two R&B songs by The Rivingtons, "Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow" and "The Bird's the Word," which The Trashmen combined and rearranged to create their signature hit. "Surfin' Bird" became a major success, reaching the number 4 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.

Artist Bio:
The Trashmen were a garage rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, formed in 1962. Comprised of Tony Andreason, Dal Winslow, Steve Wahrer, and Bob Reed, the band is best known for their surf rock hit "Surfin' Bird." The song's success propelled The Trashmen to national fame in the early 1960s. Despite being labeled as a one-hit wonder, the band continued to perform and release music throughout the 1960s. Their energetic performances and unique sound left a lasting impact on the surf rock genre.