Tunes culled from every part of my catalog, demonstrating the many ways I love rock n' roll! Here's where you'll hear the influence of early rockabilly, modern Americana, and just about everything in between…
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'98
Andele
Paul Johnson
a PJ original  I first recorded this in ´64 with the Galaxies - a snappy number with a Mexicanish flair
Liquid Blues
'63
Squad Car
The Belairs
a PJ original The very first recording of my oft-covered tune, and the definitive example of the original concept behind it.
Origins of Surf Music
'66
Doin´ A Number
Everpresent Fullness
This is the instrumental track from the band´s recording of the vocal, "Leavin´ California," also in rotation on thewse pages.
Everpresent Fullness
'00
Crystal T
The Duo-tones
My partner Gil co-wrote this hot tune with the Chantays in the ´90s.
Surf Music Unplugged
'84
Kingdom Come
Paul Johnson
a PJ original  I had this melody in my head for years, and I finally got it out with this multitrack recording
Escape to Reality
'82
Desert Madness (tango)
The Packards
a PJ original  An exotica Saharan excursion, with Timbalis and other added percussion performed by the Clappards (drummer John Russel and friends...)
The Packards / Beach City Bop
'05
Scratchy
The Surfaris
Ron Eglit & I trade licks on this live recording of Travis Wammick´s nutty liittle tune from ´65. Rob Watson gets into the spirit of the moment on keyboards.
Street Party!
'05
Summertime Blues/Somethin´ Else
The Surfaris
Original Surfaris lead guitarist sings a medley of these great Eddie Cochran songs. Recorded live at a street party...