Summer of '66

We celebrate the long, lazy days of summer with a long frantic road trip of an episode – 4 songs, all from 1966, all about the joys of summer. Dip your toes into the water with the Englishmen and their bossa-influenced jangler “Summer Is Here” (2:10). After that smooth and silky introduction, “Let’s Go To the Beach” with Larry & the Loafers (33:10). Surfing is optional, partying is mandatory! Then hit the road with The Beach Bums and their ultra-chromatic Beach Boys homage, “Florida Time” (1:03:19) These boys from Detroit (including a future Rock and Roll Hall of Famer) know their autos, so their Pontiac GTO is guaranteed to get you to the beach punctually, with beaucoup time to burn (in the sun, that is!). Staying in Florida, The Outsiders (from Tampa Bay) present the wildest version of “Summertime Blues” ever recorded (1:39:41) – and there’s a lot of competition. While the band fuzzes out and the people in the studio get freaked out, the singer stays cool as an air-conditioner, and extends Eddie Cochran’s two-week vacation to a more flexible four – follow his lead and tell your boss off now!!