Most people don’t realize that “Surf Rider” was originally named “Spudnik”, a play on the Russian satellite Sputnik, and was written by The Ventures’ lead player, Nokie Edwards, shortly after at that Satellite went into orbit, which was before the Surf craze. When Surf Instrumentals became the rage, in the early to mid-1960s The Ventures changed the name of the song to “Surf Rider” and included it on the their Surfing album. It’s one of the many tidbits of Ventures lore that my friend Nokie shared with me. Sadly, he died last year.

@fredg7968

5 жыл бұрын

👍

@jeffhussey1089

4 жыл бұрын

I was confused as to why it was called Sputnik on one album and surf rider on another later album... that’s a cool story , thanks for sharing it!

@nnnnnnnnnick5557

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Do you know why/ how I keep getting notifications that the ventures have a new album? Like every few months lol.

@nickclark73

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeffhussey1089 The Ventures released it originally as Spudnik on their Mashed Potatoes and Gravy album. Later the Lively Ones asked permission to use part of the song on one of their own. As it turned out, they copied it note for note, calling it Surf Rider. The Ventures earned royalties for the song, so going forward they dropped Spudnik and referred to their version as Surf Rider too.

@noramaritzacamposnieves9859

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot.... no lo..sabia.... pero si sabia que es una cancion de surf riders....maravillosa...gracias bendiciones!!!! Saludos desde Lima Peru y desde las olas del .mar!!!! No importan los wipe outs😆

I hope there's a MAJOR surf rock revival soon. It's one of the most underrated genres in my opinion.

@lesgrossman1274

9 ай бұрын

www.youtube.com/@TheSurfrajettes/videos

@lauracamus7720

9 ай бұрын

Yesss

@johnhardin8906

5 ай бұрын

Heck yeah!!!

@darrelltiencken9421

5 ай бұрын

Los Straitjackets!

@tempslip

3 ай бұрын

It's so melodic. I just wish I could get my guitar to sound half as good.

the jazzmaster in its natural environment

@geoffreyschofield8539

4 ай бұрын

Or the Fender Jaguar!

Awesome! Everybody love Surf music. If they say No. Ask then what song they like from any Tarantino movie. Born 1960 San Diego. Then to Orange county. Literally grew up with these Tunes. Absolutely love them. Love the way Tom plays too I'm new to your channel. Nothing like finding a decent pair of roller skates in the early 60s. When Clay wheels came out. On a set of tracker trucks on a Logan Earth Ski. Right before these guys said they Wanted us to try these new polyurethane Wheels with German No LUBE needle bearings. We all said WHAT! Holy guacamole Batman. Total game changer.

@billyclub9863

8 күн бұрын

Born in E. LA '56, grew up in Orange County. Big part of my youth!! Countless days at Huntington Beach around lifeguard station 17

note to self for the structure -walk down -main riff -3 chords (2 simple, 1 hard) -main riff -2 simple chords -the high part -main riff -2 simple chords -the walk down -main riff -2 chords (1 simple, 1 harder) -main riff -2 simple chords -the high part -main riff -2 simple chords -walk down -main riff -2 simple chords -main riff -2 simple chords -main riff -2 simple chords -end with 2 new high simple chords

Whenever I hear this , ending scene of pulp fiction comes to my mind.. Whenever I close my eyes listening to this I see Vincent and Jules, walking out from the restaurant..Oh man! What a music!what a movie! You played very nice bro,very beautiful..

@tomcon21

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it’s a great movie!

@doncorleole2356

3 жыл бұрын

Dorks. They look like a couple of dorks.

I'm going to hire this guy to play this at my funeral and If he doesn't show up, neither will I.

@bobsyeruncle4841

4 ай бұрын

LOL

@RSTI191

4 ай бұрын

@@bobsyeruncle4841 Tone - Perfect Phrasing - Perfect Timing - Perfect Reverb - Perfect

I love surf music. I grew up in the 50's and 60's and this was the first guitar sound I ever really heard. Growing up on the beach made it even more fantastic. I hope I can play it someday as good as you, I'll give it a run.🎸Thanks Man.

@tomcon21

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks William!

@dannycasica5857

8 ай бұрын

Love that sound is that Duane Eddy ? Ha ha 😂

The "tone" is perfect and so is the playing. Some cats use too much Rev/Trem. But you have the right balance for my ear and liking. Well done 👍🎸🎸🎸🎸🎵🎶

@tomcon21

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Atomic1710

4 жыл бұрын

Well done

@jerrymondragon2020

4 жыл бұрын

@M. S. There's no such thing lol

@kjell159

4 жыл бұрын

@M. S. Spring reverb. The added reverberations that help create the wooshy, wavey and watery sound colors for a big part.

@ejp123md6

2 жыл бұрын

Is that a Jaguar or jazzmaster?

I LOVE listening to this reverb-drenched music! I saw the Ventures in concert about 20 years ago. The crowd was out of their seats dancing after the first note! By the way, Nokie Edwards was one of the most INCREDIBLE rock guitarists to ever stand on a stage! Nokie, along with the legendary Dick Dale, practically INVENTED surf music back in the 60’s...both men should get the recognition they truly DESERVE!

@edwardkujawa

11 ай бұрын

i agree and disagree the Ventures were really never a Surf band like a lot of people think

@edwardkujawa

11 ай бұрын

Dick Dale straight surf oh yeah/had help from Leo Fender Dual Showman you know how many Amps thy blew up before getting it right?this and Fender's Outboard reverb unit make what the real sound of surf is

Best lesson for this song I´ve found so far!

@tomcon21

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@johnangel1512

3 жыл бұрын

only lesson I found, and I'm playing it right (for a change)

@geoffreyschofield8539

4 ай бұрын

Bruce Lindquist posted a lesson on Surf Rider about 7 years ago. It's on KZread.

Hell, I'm a big fan of Tarantino's films, I love the soundtracks of his films, and thanks to you, I discovered such an undeservedly forgotten, and for Russia, completely unknown genre of music. Thank you so much, your entire channel is a treasure trove for me, long life, God bless you.

@samuelz2214

3 жыл бұрын

thats funny, because this song was intended to be played at the russian spudnik satelite

@henrykrinkle3

Жыл бұрын

This reply is two years late but some of the best Surf Rock has been coming from Russia for years. Check out Messer Chups: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aneiwZeRmdC1Yqw.html

@scoTTlarock225

Жыл бұрын

@@henrykrinkle3I came to post this exact comment. Messer Chups have some super good albums for sure ✌️

@festerofest4374

6 ай бұрын

@@henrykrinkle3Yes, I recently discover them and I love ‘em! Part of it might be Svettlana though 😊

@henrykrinkle3

6 ай бұрын

@@festerofest4374 yeah, she's very easy on the eyes.

This is the surf channel I've been looking for such an under appreciated genre

@tomcon21

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out

@MVos-md3rp

4 жыл бұрын

Second that.

@geoffreyschofield8539

4 ай бұрын

Check out Bruce Lindquist on KZread. He's posted a ton of surf tunes over the last few years!

I think we should be leaving...

@fyou8575

4 жыл бұрын

Thats probably a good idea

@bemseller5515

2 жыл бұрын

Ahahahah

This one of the coolest thing I found I love surf music. Thanks for all your tabs. Your sound is spot on too.

Ahh, the tones... very tasty. The reverb, lush, but not too over washed. Perfect.

@tomcon21

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@geoffreyschofield8539

4 ай бұрын

Just needed a bit more surf drip!

Makes me want a jazzmaster.

@kobeboyz6255

4 жыл бұрын

Ian Board i got a jaguar yesterday and it sounds so awesome am now getting in to surf rock

@Jelinek44

4 жыл бұрын

I got jaguar to..ahhh that sound with fender equipment

@geoffreyschofield8539

4 ай бұрын

I bought a new Squier Jaguar about 7 years ago. Surf green, but I hate the bridge, not fond of the tuners either. It doesn't play like a Fender American, that's for sure!

Wasn't looking for this but I sure did like it. Drumming too is so solid & well- regulated. Doesn't call attention to itself but really makes " the sound" complete.

@tomcon21

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Lately I've watched a lot of your videos, all I can say is that you truely are a surf rock master. Well done mate !

🚩Man, you have taught me more in just two songs, then learning in two years. Was never a big fan of Tabs, You just changed that. Thanks

Thank you so much Tom! Your tutorials are perfect! I began with this one a few weeks ago and I think its a great start for surf style guitar! Your backing track downloads are of really good quality also! Thank you for all your guidance, in my personal guitar struggles ha! Best wishes!

I really do enjoy all of your guitar playing videos Tom! thank you! much appreciated Rock On right on

Thank you so much for your Surf lessons! Love it!

fantastic cover the reverb is awesome every good surf rock song needs a good amount of verb and its perfect

I've had myself 3 JazzM over the years and this one sounds simply terrific for a reissue. It really has something. Of course the player also has a lot to do it. Vert good

Great playing and great lesson. Thanks for taking the time to make this

bravo TomConlon for the best lesson strategy I have ever seen.

i dont even play guitar (i play drums and bass) but i keep watching these videos for my own entertainment, but dude i really want to learn now! your such a good guitarist

@geoffreyschofield8539

4 ай бұрын

Check out Bruce Lindquist on KZread! He's totally into surf guitar!

Man, best cover of this song! Thanks for tab. You do a great deal!

awesome, can't wait to learn this!

Got a Jazzmaster last month and learned this. Thanks for the lesson! Great channel!

Can't get enough of this

OMG finally a tutorial for the advanced, im a private music teacher and videos in this format save me soooooo much time, thank you man.

@tomcon21

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

There's something really catchy about surf guitar, nicely played Tom.

Tom Conlon muy agradecido por tus lecciones de guitarra me han ayudado a progresar, y conocer una nueva música .

Top rendition of this fine melody and super guitar thanks sir.

I love the covers you are posting. The tabs are also fantastic as well. Keep up the good playing brother!

@tomcon21

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that means a lot!

It's a bomb ! I play this melody with pleasure ! This guy's a master . Thanks !

@tomcon21

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Bro! Thanks so much for this. Between this and Los Straightjackets “tailspin” YOU taught me how to play this properly and I thank you so much for that. Great Job!

Thanks for uploading this the tabs combined with your excellent playing and camera quality allowed me to nail this in 30 mins.

@geoffreyschofield8539

4 ай бұрын

Bruce Lindquist has similar videos on KZread, tabs too. Lots of surf tunes!

That was nothing short of AWESOME!

@tomcon21

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Outstanding indeed.

Love the way you use the talent arm with the left hand.

WOW... What an awesome lesson. I learned this in an hour. THANKS!!!!

@tomcon21

5 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

I want a jazz master now this is fucking awesome

@tomcon21

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@geoffreyschofield8539

4 ай бұрын

I bought a Jaguar, I prefer it to the Jazz master!

Once again Thomas you really have excelled yourself. Cheers.

These videos are outstanding thanks Tom

Perfect tone

Awesome video Tom thanks, i love surf guitar instrumentals, im starting lessons soon, ive got a long way to go!

This takes me to another dimension

Nice! Thank you! I've tried so many times to get this song right, to me this is a precious gift. After decades of trying I am finally able to make more than 2 notes that sound right when I play. This video has already helped me more than I can say. Who knows, I may just be able to play half decently before I croak.

@tomcon21

5 жыл бұрын

Glad it’s helping and thank you for watching!

Отличное исполнение, 100 раз наверно уже переслушал )

Thanks man, first of all is this absolutely amazing playing and a wonderful tasty tone with a guitar to fall in love with but it is also a superb lesson. Learned the song quicker this way than with a "proper" lesson or tutorial video. Rock on mate!

@geoffreyschofield8539

4 ай бұрын

Check out Bruce Lindquist on KZread for a ton of surf guitar lessons!

Excellent job Tom your guitar sounds perfect.

"Zed is dead baby,Zed is dead..."

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

4 жыл бұрын

Nope. The quote is Zed's dead, baby. Zed's dead. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6CAk9upnsfUh6Q.html

@richardjones9464

4 жыл бұрын

"its not a motorbike, it's a chopper"

@tomcon21

4 жыл бұрын

What happened to my Honda?

@romanbeletsky6988

4 жыл бұрын

Who’s motorcycle is this? It’s a chopper, baby. Who’s chopper is this? Zed’s, baby. Who is Zed? Zed is dead, baby, Zed is dead.

@hamikierrr

4 жыл бұрын

Roll credits!

Thank you Tom, greatly appreciated.

Again spot on !! Thanks

Amazing stuff dude, am learning so much from your videos and tabs. stay safe.

Beautiful!

its clear the andalusian cadence, never gets old...

Love this song!!

Hi Tom!!! Awesome cover!!!! I have made this instrumental of yours as my ringtone in my phone......!!!!! Hats off!!!!

Great video man. Good tone too! Thanks. I really like the format of the video. I'll check out some more of yours

@tomcon21

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Dislikes are from people who ate a kahuna burger instead of a royale with cheese

Well done mate! Perfect tone! And you also knew how to use the whammy bar properly! Keep rockin'! 👊😎

@tomcon21

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

SUPERB! Nice Jazzmaster too!

Great! Awesome! Superb!

Great sound and great job, w all the details including the ending w the water-drop effect in the edit :-)

@tomcon21

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

flawless. thank you so much for posting.

@tomcon21

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Great job. Love me some surf. Thanks for the tabs

@tomcon21

6 жыл бұрын

J R Hice Thank you!

Wow this is perfect

Best guitar fender ever built

@tomcon21

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@geoffreyschofield8539

4 ай бұрын

The Jaguar is also a good surf guitar!

Learned to play entire song in about an hour, thanks to your outstanding video! Thank you so much!

@tomcon21

4 жыл бұрын

Great!

@geoffreyschofield8539

4 ай бұрын

Check out Bruce Lindquist on KZread. He's posted a ton of surf tunes over the last few years!

That was absolutely fantastic!! Very well played. Have always loved that track. Great tremelo use and the P90’s do it proud 👍😎 🏄‍♀️ 🏄‍♂️ 🌊

@tomcon21

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very nicely done! Thanks for the tabs as well! 🎸😎

@tomcon21

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

That was EXCELLENT, man.

@tomcon21

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hey man thanks for this video and the backing track!

@tomcon21

5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Great Video! I have watched this many times and it's the best!

@tomcon21

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@megarouge61

5 жыл бұрын

@@tomcon21Ill be playing this in no time!

It's only been 15 seconds and you already got my like KZread at its finest

I really like the play along style of your videos. It's awesome

@tomcon21

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Awesome job! Thanks!

Killed the performance and sweet tone to boot!

@tomcon21

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Man I liked this video so i can learn to play it later. Today's the day, I connected a delay pedal into a chorus pedal and into a multieffect pedal with a bunch of different filters and I got the sound. The song itself is super easy to learn and memorize. The hardest part is getting down the correct timing and play with the right rhythm. Anyways im so glad I spent a few minutes to learn this one, it's really fun to play and relaxing. Its one of those songs that sound really complicated but is actual super simple and easy to play. I really appreciate the on screen notations. I just subscribed to the channel.

@tomcon21

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

Too cool. Love it!

@austinartist0608

Жыл бұрын

One thing that threw me off was the power (barr) chord you're hitting at 45 seconds into it isn't what the tablature is showing

me encanta!! que trabajo enhorabuena Tom desde Madrid (Spain) 🇪🇸

Nailed It!!!

Very nice performance and skill, thanks for sharing.

Excellent. Thank you.👍

Hi, thank you for making this video. I've been trying to get the notes by earing, but with the tabs included which are so clearly explained, plus the backing tracks i believe it is a great help not for me only, but to all those who want to learn how to play it also. Two thumbs up!. Greetings from Santiago, Chile.

@tomcon21

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m glad my videos are helping!

@Monica-nv2em

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tabs!!

@geoffreyschofield8539

4 ай бұрын

Check out Bruce Lindquist on KZread! He's posted a ton of surf tunes over the years!

Merci quelle plaisir d'écouter cette musique

Tom...Surf’s up again! 🎸 👍🏻

Final theme of pulp fiction, very good !!!!!

great song thanks!

Wow...you nailed this tune! That Jazzmaster sounded and looks BEAUTIFUL! As one commenter stated, you used just exactly the right amount of reverb and tremolo to get the authentic effect. Funny thing is that this tune was going through my head a few days ago and I never knew the name of it. I saw your video in my KZread feed and was drawn in by the Jazzmaster in the icon. Mystery now solved and with "Hank Unck" adding some interesting tidbits about the song. I grew up listening to the 'Ventures'. Now subbed!

Best song ever

This is great thank you very much :)

well done. Love it.

thanks youtube recomendation. That was amazing!!!

At 54, I just started playing and picked this as one of my two first songs to learn(The other is Rumble). This tab is slightly different than the Ultimate Guitar one, but I prefer this version. Playing YT at half speed is just about the perfect learning speed.

Sounds great!! And I dig the Classic Player Jazzmaster Special!! I have the same guitar but gold pickguard instead of the tortoiseshell (which is rad too).