The Making and Taking of Surfin" Bird

Listen to original members of the Trashmen explain how their smash 1963-4 hit "Surfin' Bird" came together and how they lost songwriting credit to the Rivingtons. Listen to the Rivington's recordings of "The Bird's the Word" and "Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow" and compare them to the Trashmen's "Surfin' Bird" recording. Judge for yourself. Would you have awarded 100% songwriting credit to the Trashmen, or 100% to the Rivington's, or award 50% credit to each band? (9:33 duration video)

Видео The Making and Taking of Surfin" Bird канала Mark Schrep