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Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Rock · 1962 · 12 tracks

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

The Ventures

Twangy Fender melodies and driving rhythms designed for 1960s dance crazes. A reverb-soaked snapshot of early surf rock culture and summer energy.

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The ultimate 1962 beach party soundtrack that makes you want to do the twist in your living room.

Unapologetically upbeat and rhythmic, capturing the innocent energy of early 60s dance culture.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
Lucille
2:20
02
Gravy (for My Mashed Potatoes)
2:03
03
Hernando’s Hideaway
2:28
04
Mashed Potato Time
2:10
05
Summertime
2:40
06
Hot Summer (Asian Mashed)
2:24
07
Poison Ivy
2:57
08
The Wah‐Watusi
2:24
09
Instant Mashed
2:21
10
Scratch
2:27
11
(Baby) Hully Gully
2:25
12
Spudnik
2:31
Moments Worth Waiting For
The aggressive tremolo picking on 'Lucille' that transforms a vocal standard into a surf anthem.
The syncopated drum breaks in 'Mashed Potato Time' that anchor the record's dance-focused energy.
The surprisingly moody and minor-key guitar interpretation of 'Summertime' amidst the upbeat tracks.
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