Surf Instro Review: The Iliusions-Surfin' and Stompin'

The Illusions group never made it big with record companies in the sixties. The music business can be vicious and unfair. I interviewed with Larry Ellis; it was interesting.

They were as good as all the groups they opened up for at many of the live dates that were so popular at the time. I can't understand why they never got a record deal. 

Larry Ellis, one of the lead guitar players, is a wonderful man who has corresponded with me recently. He has been invaluable and a joy to work with.

The Surfin' and Stompin' compilation was put together by one of the better labels, Gee Dee. If you like vintage Surf music, this is your cup of tea. I found it to be a delightful experience. This is the time when it was all happening in the surf community. All the great stories come to life through the music.

This is a remarkable testament to the sound of the day. There are some great surf intros on this disc! Finally, this great group of yesteryear is getting the much overdue respect and exposure they should have gotten thirty years ago! I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did.

Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck

2000

Tracks:

01. Surfer's Lullaby   

02. Lido Stomp   

03. Que Paso   

04. Jezabel   

05. Nitemare   

06. Lonley, Lonley Nights

07. I Want To Be With You   

08. Lonely, Lonely Nights (version 2)  

09. Earthquake  

10. OOH-POOH-PAH-DOO

11. Moanin'   

12. People Say   

13. I'll Go On Loving You   

14. If I Had A Hammer   

15. Summertime

16. Don't Take Your Love From Me   

17. People Say (1966 Version)   

18. Laura   

19. Gremmie Suicide

20. Endless Sun