What makes The Little Old Lady from Pasadena by Jan and Dean notable?

This album features the hit title track, which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and solidified Jan and Dean's status as major players in the surf rock scene. The song's quirky charm helped influence a wave of similar novelty songs during the era, showcasing the lighthearted side of American youth culture in the mid-1960s. Released on June 8, 1964, 'The Little Old Lady from Pasadena' was Jan and Dean's fourth studio album, following their successful 'Dead Man's Curve' single. At this point in their career, they were riding the wave of surf music popularity, but also beginning to explore more humorous and narrative-driven themes in their songwriting.

How many songs are on The Little Old Lady from Pasadena?

The Little Old Lady from Pasadena has 12 tracks.

The Little Old Lady from Pasadena

Jan and Dean · 1964

12 tracks · rock music

A playful blend of surf rock and pop that captures the carefree spirit of early 1960s California youth culture.

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Tracklist

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1 The Little Old Lady From Pasadena
2 Memphis
3 When It's Over
4 Horace, the Swingin' School-Bus Driver
5 Old Ladies Seldom Power Shift
6 Sidewalk Surfin'
7 The Anaheim, Azusa & Cucamonga Sewing Circle, Book Review and Timing Association
8 Summer Means Fun
9 It’s as Easy as 1, 2, 3
10 Move Out Little Mustang
11 Skateboarding - Part II
12 One-Piece Topless Bathing Suit

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