Released 60 years ago
Wild Things!
The Ventures · 1966
26 min · 12 tracks · instrumental rock · surf music
A lively collection of instrumental rock and surf sounds capturing the carefree spirit of the 1960s.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, punchy listening sessions
- consistent upbeat flow
- carefree, nostalgic vibes
- energetic background music
- steady, lively mood
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Wild Things!' was released in September 1966, The Ventures were already established as a leading surf rock band. This album came shortly after their successful release 'The Ventures In Space' (1964), showcasing their ability to adapt to the changing musical landscape of the mid-60s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dick Dale· The Shadows· The Surfaris
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wild Thing 2:15
- 2 Fuzzy and Wild 2:28
- 3 Sweet Pea 1:57
- 4 Wild and Wooly 2:15
- 5 Wild Child 2:11
- 6 Summer in the City 2:29
- 7 The Pied Piper 2:00
- 8 Wild Trip 2:09
- 9 Hanky Panky 2:06
- 10 Wildcat 2:10
- 11 How Now Wild Cow 2:09
- 12 The Work Song 2:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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