“SURF CITY” by JAN & DEAN

Today’s song choice is a classic rock & roll track that was recorded by the American surf-rock duo, Jan and Dean. Co-written by Brian Wilson (of the Beach Boys), the lyrics within describe the excitement of heading to a place where the surf is up (and the action is lively).

In 2001, Huntington Beach, California was officially nick-named “Surf City”, and as of 2024, there’s more than 90 businesses in the city that include the song’s title as part of their name.

On this very day, July 28th 1963, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. Released in 1963, here’s JAN & DEAN, with “SURF CITY”…