Misirlou

Original Album

Surfin' U.S.A.

Written By

Roubanis/Wise/Leeds/Russell

Produced By

Nik Venet

Lead Vocals

Guitar Instrumental

Recorded On

February 11, 1963

Length

2:04

Notes

Fine cover version of Dick Dale's finger blistering surf guitar classic.
Original version shows the influence of Mid-Eastern melodies on Dale's guitar style.
Original version of piece featured prominently in the Oscar-nominated film, "Pulp Fiction".
One of two Dick Dale covers on this album by the BB.

Chords: E.G#.A.B.C.D#.C.B....E.G#.A.B.C.D#.C.B
E

C.B.C.B.A..B.A.B.A.F.G#.....E.B.A.B.A.G#.A.G#.A.G#.F.E
F.....................................E...........F............................................E

(repeat)

E.D#.E.F.F#.G.G#.A.A....A.G#.A.B.B....B.A.B.C...C.B.C.D#.D#.D#.C.D#.E
............................Am....................G....................F...........................................E

F.E.F.E.D..E.D.E.D.C.B.B....D.C.D.C..B.G#.B.G#.F.E.E
F..................................E........F.....................................E

(repeat)

E / / / / /

E.G#.A.B.C.D#.C.B....E.G#.A.B.C.D#.C.B
E

C.B.C.B.A..B.A.B.A.F.G#.....E.B.A.B.A.G#.A.G#.A.G#.F.E
F.....................................E...........F............................................E

Chart prepared by Francis Greene