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Famous and popular songs by The Ventures

Let me introduce some songs by The Ventures, a band that could be called the pioneers of American surf music.

Their slightly laid-back electric sound really conveys the relaxed atmosphere of the seaside.

They’re a legendary band said to have influenced the music scene that followed, on par with The Beatles.

Their signature technique is the tremolo gliss-down—sliding while applying tremolo—which is famous from tracks like “Diamond Head.” In Japan, this technique is often nicknamed “tekete-ke.”

However, it’s also said that the first to use this technique was Dick Dale, another pioneer of surf music.

Now, let The Ventures’ tunes make you feel the ocean.

The Ventures’ Famous and Popular Songs (31–40)

Blue Sky of the Northern LandThe Ventures

I don’t have much memory of hearing Chiyo Okumura sing it, but as the original title “Hokkaido Skies” suggests, I imagine it’s a song born from seeing the beautifully clear skies of Hokkaido.

It makes me happy to feel that they became fond of Japan.

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the taste of honeyThe Ventures

It was the theme song for the film “Taste of Honey,” and apparently The Ventures later covered it.

I’ve heard there are versions with lyrics, but the instrumental left such a strong impression that I may have known it as a Ventures track.

The occasional drum solos are also effective and really nice.

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