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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)

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.

Chaco’s Seaside StoryThe Ventures

Chako's Seaside Story (The Ventures) 1990
Chako’s Seaside Story The Ventures

I thought Southern’s music and vibe felt surfer-like, so it matched The Ventures’ performance very well.

Having no lyrics like this also made it enjoyable purely as music, rather than something explicitly about seaside happenings.

I could feel The Ventures’ dedication to their Japanese audience.