Surfin' 'Round The World is the debut solo album of American artist Bruce Johnston. Released in 1963, he wouldn't release another one until 1977's Going Public.
This Surf Rock Concept Album has a tracklist referencing various surfing spots (a)round the world on top of showcasing the surf rock sound Bruce was getting known for back then (though he was also versed into hot-rod music thanks to bands such as The Rip Chords and The Vettes). Two years later, he would join The Beach Boys, making him the second member of the band after Dennis Wilson to actually be a surfer, although the band was moving on from their Surf Rock roots.
Tracklist
- "Surfin' 'round the World"
- "Makaha At Midnight"
- "Down Under"
- "Capetown"
- "Biarritz"
- "Jersey Channel Islands, Pt. 7"
- "The Hamptons"
- "Virginia Beach"
- "Surf-A-Nova
- "Hot Pastrami, Mashed Potatoes, Come On To Rincon - Yeah!!!"
- "Malibu"
- "Surfin's Here to Stay
Tropin' 'round the world:
- Concept Album: About surfing and surfing spots around the world.
- Limited Lyrics Song: "Hot Pastrami, Mashed Potatoes, Come On To Rincon - Yeah!!!", aside from the title, features ad-libs and backing vocalists repeating "One more time".
- Location Song: Many, since the album has a tracklist referencing surfing spots from across the world (Bruce asked surfer friends for info).
- "Makaha At Midnight", references a surfing spot located in Useful Notes/Hawaii.
- "Down Under", referencing Australia
- "Capetown", the capital city of South Africa
- "Biarritz, a small city located in south-western France.
- "Jersey Channel Islands, Pt. 7" references a british archipelago located near France.
- "The Hamptons", a region located in the state of New York.
- "Virginia Beach", a city from the eponymous state.
- "Malibu", located in California and known for its beach.
- One-Word Title: "Capetown", "Biarritz", "Surf-A-Nova" and "Malibu".
- Pun-Based Title: The Bossanova track "Surf-A-Nova".
- Shout-Out: "Surfin's Here To Stay" has the lyric "Everybody's learning how".
