The group was formed in 1964 when Bill Justis (best known for his hit "Raunchy") became their producer and manager. They went into the studio and recorded a dozen songs primarily written by group member John "Bucky" Wilkin, who was the son of noted country music writer, Marijohn Wilkin. These were interspersed with several covers of surfing/car songs by artists such as Chuck Berry and Jan and Dean. The album and three singles all charted on US Billboard magazine charts. In 1989, vocalist/guitarist Alex Chilton of the 1960s era group The Box Tops, released a cover of "G.T.O." on his EP Black List.[2]
Track listing[]
"California Bound" (John "Bucky" Wilkin) – 2:14
"Antique '32 Studebaker Dictator Coupe" (Jerry Dean Smith) – 2:05
"Hot Rod Baby" (Smith) – 2:02
"Little Rail Job" (Wilkin) – 2:19
"Hey Little Girl" (Wilkin) – 2:16
"Bucket "T”" (Don Atfled, Jan Berry, Roger Christian, Dean Torrence) – 2:37