Surfquake - The Munsters Theme - Guitar Cover

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  • @davidlanham99
    @davidlanham99 Рік тому +8

    Long live surf.

  • @salty2667
    @salty2667 Рік тому +7

    The Munsters were so cool 😎

  • @superbrit3845
    @superbrit3845 Рік тому +352

    This is the best version that I've heard by a mile, absolutely smashed it out of the park.

    • @agod5608
      @agod5608 Рік тому +11

      I agree

    • @Jim-yc7zb
      @Jim-yc7zb Рік тому +4

      Zack Weisinger used to do a great version.

    • @rihamy2nd
      @rihamy2nd Рік тому +6

      No doubt! Amazing tone, too.

    • @iananslow494
      @iananslow494 Рік тому +1

      Nothing wrong with it

    • @samuelhowie4543
      @samuelhowie4543 Рік тому +2

      Justin Johnson has a good one too.

  • @adamkorin5863
    @adamkorin5863 Рік тому +6

    The Munsters meets The Shadows

  • @OliverFurr-lw2vy
    @OliverFurr-lw2vy Рік тому +18

    I'm 64 years old and I still watch the Munsters in reruns today. Love this guitar cover

  • @adamantman3200
    @adamantman3200 4 місяці тому +4

    'The Munsters Theme' has really developed a life of its' own. It was the best part of the show. It was written by guitarist Jack Marshall.

  • @proggerjohn
    @proggerjohn Рік тому +181

    Jimmy Page meets the Munsters. Who'd have thought that would ever work! But it did!
    Nice arrangement. Well executed.

  • @johnhorvath3219
    @johnhorvath3219 Рік тому +4

    Jimmy Page meets the Munsters….Just too cool.

  • @grgygantz6760
    @grgygantz6760 Рік тому +3

    I heard this and I expected the monsters to come driving up in there two cars like at the end of the show. Use too watch that all the time as a kid growing up.

  • @rmiller5748
    @rmiller5748 Рік тому +66

    I had no idea a zeppelin solo would fit in the Munsters theme....well done 👍

  • @ghostfacekilla7410
    @ghostfacekilla7410 Рік тому +24

    That Led Zeppelin fill blew me away

  • @kentran5990
    @kentran5990 Рік тому +4

    I got only 1 word for this performance: “GENIUS”.

  • @PaulPetrulis
    @PaulPetrulis Рік тому +51

    I got a kick out of this - this guy is incredible on the guitar!

  • @hdrjunkie
    @hdrjunkie Рік тому +3

    Yes!! I can still see Herman and Lilly and the rest of the family at 1313 Mockingbird Lane now!

  • @RonaldLamb-x9s
    @RonaldLamb-x9s Рік тому +24

    This is a song that I myself TRIED to play on my 1958 Fender music master but never achieved this level of success. My hero, and thanks for the memory

  • @mark11967AD
    @mark11967AD Рік тому +2

    If you’re old enough to have watched the show in reruns but still young enough to appreciate this jam congrats. Congrats also to the guitarist truly sweet.

  • @ricktheexplorer
    @ricktheexplorer Рік тому +3

    I grew up in the 70's and now I miss the time badly.

  • @that_thing_I_do
    @that_thing_I_do 3 місяці тому +1

    On Spotify..added to my Liked songs list. Your Fender is absolutely beautiful.😍

  • @whosoever9198
    @whosoever9198 Рік тому +42

    Not “one of the best” but “THE BEST” tv theme songs ever made!

    • @STho205
      @STho205 Рік тому

      My wife thinks so. This sounds like the long form title arrangement from the post series movie.
      I like Jonny Quest because it is so brassy but this too.

    • @davidlanham99
      @davidlanham99 Рік тому

      I don’t know…we’re talking about Hawaii 5-0 and Sanford & Son, too.

    • @whosoever9198
      @whosoever9198 Рік тому

      @@davidlanham99 I agree that those two rank right up there. Especially Hawaii 5-0. But I’ll still place The Munsters over them.

    • @rogerrendzak8055
      @rogerrendzak8055 Рік тому +1

      @@STho205 Jonny Quest???

    • @rogerrendzak8055
      @rogerrendzak8055 Рік тому +1

      @@davidlanham99 'The Ventures', and Quincy Jones (I believe)😁!!!!

  • @ericholt3995
    @ericholt3995 Рік тому +3

    Excellently played....❤️
    I really miss that show.....👍
    I'm old.....🤣

  • @leksheychef6063
    @leksheychef6063 Рік тому +4

    Sounds like a cheesy Italian western sound track from the 60’s!!! Love it

  • @marctkoppell
    @marctkoppell Рік тому +87

    Whole Lotta Munsters! Love the mashup, and always loved the Munsters Theme, fine job!

    • @kelseymathias3881
      @kelseymathias3881 Рік тому +5

      beat me to it! ❤❤

    • @timrogers2638
      @timrogers2638 Рік тому +4

      Thank you! I couldn't place the song interspersed in the break.

    • @rodx5571
      @rodx5571 Рік тому +6

      Damn. I hate you, you stole my line. Ok hate is a strong word, mildly annoyed but seriously amused.

  • @jeanmalo7173
    @jeanmalo7173 Рік тому +4

    Loved the Munsters when I was a kid...bravo!

  • @TrystonL7
    @TrystonL7 Рік тому +1

    Even Fred Gwynne would blush with pride over this loving rendition! And even if he didn't, he sure should've

  • @derricklogan2058
    @derricklogan2058 Рік тому +16

    This is Awesome! I wished he had played it another 7 minutes! SWEET!! Always loved the theme song, but until right now, I never knew the title! 😮 Surfquake!!

  • @jendel42750
    @jendel42750 Рік тому +2

    I just had a thought. Try singing this line along with the melody: "Tom Taylor Tattle Tall Tuttle Tutt...is a character on 'Sesame Street.'" It fits PERFECTLY as he plays!

  • @elvisjerrylee
    @elvisjerrylee Рік тому +2

    Good job!!!....I can almost see Herman laughing after he kissed Lily, LOL.

  • @michellejosepina807
    @michellejosepina807 Рік тому +2

    i love that tune and dude f#@king rocked it. that was so bad ass!

  • @rabokarabekian409
    @rabokarabekian409 Рік тому +63

    The "Theme From The Munsters". It is played by members of The Wrecking Crew with Howard Roberts on guitar.
    Maestro Roberts was on tons of 50s and 60 s recordings, including The Beverly Hillbillies. Look up the secret trick for the high notes of Ellie's Theme.

    • @gordonlandreth9550
      @gordonlandreth9550 Рік тому +4

      I recognized the sound of the Wrecking Crew !

    • @thudor1
      @thudor1 Рік тому +4

      Did Carole Kaye do the bass on the original?

    • @knifelyfe6565
      @knifelyfe6565 Рік тому +3

      Bluegrass legends Flatt and Scruggs did "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" theme from the Beverly Hillbillies.But Roberts and Tommy Tedesco did trade off guitar tracks for the theme from the "Mannix" TV show among many other ones.

    • @garychambers5850
      @garychambers5850 Рік тому +2

      Actually, The Theme song from the Beverly Hillbillies (The Ballad of Jed Clampett) was performed by _Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs..._

    • @knifelyfe6565
      @knifelyfe6565 Рік тому +2

      @@garychambers5850 Is there an echo is here? Lol

  • @rasmusinterstellar
    @rasmusinterstellar Рік тому +1

    Uhhhhh, the jazzmaster sound. This sound is so cool

  • @jimdep6542
    @jimdep6542 Рік тому +2

    Wanna Whole Lotta Munsters ! Very creative. Love the surf tone. Dick Dale-ish.

  • @Jack-zr2kv
    @Jack-zr2kv Рік тому +1

    Listening to that gave me great joy , now I have to learn it😀

  • @BrettWMcCoy
    @BrettWMcCoy Рік тому +3

    Very cool! I like how you incorporate both season 1 and season 2 ideas into this! Dick Dale would be proud!

  • @fireside007
    @fireside007 Рік тому +1

    More Reverb . . . YOU ~ ROCK ! ! 🎸🤛

  • @orionwarren4244
    @orionwarren4244 Рік тому +10

    Oh, the childhood memories that just came flooding back!😃

  • @colonelkurtz2269
    @colonelkurtz2269 Рік тому +16

    Whos thinking about Lily? 😊

    • @georgemartin7522
      @georgemartin7522 8 місяців тому +2

      Lily was hot!!!!!

    • @craigpimlott204
      @craigpimlott204 3 місяці тому +4

      Me . Yvonne De carlo was stunning as Lily even more stunning in her other films

  • @jeffhussey6049
    @jeffhussey6049 Рік тому +47

    Probably the best cover of the Munster theme that I’ve heard and I liked the ad lib … very cool!

  • @Wildlonesome77
    @Wildlonesome77 Рік тому +19

    Great guitar playing. The man put his time in. Great job.

  • @rogerrendzak8055
    @rogerrendzak8055 Рік тому +1

    Actually, very impressed that someone young (you), would even know who/what, 'The Munsters' are, let alone, play a decent riff of their theme song, on your guitar🎸!!! Written and performed, by Jack Marshall. The same person who did, the soundtrack, for my favorite movie, 'The Giant Gila Monster' (1959).

  • @mzaccagnini7179
    @mzaccagnini7179 Рік тому +4

    That was the best version of the Munsters Theme song since the original. 😊

  • @Kgio-2112
    @Kgio-2112 Рік тому +3

    10 out of 10

  • @jeffreykindron7162
    @jeffreykindron7162 Рік тому +3

    I couldn't hit the like button fast enough

  • @alexclements5631
    @alexclements5631 Рік тому +1

    Makes me laugh and put a smile on my face! Very cool,fantastic playing! NEXT ??

  • @SHENDOH
    @SHENDOH Рік тому +21

    Perfect tone. Nice job with the LZ licks!

  • @grumblyone3334
    @grumblyone3334 Рік тому +1

    Accidentally clicked.
    Was pleasantly surprised.
    Sweet.

  • @randall1959
    @randall1959 Рік тому +1

    I wondered what the name of that song was. Cool. Brings back happy memories.

    • @natemcdonald8853
      @natemcdonald8853 3 місяці тому +1

      It wasn't surfquake ; that's the name of the band . 'The Munsters theme song' is the name of the song , believe it or not !😮

  • @Kevin-xi6ts
    @Kevin-xi6ts Рік тому +1

    Herman is dancing in heaven

  • @garyedwards3269
    @garyedwards3269 Рік тому +1

    Raunchy joy.

  • @jefffawver888
    @jefffawver888 Рік тому +1

    Awesome playing Thank you for sharing.

  • @beachcomber4141
    @beachcomber4141 Рік тому +12

    HAHAA!! Loving this! Was not expecting 'Whole Lotta Herman" towards the end!! The twilight zone actually added some scariness to it as well. Well done sir!

  • @Mattacaster2112
    @Mattacaster2112 Рік тому +4

    That was a pick slide Alex Lifeson would be proud of! 2:10

  • @joseppi2382
    @joseppi2382 Рік тому +1

    Love that guitar

  • @Ploobstill
    @Ploobstill Рік тому +12

    Beautiful! And the color of that great guitar is just perfect. Well done video. Spooky orange and blue.

  • @larrylorenzen2449
    @larrylorenzen2449 Рік тому +1

    Love that 63 Reverb unit!,

  • @alicegrant3731
    @alicegrant3731 Рік тому +22

    You make it look effortless. Very cool 😎.

  • @ianclarke3627
    @ianclarke3627 Рік тому +2

    Marvelous

  • @nothing-b2n
    @nothing-b2n 4 місяці тому +1

    Love it...oh you!,,,slippin zeppelin in.....

  • @KB-ct7th
    @KB-ct7th Рік тому +2

    Closed my eyes and was transported to Hawaii. Sun, surf, plumeria on the breeze, and you and your guitar. My young friend, you are very talented. Thank you for sharing this very delightful performance with us. I believe Lily and Herman would have enjoyed it immensely. Mahalo 🤙

  • @guymangotree2185
    @guymangotree2185 Рік тому +3

    I love surf music_ I wish it was popular_ I totally dig the Fender™ Jag

  • @failuretocommunicate4976
    @failuretocommunicate4976 Рік тому +1

    That Troy Van Leeuwan looks and sounds so good, I’m jelly of it. 🤘🏻

  • @niteshades_promise
    @niteshades_promise Рік тому +2

    flawless victory🍻

  • @gabrielledormuth4634
    @gabrielledormuth4634 Рік тому +1

    That was perfect
    I have fond memories of The Munsters on Saturday mornings as a kid

  • @jaykay6387
    @jaykay6387 Рік тому +2

    Well played! "Surf" style music doesn't usually evoke the bombast of Zep, but you've proven that there are dots to be connected in unlikely places!

  • @vwm8534
    @vwm8534 Рік тому +1

    Takes me back a ways. Good job!

  • @that_thing_I_do
    @that_thing_I_do Рік тому +1

    I have to keep re-watching this video,,,,soooooo clean.

  • @MidwestMike100
    @MidwestMike100 Рік тому +1

    Good performance. I like the "Ventures" style tone to it.

  • @cbanks5455
    @cbanks5455 Рік тому +4

    From someone who grew up in the 60's the Munster Theme Song brought back a lot of memories. You make it look so easy the way your fingers flow up and down on the guitar. Great job, well done...

  • @dainhuston
    @dainhuston Рік тому +2

    Sweet Jazz master the J.P. riffs you knocked it out of the park
    🤘😎🤘

  • @unclefreddieDied
    @unclefreddieDied Рік тому

    i LIKED it halfway through and it just kept getting more awesome. i tried to LIKE it more but it wouldn't let me

  • @Mick_Ts_Chick
    @Mick_Ts_Chick Рік тому +3

    The Munsters has to be one of the best theme songs ever! Also that's a beautiful guitar!😍🎸😀

  • @markfrost2707
    @markfrost2707 Рік тому +1

    Love that guitar!!

  • @gradybird3336
    @gradybird3336 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic!! 🤝👏👏 I grew up in that era, surf music and B&W television. Great retro salute. Thank you!!

  • @aaronhumphrey2009
    @aaronhumphrey2009 Рік тому +1

    Facinating transition at 2:28 into the Twightlight Zone, then into Whole Lotta Love / Jimmy Page/ Led Zep, then back into the Munsters theme. Nicely done. 😃

  • @joecrean9546
    @joecrean9546 Рік тому +1

    This is brilliant 😀😀😀😀😀 excellent!!!!!!! jx

  • @tallblondecopt3r
    @tallblondecopt3r Рік тому +1

    absolutely fantastic !!!

  • @jonhamilton8247
    @jonhamilton8247 Рік тому +1

    Very nicely done on that beautiful Fender Jazzmastermaster .

  • @theunravelers3995
    @theunravelers3995 Рік тому +53

    Great playing and sound, that jazz master is wicked

    • @davidp7833
      @davidp7833 Рік тому +5

      Its the Troy Van Leeuwen signature model. I bought one last fall. It's fantastic.

    • @thomasrevere7916
      @thomasrevere7916 Рік тому +4

      ​@@davidp7833 I bought the Oxblood one and I love it.

    • @davidp7833
      @davidp7833 Рік тому +3

      @@thomasrevere7916 I love that one too Thomas. I was on the fence so I let my son pick and he liked the copper aged. My next guitar will likely be that one

    • @thomasrevere7916
      @thomasrevere7916 Рік тому +2

      @@davidp7833 It's funny that you say that. I was also thinking of getting the Copper Age one.

  • @pualsmall5378
    @pualsmall5378 Рік тому +1

    Really cool...still have my signed Muster family photo in black and white I got from Gleem Toothpaste.

  • @vinniec5286
    @vinniec5286 Рік тому +1

    I'm blown away!

  • @winslowredcross2835
    @winslowredcross2835 Рік тому +1

    I love the old Munsters tv show from the 60's!! Very cool guitar and great job with this cover. Sounds great!!

  • @noahpartic7586
    @noahpartic7586 Рік тому +1

    Kickass.
    Loved the show too.
    The Munsters could be my neighbors anytime.

  • @jimdep6542
    @jimdep6542 Рік тому +1

    Great job ! That's is a beautiful guitar. I'd love to have a left handed model of that.

  • @jerseyjoe82364
    @jerseyjoe82364 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow! That's awesome! 😎
    I am 5 years old again!

  • @alfredodoardi2717
    @alfredodoardi2717 Рік тому +14

    groovy, spooky, far out, and, very well done!

  • @928CS
    @928CS Рік тому +1

    LOL - I grew up watching the Munsters - well done!

  • @RRCDog
    @RRCDog Рік тому +1

    What a trip. I've had this stuck in my head all day for some reason, and I haven't even watched The Munsters or heard the theme song for ages. Then I get home and I'm surfing UA-cam, and this pops up!

  • @SquirrelDarling1
    @SquirrelDarling1 Рік тому +20

    Wow that was a fantastic blast from the past! Nicely done.

  • @BigEd2612
    @BigEd2612 Рік тому +45

    Sounds amazing ! Killer playing , guitar , and tone !!

  • @Mr.Avuncular
    @Mr.Avuncular Рік тому +1

    Spot on my friend!!!!!!

  • @doctorskull8197
    @doctorskull8197 Рік тому +1

    Freakin’ phenomenal ‼️😍🎸🔥

  • @johnnydollar666
    @johnnydollar666 Рік тому +1

    DRAG-U-LAAAAAA!

  • @davidmann4533
    @davidmann4533 Рік тому +1

    Fabulous

  • @angelnazario5370
    @angelnazario5370 Рік тому +11

    Love the led zeppelin riff mixed in.

  • @pharoid77
    @pharoid77 2 роки тому +7

    The zeppelin sneak haha!

  • @WilliamLytle757
    @WilliamLytle757 Рік тому +1

    Learned song off the show of course I played wrong sounded good friends liked it but still wrong excellent guitar my friend excellent!

  • @arthurlove1002
    @arthurlove1002 Рік тому +1

    Love me some MunsterZep!

  • @skoalmaverick1969
    @skoalmaverick1969 Рік тому +7

    Fantastic! sounded amazing. I love The surfybear spring reverb.

  • @jadeblues357
    @jadeblues357 Рік тому +1

    I do believe Fred Gwen 😊would’ve loved your version of this theme song❤

  • @johnross8614
    @johnross8614 Рік тому +1

    I only remembered this as the Munsters theme but now it definitely sounds like a surfer song! When I was a kid I never associated it with music from The Beach Boys

  • @richdorak1547
    @richdorak1547 Рік тому +1

    Nothing sounds like that surf tone. Very cool !