“I Get Around”   TeeVee Records   Released in 1978, this is actually a cheesey, exploito compilation of early 1960′s AM hits from the first wave of skate boarding (or “sidewalk surfing” as they used to say).   Willie & The Wheels “Skateboard Craze” is probably the most curious thing on this album: It’s a complete rip-off of the Beach Boys’ “Surfin’ U.S.A.” (which is itself a ripoff of Chuck Berry’s “Sweet Little Sixteen”), but with lyrics about the joys of skateboarding.   Listen Up:  

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Check out the glossary terms!   Priceless.   (Courtesy of lp cover lover, Kilwag at SkateAndAnnoy.com)

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