Allan grew up in the San Fernando Valley in Southern California and learned to play guitar as a teenager. His career as a musician began when he teamed up with Mike Curb, a friend he met in the choir at Grant High School in Van Nuys, California, to form an instrumental surf combo. In 1963, Curb founded Cude Records, the first of many labels he would run, and released the first Davie Allan single, “War Path.” Allan participated in recording a number of other singles for Curb's label, released under group names like the Sudells, the Heyburners, and the Zanies.
In 1964, Curb founded Sidewalk Records (which was distributed by Capitol subsidiary Tower Records), brought Allan with him as a session musician, and secured a recording contract for the newly-formed Arrows. Curb had also made a deal to supply Roger Corman's schlock factory American International Pictures with soundtracks.
Early Davie Allan & the Arrows tracks were stereotypical instrumental surf numbers, with clear-as-a-bell guitar sounds and light, crisp drum work. Though these sides were good musically, and modestly successful commercially (“Apache '65” became a local radio hit), Allan would find his greatest success when his sound mutated soon thereafter.
When Curb assigned soundtrack duties for biker film the Wild Angels to Allan and the Arrows, it would prove a breakthrough success. The song from the film's opening, “Blues' Theme” (sometimes listed as “Blue's Theme”), an aggressive, repetitive and very catchy instrumental showcasing Allan's new fuzzed-out (heavily distorted) guitar sound became their biggest hit. The song stayed on the Billboard charts for 17 weeks (it peaked at #37); the single, backed with “Bongo Party,” and the soundtrack album both sold well.
Davie Allan & the Arrows went on to record a number of other soundtracks for similar AIP films over the next few years, like Devil's Angels, Thunder Alley, and Born Losers, as well as several studio albums. All contained quality material, but none would prove as successful as “Blues' Theme.”
By the time Tower Records and Sidewalk Records were dissolved in 1968, Allan had his name on some 14 albums and a prolific string of singles. Allan cut a few singles for MGM Records in the early '70s, continuing his association with Curb, but after that his career faltered.
Beginning with the Loud, Loose and Savage album in 1994, a compilation of tracks recorded over the previous 10 years, Allan (with all-new Arrows in tow) began a bid to revive his career. The album was well-received by critics, and since then he has released several more albums, including a collaboration with the Phantom Surfers, Ramonetures, an album of instrumental versions of Ramones songs, done Ventures-style.
Today, Allan enjoys a strong cult following, and continues to record and play concerts sporadically.
Feliz Navidad
Davie Allan Lyrics
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Prospero ano y felicidad
Feliz navidad, feliz navidad, feliz navidad
Prospero ano y felicidad
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
Feliz navidad, feliz navidad, feliz navidad
Prospero ano y felicidad
Feliz navidad, feliz navidad, feliz navidad
Prospero ano y felicidad
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
The lyrics to Davie Allan's song Feliz Navidad are a simple and joyful message of Christmas cheer. The song begins in Spanish, with the phrase "Feliz Navidad" repeated three times, which translates to "Merry Christmas" in English. The second phrase "Prospero ano y felicidad" means "Prosperous year and happiness". The repetition of the phrase "Feliz Navidad" throughout the song emphasizes the warm and festive greeting of the holiday season.
The verses of the song express the desire to share the holiday spirit with others. The singer wants to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and extend a heartfelt sentiment of joy and happiness. The repetition of the phrase "From the bottom of my heart" emphasizes the sincerity of the message and the depth of the singer's feeling.
Overall, the lyrics to Feliz Navidad are a simple and joyful message of spreading goodwill and cheer during the holiday season. The song is a reminder of the importance of sharing love and joy with others and wishing them a happy and prosperous new year.
Line by Line Meaning
Feliz navidad, feliz navidad, feliz navidad
I am celebrating and wishing for a happy, cheerful and joyful Christmas celebration.
Prospero ano y felicidad
Wishing you prosperity and happiness for the coming year.
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I desire to convey my wishes of happiness and well-being on this special occasion of Christmas.
From the bottom of my heart
Expressing my sincere and genuine feelings of love, kindness, and warmth towards you.
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