1)The Lively Ones were an instrumental Surf Rock band from California. The group was formed in 1962 as The Surfmen, but later changed their name.
The Lively Ones have been consistently cited as one of the best instrumental surf rock bands of all time. Their hit Surf Rider was featured on the soundtrack to the 1994 film Pulp Fiction. Most of their songs were covers of other notable surf artists, including Dick Dale, The Ventures, and The Chantays.
The original lineup includes:
Lead guitar: Jim Masoner
Rhythm guitar: Ed Chiaverini
Bass guitar: Ron Griffith
Drums: Tim Fitzpatrick
Their studio discography is:
Surf Rider
Surf Drums
Surf City
Surfin' south of the border w/ Surf Mariachis
2) A Christian pop combo who released a self-titled album in 1970. Their cover of Larry Norman's "Nothing Really Changes" was featured on the 365 Days Project, Sep. 7, 2003.
Misirlou
The Lively Ones Lyrics
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Natives kneel in prayer by their caravans.
There, silhouetted under and eastern star,
I see my long lost blossom of shalimar
You, Misirlou, Are the moon and the sun, fairest one.
We'll find our Kismet, answering love's command.
You, Misirlou, are a dream of delight in the night.
To an oasis, sprinkled by stars above,
Heaven will guide us, Allah will bless our love.
The lyrics to The Lively Ones "Misirlou," a classic surf-rock instrumental, evoke a sense of mystery, exoticism, and romance. The song draws inspiration from Middle Eastern and Greek melodies, with a driving guitar riff that propels the listener forward on a journey through the desert sands.
The opening lines paint a vivid picture of a desert landscape where shadows slowly lengthen as the sun sets. Natives kneel in prayer, adding to the feeling of otherness and foreignness. The singer sees a vision of their "long lost blossom of shalimar" in the distance, under the light of an eastern star. There's a sense of longing and nostalgia here, as if the singer is searching for something that they know they can never truly possess.
As the song progresses, we learn that "Misirlou" is the object of the singer's affection. They describe her as both the moon and the sun, a symbol of beauty and radiance. Old temple bells call out in the distance, hinting at the idea of destiny and fate. The singer believes that they will find their "kismet," or fate, by following the call of love.
The final lines of the song describe an oasis, bathed in starlight, where the singer and Misirlou will find each other. They believe that their love is blessed by Allah, adding a spiritual dimension to the song's themes of romance and destiny. In all, "Misirlou" is a powerful instrumental that evokes a sense of adventure and wonder.
Line by Line Meaning
Desert shadows creep across purple sands.
The shadows of the desert slowly move over the purple sands.
Natives kneel in prayer by their caravans.
The local people are praying at their caravans.
There, silhouetted under and eastern star,
Under an eastern star, I see a silhouette.
I see my long lost blossom of shalimar
I can see my lost love.
You, Misirlou, Are the moon and the sun, fairest one.
Misirlou, you are the most beautiful person in the world.
Old temple bells are calling across the sand.
The bells of an old temple can be heard across the sand.
We'll find our Kismet, answering love's command.
We will find our destiny by following our love.
You, Misirlou, are a dream of delight in the night.
Misirlou, you are a wonderful dream that brings happiness in the night.
To an oasis, sprinkled by stars above,
We are going to an oasis that is shimmering under the stars.
Heaven will guide us, Allah will bless our love.
Our love will be blessed by Allah and guided by heaven.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Fred Wise, Jose Pina, Milton Leeds, Nicholas Roubanis, Sidney Russell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ajie Ghazali Sensei
This is an amazing rendition of Misirlou. The 60's vibe is very strong.
Matt Burgess
Outstanding Version!!! I've never heard this one... AWESOME!!! 5 Stars!!!!! A+A+A+A+A+ Thank You, ~~Matt~~
Joe Dokes
Technically very tight, superior to DD's version in some respects.
Adam Goodberg
The original is a record! This is a cracking version tho...this cat on guitar is tha boy....that snare😎
Alan Juarez
I traveled the beaches for forty years with a hundred visits to Catlina Island and this song still makes me go cross sighted. That's right Harleys on a coastal road. Is there anything better?
Johnnie Guitar
Thank you so much for posting!! RIP Nokie Edwards. :(
Matt Burgess
...I put this one on my playlist too... :-))
bwanna23
sounds like how it was meant to be played.
John Prepuce
Great version, my preference.
Basia Józefowska
DAT quality!