The Marketts were formed in 1961 by Michael Z. Gordon in Los Angeles, Calif… Read Full Bio ↴The Marketts were formed in 1961 by Michael Z. Gordon in Los Angeles, California. Originally spelled, "Mar-kets", Gordon penned and co-produced their first release, "Surfer's Stomp" (under the pseudonym Michael Daughtry), which became an instant national hit for Gordon and his group. Their first song was released on Union Records, but they were immediately signed by Al Bennet, president of Liberty Records, and came through with another national surfing hit, "Balboa Blue".
The group then attracted the attention of Warner Brothers Records which signed them to a long-term contract with co-producer, Joe Saraceno. Gordon then composed their first release on WB Records, "Outer Limits", (later changed to "Out Of Limits"), which soared to the top of the charts and earned the group their first BMI Award for instrumental of the year. The record was so successful that the song has been used in television and films including, "Pulp Fiction" (1994), Saturday Night Live, (1975), "The Name Of The Game Is Kill" (1968), "Slayground" (1983, "The Outsiders" (1983, Mafioso: The Father, The Son (2004) and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Warner Bros. released three more albums and all three LPs experienced brisk sales over the next few years. While the group's follow-up singles never achieved the success as their first release, the group remained in demand for bookings and continued to tour for the next four years. Their personal appearances included performances at the Hollywood Bowl and Madison Square Garden. Gordon went on to earn another BMI Award for "Apologize which was penned by Gordon and the late Jimmy Griffin who co-wrote the Academy Award Winning song, "For All We Know".
Members:
Gene Pello, Michael Z. Gordon, Ray Pohlman, Scott Engel (aka Scott Walker)
The group then attracted the attention of Warner Brothers Records which signed them to a long-term contract with co-producer, Joe Saraceno. Gordon then composed their first release on WB Records, "Outer Limits", (later changed to "Out Of Limits"), which soared to the top of the charts and earned the group their first BMI Award for instrumental of the year. The record was so successful that the song has been used in television and films including, "Pulp Fiction" (1994), Saturday Night Live, (1975), "The Name Of The Game Is Kill" (1968), "Slayground" (1983, "The Outsiders" (1983, Mafioso: The Father, The Son (2004) and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Warner Bros. released three more albums and all three LPs experienced brisk sales over the next few years. While the group's follow-up singles never achieved the success as their first release, the group remained in demand for bookings and continued to tour for the next four years. Their personal appearances included performances at the Hollywood Bowl and Madison Square Garden. Gordon went on to earn another BMI Award for "Apologize which was penned by Gordon and the late Jimmy Griffin who co-wrote the Academy Award Winning song, "For All We Know".
Members:
Gene Pello, Michael Z. Gordon, Ray Pohlman, Scott Engel (aka Scott Walker)
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@richardklamik709
How can't you love this great surf song ! I must clap my hands and tap my feet every time I hear it ! GOOD MUSIC !
@suzannescott5343
Thanks for posting this. I miss all the great instrumentals of the 60s. All the great 45s.
@bigguys45s29
Peaked as high as No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. A really fine tune.
@oldiesmusic76
Reached #2 in Los Angeles in early 62
@Highland804
The Wrecking Crew was involved in hundreds, if not thousands of recordings from the 60s and earlier. Insanely talented group of musicians.
@hstillwago
Go Plas go :-)
@hotgoalie11565
Highland804 I just watched the documentary on The Wrecking Crew again a couple of days ago. What an amazing collection of talent.
@smokiebird06
This is not the wrecking crew. Check it out for yourself or prove me wrong. I'm always open to proof.
@RickSeraf
@@smokiebird06 https://www.onlinedrummer.com/articles/the-secret-60s-hit-regime-the-wrecking-crew/
@rockandrollsax
@@smokiebird06 Very true. Session musicians.