The Standells are a rock and roll band from Los Angeles, California who, li… Read Full Bio ↴The Standells are a rock and roll band from Los Angeles, California who, like The Seeds, exemplify the garage rock style.
The band was formed in 1962 by lead singer/organist Larry Tamblyn and guitarist Tony Valentino. The Standells' first hit single was Dirty Water, which reached #11 on the Billboard charts on June 11, 1966.
Other hits included Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White, Why Pick On Me, Riot On Sunset Strip (about the 1966 riots resulting from police attacks on hippies), and Try It.
Singer/drummer Dick Dodd, founding drummer of The Bel Airs, who joined the group in 1964 and sang the lead on "Dirty Water", was a former Mouseketeer, and singer/keyboardist Larry Tamblyn, who sang the lead on many of the other Standells songs, is the brother of actor Russ Tamblyn and uncle of Amber Tamblyn, star of Joan of Arcadia. Dodd replaced original drummer Gary Leeds, who went on to fame as Gary Walker of The Walker Brothers. In 1967 John Fleckenstein (formerly of the group Love), joined the Standells. The group appeared in several low budget films of the 1960s, including "Get Yourself a College Girl" and cult classic "Riot on Sunset Strip", in which they performed the movie's title song. Lowell George, who would go on to play with Little Feat, briefly played guitar in the Standells prior to their breakup in 1969.
The Standells also made an appearance on the 1964-1966 television sitcom The Munsters in the episode "Far Out Munster". The band was an integral part of the show, and performed the songs "Come On and Ringo" and The Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand." Furthermore, the group appeared on the television 1964-1965 sitcom The Bing Crosby Show, in the episode "Bugged by the Love Bugs", portraying the fictional rock group of the same name. They performed the songs "Someday You'll Cry" and "Come Here".
Despite the lyrics of "Dirty Water", which states, "Boston, you're my home." The Standells are not from Massachusetts. However, in 2007 the Massachusetts General Court officially decreed "Dirty Water" to be the "Official Victory Song of the Boston Red Sox" . Since 2004, the Standells have attended most every World Series at Fenway Park, including the final winning game in 2013. "Dirty Water" was written by their producer Ed Cobb. It is played after every home victory by the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins.
Dodd and Valentino left the Standells in 2009. Dick Dodd passed away in 2013.
The Standells still are actively performing today, and have been receiving 'rave reviews' from music critics. They recently headlined in 2013 at the Adams Ave. St. Fair, San Diego, CA, and the Ponderosa Stomp, New Orleans, Lousiana. Original Members Larry Tamblyn and John Fleck are still in the group, along with co-lead singer Mark Adrian and drummer Greg Burnham. The group has recently released a new album Bump on GRA Records. They been booked on an extensive East Coast tour from April - May, 2014. Learn more about the Standells by visiting http://www.standells-official.com and http://www.facebook.com/Standells
The band was formed in 1962 by lead singer/organist Larry Tamblyn and guitarist Tony Valentino. The Standells' first hit single was Dirty Water, which reached #11 on the Billboard charts on June 11, 1966.
Other hits included Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White, Why Pick On Me, Riot On Sunset Strip (about the 1966 riots resulting from police attacks on hippies), and Try It.
Singer/drummer Dick Dodd, founding drummer of The Bel Airs, who joined the group in 1964 and sang the lead on "Dirty Water", was a former Mouseketeer, and singer/keyboardist Larry Tamblyn, who sang the lead on many of the other Standells songs, is the brother of actor Russ Tamblyn and uncle of Amber Tamblyn, star of Joan of Arcadia. Dodd replaced original drummer Gary Leeds, who went on to fame as Gary Walker of The Walker Brothers. In 1967 John Fleckenstein (formerly of the group Love), joined the Standells. The group appeared in several low budget films of the 1960s, including "Get Yourself a College Girl" and cult classic "Riot on Sunset Strip", in which they performed the movie's title song. Lowell George, who would go on to play with Little Feat, briefly played guitar in the Standells prior to their breakup in 1969.
The Standells also made an appearance on the 1964-1966 television sitcom The Munsters in the episode "Far Out Munster". The band was an integral part of the show, and performed the songs "Come On and Ringo" and The Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand." Furthermore, the group appeared on the television 1964-1965 sitcom The Bing Crosby Show, in the episode "Bugged by the Love Bugs", portraying the fictional rock group of the same name. They performed the songs "Someday You'll Cry" and "Come Here".
Despite the lyrics of "Dirty Water", which states, "Boston, you're my home." The Standells are not from Massachusetts. However, in 2007 the Massachusetts General Court officially decreed "Dirty Water" to be the "Official Victory Song of the Boston Red Sox" . Since 2004, the Standells have attended most every World Series at Fenway Park, including the final winning game in 2013. "Dirty Water" was written by their producer Ed Cobb. It is played after every home victory by the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins.
Dodd and Valentino left the Standells in 2009. Dick Dodd passed away in 2013.
The Standells still are actively performing today, and have been receiving 'rave reviews' from music critics. They recently headlined in 2013 at the Adams Ave. St. Fair, San Diego, CA, and the Ponderosa Stomp, New Orleans, Lousiana. Original Members Larry Tamblyn and John Fleck are still in the group, along with co-lead singer Mark Adrian and drummer Greg Burnham. The group has recently released a new album Bump on GRA Records. They been booked on an extensive East Coast tour from April - May, 2014. Learn more about the Standells by visiting http://www.standells-official.com and http://www.facebook.com/Standells
Mr. Nobody
The Standells Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Mr. Nobody' by these artists:
Buck 65 Mr. Nobody. Real life, fake lotus. Break focus. Way too norm…
Distorce I will never die Living so high Floating in space I make my…
Fran Laoren Me duele el alma Tengo problemas que me paran Nada me calma,…
Fran Laoren & BLNCO Me duele el alma Tengo problemas que me paran Nada me calma,…
Freedom Fry A-F-R-O I am lonely traveler In this great big world As I…
Joey Aronskind Grow my hair out like I'm jesus christ Someone said i…
Lethal V Yo yo, what up dog It′s your man Guilty Simpson From Detroit…
Major Accident Violence creates violence So the media likes to say, Stuff…
S. P. Y I'm trying to get it together shit falling apart I…
Sexy Sadie & Big Toxic I know a funny little man As quiet as a mouse In…
Tears Mr. Nobody, give me your body Mister Nobody, I want your…
The Anger Early in my life I realized I'd never be A wealthy man When …
The Rookery Well I know, I let you down I wasn't the girl,…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Standells:
19th Nervous Breakdown You're the kind of person you meet at certain dismal…
All Fall Down Look at us here, sittin' around pissed off at the…
Animal Girl Moore It's an animal girl, and it's lying on the beach…
Batman Batman, Batman, Batman Batman, Batman, Batman, Batman Batm…
Black Is Black Black is black, I want my baby back It's grey, it's…
Dirty Water I'm gonna tell you a story I'm gonna tell you about…
Eleanor Rigby Ah look at all the lonely people Ah look at all…
Hey Joe Hey Joe, where you goin' with that gun of your…
Hey Joe Where You Gonna Go Hey Joe, where you goin′ with that gun of your…
Last Train to Clarksville Take the last train to Clarksville And I'll meet you at…
Lil Owoo! Who's that I see walkin' in these woods? Why, it's Lit…
Misty Lane [Chorus] Down, down, misty lane Willow weep in the summer ra…
Money The best things in life are free But you can keep…
My Little Red Book I just got out my little red book The minute that…
Ninety Nine and a Half There were ninety and nine that safely lay In the shelter…
Paint It Black I see a red door and I want it painted…
Rari Rari they warned me not to fall for an island girl cause…
Riot On Sunset Strip I'm going down to the strip tonight I'm not on a…
Someday You'll Cry Someday you'll cry, someday you'll think of me You'll think …
Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White I'm a poor boy born in a rubble And some say…
St. James Infirmary It was down by old Joe's barroom, on the corner…
Summer in the City Hot town, summer in the city, back of my neck…
Sunny Afternoon The taxman's taken all my dough And left me in my…
Sunshine Superman Leitch Sunshine came softly through my a-window today Co…
There Is a Storm Comin' There's a storm coming And it's raining in my heart There's …
Try It By the way you look I can tell that you…
Why Pick on Me Puzzled (?) lips dipped (?) in wine, Out to get this…
Wild Thing Wild thing, you make my heart sing You make everything groo…
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@thestandells6986
One of our favorite songs. Founder Larry Tamblyn still sings lead for the group. During the last two years, the Standells have toured throughout the world, released two new albums, and are about to release a new album recorded LIVE at Mayne Stage Chicago in 2014.
@thestandells6986
It was just our sound. Back then there was no such thing as garage rock.
@adrienclerc7931
I think a lot of us would be happy to know more about the gear you used, how you crafted songs, etc. You are masters.
@Shoegazings
I can't believe this is your legit account. This song rocks.
Can you guy explain me where your song "Mi hai fatto innamorare" came from? And how come you sing in Italian? I'm italian and surprised to find such a gem in one of your albums.
@billlloyd4029
@@Shoegazings Original guitarist Tony Valentino (born Emilio Bellisimo) was born in Italy
@johnvolume3384
I'm a little late.Just to say I'm a fan of the Standells.Larry Tamblyn and Dick Dodd are among my fave singers.
@garethjenkins6273
Classic garage sound - Farfisa organ, fuzz guitar and snotty vocals.
Along with Rari this is my favourite Standells track.
@maryk446
Why is this not the Standell's most famous song? Personally, I think this stands head and shoulders above "Dirty Water," and even surpasses "Why pick on me?" I heard this song many years ago in the 1990's and immediately put my tape recorder on to tape it. Only later did I realize that it was the Standells!
@michaelsnider5293
B-side of Why Pick On Me?
@JCGeisler67
I think this song has another go round if anyone is doing a movie of that time. It sure captures the moment.