The Tornadoes from Redlands, CA was the first surf band to receive national… Read Full Bio ↴The Tornadoes from Redlands, CA was the first surf band to receive national airplay with a surf instrumental. The song was Bustin' Surfboards released on Aertaun Records in 1962, and it has since become a classic and mainstay of the surf genre. One of its distinctions, and appeals, was the fact that the song opened with the sound of an ocean swell (that continued throughout the song), thereby creating a sense of actually being at a beach. The album with the same name was released in 1963. The band, however, did not manage to follow up on their success, their song "Shootin' Beavers" was banned from airplay due to its suggestive title. The band momentarily changed their names to The Hollywood Tornadoes, due to the fact that the British band The Tornado(e)s, were charting with the song Telstar.

"Bustin' Surfboards" was included on the Pulp Fiction soundtrack in 1994, thereby renewing interest in the band. The Tornadoes still perform today and have four of the original band members. The members are brothers Gerald (bass) and Norman "Roly" Sanders (lead guitar), their cousin Jesse Sanders (rhythm guitar), Leonard Delaney (drums) and George White (saxophone).

They recently released a new CD called "Now and Then" on The Crossfire Publications label that has 29 tracks including live recordings from their performance at The Zappanale concert in Germany in 2003, cuts from a 1998 CD and 2 new recordings.

Love & Fury
The Tornadoes Lyrics

We have lyrics for these tracks by The Tornadoes:

Bustin' Surfboards [Instrumental]…
Johnny B Goode Como puede ser verdad Last night I dreamt of San…
Johnny B. Goode Como puede ser verdad Last night I dreamt of San…
Old Shep When I was a lad and Old Shep was a…

Telstar Instrumental, NO LYRICS…

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Comments from YouTube:

@christianibarbia9380

4y↑3

I am 60 today.. I was 3 years old when this great group did Love and Fury, telstar and so on..... brilliant.. thank you guys.. still listening your music !!

@kieroneyles1026

2y↑3

This is an all time classic, it is a timeless gem, they made such great music

@andrewdemetrius8090

3y↑5

This is their best track and maybe Joe Meek's finest in this style. The guitar break is sublime! Trance / Dance / House music of it's time..... CLASS!

@aprillear4537

2y↑1

I think a lot of the music from the club era such as Slash Alice DJ was influenced by the tornados sound and especially this track

@Technoid52

11y↑5

I had USA Telstar album when I was 10 yrs old. I lost it many years ago. I have not heard this favorite in over 40 years. Thank you for placing it on here. I thought no one would ever remember the Thunder birds. I'm glad I was wrong. Many memories with this music.

@66marlinmike

Back in the day (1961?)I was a Tornados fan from hearing this on fading radio Luxembourg bought all their singles and most of their LPs. Fast forward 55 odd years who's playing at my daughter's wedding George Bellamy and "Lyrics" small world lol

@stephen11633

2y↑3

Love this group my father played them all the time on key board. Also Heinz just like eddy. Amazing 😂😁😂😁😁😂😂😂

@andrewdemetrius8090

5y↑12

BETTER than Telstar in my book and in my TOP 10 recordings of all time..... Joe Meek is a GOD in music history

@john111257

8y↑23

a brilliant first release, drivin powerful, shame it wasn't a hit, sublime production from Joe Meek

@josebelindo1641

6y↑3

The Tornadoes backed Billy Fury

@josephjordan4575

4y↑1

@@josebelindo1641 k ffc

@SuperBenkoo

11y↑6

I heard it on Radio Luxemburg MW 208 metres in the beginning of the 60ies.. shure bring back memories.

@chiefslief1886

7y↑11

Wow real outer space atmosphere in here!
Awesome song!

@josebelindo1641

the whole album is spaced out

@carronadesandsmoke5560

Chief`s Lief hell yeah!

@ShindlerReal

11y↑8

I wish it didn't fade out like that, ending is awesome.

@andrewdemetrius8090

3y↑2

Agree it fades far too quick

@aprillear4537

7y↑14

the first and the best

@IStillLoveLucy111

13y↑6

Norman Hale plays the organ in this song, Roger La Vern joined the band later.

@Buzzer365

11y↑7

" Joe Meek decided that the backing band should make their first record, which would stake their claim as challengers to The Shadows. In tribute to Billy (Fury), Joe wrote Love And Fury, and named the backing group The Tornados, from a line in a John Leyton B-side. (Line-up 1) George Bellamy (rhythm guitar), Heinz Burt (bass guitar), Alan Caddy (lead guitar), Clem Cattini (drums), Norman Hale (organ, not in tour group, added for Love And Fury)." From Billy Fury - The Story

@josebelindo1641

6y↑2

Next Joe groomed Heinz as a solo singer

@johnemery6155

9y↑4

I love drinking whiskey and playing all theese great tracks on u tube

@john111257

8y↑2

ya know buddy sounds like my friday night

@cosycafe1

5y↑1

So do i but mine is vodka and orange

@ferocel

3y↑5

This could've been the blueprint for Telstar but imo it stands alone on its own merit. Too complex to be a hit at the time but that fade out is genius.

@derekjones2995

4y↑2

THIS WAS MY FIRST FROM THE TORNADOES.

@vincebaseley13

2y↑1

The prelude tune to the great Telstar.

@VinylVinnie60

13y↑5

@IStillLoveLucy111 Interesting. I knew Roger in the Seventies, but for some reason, we never talked about the BAND (I must have been BARMY!) Anyhoo, "Love And Fury" was - as far as I know - their first single. "Telstar" was their second. I'm sure Roger was on THAT one - but Wiki says you're RIGHT: Norman Hale was INDEED keyboardist on "Love And Fury". So I've amended the info panel accordingly. Thanks.

@johnlenonzthebeatloves1966

2y↑2

Great and brillant!!! We have own version. LOVE and FURY (czech Láska a Hněv).💗👏👌👍🙂🎖️💯🎶💓💞

@vincebaseley13

2y↑2

Alan Caddy great.

@davevonraven

7y↑5

Does anyone know which organ was used on this recording? It doesn't sound like a Clavioline or a Univox. Reminds me of the organ sound used in the Cryin' Shames' Please Stay.

@VinylVinnie60

7y↑2

Good question. I agree it doesn't sound like the Clavioline - too smooth - and with a vibrato. Anyone?

@stuartlawsonbeattie6200

6y↑2

Daveonraven, I hope this helps? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wamb1UnRDs

@doug9418

6y↑5

WoW, is that good or what?

@john111257

11y↑2

norman hale...did he play elsewhere..imfo appreciated

@VinylVinnie60

11y↑4

I think all the others are on it. Telstar also featured a largely uncredited Geoff Goddard on clavioline. In fact, Roger's organ performance - which was shown on their filmed performances - is barely audible on the record. It's Geoff's clavioline that forms the centre of the number. But I guess that's showbiz. Whether Geoff and/or the clavioline are on THIS piece, I know not. Anyone?