The Rivieras were made up of teenagers from South Bend Central High School. Originally called the Playmates, they were forced to change their names as there was already a group playing under that name. Thay decided to rename themselves after the Buick Riviera. The Rivieras were one of the many groups in America that became part of the "frat rock" movement in the early 1960s. The group had their greatest hit, in 1964 with "California Sun", reaching #5 in the main U.S. pop chart. [wiki]
2nd slab for these Indiana 60's frat rock/surf legends, features cool remake of cult tune California Sun and slew of covers. Highlights - Somebody New, Fortune Teller, Tossin' And Turnin', Comin' Back Home, Church Key (Part 2). It's kinda better than their debut lp. It's a Campus Party alright!
"Well, I`m gonna go back where I shoul be
With the California girls down by the sea..."
With the California girls down by the sea..."
