THE LIVELY SET SOUNDTRACK - Vinyl LP - Festival - 1964 - VG FREE POSTAGE (2957)

🏁 The Lively Set – Original Soundtrack LP is a high-octane slice of 1960s pop and surf culture, released in 1964 by Decca Records (DL 9119). Scored and written by the legendary Bobby Darin, the album accompanies the film The Lively Set, a car-racing drama starring James Darren and Pamela Tiffin. Though Darin composed the music, he doesn’t perform on the LP—vocals are handled by other artists, including Darren himself.

📀 Album Overview

• Title: The Lively Set – Original Cast and Music From

• Label: Decca Records

• Format: Vinyl LP, Mono (also released in Stereo: DL 79119)

• Country: USA (also issued in New Zealand by Festival Records)

• Release Year: 1964

• Genre: Soundtrack, Pop Rock, Surf

• Composer & Lyricist: Bobby Darin

🎵 Tracklist Highlights

Side A:

1. The Lively Set – Vocals by James Darren

2. Turbine Montage – Sound effects and music

3. Look at Me – Vocals by Wink Martindale

4. Bonneville Boss (Boss Barracuda) – Instrumental

5. Coffee Perkin’ Time – Instrumental

6. The Pomona Drags – Sound of drag racing with music

Side B:

1. If You Love Him – Vocals by Joanie Sommers

2. Theme for Edie (Look at Me) – Instrumental

3. Boss Barracuda – Performed by The Surfaris, vocals by Ron Wilson

4. Casey Wake Up – Vocals by Joanie Sommers

5. The Tri-State Race – Sound montage with narration

6. End Title (If You Love Him) – Instrumental reprise

🏎️ Vibe & Legacy

• The soundtrack blends surf rock, instrumental pop, and cinematic sound design, reflecting the film’s focus on futuristic turbine cars and drag racing.

• Features contributions from The Surfaris, best known for Wipe Out, adding authentic surf energy.

• The LP is a collector’s gem for fans of Bobby Darin, 1960s soundtracks, and vintage car culture.

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