In 1959, R&B Renaissance men Don & Dewey released the first version of the soon-to-be-classic, "Farmer John" (1:01). These guys were multi-instrumentalists and multi-talented - this one's sure to be a hit at your upcoming barnyard blitz. Two years later, Carl & the Commanders brought out the next in the crop, an even faster take with wild drums, some tickling of the ol' ivory, and it ends with some slapback handclaps (42:42). in 1964, The Premiers presented the world with a raucous rendition of the number, but gave it a "Louie Louie"/ "Slauson Shuffle" backing, with some Lynn Easton-esque drums. It's a keeper, from the ICONIC intro to the final fadeout. And let's give some credit to The Chevelles Car Club, for doing their best to drown out the band!! Then Neil Young came out with an inexplicable Post-Premiers version that has us taking out our pitchforks (1:45:31). At least it brings to mind The Tidal Waves' earlier version, which we play before the BDA'S (2:08:22). Gabba Gabba Gabba Goo!
