Shortly after the Beatles recorded “Day Tripper” in 1965, a group of five ascot-wearing West Virginia teens – The Rondeaus - went into the studio to beat Lenon and McArtney at their own game (1:55). The vocals are wrong. The hi-hat is rusty (you could get tetanus from it if it scratched you!). The guitar solo is … simplified. And the bass isn’t even a bass!! These all-American boys take the worldly Beatles and make it innocent and relatable. But paradoxically, they also make it dirtier. Our notaries have officially stamped this version: Better than the Beatles. In case that weren’t enough, the Rondeaus put out a ballad of their own, “Anymore” (40:12). They cleverly cop the “Day Tripper” riff (which the Beatles stole from Bobby Parker, anyway) and add some heartfelt lyrics. A total garage tune. We think Paul & Ringo should record this as the last Beatles song ever. Come on, it could happen!!
