So, Who Were They? Ventures-- Crazy Elephant

These are some lesser-known groups that had hits back on April 25, 1968.


VENTURES

The Ventures had the hit the hit "Hawaii Five-O" from the hit TV series by the same name. They were an American instrumental rock band formed in 1958 in Tacoma, Washington. Their other really big hit was 1960's "Walk, Don't Run."

They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 when they were presented by none other than John Fogerty.

"Book 'em, Dano."


CRAZY ELEPHANT

Crazy Elephant had a hit the same date with "Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'" and are considered an American Bubblegum pop band. They were essentially a studio band put together by the Godfathers of Bubblegum, Jerry Kasenetz and Jeff Katz.

The song was sung by former member of the 1950s band Cadillacs, Robert Spencer, who had a 1955 hit with "Speedo"

A true one-hit wonder, it hit #12 on both US and UK charts.

I don't care what they say, I loved my Bubblegum Music.

So That's Who Those Guys Were. --RoadDog

"From Atlanta, Georgia, to the Gulf stream waters."

Thought for the Day: The sole purpose of a child's middle name is so he can tell when he is really in trouble.