don't be square go ape

LP + Free CD of the album
The title of this compilation is something of a motto for Penny Records. It's a phrase that actually dates back to the beatnik slang of the '50s and sums up the spirit of the selections found here, whose common theme, if there is one, seems to be nonsensical lyrics and odd obsessions. Ranging from soul rocker's like J.J. Jackson's 1959 "Oo-Ma-Liddi", to the Ukelele playing Californian Nervous Norvus' "Transfusion" (a huge smash hit in 1956), to the Queen of rockabilly, Wanda Jackson's 1961 "Funnel Of Love". There's even Elvis Presley's "Do The Clam", from his teen beach party flick Girl Happy.
Cover art by Scarful.
Track list - SIDE A: 1. Boppin' To Grandfather's Clock - Sidney Jo Lewis Aka Hardrock Gunter 2. Transfusion - Nervous Norvous 3. Psycho - Bobby Hendricks 4. Crazy Baby - Gene Maltais 5. Do The Clam - Elvis Presley 6. Alarm Clock Boogie - Billy Briggs 7. Mama Oom Mow Mow (The Bird) - The Rivingtons 8. Rubber Bisquit - The Chips SIDE B: 1. It's Mighty Crazy - Lightnin' Slim 2. Oo-Ma-Liddi - J.J. Jackson 3. Real Wild Child - Ivan 4. Witch Doctor - David Seville 5. Ain't Got No Home - Clarence "Frogman" Henry 6. Jock-A-Mo - Sugar Boy Crawford 7. Boom Pacha Boom - Billy Bird & His Penguins 8. Funnel Of Love - Wanda Jackson