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{{song|writer=Bob Berryhill, Pat Connolly,<br>Jim Fuller and Ron Wilson|composer=|lyricist=|date=1962|source=The Surfaris' "Surfer Joe" B-side|publisher=Miraleste Music, Robin Hood Music Co.}}
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{{song|image=Wipeout.jpg|writer=Bob Berryhill, Pat Connolly,<br>Jim Fuller and Ron Wilson|composer=|lyricist=|date=1962|source=The Surfaris' "Surfer Joe" B-side|publisher=Miraleste Music, Robin Hood Music Co.}}
[[Video:Wipe Out|thumb|300px|right|Animal's "Wipe Out" video.]]
 
   
 
"'''Wipe Out'''" is a 1962 song first recorded by the Surfaris, who were elevated to international status with the release of the "Surfer Joe" single, with "Wipe Out" as the B-side.
 
"'''Wipe Out'''" is a 1962 song first recorded by the Surfaris, who were elevated to international status with the release of the "Surfer Joe" single, with "Wipe Out" as the B-side.
   
The song was performed by [[:Category:The Muppets Characters|the Muppets]]' drummer, [[Animal]], on the 1993 ''[[Muppet Beach Party]]'' album. Animal's version was also released as a single. In the UK the single reached number 39 in the UK charts. The Muppet Show theme was the B-Side and the CD also had Mahna Mahna included. It was also on cassette and a Limited Edition 7" vinyl picture disc. BMG mailed out a postcard to advertise the release and a poster was also printed for in store advertising.
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The song was performed by [[Animal]], on the 1993 ''[[Muppet Beach Party]]'' album. Animal's version was also released as a single. In the UK the single reached number 39 in the UK charts. "[[The Muppet Show Theme]]" was the B-Side and the CD also included "[[Mahna Mahna (song)|Mahna Mahna]]." It was released on cassette and a Limited Edition 7" vinyl picture disc. BMG mailed out a postcard to advertise the release and a poster was also printed for in store advertising.
   
The image was also prited on a T-Shirt in the UK by Black Cat Communications. However only a few were printed as the printer broke.
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The image was also printed on a T-Shirt in the UK by Black Cat Communications. .
   
A music video was produced and broadcast on [[VH1]], with Animal rocking out over old footage from 1960s beach movies.
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A music video was produced and broadcast on [[VH1]], with Animal rocking out over old footage from 1960s beach movies. The song was also used in the [[Sesame Street Live]] show, ''[[1-2-3 Imagine!]]''.
   
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==Releases==
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Image:Wipeout.jpg|CD single
 
Image:Wipeout.jpg|CD single
 
Image:Wipeout-vinyl.png|Vinyl single (UK)<br>cat. 74321219537
 
Image:Wipeout-vinyl.png|Vinyl single (UK)<br>cat. 74321219537
 
Image:WipeOut.JPG|UK CD, Cassette, 7" vinyl picture disc, mail out postcard and advertising poster
 
Image:WipeOut.JPG|UK CD, Cassette, 7" vinyl picture disc, mail out postcard and advertising poster
 
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[[file:Wipe Out|250px|center]]
 
[[Category:Muppet Songs]]
 
[[Category:Muppet Songs]]
 
[[Category:Music Videos]]
 
[[Category:Music Videos]]
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[[Category:Sesame Street Songs]]

Revision as of 07:25, 27 November 2015

Wipeout
Written by Bob Berryhill, Pat Connolly,
Jim Fuller and Ron Wilson
Date 1962
Source The Surfaris' "Surfer Joe" B-side
Publisher Miraleste Music, Robin Hood Music Co.

"Wipe Out" is a 1962 song first recorded by the Surfaris, who were elevated to international status with the release of the "Surfer Joe" single, with "Wipe Out" as the B-side.

The song was performed by Animal, on the 1993 Muppet Beach Party album. Animal's version was also released as a single. In the UK the single reached number 39 in the UK charts. "The Muppet Show Theme" was the B-Side and the CD also included "Mahna Mahna." It was released on cassette and a Limited Edition 7" vinyl picture disc. BMG mailed out a postcard to advertise the release and a poster was also printed for in store advertising.

The image was also printed on a T-Shirt in the UK by Black Cat Communications. .

A music video was produced and broadcast on VH1, with Animal rocking out over old footage from 1960s beach movies. The song was also used in the Sesame Street Live show, 1-2-3 Imagine!.

Releases