The Ventures were not only the greatest rock n roll instrumental group of all time, they were also the most prolific. In 1966 alone, they released four albums including, "The Ventures Play The Batman Theme", one of their best.
If you believe the liner notes on the back of the album (and you should believe them, The Ventures would never lie), the idea for the record's concept came from a fan who wrote a letter suggesting that the band record an album of "tv action themes." (They even print the fans letter on the back cover.)
"Batman Theme", "Green Hornet", "The Man From U.N.C.L.E", "Get Smart" and "Secret Agent Man" are all here and given fabulous Ventures treatment. Extra credit should be given to producer Joe Saraceno for tastefully adding keyboards, percussion and backing vocals. Usually available on Amazon or e bay for a couple bucks. Well worth picking up.
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