21K views · 380 reactions | On this day in Rock and Roll History - April 26 1963 Frankie Avalon inks a deal to appear in the Hollywood movie, Beach Party, where he and Annette Funicello would sing, battle a motorcycle gang led by Eric Von Zipper, and dance to Dick Dale And The Del Tones. | Johnny Rock and Roll Radio | Facebook

Beach Party is the theme song for the 1963 romantic comedy film of the same name, which launched American International Pictures' iconic "Beach Party" film series. The song is performed by the two leading stars of the series, Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon. The track is a classic, upbeat Teen Pop/Surf Rock number, perfect for setting the scene of sun-drenched, youthful beach fun. Although it may not have been a major chart hit, "Beach Party" is highly iconic because it defined an entire fi