He accomplished that feat through innovative use of reverb and a rich playing technique that incorporated everything from short staccato picking to long, legato melody lines. Known far and wide as "The King of the Surf Guitar," Capitol Records signed him and named his 1963 label debut album after his undisputed title. Ranging from blistering instrumental takes on tunes like "Riders in the Sky" and "Hava Nagila," to spirited vocal selections like "Dick Dale Stomp" and "What'd I Say," the album truly captures all aspects of surf culture. All hail the King!
Side A
1 King Of The Surf Guitar
2 The Lonesome Road
3 Kansas City
4 Dick Dale Stomp
5 What I Say
6 Greenback Dollar
Side B
1 Hava Nagila
2 You Are My Sunshine
3 Mexico
4 Break Time
5 Riders In The Sky
6 If I Never Get To Heaven