On this date in 1977, The Ramones released their sixth single, "Rockaway Beach". In the U.K., it was backed by "Teenage Lobotomy" and "Beat On The Brat". In the U.S., it was backed by "Babysitter". There was even a third version using "Locket Love" as the B side. The A side, "Teenage Lobotomy" and "Locket Love" were on their third album, Rocket To Russia. "Beat On The Brat" was on their self-titled debut album. "Babysitter" was a non-LP track that was added to their second album, Leave Home, as a bonus track on a CD re-release. The single reached the #66 spot on the U.S. singles chart. The Queens, NY punk legends disbanded in 1996.
Wikipedia: The Ramones
Official Website: officialramones.com
Video: The Ramones - Rockaway Beach - live - 1977 - youtube
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