Davie Allan & The Arrows--Blue's Theme (1967)

     One of the sub-genres of teen movies in the 60's was the biker movie. Low budget,  unintentionally funny (especially now), and a way for actors and actresses get their foot in the door. "The Wild Angels"  was a great example of this. Made in 1966, it starred Peter Fonda, Nancy Sinatra, Bruce Dern, and Diane Ladd and was made by B-movie king, Roger Corman. It was a terrible movie, but entertaining nonetheless (the trailer for it is a hoot), and was the 12th grossing picture in 66.

     Not only did it launch many acting careers, it put an indie band on the map. Davie Allan had been a session musician in California and was tapped to perform the soundtrack to "The Wild Angels". He came up with an album of songs with a guitar so distorted that it had a buzzing sound which made it totally distinctive. Two of the songs reached the Billboard charts, with one, "Blue's Theme" reaching #32. It started a trend not only in biker movies, but in using Allan for the soundtracks as his guitar sound became linked to the genre. Allan with his Angels (who's lineup has constantly changed over the years) still tour and are still very popular at biker gatherings. A guitarist who has never received the respect he deserved....

     For a little extra, not only do we have the featured song, but below is the trailer for "The Wild Angels"....enjoy.