October 1 was one of those 25-hour days for Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus. That morning was the Allentown semi-annual 45s- & 78s-only record show about 80 miles away. That night was WHAM-O WATUSI night.

The Phast Man drove a rented car, accompanied by a pair of women record collectors, Yana Lil Jerk and Miss Melissa, who were able to get up and out of New York City by 6:00AM in order to get to Allentown on time for the 8:00 early entry. Suffice it to say records were bought, including a few 78s. Somehow, this seemed to be the fastest Allentown record show ever. As we were in line to drive back through the Holland Tunnel around 6:00PM, Miss Melissa pointed out that we were just there 12 hours ago, but it seemed like just a few minutes.

That night, the WHAM-O WATUSI took place at the Bootleg Bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Guest DJ was Mister Brandon Peck Pierce, who somehow finds great records to play without traveling tall the way to Allentown! Although Mister Brandon doesn’t seem to have a regular DJ night at the moment, he has excellent records and knows how to spin them. Plus, he is a fantastic illustrator and he made a very groovy, Mad Magazine-themed poster for the night (see below) that inspired The Boog to drag out his “It’s a Gas” record. This particular WHAM turned out to be one of the greatest of all WHAM-dom! The place was jumping all night, with folks dancing and jumping about, diggin’ the wild sounds being churned out by the two DJs. Miss Nancy “Jeannie” Gardner was on hand to take some photos and hand out crunchy, spicy treats from India.

Here’s a list of all the records played by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus at the WHAM-O WATUSI. Those with an asterisk were picked up that day in Allentown…

• The Trashmen–Church Key (Sundazed)
• The Ardells–Stronger Than Dirt (Thor)
• The Ventures–The 2,000 Pound Bee – Part 2 (Dolton)
• Curtis Knight & the Squires–Hornet’s Nest (RSVP)
• B. Bumble and the Stingers–The Green Hornet Theme (Mercury)
• The Karvals–Batman Theme (Succés Match Hits; Canada)
• The Spotlights–Batman and Robin (Smash)
• The Chantels–Shaggy Baggy Joe (MW; Canada)
• Danny Hutton–Monster Shindig Pt. 2 (HBR)*
• The Transatlantics–Run for Your Life (Jubilee)
• The Pacers featuring Bobby Crafford–Diddley Diddley Daddy (Razoback)
• The Nocturnals–Because You’re Gone (Regency; Canada)
• The Nova Local–Games (Decca)
• Connie Francis–Stupid Cupid (M-G-M)*
• Jay Stutes and the Swamp Pickers–Sugar Bee (Goldband)
• The Magnets–Joker (London International)*
• The Nomads–Desert Tramp (Rust)*
• Jerry Dallman and the Knightcaps–The Bug (Punch)
• Gene the Hat–(Pass) the Bug (Beauville)
• The Orchids–Don’t Make Me Mad (Decca; UK)
• The Everly Brothers–Gone, Gone, Gone (Warner Bros.)
• The Dave Clark Five–Best Day’s Work (Epic)
• Yardbirds–You’re a Better Man Than I (Columbia; New Zealand)
• The Zombies–Indication (Parrot)
• Larry Dale–Drinkin’ Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee (Atlantic)*
• Little Emmett Sutton–Mom Won’t You Teach Me to Monkey (Federal)
• Big Bo and the Arrows–Hully Gully Now (Duchess)
• Eddie & the De-Havelons–Baby Dumplins (Peacock)
• Calvin Wilson–Tic Tac Toe (Capitol)
• The Elgins–We’re Gonna Have a Good Time (Congress)
• Jimmy Mamou–Funky Love (Capitol)
• Tony Avon & the Belairs–Stone Soul Candidate (Atlantic)
• Junior Washington–Skippy White Theme (Part I) (WILD)
• Johnny Williams–Breaking Point (Twinight)
• Georgia Soul Twisters–You Shot Me (Through the Grease) (Mainstream)*
• Edwin Starr–Girls Are Getting Prettier (Ric-Tic)
• Lyres–Security (Norton)
• Ray Sharpe with the King Curtis Orchestra–Help Me – Part I (Get the Feeling) (Atco)
• Them–Mystic Eyes (Parrot)
• The Rock-Fellers–Orange Peel (Valor)
• Alf Newman–It’s A Gas (Golden 12; Germany)
• The Green Slime–The Green Slime (M-G-M)
• Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band–Electricity (Buddah; UK)
• The Troggs–Gonna Make You (Atco)
• Bob Dylan–Maggie’s Farm (CBS; UK)
• Diane Renay–Watch Out Sally! (M-G-M)
• King Size Taylor and the Dominoes–Stupidity (Decca; UK)
• The Rockin’ Ramrods–I Wanna Be Your Man (Plymouth)
• Billy Harner–Watch Your Step (OR)
• Richie Barrett–Some Other Guy (Atlantic)
• The Night Caps–Keep on Runnin’ (Arc; Canada)
• Les Rats–Wooly Bully (Fantastic; Canada)
• Ritchie Valens–La Bamba (Del-Fi)
• Donald Lautrec–Si Tu Veux Danser (Jupiter; Canada)
• The Spartas–Dance, Dance, Dance (Hit)
• The Walker Brothers–Land of 1000 Dances (Philips; Japan)
• The Vibrants–Something About You Baby (Columbia; Australia)
• The Equals–I Get So Excited (President)
• The Dave Clark Five–I Can’t Stand It (Capitol; Mexico)
• John Smith and the New Sound–Girls in Love (Vogue; Germany)
• Sir Douglas–She’s Gotta Be Boss (Tribe)
• The Virginia Wolves–B.L.T. (Amy)
• Bunny Shivel–The Slide (Capitol)
• Davie Allen and the Arrows–Cody’s Theme (Tower)
• The A-Jacks–Fury (Valiant)*
• The Rhythmaires–Hill’s Concerto (Part One) (Surf)
• The Jaguars–Exit 6 (Epic)
• The Ventures–Stop Action (Liberty; Japan)
• Los Sirex–La Noche Es Maravillosa (Vergara; Spain)
• Floyd Cramer–Let’s Go (RCA Victor)
• The Silvertones–Bathsheba (Valiant)
• The Avons–Push a Little Harder (Groove)
• The Dials–Monkey Walk (Time)
• The Carnabeats–Go-Go-Stop (Philips; Japan)
• Evie Sands–Run Home to Your Mama (Blue Cat)

None of these records are for sale.