On the burning question of "Bird is the Word":


I'd have to say that while I usually prefer the original to a remake, the Trashmen make the Rivingtons sound positively flaccid. The Trashmen are a souped-up 'Vette next to the Rivington's Nash Rambler--(and not the one from the other song). No question where the power and excitement are--and there's got to be a sense of humor there too. Though obviously the Trashmen got the songs--combination of two--from the Rivingtons.

The Trashmen's version will live forever. Not sure about the Rivingtons'.