Happy first day of summer to all! Here’s Annette Funicello with her super-cheeseball, mom-and-dad sanctioned version of “California Sun” - the greatest musical calling card my home state ever had, and we have a lot. Originally covered by Indiana teen rockers the Rivieras and subsequently covered to great success by New York punk rockers Ramones. I don’t even know who I’m explaining this to, but you never know. Enjoy, and I’ll see you at the beach!

(As an aside, I’m often told I resemble Annette Funicello and I find this to be a great compliment. After all, who wouldn’t want to be compared to the girl who mesmerized an entire generation of pre-pubescent American boys with her budding teenage boobs on television every weekday? The body of Annette Funicello as catalyst for the sexual revolution = Disney’s dream debased for reals. Love you, Annette!)

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    Annette Funicello- “California Sun” In honor of the first week of summer!
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