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‘ Bring Back Those Memories of El Monte’ Recalls Los Angeles’ Doowop Era

   Memories of El Monte – Zappa, Penquins Classic Nostalgic Tribute to Los Angeles’  ‘Happy Days’ Doowop Era   Though the song ‘Memories of El Monte‘ came out in 1963,   after the doo-wop era,  it was a perfect  song collaboration of a young Frank Zappa and the Penguins ( of ‘ Earth Angel’ fame) …

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L.A. TIKI Palaces come in many styles – Bars, Restaurants and Apartments

Probably our favorite of the many Tiki Palaces in Southern California is Bahooka,  perhaps the only Tiki restaurant in the area. Originally built in the late 60s its maintained a loyal following, according the current and only second owner.  The place looks like Trader Vics meets Robinson Crueso.  As one walks in a darkened room …

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