The Yardbirds (June 8, 1966) “Over Under Sideways Down” / “Jeff’s Boogie” – Single 7" US

A classic 1966 psychedelic rock single by The Yardbirds, showcasing Jeff Beck’s innovative guitar work and marking one of the band’s most successful U.S. releases during their peak creative period.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: The Yardbirds

Label: Epic

Date: June 8, 1966

Catalogue: 5-10035

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: United States Genre: Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Style: Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock

TRACK LIST USA 7" Commercial Single

(5-10035) 

A-Side: “Over Under Sideways Down” Written by: C. Dreja, K. Relf, P. Samwell-Smith, J. McCarthy, J. Beck

Produced by: Paul Samwell-Smith & Simon Napier-Bell

B-Side: “Jeff’s Boogie”

Written by: C. Dreja, K. Relf, P. Samwell-Smith, J. McCarthy, J. Beck

Produced by: Paul Samwell-Smith & Simon Napier-Bell

PERSONNEL

• Jeff Beck – lead guitar

• Keith Relf – vocals, harmonica

• Chris Dreja – rhythm guitar

• Paul Samwell-Smith – bass

• Jim McCarty – drums

LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS

• USA – Epic 5-10035 (Commercial)

• USA – Epic 5-10035 (Radio Station Copy / Promo)

• UK – Columbia (1966)

• Australia – Columbia (1966)

• Canada – Capitol (1966)

• Denmark – Columbia (1966)

• Finland – Columbia (1966)

• France – Riviera (1966)

• Germany – Epic (1966)

• Italy – Ricordi International (1966)

• Netherlands – Riviera (1966)

• New Zealand – Columbia (1966)

• Nigeria – Columbia (1966)

• Norway – Columbia (1966)

• South Africa – Columbia (1966)

• Sweden – Columbia (1966)

• Italy – Fabbri Editori / RCS Libri (1999 reissue)

THE STORY

Released in June 1966, “Over Under Sideways Down” was one of The Yardbirds’ most distinctive singles, blending Indian raga influences with hard-driving rock and featuring Jeff Beck’s groundbreaking guitar solo. The B-side “Jeff’s Boogie” is an instrumental showcase for Beck’s virtuosity.

CONTEXT & NOTES

This single reached No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and became a staple of the band’s live performances. It represents the height of the Yardbirds’ experimental phase before Jeff Beck and later Jimmy Page departed.

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