Joy: The Ventures Play the Classics

Album by The Ventures ‧ 1972

Joy: The Ventures Play the Classics is a studio album by the instrumental surf rock band The Ventures, released on March 18, 1972 by United Artists Records. The album represents a distinct classical crossover effort where the group applied their energetic guitar-and-bass style to famous classical masterpieces. This musical direction was heavily influenced by the mainstream success of the band Apollo 100 and their hit instrumental track "Joy".

Songs (12)

Beethoven's Sonata In C# Minor