The Trashmen – Surfin’ bird (1963) The Trashmen 1963 Surfin' bird Did you know that... This song is a combination of “Bird’s the Word” and “Papa-oom-mow-mow”. These were both written by The Rivingtons, who were a “doo-wop” band, which is an R&B genre. Explore…“Bird’s the Word” by The Rivingtons (Spotify)“Papa-oom-mow-mow” by The Rivingtons (Spotify) How does this song make you feel? Report abuse SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS