Here’s an article about Al Frazier of the Rivingtons, who recorded the original version of “Papa Oom Mow Mow,” whose involvement in the rock/R&B scene began in 1949. Interestingly, before they were the Rivingtons—named for Rivington Street in New York City—they were the Crenshaws, probably named for Crenshaw Blvd. in Los Angeles, Frazier’s home town.
http://www.rockabilly.nl/references/messages/al_frazier.htm
The flip side of Surfin’ Bird was A-Bone. I still have the 45 around here somewhere.