They are best remembered for their regional hit, a cover version of "Farmer John", which managed to reach the Top 10 of several radio station charts around Detroit.

The Tidal Waves raised the $200 required to record at the United Sound Systems Studios on January 7, 1966, cutting a cover version of Don and Dewey's tune, "Farmer John", and the original song by Witkowski, "She Left Me All Alone", on a Scully 4-track for their debut single.

Released in September 1966, the tune included complex arrangements performed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and reached number 19 on WKNR Radio thanks to DJ Paul Cannon promoting it as his "Song of the Week".

[4] The Tidal Waves' popularity grew to a degree that they began touring nationally with the Animals and the Dave Clark Five, while appearing on numerous regional television programs.

However, for the group's third and final single, "Actions (Speaker Louder Than Words)"—often credited as their most artistically accomplished recording—they were almost completely unsupported by Hanna-Barbera, as the company was transitioning away from promoting music releases.