: Greek-American musician Nick Roubanis copyrighted a jazz arrangement, which helped the song enter the American mainstream via big band leaders like Harry James .
: Dick Dale, the "King of the Surf Guitar," transformed the song by using rapid-fire tremolo picking on a single string and heavy reverb, a style influenced by the Arabic oud playing he heard from his Lebanese father. Misirlou
Beyond Pulp Fiction , the song has become a cultural shorthand for "cool" or high-energy scenes. It was famously sampled by the Black Eyed Peas for their 2006 hit "Pump It" and has appeared in numerous video games, commercials, and orchestral arrangements. : Greek-American musician Nick Roubanis copyrighted a jazz
: Dick Dale released the definitive surf rock version, originally titled " Miserlou ". Modern Legacy It was famously sampled by the Black Eyed