Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys
Historical Overview Released in October 1966 as a standalone single, Good Vibrations is widely regarded as the Beach Boys’ magnum opus and one of the most innovative pop songs ever…
Songs
Let Him Run Wild by The Beach Boys
Released in July 1965 as a track on the Beach Boys’ album Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) and as the B-side to the single California Girls in some markets, Let…
Be True to Your School by The Beach Boys
Released in October 1963 as a single and included on the Beach Boys’ album Little Deuce Coupe, Be True to Your School is an upbeat, spirited anthem that celebrates school…
Heroes and Villains by The Beach Boys
Released in July 1967 as a single and later included on the Beach Boys’ album Smiley Smile, Heroes and Villains is one of the band’s most ambitious and enigmatic songs,…
Wendy by The Beach Boys
Released in July 1964 as a track on the Beach Boys’ album All Summer Long and as the B-side to the single Don’t Back Down in some international markets, Wendy…
The Warmth of the Sun by The Beach Boys
Released in March 1964 as a track on the Beach Boys’ album Shut Down Volume 2 and as the B-side to the single Dance, Dance, Dance in October 1964, The…
Darlin’ by The Beach Boys
Released in December 1967 as a single and included on the Beach Boys’ album Wild Honey (1967), Darlin’ is a soulful, upbeat love song that marked a pivotal moment in…
Dance, Dance, Dance by The Beach Boys
Released in October 1964 as a single and included on the Beach Boys’ album The Beach Boys Today! (1965), Dance, Dance, Dance is an exuberant pop-rock anthem that captures the…
Long Promised Road by The Beach Boys
Released in August 1971 as a track on the Beach Boys’ album Surf’s Up and as a single in May 1971, Long Promised Road is a soulful, introspective pop-rock song…
Little Saint Nick by The Beach Boys
Released in December 1963 as a single and later included on The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album (1964), Little Saint Nick is a festive, upbeat pop song that blends the Beach…