The Beach Boys were one of the biggest bands in music history. They are among the 15 biggest selling artists selling more than 200 million records world wide. They were also one of 3 American acts that were not affected at all by The British Invasion (the other 2 were Elvis Presley and The Four Seasons). Their biggest hit is probably "Good Vibrations." My 2 personal favorite songs are "Surfer Girl" and "Wouldn't It Be Nice."
I mostly agree but I slightly disagree. The Beach Boys were slightly effected by the British Invasion. The Beatles had the top ten largely locked out much of the time. The Beach Boys were able to make the top ten frequently, but I don't think they ever achieved #1. Despite the competition, The Beatles and Beach Boys kept inspiring each other to make better and better music. The Four Seasons still had hits but they declined after the Beatles came. I think Elvis was already considered king at the time, so there's that. Roy Orbison, I believe, was the only American artist two reach #1 during the British Invasion and that was with "Oh, Pretty Woman" (which Robsquad needs to react to.)
Most people never knew it was never the Wilson brothers playing on their records but actually a group of musicians called 'The Wrecking Crew' that did th actual playing on all their hit records! th-cam.com/video/Cd9986j9pYo/w-d-xo.html You mentioned "Good Vibrations" Carol Kaye played the famous beat! th-cam.com/video/9UqNvMOdhGU/w-d-xo.html
@@heyhey1956 Not to start a disagreement but there's videos of them playing a lot of their early hits live. Brian used The Wrecking Crew for Pet Sounds but he might as well played the instruments himself as he directed every single note with all the perfectionism of Steely Dan. And Frank Zappa even remarked, paraphrasing, thank God Brian gave us Little Deuce Coupe.
@Ron Moll 100% very much a healthy competition. The British Invasion took nearly all of its roots from American blues and R&B, and to some extent, skiffle.
Their "Help Me Rhonda", "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and "Fun Fun Fun" are next for you!!! The Beach Boys are one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful bands of all time, selling over 100 million records worldwide.
The Beach Boys were big in the 60s. Barbra Ann was from 1965. Other good songs include "California Girls", "Help Me Rhonda", and "I Get Around". Many more. Love you guys.
I used to agree with that statement, but when I bought Sunflower I became acquainted with "All I Wanna Do," which gives "God Only Knows" a run for its money.
Their music was so popular that you didn't need to be on a beach to enjoy it. A campfire in the woods, a few brews and the Beach Boys' music would get every on their feet. Loved your reaction, guys. Have fun with your kiddles tonight. Take care and be well. Peace. ☮️
... full story, Jan and Dean were down the hall recording, and Jan was being difficult and perfectionist. Dean walked down to where the Beach Boys we're recording the 'Party' album. They asked him what he wanted to do and they recorded this. At the end you can hear Brian say "Thanks Dean"
“… I know so many people who think they can do it alone They isolate their heads and stay in their safety zones … Now what can you tell them And what can you say that won't make them defensive … I know there's an answer I know now but I have to find it by myself … They come on like they're peaceful But inside they're so uptight They trip through their day And waste all their thoughts at night … Now how can I come on And tell them the way that they live could be better … I know there's an answer I know now but I have to find it by myself … Now how can I come on And tell them the way that they live could be better … I know there's an answer I know now but I have to find it by myself” Goosebumps when you think about how clever these lyrics are.
“God Only Knows” is one of their most popular songs (aside from Good Vibrations which you already did) and a Beach Boys must. It’s such a great love song ❤️
@@gregorymoore2877 YOU WERE ONCE QUOTED AS SAYING SOMETHING LIKE "GOD ONLY KNOWS" IS THE GREATEST SONG EVER WRITTEN. PAUL: "It's a really, really great song---it's a big favorite of mine. I was asked recently to give my top ten favorite songs for a Japanese radio station...I didn't think long and hard on it, but I popped that ["God Only Knows"] on the top of my list. [Thinks for a moment] It's very deep. [Quotes the lyrics to "God Only Knows"] Very emotional, always a bit of a choker for me, that one. There are certain songs that just hit home with me, and they're the strangest collection of songs...but that is high on the list, I must say."
This was a cover song. The original by The Regents was a hit that went to number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1961. The Beach Boys version went to number 2 in 1965. The Beach Boys were huge in the 60's. They held their own after the British Invasion with the Beatles coming on the scene in 1964. Their major hits were "Fun, Fun, Fun" "Surfin' Safari", "Surfin USA", "Surfer Girl", "Little Deuce Coupe", "California Girls", "I Get Around", "In My Room", "Help Me Rhonda", "Good Vibrations", "Sloop John B", "Wouldn't It Be Nice", "God Only Knows", "Good Timing", "Kokomo", among others. They sold over 100 million records. All of their songs were famous, they had 4 number 1 hits, "I Get Around", "Good Vibrations", "Help Me Rhonda", and "Kokomo". I would say that "Good Vibrations" was their biggest and most famous song.
I went to a Joe Walsh concert in the early 70s, the Beach Boys were touring with him and played first. Never was that huge a BB fan but after I saw them, the amount of respect and appreciation I have for them as entertainers is 100 fold. They rocked Texas Stadium and vamped up the whole crowd that covered the football field as well as every seat in the house. Dennis Wilson started the set in a 3 piece suit but because he was working so hard, the hotter he got the more he took off. By the time their set was over, he was wearing Bermuda shorts and a wife beater! And the audience including myself were loving it! Truly the best show I ever saw and I've seen some great ones.
"God only knows what I'd be without you". Absolutely epic beach boys tune. Also " don't worry baby" or "Good Vibrations". Many many more. Yes they were the Beatles main American competition.
Surfin' Safari was their first hit. They also had hits with "Fun, Fun, Fun," "California Girls," "Surfer Girl," "Little Deuce Couple," "In My Room," "Good Vibrations" (which might be the most famous), "God Only Knows" (which is beautiful), "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and so many more that you should listen to. And 'California Girls,' too.
The Beach Boys recorded this while hanging out with friends, which is why there are limited instruments, you hear people chatting in the background, and The Beach Boys start laughing when the mess up the lyrics in one part. I would have LOVED to be at this party! It must have been a blast!
You guys always bring a smile to this old man's face (71 years young) !!! I grew up in the late 50s and the 60s and the Beach Boys were the sound track of my life !!! Thanks for your videos !!
Ditto ,keep on groovin.you 2 are the most open minded musical people I know. Most famous is god only knows. You should check out beach boys and Chicagoan doing wishing you were here. backup vocals are ret.
Beach Boys has 13 top 10 hits in the 60’s alone, plus success in the 70’s and 80’s. Their first #1 was “I Get Around” in ‘65, and their last #1 was in ‘88 with “Kokomo”
Just to let ya guys know, the Beach Boys were HUGE! 60's, 70's, & 80's...there were few people who didn't know them! I've been to roughly 20 of their concerts over the years when they were active, and even back to before Dennis Wilson died. I have never seen a concert experience quite like it. Teens to seniors, and every age in between enjoying and loving the music and vibes!
I love the song "In My Room" by the Beach Boys They had such great harmony. The drummer Dennis Wilson was really the one who loved the beach and surfed. But unfortunately he drowned in the mid eighths. He also knew Charles Manson. You can't go wrong with any beach boy songs.
In my room was also one of my favorites. I would love for them to react to that song. Great suggestion. Oh and you were also the first person to bring up the Charlie Manson connection they can't forget about that it was also part of history
I've tried a few times to identify the most universally appealing music acts/songs. What does everybody like no matter what their favorite might be. I always come back to The Beach Boys. This song in particular. I don't care what your go-to music is. How can anyone not enjoy this?
They were actually at a party, and this was recorded off the cuff. It wasn't planned, but when they played it the next day, it sounded so good and authentic, they put in on their next album. They really were just relaxing with friends, having a few drinks, and it just happened. Pretty cool. Love The Beach Boys.
Not entirely true. Yes, it was off the cuff, but the party sounds were added later on. They were in the studio with another big group at the time, Jan and Dean (Little Old Lady From Pasadena) and they all recorded Barbra Ann right there. But again, the glass and party sounds were dubbed in a an after thought.
Tom Beyerlein's comment is correct. This is from their album "Beach Boys' Party!" which was a concept album as though they were casually playing acoustic songs at a party. They didn't have time for new material, all the songs are covers (including this one) except one Beach Boys medley. Dean Torrance sang co-lead on this. "Beach Boys' Party!" directly preceded "Pet Sounds". They released a box set not too long ago which includes the songs without all the party chatter.
According to the official beach boys story this wasn't a spur of the moment thing. It was rehearsed a lot and was sold as an impromptu song but it was anything but. Written by Brian Wilson the record company wanted to make them sound like they were still ordinary guys underneath all the fame etc. People bought the idea not knowing the truth.
Honestly, Rob, you pull off the hippie look really well. 👏 Question: you seem to enjoy a lot (most?) of the music you react to, but how much of it makes it's way into your personal playlists?
SURF MUSIC was huge in the 60's, it was more than just the Beach Boys, although they were the best at it. As a kid my brother, sister and I wore this 45 out. I got to see them around 2005 or so, they still put on a great show. I see below that the Rob Squad Family has suggested several great songs by them but I'm still going to suggest "Good Vibrations", love this song. 😀
The Beach Boys had perfect harmony. Brian Wilson who wrote most of their songs knew what he was doing. They were 3 brothers, a cousin and a close family friend.
The Beach Boys were huge. They were masters of this breezy, bouncy summer sound. I think that Good Vibrations, which I believe you've already done, is their masterpiece. They went to a new level with their 1966 album, Pet Sounds. God Only Knows would be a great reaction song. It's easy to underestimate the complexity of the Beach Boys sound, maybe because it feels so easy and fun. The tight harmonies are tricky and required a lot of corrdination. Brian Wilson was the brains behind the operation. He's a musical genius.
How can you not smile when listening to the Beach Boys? I still love them . My dad was the one who got me into liking the Beach Boys when I was a kid. Barbara Ann, Surfing USA , Little Duece Coupe, California Girls, Help me Rhonda, ect are some of my favorites ❤ ♥ 💖
The Beach Boys "Pet Sounds" album is considered a masterpiece and along with Sgt. Peppers by the Beatles is ranked to be the most influential album in rock history. Wouldn't It Be Nice, Sloop John Band and God Only Knows are the 3 biggest hits from that album. I'd also recommend Help Me Rhonda, Don't Worry Baby, Do it Again and Little Surfer Girl.
I have to agree with you Roy. Even The Beatles spoke highly of The Beach Boys album Pet Sounds. There was a friendly competition between American and English bands back then. Made for some darn good tunes to listen to.
They were a band comparable to the Beatles in many ways. A few more of theirs to listen to; "California Girls", "Sloop John B", "Fun, Fun, Fun", "I Get Around", "Help Me, Rhonda", "Be True to Your School". That last one could easily be played at a school pep rally.
Good vibrations was probably their biggest single but so so many more. They had a few beautiful songs like God Only Knows, In My Room and Wouldn't It Be Nice. Their harmonies are unmatched in pop.
They were the pinnacle of the doo wop sound. But they also went way past. Nothing on Pet Sounds is doo wop style. California Girls & Sloop John B. aren't either. Very involved musically
The Beach Boys predated the Beatles by a year or two. Both were enormous influences on each other, each inspiring the other to unprecedented heights. "Good Vibrations" was so far beyond anything else on top 40 radio in its sophistication. Brian Wilson is an utter genius.
For a different Beach Boys sound try "Wouldn't it be Nice", " Good Vibrations" and "God Only Knows". They were probably the top group and then the Beatles came along and the rest of the British invasion. There was so much good music in the 60s, you haven't even scratched the surface!
This is from their Party album, is basically just an album of the Beach Boys sitting around with some friends kinda goofing off. I recommend reacting to "God Only Knows" which showcases what happens when they put serious effort into their recording. The other named women are from other songs: "Peggy Sue" by Buddy Holly "Hello, Mary Lou" by Ricky Nelson "Betty Lue's Got A New Pair Of Shoes" by.... not sure who originally, but later by Eddie & The Cruisers 😉 The Beach Boys biggest hit was probably "Good Vibrations" which y'all have reacted to. Oh and the ending was cut off on the recording you reacted to, so.... you haven't heard the whole song yet.
Good Only Knows is my favorite as well. Paul McCartney of the Beatles heard their singing Pet Sounds and was so blown away by it, he said couldn't write a song for 6 months. He said he couldn't compete with that album. John Lennon convinced him to try and the wrote Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. McCartney still says that God Only Knows from the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds is the most perfect pop song ever released.
This is a remake of a '61 song by The Regents. The "Beach Boys Party" album it was on was contrived to deliver a contracted album while Brian was working on their "Pet Sounds" masterpiece. They recorded it in studio (with The Wrecking Crew), and then added the party sounds and ad libs to the completed tracks.
From their album "Beach Boys' Party!" which was a concept album as though they were casually playing cover songs at a party in their living room. All the songs are covers (including this one) except one Beach Boys medley. Dean Torrance is co-lead on this song. "Beach Boys' Party!" directly preceded their album "Pet Sounds".
Beach Boys ruled the airwaves in the sixties out here in California. Clean wholesome harmonies. Oh no the one-piece bathing suit was Grandma material at this point, this was bikini City!
My dad used to say the 60's started with The Beach Boys and The Four Seasons being the top two bands in any competition. When the British Invasion started, it was The Beatles and The Beach Boys battling for the top spot.
I was never a huge fan of the Beach Boys but when I saw them in concert in 1974, they absolutely rocked the house! They had every member of the audience, including skeptical me, in the palm of their hand. Good Vibrations is probably their most famous song but I also love Sloop John B, Fun Fun Fun and Little Surfer Girl.
Beach boys...... very big, very very popular 60’s, 70’s and 80’s ... lots of great songs! Sloop John B is probably one of my favorite songs by them.... great song that really highlights their voices and harmonies.
The Beach Boys and The Beatles were essentially in direct competition with each other. Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band was their response to Pet Sounds which is Brian Wilson’s masterpiece. The sixties was a great time to start listening to music! BTW, my mom, who just turned 89 last week, would have Bach and Scott Joplin on 8 track blaring all over the house while she was cleaning, lol. And I learned to enjoy their music too!
Love it! My mom did the same thing with 8-tracks, but with K-tel 50s-60s r&r and her favourite singers Roy Orbison, Gene Pitney, Four Seasons, Sam Cooke, Neil Sedaka, a bunch of others. I've had them for years now.
And BTW, Pet Sounds was in reaction to the Beatles, Revolver. That was an amazing and fun rivalry that produced some of the greatest music ever recorded!
I collected all LPs and cassettes they ever put out and this song is from the Vinyl LP "Beach Boys Party". From about 1965. I saw the original group live at Notre Dame ,here, in Indiana back in 1973, where their roadie at the time (Jerry from Manchester ,England) came up into our seating area and we chatted for a while before the concert started. I also was in their warehouse studio out in California (Brother Records) back in 1975. Peace. (Check out Surf's Up LP/CD.) They were the biggest American band at the time the Beatles arrived in the mid '60s. They did world tours.
The Beach Boys were "Number One" in the world until the Beatles hit the scene with the British Invasion. Through the 60s and 70s Brian Wilson, the creative genius of the Beach Boys, squared off against John Lennon and Paul McCartney trying to outdo each other album after album.
Not so big in the UK before 1964. Didn't chart in the UK in 1963 at all. Hit #34 in '62 and #7 in '64. They ruled the US in 1963 the way the Beatles ruled the UK.
In 1963, they had their first national hit with "Surfin' U.S.A.", beginning a string of top-ten singles that reflected a southern California youth culture of surfing, cars, and romance, dubbed the "California sound".
I love how you hear Brian say “Hal and his famous ashtray” referring to drummer Hal Blaine, and the ending when Carl says “Thanks Dean” to Dean Torrance of Jan and Dean for his lead vocals on this track, which happens to be cut off of this particular video, but to me it’s one of the highlights of the song.
I was born in 64 but had older siblings and new all of the beachboys music growing up...the house listened to all kinds of music...grew up with all types and good range of music...there is room for everyone.
My Grandma introduced me to The Beach Boys from an early age. Jan & Dean and a lot of others too. In the early 60’s she was living in Hawaii. My favorite story was how she ran a “Ban the British Invasion” campaign at the radio station where she worked. It was surf music and surf culture all the way and they weren’t going to give it up without a fight.
I graduated from high school in 1965--they were the dance group of the time. They were definitely on the playlist at every school dance function. Homecoming-the Prom dances in the gym after a basketball game etc.
❤️❤️❤️❤️ These songs weren’t the most famous but two of favorites for my teenage years “In My Room” and “Be True To Your School”. There’s not a bad Beach Boys song.
This was definitely soc-hop material. And they were HUGE, and HUGE some more!! This was one of their more comical hits…Don’t Worry Baby Is my favourite BeachBoy song..most famous? would probably change with each person asked. Saw them live a couple times, so enjoyed them each time!! You both look adorable! I dressed like that for real when I was young…big sigh!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥
Nothing like hearing the Beach Boys walking down the boardwalk smelling he pizza, cotton candy, salt air, all the lights and rides and people. Brings me back.
This was a cover of an earlier tune from the late '50s, early '60s by The Regents. Amber - you need a flower behind your ear to complete your costume. And Jodan, you need a joint in your hand or a bong > LOL!
This was originally done by The Regents. They did this Song on An Album called Beach Boys Party. It was like an Early Version of MTV Unplugged. This was before Brian worked on Pet Sounds. Also at the last minute Jan & Dean another Surfing Act joined them. Brian wrote Surf City for them and sang Backup and when it went to Number One before I Get Around, his Father was angry because he felt that he Gave Away The Number One Song. In future years, The Beach Boys Music was used along with The Isley Brothers & Smokey Robinson as some of the most used songs for Commercials selling everything like Cars, Cleaning Liquid, and this Song was used to Sell Kraft BBQ Sauce.
The Beach Boys were MASSIVE. I love their Surfin' songs and all of their songs as they made me feel like I was at a California beach party with them and I'm in the U.K. xx
Great cover song by the Beach Boys. Barbara Ann was a song written by Fred Fassert and was first recorded by the Regents. Their version was released in 1961 and reached reached number 13. Barbara Ann is Fred Fassert his little sister. My favorite Beach Boy song is Kokomo. Their last number 1 hit. Their first number 1 song was "I Get Around". It took the Beach Boys 24 years and 4 months to get their next number 1 song. A couple of other favorites include God Only Knows and Sloop John B.
I love most of those songs. But their take on Sloop John B. completely wrecked the calypso vibes of the original. I much prefer the version by The Kingston Trio.
The Beach Boys had a ton of great songs. One you two should react to is "God Only Knows". In my opinion..."God Only Knows" is one of, if not the most, beautiful songs ever written.
The Beach Boys are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a major reunion tour in support of That's Why God Made the Radio, their 29th album and first of new material since 1992. The band has built up a staggering body of work over the past five decades, ranging from brilliant bubblegum singles about girls, cars and surfing to their melancholy masterwork, Pet Sounds.
Love this song! This song reminds me of my grandma, and how we'd sings this around her and drive her crazy! I did the same thing to my other grandma as well with the Oakridge Boys' " Elvira"! 😊
@Maya Nightwolf yesterday I found a Home Free video of their version of Elivra - that they sing with the Oak Ridge Boys. The "Boys" still sound good and the blend of the two groups was great.
This song was from their "Beach Boys Party!" album. They were HUGE in the 60s; my aunt was the big Beach Boys fan in our family who had a hand in making me a fan when I was young. We even got to see the Beach Boys live twice in the mid 90s.
I’m a 90’s baby 1991 here, i just turned 30 this past Friday, I’m so thankful for growing up with the 80’s cause my parents and then music like this cause my grandparents and parents. Used to listen to this on the record player.
They were the First Supergroup to come out of California. Brian's influences were Chuck Berry & The Four Freshman. Brian's Wizardry would later be a major influence on The Beatles (Most Notably Paul McCartney) who said "Pet Sounds Would Influence Sargent Pepper". Other Fans have been the Bee Gees, ABBA, and one of their biggest Fans David Lee Roth of Van Halen.
Kokomo (from the movie Cocktail with Tom Cruse), Good Vibrations, I Get Around and Help Me, Rhonda were their biggest hits all reaching #1 Most of their hits were from the 60s with a few in the 70s but Kokomo was their last hit and that came in 1988. Jan & Dean were just like the Beach Boys as they both pioneered that California Surf music sound. Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys actually co-wrote at least three of their hits with Jan Berry.
This music never gets old... Still sounds good after all these years... On this particular video I love the song but I love your Reactions... Absolutely adorable... Peace..
This song was recorded live at a birthday party for Beach Boys founder/ leader Brian Wilson. It was first recorded by a band called The Regents in the 50’s , so yeah it has an older sound
Happy Hippie Halloween Jay and Amber. To answer your question, The Beach Boys were huge in the ‘60’s. They were on the radio all the time. A few of their big hits, besides the ones you already reacted to, are “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “California Girls,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” and “I Get Around,” which is my favorite. I think you should react to all of them! Have fun!
When they do the BA BA BA BA BA BARBARA ANN, that highest voice is Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean. Brian Wilson wrote alot of songs for them and Dean was visiting the studio when they asked him to join in. I don't know if this was in Brian's home studio or an outside studio
This song is from the Party album, a live, acoustic set, recorded at home, with some friends joining like Jan & Dean, in addition to girlfriends and wives. You can hear all the chatter and mistakes, including them cracking up when they mess up during the “tried mary lou, tried peggy sue” section. The full version from the album is even better, with not only the pre song chatter that makes the awesome singing stand out even more, but also an extended ending full of silliness and fun. One of their best songs imo.
It was recorded at United Western Recorders studio. Party sound effects were added after the initial track was recorded. Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean added vocals to this song.
The Beach Boys were huge in the 60s. Their famous Endless Summer album was released in '69. They had a few more hits in the early 70s. Then they got asked to do a song for the movie Cocktail in the mid 80s (Kokomo) which was their last hit.
The Beach Boys were HUGE about the time this song came out, but the more Rock acts kind of put them (and others) into the background later in the sixties. Plus the tech improvements in recording and instrumentation seemed to drive out vocal harmonies. But a lot of great music came before the Rock era.
Off Wiki - The group had 36 songs reach the US Top 40 (the most by an American band), with four topping the Billboard Hot 100. In 2004, they were ranked number 12 on Rolling Stone's list of the greatest artists of all time. The founding members were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
The Beach Boys pioneered what came to be known as the “California Sound” in competition with the British Invasion that started in 1964. Both were on the radio airways at the same time.
The Beach Boys were absolutely huge in the 60s and became even bigger after. They were basically The Beatles of The United States, and The Beatles and Beach Boys had a friendly rivalry back in the day. Paul McCartney believes that Brian Wilson wrote the most beautiful love song ever when he wrote God Only Knows. And The Beach Boys album "Pet Sounds" was a major influence on The Beatles album "Sargent Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band".
The true brilliance of The Beach Boys is best displayed on the album, “Pet Sounds” as well as its follow up “SMiLE”. Pick any song from “Pet Sounds”. They’re all great. “SMiLE” is best listened to from beginning to end. It is a trippy journey through time across America….
In more recent years (if 30 years can count as recent), Kokomo is one of their songs that you hear the most. I know I just want to hit the beach whenever I hear Kokomo.
The Beach Boys ruled the mid 1960s. They once outsold the Beatles. According to the Billboard 100, in Feb. 1965, the Beatles “Ticket to ride” was knocked out of the #1 spot by The Beach Boys hit “Help me Rhonda” that’s huge.
The Beach Boys were one of the biggest bands in music history. They are among the 15 biggest selling artists selling more than 200 million records world wide. They were also one of 3 American acts that were not affected at all by The British Invasion (the other 2 were Elvis Presley and The Four Seasons). Their biggest hit is probably "Good Vibrations." My 2 personal favorite songs are "Surfer Girl" and "Wouldn't It Be Nice."
And "In My Room". Huh?
I mostly agree but I slightly disagree. The Beach Boys were slightly effected by the British Invasion. The Beatles had the top ten largely locked out much of the time. The Beach Boys were able to make the top ten frequently, but I don't think they ever achieved #1. Despite the competition, The Beatles and Beach Boys kept inspiring each other to make better and better music. The Four Seasons still had hits but they declined after the Beatles came. I think Elvis was already considered king at the time, so there's that. Roy Orbison, I believe, was the only American artist two reach #1 during the British Invasion and that was with "Oh, Pretty Woman" (which Robsquad needs to react to.)
Most people never knew it was never the Wilson brothers playing on their records but actually a group of musicians called 'The Wrecking Crew' that did th actual playing on all their hit records! th-cam.com/video/Cd9986j9pYo/w-d-xo.html You mentioned "Good Vibrations" Carol Kaye played the famous beat! th-cam.com/video/9UqNvMOdhGU/w-d-xo.html
@@heyhey1956 Not to start a disagreement but there's videos of them playing a lot of their early hits live. Brian used The Wrecking Crew for Pet Sounds but he might as well played the instruments himself as he directed every single note with all the perfectionism of Steely Dan. And Frank Zappa even remarked, paraphrasing, thank God Brian gave us Little Deuce Coupe.
@Ron Moll 100% very much a healthy competition. The British Invasion took nearly all of its roots from American blues and R&B, and to some extent, skiffle.
Their "Help Me Rhonda", "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and "Fun Fun Fun" are next for you!!! The Beach Boys are one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful bands of all time, selling over 100 million records worldwide.
What? No California Girls?
Lead singer here is actually Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean (Dead Man's Curve, Surf City, etc.)
Agreed
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"Don't Worry Baby" was one of their greats. If you do that song, don't use the live version from Ed Sullivan, pick a remastered audio version. Thanks!
The Beach Boys were huge. Commonly recognized as the Beatles American counterpart in terms of chart toppers and their general musical impact!
When they asked how big the Beach Boys that was my one word comment to the screen- Huge!
The Beach Boys were big in the 60s. Barbra Ann was from 1965. Other good songs include "California Girls", "Help Me Rhonda", and "I Get Around". Many more. Love you guys.
"God Only Knows" by the Beach Boys is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. You have to do it.
I used to agree with that statement, but when I bought Sunflower I became acquainted with "All I Wanna Do," which gives "God Only Knows" a run for its money.
And one of the most beautifully sung
Paul McCartney certainly would agree with you.
@@keithcaserta Yep. It's Paul McCartney's all-time favorite song. That's high praise, indeed.
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Their music was so popular that you didn't need to be on a beach to enjoy it. A campfire in the woods, a few brews and the Beach Boys' music would get every on their feet. Loved your reaction, guys. Have fun with your kiddles tonight. Take care and be well. Peace. ☮️
"Sloop John B" is my favorite because I think it shows off their harmonies the best. Pet Sounds is a great album.
My favorite too (7 months late, but whatever.)
Pet Sounds is one of the most respected albums of all time. Totally loved by the Beatles.
I second that sloop John b was their best!
That is a great song. The Kingston Trio did a gnarly version, too.
This was a jam session with another 60’s duo, Jan and Dean.
... full story, Jan and Dean were down the hall recording, and Jan was being difficult and perfectionist. Dean walked down to where the Beach Boys we're recording the 'Party' album. They asked him what he wanted to do and they recorded this. At the end you can hear Brian say "Thanks Dean"
Ooo Deadman's Curve 😀
@@alisonrodger3360 and Little Old Lady from Pasadena
"In my room", "Surfer girl", "Catch a wave", "Fun, fun, fun", "Wouldn't it be so nice" are just some of my favorites!
So many I can't choose a favorite
Sloop John B.
“… I know so many people who think they can do it alone
They isolate their heads and stay in their safety zones
… Now what can you tell them
And what can you say that won't make them defensive
… I know there's an answer
I know now but I have to find it by myself
… They come on like they're peaceful
But inside they're so uptight
They trip through their day
And waste all their thoughts at night
… Now how can I come on
And tell them the way that they live could be better
… I know there's an answer
I know now but I have to find it by myself
… Now how can I come on
And tell them the way that they live could be better
… I know there's an answer
I know now but I have to find it by myself”
Goosebumps when you think about how clever these lyrics are.
Great Choices!
"Surfer Girl" - it'll make you do the swoon Amber.
“God Only Knows” is one of their most popular songs (aside from Good Vibrations which you already did) and a Beach Boys must. It’s such a great love song ❤️
I think it was Paul McCartney, a Beatle, who called "God Only Knows" the greatest song ever written? 🤔
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YOU WERE ONCE QUOTED AS SAYING SOMETHING LIKE "GOD ONLY KNOWS" IS THE GREATEST SONG EVER WRITTEN.
PAUL: "It's a really, really great song---it's a big favorite of mine. I was asked recently to give my top ten favorite songs for a Japanese radio station...I didn't think long and hard on it, but I popped that ["God Only Knows"] on the top of my list. [Thinks for a moment] It's very deep. [Quotes the lyrics to "God Only Knows"] Very emotional, always a bit of a choker for me, that one. There are certain songs that just hit home with me, and they're the strangest collection of songs...but that is high on the list, I must say."
You are so right.
My favorite for sure.
Even better than, "God Only Knows", is, "Don't Worry Baby".
This was a cover song. The original by The Regents was a hit that went to number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1961. The Beach Boys version went to number 2 in 1965. The Beach Boys were huge in the 60's. They held their own after the British Invasion with the Beatles coming on the scene in 1964. Their major hits were "Fun, Fun, Fun" "Surfin' Safari", "Surfin USA", "Surfer Girl", "Little Deuce Coupe", "California Girls", "I Get Around", "In My Room", "Help Me Rhonda", "Good Vibrations", "Sloop John B", "Wouldn't It Be Nice", "God Only Knows", "Good Timing", "Kokomo", among others. They sold over 100 million records. All of their songs were famous, they had 4 number 1 hits, "I Get Around", "Good Vibrations", "Help Me Rhonda", and "Kokomo". I would say that "Good Vibrations" was their biggest and most famous song.
Thanks for that info. Never knew were covering a song here.
My understanding is this was an impromptu song in the studio.
I went to a Joe Walsh concert in the early 70s, the Beach Boys were touring with him and played first. Never was that huge a BB fan but after I saw them, the amount of respect and appreciation I have for them as entertainers is 100 fold. They rocked Texas Stadium and vamped up the whole crowd that covered the football field as well as every seat in the house. Dennis Wilson started the set in a 3 piece suit but because he was working so hard, the hotter he got the more he took off. By the time their set was over, he was wearing Bermuda shorts and a wife beater! And the audience including myself were loving it! Truly the best show I ever saw and I've seen some great ones.
I was fortunate enough to see them three times in concert. They were always perfect.
I saw them at the Ventura county fair with the stands 500 feet from the ocean. Never had more fun at a concert, they were fabulous
"God only knows what I'd be without you". Absolutely epic beach boys tune. Also " don't worry baby" or "Good Vibrations". Many many more. Yes they were the Beatles main American competition.
Dont worry bay!💜🥳😊😥✌
"Little Deuce Coupe" was always my favourite
@@danlaudonudiobooks5840 Used to vacation around Don't Worry Bay. Good times.
Surfin' Safari was their first hit. They also had hits with "Fun, Fun, Fun," "California Girls," "Surfer Girl," "Little Deuce Couple," "In My Room," "Good Vibrations" (which might be the most famous), "God Only Knows" (which is beautiful), "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and so many more that you should listen to. And 'California Girls,' too.
Even "Kokomo" is great. The Beach Boys have a fantastic discography!
Surfin" was their first hit.....i have an original on X label in 1961 from Costa Mesa Ca.
The Beach Boys recorded this while hanging out with friends, which is why there are limited instruments, you hear people chatting in the background, and The Beach Boys start laughing when the mess up the lyrics in one part. I would have LOVED to be at this party! It must have been a blast!
You guys always bring a smile to this old man's face (71 years young) !!! I grew up in the late 50s and the 60s and the Beach Boys were the sound track of my life !!! Thanks for your videos !!
Ditto ,keep on groovin.you 2 are the most open minded musical people I know. Most famous is god only knows. You should check out beach boys and Chicagoan doing wishing you were here. backup vocals are ret.
Beach Boys has 13 top 10 hits in the 60’s alone, plus success in the 70’s and 80’s. Their first #1 was “I Get Around” in ‘65, and their last #1 was in ‘88 with “Kokomo”
Just to let ya guys know, the Beach Boys were HUGE! 60's, 70's, & 80's...there were few people who didn't know them! I've been to roughly 20 of their concerts over the years when they were active, and even back to before Dennis Wilson died. I have never seen a concert experience quite like it. Teens to seniors, and every age in between enjoying and loving the music and vibes!
Add 90's and 2000's.
The most fun concert ever, every time I saw them!!
Charlie Manson briefly crashed at Dennis Wilson's place!
The Beach Boys were my first concert, and my parents took me to several in the 80s and 90s
I love the song "In My Room" by the Beach Boys They had such great harmony. The drummer Dennis Wilson was really the one who loved the beach and surfed. But unfortunately he drowned in the mid eighths. He also knew Charles Manson. You can't go wrong with any beach boy songs.
In my room was also one of my favorites. I would love for them to react to that song. Great suggestion. Oh and you were also the first person to bring up the Charlie Manson connection they can't forget about that it was also part of history
I've tried a few times to identify the most universally appealing music acts/songs. What does everybody like no matter what their favorite might be. I always come back to The Beach Boys. This song in particular. I don't care what your go-to music is. How can anyone not enjoy this?
Good vibrations. Most famous song by the Beach boys.
They were actually at a party, and this was recorded off the cuff. It wasn't planned, but when they played it the next day, it sounded so good and authentic, they put in on their next album. They really were just relaxing with friends, having a few drinks, and it just happened. Pretty cool. Love The Beach Boys.
Not entirely true. Yes, it was off the cuff, but the party sounds were added later on. They were in the studio with another big group at the time, Jan and Dean (Little Old Lady From Pasadena) and they all recorded Barbra Ann right there. But again, the glass and party sounds were dubbed in a an after thought.
It wasn't off the cuff at all. It was a planned studio album so the Boys would have a new record to capitalize on holiday season sales.
Tom Beyerlein's comment is correct. This is from their album "Beach Boys' Party!" which was a concept album as though they were casually playing acoustic songs at a party. They didn't have time for new material, all the songs are covers (including this one) except one Beach Boys medley. Dean Torrance sang co-lead on this. "Beach Boys' Party!" directly preceded "Pet Sounds". They released a box set not too long ago which includes the songs without all the party chatter.
Thanks for this. It was driving me crazy.
According to the official beach boys story this wasn't a spur of the moment thing. It was rehearsed a lot and was sold as an impromptu song but it was anything but. Written by Brian Wilson the record company wanted to make them sound like they were still ordinary guys underneath all the fame etc. People bought the idea not knowing the truth.
Honestly, Rob, you pull off the hippie look really well. 👏
Question: you seem to enjoy a lot (most?) of the music you react to, but how much of it makes it's way into your personal playlists?
SURF MUSIC was huge in the 60's, it was more than just the Beach Boys, although they were the best at it. As a kid my brother, sister and I wore this 45 out. I got to see them around 2005 or so, they still put on a great show. I see below that the Rob Squad Family has suggested several great songs by them but I'm still going to suggest "Good Vibrations", love this song.
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The Beach Boys were 3 brothers, a cousin, and childhood friend. Singing together since they were young.
Exactly 💯
The Beach Boys had perfect harmony. Brian Wilson who wrote most of their songs knew what he was doing. They were 3 brothers, a cousin and a close family friend.
The Beach Boys were huge. They were masters of this breezy, bouncy summer sound. I think that Good Vibrations, which I believe you've already done, is their masterpiece. They went to a new level with their 1966 album, Pet Sounds. God Only Knows would be a great reaction song.
It's easy to underestimate the complexity of the Beach Boys sound, maybe because it feels so easy and fun. The tight harmonies are tricky and required a lot of corrdination. Brian Wilson was the brains behind the operation. He's a musical genius.
How can you not smile when listening to the Beach Boys? I still love them . My dad was the one who got me into liking the Beach Boys when I was a kid.
Barbara Ann, Surfing USA , Little Duece Coupe, California Girls, Help me Rhonda, ect are some of my favorites ❤ ♥ 💖
The Beach Boys "Pet Sounds" album is considered a masterpiece and along with Sgt. Peppers by the Beatles is ranked to be the most influential album in rock history. Wouldn't It Be Nice, Sloop John Band and God Only Knows are the 3 biggest hits from that album. I'd also recommend Help Me Rhonda, Don't Worry Baby, Do it Again and Little Surfer Girl.
The Beach Boys is the tale of two bands. Pre and post Pet Sounds. Totally different vibes. (In My Room is still my favorite BB song)
I have to agree with you Roy. Even The Beatles spoke highly of The Beach Boys album Pet Sounds. There was a friendly competition between American and English bands back then. Made for some darn good tunes to listen to.
The a capella break in the middle of Sloop John B is one of my favorite moments in recorded music history. It's perfect.
They were a band comparable to the Beatles in many ways. A few more of theirs to listen to; "California Girls", "Sloop John B", "Fun, Fun, Fun", "I Get Around", "Help Me, Rhonda", "Be True to Your School". That last one could easily be played at a school pep rally.
Good vibrations was probably their biggest single but so so many more. They had a few beautiful songs like God Only Knows, In My Room and Wouldn't It Be Nice. Their harmonies are unmatched in pop.
"In my room" is one my favorite slow songs by them the vocal harmony is spot on. It just takes you to that place
"Good Vibrations" is one of their best. Paul McCartney ,of the Beatles, said that is a song he wished he`d written and recorded.
The Beach Boys were the signature sound for California rock at the time. They had very much a Barbershop quartet kind of style.
They were the pinnacle of the doo wop sound. But they also went way past. Nothing on Pet Sounds is doo wop style. California Girls & Sloop John B. aren't either. Very involved musically
The Beach Boys predated the Beatles by a year or two. Both were enormous influences on each other, each inspiring the other to unprecedented heights. "Good Vibrations" was so far beyond anything else on top 40 radio in its sophistication. Brian Wilson is an utter genius.
Predated commercially in America that is.
For a different Beach Boys sound try "Wouldn't it be Nice", " Good Vibrations" and "God Only Knows". They were probably the top group and then the Beatles came along and the rest of the British invasion. There was so much good music in the 60s, you haven't even scratched the surface!
A good on is from 1964 called "Don't Worry Baby" a great tune
This is from their Party album, is basically just an album of the Beach Boys sitting around with some friends kinda goofing off. I recommend reacting to "God Only Knows" which showcases what happens when they put serious effort into their recording.
The other named women are from other songs:
"Peggy Sue" by Buddy Holly
"Hello, Mary Lou" by Ricky Nelson
"Betty Lue's Got A New Pair Of Shoes" by.... not sure who originally, but later by Eddie & The Cruisers 😉
The Beach Boys biggest hit was probably "Good Vibrations" which y'all have reacted to.
Oh and the ending was cut off on the recording you reacted to, so.... you haven't heard the whole song yet.
I was so disappointed that the ending was faded out. The original 3 or 4 endings were awesome. 😃
God Only Knows is off their masterpiece - Pet Sounds. You should definitely react to that song. You guys would love it.
I love the whole soundtrack from Eddie and The Cruisers. Expecting Tender Years and Season In Hell.
Good Only Knows is my favorite as well. Paul McCartney of the Beatles heard their singing Pet Sounds and was so blown away by it, he said couldn't write a song for 6 months. He said he couldn't compete with that album. John Lennon convinced him to try and the wrote Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. McCartney still says that God Only Knows from the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds is the most perfect pop song ever released.
the album was recorded at a real party but was completed in a studio with the bass and I believe percussion. Or not haha
This is a remake of a '61 song by The Regents. The "Beach Boys Party" album it was on was contrived to deliver a contracted album while Brian was working on their "Pet Sounds" masterpiece. They recorded it in studio (with The Wrecking Crew), and then added the party sounds and ad libs to the completed tracks.
From their album "Beach Boys' Party!" which was a concept album as though they were casually playing cover songs at a party in their living room. All the songs are covers (including this one) except one Beach Boys medley. Dean Torrance is co-lead on this song. "Beach Boys' Party!" directly preceded their album "Pet Sounds".
Beach Boys ruled the airwaves in the sixties out here in California. Clean wholesome harmonies. Oh no the one-piece bathing suit was Grandma material at this point, this was bikini City!
My dad used to say the 60's started with The Beach Boys and The Four Seasons being the top two bands in any competition. When the British Invasion started, it was The Beatles and The Beach Boys battling for the top spot.
lol...very true.
I was never a huge fan of the Beach Boys but when I saw them in concert in 1974, they absolutely rocked the house! They had every member of the audience, including skeptical me, in the palm of their hand.
Good Vibrations is probably their most famous song but I also love Sloop John B, Fun Fun Fun and Little Surfer Girl.
Thank you, Rob Squad. You always put a smile on my face, but today it was over the top!
The Beach Boys were “ Top of the charts” for a long time.
Beach boys...... very big, very very popular 60’s, 70’s and 80’s ... lots of great songs! Sloop John B is probably one of my favorite songs by them.... great song that really highlights their voices and harmonies.
The Beach Boys and The Beatles were essentially in direct competition with each other. Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band was their response to Pet Sounds which is Brian Wilson’s masterpiece. The sixties was a great time to start listening to music! BTW, my mom, who just turned 89 last week, would have Bach and Scott Joplin on 8 track blaring all over the house while she was cleaning, lol. And I learned to enjoy their music too!
Love it! My mom did the same thing with 8-tracks, but with K-tel 50s-60s r&r and her favourite singers Roy Orbison, Gene Pitney, Four Seasons, Sam Cooke, Neil Sedaka, a bunch of others. I've had them for years now.
And BTW, Pet Sounds was in reaction to the Beatles, Revolver. That was an amazing and fun rivalry that produced some of the greatest music ever recorded!
I collected all LPs and cassettes they ever put out and this song is from the Vinyl LP "Beach Boys Party". From about 1965. I saw the original group live at Notre Dame ,here, in Indiana back in 1973, where their roadie at the time (Jerry from Manchester ,England) came up into our seating area and we chatted for a while before the concert started. I also was in their warehouse studio out in California (Brother Records) back in 1975. Peace. (Check out Surf's Up LP/CD.) They were the biggest American band at the time the Beatles arrived in the mid '60s. They did world tours.
I'm 76, so I was there in my youth for the hippie era. You guys have it nailed perfectly with the hair and clothes. :)
The Beach Boys were "Number One" in the world until the Beatles hit the scene with the British Invasion. Through the 60s and 70s Brian Wilson, the creative genius of the Beach Boys, squared off against John Lennon and Paul McCartney trying to outdo each other album after album.
Not so big in the UK before 1964. Didn't chart in the UK in 1963 at all. Hit #34 in '62 and #7 in '64. They ruled the US in 1963 the way the Beatles ruled the UK.
Love how Amber wears her heart on her sleeve. Beach Boys had hits in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Just a fun get up and dance band
Love the exuberance in your reaction ... watching the two of you makes me happy. Thanks.
In 1963, they had their first national hit with "Surfin' U.S.A.", beginning a string of top-ten singles that reflected a southern California youth culture of surfing, cars, and romance, dubbed the "California sound".
I love how you hear Brian say “Hal and his famous ashtray” referring to drummer Hal Blaine, and the ending when Carl says “Thanks Dean” to Dean Torrance of Jan and Dean for his lead vocals on this track, which happens to be cut off of this particular video, but to me it’s one of the highlights of the song.
I’m really digging y’all as hippies!!
Amber is KILLING it!!!
I was born in 64 but had older siblings and new all of the beachboys music growing up...the house listened to all kinds of music...grew up with all types and good range of music...there is room for everyone.
My Grandma introduced me to The Beach Boys from an early age. Jan & Dean and a lot of others too. In the early 60’s she was living in Hawaii. My favorite story was how she ran a “Ban the British Invasion” campaign at the radio station where she worked. It was surf music and surf culture all the way and they weren’t going to give it up without a fight.
Beach Boys were HUGE in the 60's second only to the Beatles!
This is such a fun party song...takes me back to good times!
Anything off the Pet Sounds album would be great to try out. One the greatest albums of all time!
I graduated from high school in 1965--they were the dance group of the time. They were definitely on the playlist at every school dance function. Homecoming-the Prom dances in the gym after a basketball game etc.
They still perform today. My 91 year old mom still loves them
Brian Wilson is a genius and their/his Pet Sounds album was musically groundbreaking - check out God Only Knows
Second that, he is famous for being a musical genius.
Smile>Pet Sounds
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These songs weren’t the most famous but two of favorites for my teenage years “In My Room” and “Be True To Your School”. There’s not a bad Beach Boys song.
This was definitely soc-hop material. And they were HUGE, and HUGE
some more!! This was one of their more comical hits…Don’t Worry Baby
Is my favourite BeachBoy song..most famous? would probably change
with each person asked. Saw them live a couple times, so enjoyed them
each time!! You both look adorable! I dressed like that for real when I was
young…big sigh!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥
Nothing like hearing the Beach Boys walking down the boardwalk smelling he pizza, cotton candy, salt air, all the lights and rides and people. Brings me back.
The charm of this version is its informal, jam-session vibe, with its imperfections and occasional muffed lyrics. Groovy threads, by the way.
This was a cover of an earlier tune from the late '50s, early '60s by The Regents. Amber - you need a flower behind your ear to complete your costume. And Jodan, you need a joint in your hand or a bong > LOL!
"Barbara Ann" by the Regents came out in 1961.
This was originally done by The Regents. They did this Song on An Album called Beach Boys Party. It was like an Early Version of MTV Unplugged. This was before Brian worked on Pet Sounds. Also at the last minute Jan & Dean another Surfing Act joined them. Brian wrote Surf City for them and sang Backup and when it went to Number One before I Get Around, his Father was angry because he felt that he Gave Away The Number One Song. In future years, The Beach Boys Music was used along with The Isley Brothers & Smokey Robinson as some of the most used songs for Commercials selling everything like Cars, Cleaning Liquid, and this Song was used to Sell Kraft BBQ Sauce.
The Beach Boys were MASSIVE. I love their Surfin' songs and all of their songs as they made me feel like I was at a California beach party with them and I'm in the U.K. xx
Great cover song by the Beach Boys. Barbara Ann was a song written by Fred Fassert and was first recorded by the Regents. Their version was released in 1961 and reached reached number 13. Barbara Ann is Fred Fassert his little sister. My favorite Beach Boy song is Kokomo. Their last number 1 hit. Their first number 1 song was "I Get Around". It took the Beach Boys 24 years and 4 months to get their next number 1 song. A couple of other favorites include God Only Knows and Sloop John B.
Would love to see them do
"I Get Around", Warmth Of The Sun", Little Deuce Coupe".
The Regents' version had a great sax solo missing from the BB version.
I love most of those songs. But their take on Sloop John B. completely wrecked the calypso vibes of the original. I much prefer the version by The Kingston Trio.
Not quite. "Help Me, Rhonda", "Barbara Ann" and "Good Vibrations" were also No.1 hits.
Oh wow. I thought that the Regents recorded this in 1957 or 58. I had posted about this and Surfing USA. Thank You for posting this out.
The Beach Boys had a ton of great songs. One you two should react to is "God Only Knows". In my opinion..."God Only Knows" is one of, if not the most, beautiful songs ever written.
60's for sure...you have to go and dance on the beach listening to The Beach Boys.....Legends.... but anywhere, anytime...fun, happy music.....
The Beach Boys are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a major reunion tour in support of That's Why God Made the Radio, their 29th album and first of new material since 1992. The band has built up a staggering body of work over the past five decades, ranging from brilliant bubblegum singles about girls, cars and surfing to their melancholy masterwork, Pet Sounds.
Brian Wilson was a music genius, that was way before his time.
Love this song! This song reminds me of my grandma, and how we'd sings this around her and drive her crazy! I did the same thing to my other grandma as well with the Oakridge Boys' " Elvira"! 😊
@Maya Nightwolf yesterday I found a Home Free video of their version of Elivra - that they sing with the Oak Ridge Boys. The "Boys" still sound good and the blend of the two groups was great.
Oh man, me too with “Elvira”!
This song was from their "Beach Boys Party!" album. They were HUGE in the 60s; my aunt was the big Beach Boys fan in our family who had a hand in making me a fan when I was young. We even got to see the Beach Boys live twice in the mid 90s.
I’m a 90’s baby 1991 here, i just turned 30 this past Friday, I’m so thankful for growing up with the 80’s cause my parents and then music like this cause my grandparents and parents. Used to listen to this on the record player.
The Beach Boys were huge, have many great songs that have and always will remain timeless
The Beach Boys were more than huge! Glad you liked this. Love your outfits!
They were the First Supergroup to come out of California. Brian's influences were Chuck Berry & The Four Freshman. Brian's Wizardry would later be a major influence on The Beatles (Most Notably Paul McCartney) who said "Pet Sounds Would Influence Sargent Pepper". Other Fans have been the Bee Gees, ABBA, and one of their biggest Fans David Lee Roth of Van Halen.
Thank you for playing these songs from my teenage years. Having fun singing along!
Kokomo (from the movie Cocktail with Tom Cruse), Good Vibrations, I Get Around and Help Me, Rhonda were their biggest hits all reaching #1 Most of their hits were from the 60s with a few in the 70s but Kokomo was their last hit and that came in 1988. Jan & Dean were just like the Beach Boys as they both pioneered that California Surf music sound. Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys actually co-wrote at least three of their hits with Jan Berry.
Actor John Stamos played drums on Kokomo
This music never gets old... Still sounds good after all these years... On this particular video I love the song but I love your Reactions... Absolutely adorable... Peace..
The Beach boys were one of the biggest groups in the light 60s early 70s.... And anyone that was a fan then is still a fan of them❤
This song was recorded live at a birthday party for Beach Boys founder/ leader Brian Wilson. It was first recorded by a band called The Regents in the 50’s , so yeah it has an older sound
Happy Hippie Halloween Jay and Amber. To answer your question, The Beach Boys were huge in the ‘60’s. They were on the radio all the time.
A few of their big hits, besides the ones you already reacted to, are “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “California Girls,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” and “I Get Around,” which is my favorite. I think you should react to all of them! Have fun!
When they do the BA BA BA BA BA BARBARA ANN, that highest voice is Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean. Brian Wilson wrote alot of songs for them and Dean was visiting the studio when they asked him to join in. I don't know if this was in Brian's home studio or an outside studio
This song is from the Party album, a live, acoustic set, recorded at home, with some friends joining like Jan & Dean, in addition to girlfriends and wives. You can hear all the chatter and mistakes, including them cracking up when they mess up during the “tried mary lou, tried peggy sue” section. The full version from the album is even better, with not only the pre song chatter that makes the awesome singing stand out even more, but also an extended ending full of silliness and fun. One of their best songs imo.
It was recorded at United Western Recorders studio. Party sound effects were added after the initial track was recorded. Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean added vocals to this song.
This was the era of the beach party movies. Big big in the 60’s!!
The Beach Boys were huge in the 60s. Their famous Endless Summer album was released in '69. They had a few more hits in the early 70s. Then they got asked to do a song for the movie Cocktail in the mid 80s (Kokomo) which was their last hit.
The Beach Boys were HUGE about the time this song came out, but the more Rock acts kind of put them (and others) into the background later in the sixties. Plus the tech improvements in recording and instrumentation seemed to drive out vocal harmonies. But a lot of great music came before the Rock era.
Off Wiki -
The group had 36 songs reach the US Top 40 (the most by an American band), with four topping the Billboard Hot 100. In 2004, they were ranked number 12 on Rolling Stone's list of the greatest artists of all time. The founding members were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
The Beach Boys pioneered what came to be known as the “California Sound” in competition with the British Invasion that started in 1964. Both were on the radio airways at the same time.
The Beach Boys were absolutely huge in the 60s and became even bigger after. They were basically The Beatles of The United States, and The Beatles and Beach Boys had a friendly rivalry back in the day. Paul McCartney believes that Brian Wilson wrote the most beautiful love song ever when he wrote God Only Knows. And The Beach Boys album "Pet Sounds" was a major influence on The Beatles album "Sargent Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band".
They’re very great fun songs you hit it on the head. Great song to dance with the girls your daughters would love this song and dancing to it
"How Big were the Beach Boys in the 60's?"
From someone who grew up there... "Massive".
I was born in 62, and I dig your hippie vibe.
The true brilliance of The Beach Boys is best displayed on the album, “Pet Sounds” as well as its follow up “SMiLE”. Pick any song from “Pet Sounds”. They’re all great. “SMiLE” is best listened to from beginning to end. It is a trippy journey through time across America….
In more recent years (if 30 years can count as recent), Kokomo is one of their songs that you hear the most. I know I just want to hit the beach whenever I hear Kokomo.
I loved them in the 60s, when I was 8 or so, I lived on a beach in New Zealand and we were all dancing around to them ...kids and teens. Great time 😊
The Beach Boys ruled the mid 1960s. They once outsold the Beatles. According to the Billboard 100, in Feb. 1965, the Beatles “Ticket to ride” was knocked out of the #1 spot by The Beach Boys hit “Help me Rhonda” that’s huge.