Brian Wilson - organ, piano, lead vocal Mike Love - lead vocal Al Jardine - bass guitar, vocals David Marks - rhythm guitar Carl Wilson - lead guitar, vocals Dennis Wilson - drums, vocals Maureen Love - harp
All Beach Boys songs from the beginning had good vocal harmonies. This was the earliest one to have GREAT vocal harmonies. To this day, one of Brian's best vocal arrangements.
I always liked their music but never really got into it till now (14 years old) my mom also showed me when I was 7 too. I couldnt have related to this more
I used to dance in the living room and spin around to this when I was 7. Then when the slow, introspective ballads came on the Endless Summer CD, I’d crash on the couch and watch the room keep spinning from the dizziness. Good times 😎
The harmonies in this song are so intricate. You can't just listen to it and understand them. It takes years of study to understand what Brian did effortlessly in an afternoon at the piano.
Gotta say, I'm 67 and we had great music back then. Every year around this time of year (May) I start thinking about these songs and how great summer was
RIP the two members of The Beach Boys Dennis Wilson (December 4, 1944 - December 28, 1983), aged 39 Carl Wilson (December 21, 1946 - February 6, 1998), aged 51 You both will always be remembered as legends.
I once saw a descrption of something as "dangerously happy music." That's this song. You cannot improve on this piece of music. The second verse is perfect. The naysayers will be completely wrong, will be happy to discover the error of their ways, and we will all enjoy the ecstasy of the next wave together.
May 19, 2015... I have been a Beach Boys fan since the 1960's. More importantly, I have been a Bodysurfer, on the New Jersey coast, since I first learned to bodysurf at age 8, taught by my Dad, in summer 1963. I started using CHURCHILL "Makapuu," style swim fins in 1977, and I am on my 8th pair. I may have surfed, once. I have bodysurfed hundreds of times, on fabulous swells on hundreds of days, for the better part of seven decades! Here comes summer, 2015, Catch a wave....see you out in the line up!
Are there pretty decent waves in Jersey ???Also don't you lose your fins, when you body surf ??? I had expensive Mitchell's take it off and floated away the very first time I got in that wave
Being born in the 21st century I just wish I could have grown up in the 60s when this music was really popular and u didn't get made fun of for listening to it
Probably some people that like rap and constant swearing in the lyrics or some dopey little girl song talking about her last relationship too bad everybodys such an idiot now
Grace Oddo Do you by any chance live in Michigan? We have 3 seasons June, July, and winter; 10 months of winter, and two months of tough sledding ! :-)
Sunday Night cruising with the music of The Beach Boys is a perfect fit in the summer the Beach Boys sold over 65,000,000 records World wide Surfin Safari (#14 1962) Surfin U.S.A.(#3 1963)and Surfer Girl (#7 1963).Through the years the Beach Boys have not only been America's band but arguably one of the greatest American rock bands ever.
Lyrics: Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world Don’t be afraid to try the greatest sport around (Catch a wave, catch a wave) (Everybody tries it once) Those who don’t just have to put it down (Ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah) You paddle out, turn around and raise (Ooh wah ooh) And baby that’s all there is to the coastline craze You gotta catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world (Ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah) Not just a fad because it’s been going on so long (Catch a wave, catch a wave) (All the surfers going strong) They said it wouldn’t last too long (Ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah) They’ll eat their words with a fork and spoon and watch them (Ooh wah ooh) They’ll hit the road and all be surfing soon And when they catch a wave they’ll be sitting on top of the world (Ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah) Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world (Ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah) So take a lesson from a top-notch surfer boy (Catch a wave, catch a wave) (Every Saturday boy) But don’t you treat it like a toy (Ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah) Just get away from the shady turf (Ooh wah ooh) And baby go catch some rays on the sunny surf And when you catch a wave you’ll be sitting on top of the world (On top of the world) Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world (On top of the world) Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world ……
A Blast from the Past from the fabulous Beach Boys. I heard them first time in 1962 while visiting my brother in Anaheim, Ca. This song was Surfin' Safari. I knew it would be a hit for them and a few months later they followed up with Surfin U.S.A. and the rest "they say" is history!
This is what a commenter somewhere once said is "dangerously happy music." I love the term. My favorite part of the lyrics is the second verse - they point out that all the detractors will eat their words with a fork and spoon but they point it out with utmost goodwill - when the detractors hit the waves they TOO will be sitting on top of the world. It's very welcoming!
+Dino Ramone Most of the Beach Boys music is quite complex. Even this song, you have so much going on... you have 5 part harmonies. Mike Love's baritone has never sounded better. Brian's falsetto always sounds awesome. Add in the organ, the dueling guitars of David and Carl and cool little harp fills, you have a fairly complex pop song.
There are certainly more than one Beach Boy tune that captures all they brought to the amazing American musical scene in the late 50's. "Catch a Wave" definitely nails it. One of the original Big Bands, the Beach Boys emphasized fun, fun and fun. They paved the way for the Beatles to say we're also gonna have fun, but lets talk about love too. And just a few years after, the Rolling Stones said; well ya, its nice to have fun, and love is ok, but what is it we are all truly lusting for?
it's been a tradition since my high school days. the first week of the year that 's like summer time weather and it's time to play the beach boys all week! 🌞🏄🏖️
Let's Surf , I remember skipping school for waves 😊😊😊 talk about fun fun fun till mom an dad gets the report card 😊😊😊😊,,, ❤❤❤ never stop surfing I'm 64 still surfing an SKIPPING WORK for waves 😊😊😊
Why are there thumbs down? Ya know i grew up here at San Onofre and San Clemente its unbelievable the Califas haters and just the fact they spend so much time and effort on the internet and TH-cam putting together videos about how it sucks here in Cool-afornia. Hey ok by me less knuckleheads here more room for me to strech and hang out at the beach and drop in on some 4' evening glass or just space out here on my deck and veg on the Pacific ocean and watch the most mind blowing sunsets, peace from Califas.
Don't be afraid to try the greatest sport around Not just a fad cause it's been goin on so long So take a lesson from a top notch surfer boy Get yourself a big board I can't get enough of that lick. It's just so GOOD
Brian Wilson- Bass and backing/lead vocals Dennis Wilson- Drums and backing/lead vocals Mike Love- lead vocals Carl Wilson- lead guitar and backing vocals David Marks- rhythm guitar, possibly backing vocals.
Cool song--reminds me of the surfer movie songs from the 60s. All it needs is Patti Chandler, Salli Saches, and Mary Hugh to be bikini clad and dancing on the beach.
C'mon, people, do yer homework--Brian Wilson wrote this, and the BBs recorded it, in 1963. The Jan and Dean "Sidewalk Surfin'" cover/reworking came out the following year. A great early one from the band...
Glenn Johnson Thanks for uploading this particular Beachboys track,Erin.First heard this in 1970 and love their music.So good!Recorded "I can hear music"in my own studio,did my own harmonies,something i wanted to do over forty years ago.You can see my video on You tube.There will never be another group like them.All the best!
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I'm 17, and this music still sounds killer even today, I hope this kind of music stays popular..
I love this kind of music it takes me back to surf roadtrips with my family
💯 I’m 21
16 here I love 60s songs
It will stay popular forever
Amen brother
I remember driving my Ford Falcon from SLO to Avila beach with The Beach Boys tape blaring from the eight track. 1966 was a great year to be 16.
Beach boys were the best harmonising group in the world.
I love the cymbals that come crashing in just like a big wave every so often
I love the harp sounds
Haha I was going to mention the harp lol good stuff!
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Brians voice is so unique. It has so many changes to it and almost electronic at the falsetto. Amazing.
not a falsetto, regular head voice
Brian Wilson - organ, piano, lead vocal
Mike Love - lead vocal
Al Jardine - bass guitar, vocals
David Marks - rhythm guitar
Carl Wilson - lead guitar, vocals
Dennis Wilson - drums, vocals
Maureen Love - harp
Yup. Original Beach Boys.
I think its Dennis and Mike doubling
@@carolinecorman1716 And a Beach Boy sister. Very cool to hear Maureen Love on harp.
Were David Marks and Al Jardine ever in the band at the same time? I'd always heard Al came back to the band after they fired David.
@@1401minstrel I’m always to hear of another Maureen.
All Beach Boys songs from the beginning had good vocal harmonies. This was the earliest one to have GREAT vocal harmonies. To this day, one of Brian's best vocal arrangements.
It actually sounds like sunshine coming out of the speakers. Incredible work.
Point of order
EVERY one of these early songs has GREAT vocal harmonies
I've been listening to the Beach Boys since I was in my crib, and I almost know every song by heart.
Brian=Genius
The Beach Boys' harmonies are great on all their songs, but this one is exceptional!
This kind of song makes teenagers feel like they'll be young forever
You got that right
@@brendagehrke5637 haha. Took 4 years for someone to agree with me, but it finally happened
@@zrob8 haha 😂
Ah, back when we would race for pink slips and recklessly speed around dead man's curve... 2 girls for every boy. Wait, am I mixing up Jan and Dean?
this song is fucking garbage lmfao im aging 400x faster
Love Beach Boys music.
I grew up a Beatle fan but there is room Brian Wildon is a genius
Couldn't agree more.
Beach Boys music is the best in history
This is the Beach Boys at there best. Great vocals by Mike and falsetto by Brian. Love it!
Great stuff!!! Challenge our youth to compete
not a falsetto, brian sings in head voice
So glad my mom showed me the Beach Boys when I was 7 years old. 7 years later and I still love them!
I was 14 myself, when this music was new, lol. Welcome to the BB fan club! Enjoy.
I always liked their music but never really got into it till now (14 years old) my mom also showed me when I was 7 too. I couldnt have related to this more
I used to dance in the living room and spin around to this when I was 7. Then when the slow, introspective ballads came on the Endless Summer CD, I’d crash on the couch and watch the room keep spinning from the dizziness. Good times 😎
It's been 7 years! Do you still LOVE THE BEACH BOYS!!!??? If not CATCH A WAVEEEE CATCH A WAVEEEE
Those harmonies, great
Oh yeah baby!!! I’m still living on the beach
Great song - One of this surfer's anthems back in the 1960s.
Listen to Brian's voice and those BB harmonies and you'll be "sittin on top of the world."
Oh it's Brian thank you
Mike Love
Digging Mike's lead vocals here, he sounded like Dennis
Winning comment
The harmonies in this song are so intricate. You can't just listen to it and understand them. It takes years of study to understand what Brian did effortlessly in an afternoon at the piano.
You know how easy it is to make hip hop and rap songs, the beach boys were endlessly more talented than todays singers
love listening to the beach boys when me and my friends are cruisin around Long Island.
Jake M Yes sir Jake as I do myself here in central Islip Long island baby yup.
dig the cymbal that mimics a crashing wave
Gotta say, I'm 67 and we had great music back then. Every year around this time of year (May) I start thinking about these songs and how great summer was
"Grab your board and go sidewalk surfin' with me" ....
Jan & Dean
Exactly the song I think of. The same hook riff, too. Only with the keyboard and not a brass instrument.
Wow 10 years ago you commented this. But ya that song sound exactly like this.
Of course, Jan and Dean changed the lyrics from catch a wave to, bust your buns.
@@frankvaldez7398
So right, Frank!
And made it their own song!
RIP the two members of The Beach Boys
Dennis Wilson (December 4, 1944 - December 28, 1983), aged 39
Carl Wilson (December 21, 1946 - February 6, 1998), aged 51
You both will always be remembered as legends.
The BB were my favorite group when I was in high school. I now 73 and still like to hear them. I had every album they made.
Beach boys best band of all time!
I once saw a descrption of something as "dangerously happy music." That's this song. You cannot improve on this piece of music. The second verse is perfect. The naysayers will be completely wrong, will be happy to discover the error of their ways, and we will all enjoy the ecstasy of the next wave together.
May 19, 2015... I have been a Beach Boys fan since the 1960's. More importantly, I have been a Bodysurfer, on the New Jersey coast, since I first learned to bodysurf at age 8, taught by my Dad, in summer 1963. I started using CHURCHILL "Makapuu," style swim fins in 1977, and I am on my 8th pair. I may have surfed, once. I have bodysurfed hundreds of times, on fabulous swells on hundreds of days, for the better part of seven decades! Here comes summer, 2015, Catch a wave....see you out in the line up!
Are there pretty decent waves in Jersey ???Also don't you lose your fins, when you body surf ???
I had expensive Mitchell's take it off and floated away the very first time I got in that wave
here, have some attention
Being born in the 21st century I just wish I could have grown up in the 60s when this music was really popular and u didn't get made fun of for listening to it
CHARLES NOLAN
Impressive ❤
Zrob 8 I listen to this music all the time and noone makes fun of me for it
Awesome. Groovy. Much respect for The Beach Boys.
How can anyone not like this?
Probably some people that like rap and constant swearing in the lyrics or some dopey little girl song talking about her last relationship
too bad everybodys such an idiot now
Dana Franchitto genetic abnormality, most likely.
Dana Franchitto ikr
David please spare us your racist attitude.
I don't know it makes me cry at night thinking about it
I literally typed “sitting on top of the world”. This song was the top song. TH-cam knows me so well.
@@natalie3577 You Tube seems to know me better than I do.
I love to go to the beach and smell that ocean and driving with my windows down listening to this about to go surf
YOUR LYING!! 🦄
Well you haven’t surfed in stile have you?
Beach Boys are a Living Legend.....Legends never die. Their story gets passed on to the next generation. Love these guys.❤
I'm listening to this while snow is falling. Summer couldn't arrive quickly enough
Grace Oddo Do you by any chance live in Michigan? We have 3 seasons June, July, and winter; 10 months of winter, and two months of tough sledding ! :-)
Haha! It’s here again! 🙌🏻
Endless summer here next to Malibu
@Lynn Kanerva I live in Michigan!!!
i agree cant wait for summer
Sunday Night cruising with the music of The Beach Boys is a perfect fit in the summer the Beach Boys sold over 65,000,000 records World wide Surfin Safari (#14 1962) Surfin U.S.A.(#3 1963)and Surfer Girl (#7 1963).Through the years the Beach Boys have not only been America's band but arguably one of the greatest American rock bands ever.
Glad to see Araki add more Beach Boys references
Sleepers brought me here! I'm 23 and I'm so grateful for the culture
The Beach Boys are CALIFORNIA! Forever Love 💕
Lyrics:
Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world
Don’t be afraid to try the greatest sport around
(Catch a wave, catch a wave)
(Everybody tries it once)
Those who don’t just have to put it down
(Ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah)
You paddle out, turn around and raise
(Ooh wah ooh)
And baby that’s all there is to the coastline craze
You gotta catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world
(Ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah)
Not just a fad because it’s been going on so long
(Catch a wave, catch a wave)
(All the surfers going strong)
They said it wouldn’t last too long
(Ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah)
They’ll eat their words with a fork and spoon and watch them
(Ooh wah ooh)
They’ll hit the road and all be surfing soon
And when they catch a wave they’ll be sitting on top of the world
(Ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah)
Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world
(Ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah)
So take a lesson from a top-notch surfer boy
(Catch a wave, catch a wave)
(Every Saturday boy)
But don’t you treat it like a toy
(Ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah, ooh wah)
Just get away from the shady turf
(Ooh wah ooh)
And baby go catch some rays on the sunny surf
And when you catch a wave you’ll be sitting on top of the world
(On top of the world)
Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world
(On top of the world)
Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world ……
A Blast from the Past from the fabulous Beach Boys. I heard them first time in 1962 while visiting my brother in Anaheim, Ca. This song was Surfin' Safari. I knew it would be a hit for them and a few months later they followed up with Surfin U.S.A. and the rest "they say" is history!
This is what a commenter somewhere once said is "dangerously happy music." I love the term. My favorite part of the lyrics is the second verse - they point out that all the detractors will eat their words with a fork and spoon but they point it out with utmost goodwill - when the detractors hit the waves they TOO will be sitting on top of the world. It's very welcoming!
Whoa Memories!! So young lots of fun and freedom.
I love surfing and this song in particular. I will catch a wave next summer.
In 12 and I listen to this music every day 🤙
"The temperature topped out at 98 degrees on the day our lives were forever altered". Lorenzo Carcaterra
These guys had so many simple, but great tunes. Inspired so many including the Ramones and The Jesus And Mary Chain
Dino Ramone Hence the reason I put the classic Beach Boys songs on a Pre-Punk playlist.
+Dino Ramone Most of the Beach Boys music is quite complex. Even this song, you have so much going on... you have 5 part harmonies. Mike Love's baritone has never sounded better. Brian's falsetto always sounds awesome. Add in the organ, the dueling guitars of David and Carl and cool little harp fills, you have a fairly complex pop song.
HI
There are certainly more than one Beach Boy tune that captures all they brought to the amazing American musical scene in the late 50's. "Catch a Wave" definitely nails it. One of the original Big Bands, the Beach Boys emphasized fun, fun and fun. They paved the way for the Beatles to say we're also gonna have fun, but lets talk about love too. And just a few years after, the Rolling Stones said; well ya, its nice to have fun, and love is ok, but what is it we are all truly lusting for?
Have you ever listened to Pet Sounds? If not, I’d definitely recommend it. The greatest album of all time, in my opinion.
Wait how did they pave the way for the Beatles??
Wow really well put. I'm 55 and yeah right on!
Oh and Don't Worry Baby
This is mid-'60s . . . not the '50s.
My Africa grey, used to love this wonderful song,he used to dance to it, that's the truth.
Mine like it too, lol!
Fantastic song full of fun and summer !!!! From 1963 !!!!
My 9 year old asked for a Beach Boys CD. Wow !! ☝😳Even kids these days still love the songs of the Beach Boys.
I LOVE THIS SONG! Since I was 9 and I am 53 now!
awesome performance last night @ Lincoln hills for seniors GREAT FUN SO many THANKS FOR all the music!! LOVE this !!
The vocals tracks are really something. "Ooh-wah! Ooh-wah!"
This band made me want to surf. There is no greater gift I can imagine!!!!!!! Thanks, guys!
The harmonies in the first five seconds? Gawd.
Aah th memories of Endless Summer & Skater Dater. Whee, I was there. Th boys, girls, the bodies!!!
Great hook of a lyric"Catch a wave and you're sitting on top of the world".
why this gem never made the billboard top 100 or bubbling over top 100 is beyond me :(
LOW KEY says hi from 2021...this music aging like fine music should. HI to TYLER in Scotland:)
They actually play this at my favourite hockey team. And we do the wave all the way around the arena.
I am totally chair rocking out to this song!! I needed that! Thanks!
Judy Saint yes fine lady.
one of the top groups in the 50s and 60s THOSE were the good ol' days of rock and roll
it's been a tradition since my high school days. the first week of the year that 's like summer time weather and it's time to play the beach boys all week! 🌞🏄🏖️
64 next month and started surfing. Why didn't I do this sooner. What a great sport, Enjoying the outdoors and the ocean to go along with scuba diving.
I love the matching song, sidewalk surfing, great so ngs
Let's Surf , I remember skipping school for waves 😊😊😊 talk about fun fun fun till mom an dad gets the report card 😊😊😊😊,,, ❤❤❤ never stop surfing I'm 64 still surfing an SKIPPING WORK for waves 😊😊😊
Wow I'm doing this for my dance jazz recital friday
LIKE I SAID. LIVING LEGENDS OF THEIR TIME AND STILL R. GROWING UP BB IN THE 70's & STILL GOING AT 51-YEAR-OLD
this song comes in at a very close second to my fav song "In My Room"..
Both songs have Maureen Love's harp accompaniment.
You don't hear music like this anymore
Jeff Jackson yeah u just hear dubstep and other "modern" music
True that
+Jeff Jackson I'm hearin' right now
Today's music is not music. I hate to see what it is going to be like 10 years from now.
classic song is better
Excellent audio here.
Three and even four part harmonies. No one who knows music would not like this.
Why are there thumbs down? Ya know i grew up here at San Onofre and
San Clemente its unbelievable the Califas haters and just the fact they spend so much time and effort on the internet and TH-cam putting together videos about how it sucks here in Cool-afornia. Hey ok by me less knuckleheads here more room for me to strech and hang out at the beach and drop in on some 4' evening glass or just space out here on my deck and veg on the Pacific ocean and watch the most mind blowing sunsets, peace from Califas.
Love the song! Love the beach!
64 tomorrow and plan on getting out after work, whatever time will permit. Again, what a great sport!!!!
Beach boys had the best harmony. Behind them are the beatles, mamas and the papas, and the cowsills
I've always loved beach boy's ⛱😍♥and my dad 👨❤
1962 was a nice time to be alive !
The Beach Boys captured Southern California in song like no others....ever...!
It's a good song. I love it. 👍👍🎶🎶🎶👌
Yes. What I like. Waves clear beach sand, one of my favorite bands.
Don't be afraid to try the greatest sport around
Not just a fad cause it's been goin on so long
So take a lesson from a top notch surfer boy
Get yourself a big board
I can't get enough of that lick. It's just so GOOD
this song is so effin catchy
YEAH
Brian Wilson- Bass and backing/lead vocals
Dennis Wilson- Drums and backing/lead vocals
Mike Love- lead vocals
Carl Wilson- lead guitar and backing vocals
David Marks- rhythm guitar, possibly backing vocals.
The Harp in this song is the greatest always makes me feel 👍
Harpist is Maureen Love, Mike's sister
Cool song--reminds me of the surfer movie songs from the 60s. All it needs is Patti Chandler, Salli Saches, and Mary Hugh to be bikini clad and dancing on the beach.
Born March 31, 1971 and have wished my whole life id been born 20 years earlier
C'mon, people, do yer homework--Brian Wilson wrote this, and the BBs recorded it, in 1963. The Jan and Dean "Sidewalk Surfin'" cover/reworking came out the following year. A great early one from the band...
Thanks !!!
it's a question that I had .....what came first sidewalk surfing or this
rangergrrrl Who cares who was first just love the music.
Its Was Great To Be Young 1966!!!
Glenn Johnson Thanks for uploading this particular Beachboys track,Erin.First heard this in 1970 and love their music.So good!Recorded "I can hear music"in my own studio,did my own harmonies,something i wanted to do over forty years ago.You can see my video on You tube.There will never be another group like them.All the best!
I do! i Love the the Beach Boys! They have a great sound!!
One of the best songs ever!!
wandering dan stole my thoughts! Had to hear this again!
one of their best!!!!!
I love this song
The beach boys are the best and I listen to the beach boys I just know that summer is on the way.
The keyboard is haunting and ominous and upbeat at the same time.
catch a wave and you're sitting on top of the world 😘
Love them into infinity
Rock afire explosion fans who like the original and the rock afire both
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I love listening to my mom's old records