Album: The Very Best of The Beach Boys: Sounds of Summer by The Beach Boys (2003)
Genre: Pop
Record Label: Capitol Records
Format: album

Description: If any one band evokes the warm weather, cool ocean breezes, and the adventurous surf of summertime, it’s The Beach Boys. “Surfin’ Safari,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.," and “Surfer Girl” make the connection obvious, while other paeans to teen romance and experience—“Fun Fun Fun,” “Be True to Your School,” “When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)”—further the adolescent hijinks.

Artist Background: The Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group initially comprised brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. They were managed early on by the Wilsons' father, Murry. The band's leader, composer, arranger and producer, Brian Wilson was responsible for writing most of the band's early singles and albums. After signing with Capitol Records in mid-1962, Wilson wrote or co-wrote more than two dozen Top 40 h... Part of the Hawthorne, California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Van Dyke Parks, Jan & Dean

Music Scene: Part of the Hawthorne, California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop, 2000s, album, Capitol Records


If any one band evokes the warm weather, cool ocean breezes, and the adventurous surf of summertime, it’s The Beach Boys. “Surfin’ Safari,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.," and “Surfer Girl” make the connection obvious, while other paeans to teen romance and experience—“Fun Fun Fun,” “Be True to Your School,” “When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)”—further the adolescent hijinks.

The Very Best of The Beach Boys: Sounds of Summer

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