Category Archives: Beach Boys

“God Only Knows” / “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” – The Beach Boys (1966)

Posted on August 31, 2022 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“‘God Only Knows’ is a song by American rock band the Beach Boys from their 1966 album Pet Sounds. Written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher, it is a Baroque-style love song distinguished for its harmonic innovation and its subversion … Continue reading →

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Surf’s Up – The Beach Boys (1971)

Posted on November 18, 2021 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“Surf’s Up is the 17th studio album by American rock band the Beach Boys, released August 30, 1971 on Brother/Reprise. It received largely favorable reviews and reached number 29 on the US record charts, becoming their highest-charting LP of new … Continue reading →

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The Smile Sessions – Beach Boys

Posted on September 15, 2020 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“The Smile Sessions is a compilation album and box set recorded by American rock band the Beach Boys, released on October 31, 2011 by Capitol Records. The set focuses on abandoned recording sessions from their unfinished 1966–67 album Smile which … Continue reading →

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Lillian Roxon’s Rock Encyclopedia (1970)

Posted on January 30, 2020 by 1960s: Days of Rage

Rolling Stone, February 7, 1970 “If you’re looking for an encyclopedia wait until a few cats who know what they’re doing get ready to spend a few years on the job. This book has its entertainment value—it will remind any … Continue reading →

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Smiley Smile – Beach Boys (1967)

Posted on July 19, 2019 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“Smiley Smile is the 12th studio album by American rock band the Beach Boys, released on September 18, 1967. It reached number 9 on UK record charts, but sold poorly in the US, peaking at number 41—the band’s lowest chart … Continue reading →

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#9: “Good Vibrations” – Beach Boys (1966)

Posted on March 22, 2019 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“‘Good Vibrations’ is a song composed by Brian Wilson with lyrics by Mike Love for the American rock band the Beach Boys, of which both were members. Released on October 10, 1966, the single was an immediate critical and commercial … Continue reading →

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Pet Sounds – Beach Boys (1966)

Posted on March 30, 2018 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“Pet Sounds is the eleventh studio album by American rock band the Beach Boys, released on May 16, 1966. … The album was produced and arranged by Brian Wilson, who also wrote and composed almost all of its music. Most … Continue reading →

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