Some of The Beach Boys‘ hits made it all the way to No. 1, but the overwhelming majority did not. Some of their most important tunes got nowhere close. Here’s a look at five tunes that didn’t get as much love as they deserved.
1. ‘California Girls’
One of the best summer jams of all time, “California Girls,” only peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. While Mike Love’s lyrics are cute and sweet, the real star of the song is Brian Wilson’s production, especially the opening riff. Pop music has rarely been as complex or beautiful as the intro to “California Girls.”
The tune also helped cement California’s sun and fun image. Katy Perry nicked the title of this tune for her own track “California Gurls,” which reuses the line “I wish they all could be California girls.” While Perry’s song is great, it doesn’t compare to the original.
1. ‘California Girls’
One of the best summer jams of all time, “California Girls,” only peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. While Mike Love’s lyrics are cute and sweet, the real star of the song is Brian Wilson’s production, especially the opening riff. Pop music has rarely been as complex or beautiful as the intro to “California Girls.”
The tune also helped cement California’s sun and fun image. Katy Perry nicked the title of this tune for her own track “California Gurls,” which reuses the line “I wish they all could be California girls.” While Perry’s song is great, it doesn’t compare to the original.
- 5/26/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beach Boys are back.
The seminal American band, responsible for such tunes classics as “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.” and “Good Vibrations,” originally consisting of brother Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine, are getting the feature-length rock doc treatment. And with good reason – the story of The Beach Boys, a band known for their sunny disposition, is fraught with tragedy, disloyalty and acrimony. But all of that pain went into their music, creating something simultaneously euphoric and melancholy. And it will all make for a very juicy documentary – just in time for summer!
When does “The Beach Boys” come out?
“The Beach Boys” premiered Friday, May 24. Just in time for the long Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial kick-off to summer.
Is “The Beach Boys” streaming or in theaters?
“The Beach Boys” is streaming exclusively on Disney+.
What is “The Beach Boys” about?...
The seminal American band, responsible for such tunes classics as “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.” and “Good Vibrations,” originally consisting of brother Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine, are getting the feature-length rock doc treatment. And with good reason – the story of The Beach Boys, a band known for their sunny disposition, is fraught with tragedy, disloyalty and acrimony. But all of that pain went into their music, creating something simultaneously euphoric and melancholy. And it will all make for a very juicy documentary – just in time for summer!
When does “The Beach Boys” come out?
“The Beach Boys” premiered Friday, May 24. Just in time for the long Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial kick-off to summer.
Is “The Beach Boys” streaming or in theaters?
“The Beach Boys” is streaming exclusively on Disney+.
What is “The Beach Boys” about?...
- 5/25/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Summer is coming, and for many that means it’s time to head to the beach and relax. The Beach Boys are still an essential part of many summer beach trips, thanks to a legacy of beach rock hits that has stood the test of time. On Friday, May 24, fans can get an intimate look at the band on Disney+ in the new documentary “The Beach Boys,” thanks to never-before-seen footage and interviews with the band and their families. You can watch with a subscription to Disney+.
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About 'The Beach Boys' Documentary
For more than 60 years, The Beach Boys’ uniquely harmonious sound has infused fans with the California spirit that the group is synonymous with.
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About 'The Beach Boys' Documentary
For more than 60 years, The Beach Boys’ uniquely harmonious sound has infused fans with the California spirit that the group is synonymous with.
- 5/24/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Kicking off the start of Summer with the big Memorial Day weekend, a new documentary poses the question: What’s the “go-to” music for this season? Well, for the past 63 years, it’s been these pop icons out of Hawthorne, California, of course. Their signature songs invoke memories of ocean waves hitting the sand as eager athletes run through the foam with their trusty boards. Interestingly only one member of the original band surfed, though when watching a blonde adonis catching a “tasty wave”, you automatically, in your head, recall the sweet infectious harmonies of The Beach Boys.
After opening with glorious footage of an electric 1975 outdoor concert (naturally in the bright Summer sun), the doc springs back 15 or so years to the modest suburban home on 119th Street when the eldest Wilson brother Brian became fascinated by the careful vocal craftsmanship of the Four Freshmen along with other musical acts.
After opening with glorious footage of an electric 1975 outdoor concert (naturally in the bright Summer sun), the doc springs back 15 or so years to the modest suburban home on 119th Street when the eldest Wilson brother Brian became fascinated by the careful vocal craftsmanship of the Four Freshmen along with other musical acts.
- 5/24/2024
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Tl;Dr:
The Beach Boys’ “Kokomo” was hated by critics because it was considered too sugary. It isn’t as experimental as some of the classic tracks The Beach Boys released in the 1960s. Despite this, the song fills a void in the world of popular music. The Beach Boys | Michael Ochs Archives / Stringer
The Beach Boys‘ “Kokomo” garnered a hostile reception among music critics. They’re wrong. Here’s a look at why “Kokomo” is hated and why it is so much better than its reputation suggests.
A drummer said critics hated The Beach Boys’ ‘Kokomo’ and tried to kill it with their words
Jim Keltner is a studio drummer who worked on “Kokomo.” During a 2004 interview with Entertainment Weekly, he said critics loathed the song “because it’s just sooo syrupy pop.” Of course, the reviews only mattered so much. “But while the critics killed it with their words,...
The Beach Boys’ “Kokomo” was hated by critics because it was considered too sugary. It isn’t as experimental as some of the classic tracks The Beach Boys released in the 1960s. Despite this, the song fills a void in the world of popular music. The Beach Boys | Michael Ochs Archives / Stringer
The Beach Boys‘ “Kokomo” garnered a hostile reception among music critics. They’re wrong. Here’s a look at why “Kokomo” is hated and why it is so much better than its reputation suggests.
A drummer said critics hated The Beach Boys’ ‘Kokomo’ and tried to kill it with their words
Jim Keltner is a studio drummer who worked on “Kokomo.” During a 2004 interview with Entertainment Weekly, he said critics loathed the song “because it’s just sooo syrupy pop.” Of course, the reviews only mattered so much. “But while the critics killed it with their words,...
- 6/2/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Even some of the most accomplished musicians of all time have found themselves at the center of plagiarism cases. Sometimes, they get off without any trouble; juries determine that the song simply uses common chord progressions or that there are no real similarities. Other times, though, musicians pay a lot of money to settle the cases. Here are four musicians who lost money in plagiarism cases.
George Harrison | Bettmann/Contributor via Getty George Harrison
One of the most notable plagiarism cases involved one of the biggest musicians of all time. George Harrison was fresh off his time with The Beatles when he released “My Sweet Lord.” The song made him the first former Beatle to hit No. 1 as a solo artist. It also brought him legal trouble.
The Bright Tunes Music Corporation brought a lawsuit against Harrison for plagiarizing The Chiffons’ song “He’s So Fine.” After a lengthy legal battle,...
George Harrison | Bettmann/Contributor via Getty George Harrison
One of the most notable plagiarism cases involved one of the biggest musicians of all time. George Harrison was fresh off his time with The Beatles when he released “My Sweet Lord.” The song made him the first former Beatle to hit No. 1 as a solo artist. It also brought him legal trouble.
The Bright Tunes Music Corporation brought a lawsuit against Harrison for plagiarizing The Chiffons’ song “He’s So Fine.” After a lengthy legal battle,...
- 5/14/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
God only knows it was a matter of time until the Recording Academy picked the Beach Boys as the recipient of one of its annual all-star tributes, and the group’s legacy isn’t done any shame with “A Grammy Salute to the Beach Boys,” airing Sunday night at 8 Et/Pt on CBS (and for on-demand streaming on Paramount+). No wrong harmonies are struck, literally or figurative, in a two-hour show that starts out feeling a little bit by-the-numbers but eventually lands on a series of knockout covers fit for a Wilson.
Are you surprised that Brandi Carlile would be the highlight of a tribute special? Then come out from under your rock and do stay up late enough to catch both of her performances on the show, since she is one of a handful of artists granted both solo and duet slots in the setlist. First in the running order,...
Are you surprised that Brandi Carlile would be the highlight of a tribute special? Then come out from under your rock and do stay up late enough to catch both of her performances on the show, since she is one of a handful of artists granted both solo and duet slots in the setlist. First in the running order,...
- 4/10/2023
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
In honor of the Beach Boys’ 60th anniversary, and after they were named the recipients of the Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, a special tribute event airs this weekend. “A Grammy Salute to the Beach Boys” was pre-recorded at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles in February, and viewers have the opportunity to watch it from home now. Of course, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, and Bruce Johnston were in attendance at the event. Plus, there is a jam-packed slate of performers lined up, covering the band’s biggest songs. Don’t miss out when the special event airs on Sunday, April 9 beginning at 8 p.m. You can watch CBS with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Hulu Live TV, Fubo, Paramount Plus, or YouTube TV.
How to Watch A Grammy Salute to the Beach Boys When: Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 8:...
How to Watch A Grammy Salute to the Beach Boys When: Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 8:...
- 4/9/2023
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
The Beach Boys are one of the most beloved rock acts of all time, with songs and albums popular today. The band even still tours, but not with its original lineup. In 2012, they attempted to bring some of the founding members back, which ended in controversy for the Beach Boys.
The Beach Boys’ success made a reunion tour extremely popular
The Beach Boys started performing in the ’60s and were made up of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and their friend Al Jardine. The group soon found worldwide success with singles like “Surfin’ U.S.A,” “Good Vibrations,” and “Help Me, Rhonda.”
As the years went on, the original group pmembers either left to pursue other things or simply lost interest in touring. So, when the group announced in 2012 that they were launching a tour with some of the group’s original members, including Brian Wilson, Jardine,...
The Beach Boys’ success made a reunion tour extremely popular
The Beach Boys started performing in the ’60s and were made up of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and their friend Al Jardine. The group soon found worldwide success with singles like “Surfin’ U.S.A,” “Good Vibrations,” and “Help Me, Rhonda.”
As the years went on, the original group pmembers either left to pursue other things or simply lost interest in touring. So, when the group announced in 2012 that they were launching a tour with some of the group’s original members, including Brian Wilson, Jardine,...
- 3/5/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The sound of The Beach Boys defined ’60s youth in southern California. One of the most critically acclaimed and successful bands of all time wrote songs about love, surfing, and cars. Tunes like “I Get Around”, “Surfin’ USA”, and “Fun, Fun, Fun” are classics from that era. The Beach Boys hit it big again in the ’80s with “Kokomo”.
The group also have a long and complicated history. The original band members were brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. In 1964, Brian, considered the leader of the group, had a nervous breakdown and stopped touring with them. Over time, he relinquished control of the band. In 1983, Dennis died in a drowning accident.
Through the years, new band members have come and gone, but The Beach Boys still perform in numerous capacities today. Here’s how it all affected their earnings:
Brian Wilson has...
The group also have a long and complicated history. The original band members were brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. In 1964, Brian, considered the leader of the group, had a nervous breakdown and stopped touring with them. Over time, he relinquished control of the band. In 1983, Dennis died in a drowning accident.
Through the years, new band members have come and gone, but The Beach Boys still perform in numerous capacities today. Here’s how it all affected their earnings:
Brian Wilson has...
- 3/4/2023
- by Stacy Feintuch
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beach Boys rocketed to fame in the ’60s with their fun, breezy songs about the California lifestyle. Their albums were filled with tracks about sun, surfing, and girls. Surprisingly, only four of the group’s singles rose to No. 1 on the Billboard charts.
The Beach Boys were hugely popular in the ’60s, competing with the Beatles and Rolling Stones The Beach Boys in 1985: Mike Love, Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson, Bruce Johnston, and Al Jardine | CBS/ullstein bild via Getty Images
The band’s original lineup consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and a friend named Al Jardine. Brian was the creative mastermind behind the Beach Boys’ songs, while dad Murry Wilson served as the band’s manager.
At the time, the Beach Boys were noted as one of the few American rock groups that not only performed their songs but wrote them,...
The Beach Boys were hugely popular in the ’60s, competing with the Beatles and Rolling Stones The Beach Boys in 1985: Mike Love, Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson, Bruce Johnston, and Al Jardine | CBS/ullstein bild via Getty Images
The band’s original lineup consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and a friend named Al Jardine. Brian was the creative mastermind behind the Beach Boys’ songs, while dad Murry Wilson served as the band’s manager.
At the time, the Beach Boys were noted as one of the few American rock groups that not only performed their songs but wrote them,...
- 2/28/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beach Boys were one of the most popular singing groups of the 1960s. The band was famous for their songs about surfing, California, and girls. Many of their albums rocketed to the top of the charts. But which one was their most popular?
The Beach Boys’ history as a band
The Beach Boys were formed in 1961 in California, made up of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and a friend named Al Jardine. The band was a true family affair; the Wilsons’ father Murry served as their manager, while Brian was the creative mind behind the group’s hit songs.
The group continues to tour today, but Love is the only original member who still performs. He is typically joined by a changing lineup that includes longtime stand-in Beach Boy Bruce Johnston and guitar player and vocalist Scott Totten, among others. Actor John Stamos also frequently performs with the band.
The Beach Boys’ history as a band
The Beach Boys were formed in 1961 in California, made up of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and a friend named Al Jardine. The band was a true family affair; the Wilsons’ father Murry served as their manager, while Brian was the creative mind behind the group’s hit songs.
The group continues to tour today, but Love is the only original member who still performs. He is typically joined by a changing lineup that includes longtime stand-in Beach Boy Bruce Johnston and guitar player and vocalist Scott Totten, among others. Actor John Stamos also frequently performs with the band.
- 2/22/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Some clarification has come in with regard to Bruce Davison's part in Rob Zombie's upcoming The Lords of Salem, and along with that we have a bit of new casting news that's sure to get the hearts of those of you who grew up in the late 60's/early 70's pumping overtime. Yes, that is indeed Peter Brady whom you see in the latest picture posted by Rob on his Facebook page!
But first things first. Here's what Zombie had to say about Bruce joining the film:
I got some good news and I got some bad news. The bad news is that Bruce Dern has fallen out of The Lords Of Salem due to a scheduling conflict. But fear not! We have some great news.. Bruce Davidson [sic] has jumped in to save the day and we all couldn't be more thrilled!
Bruce is known to movie goers...
But first things first. Here's what Zombie had to say about Bruce joining the film:
I got some good news and I got some bad news. The bad news is that Bruce Dern has fallen out of The Lords Of Salem due to a scheduling conflict. But fear not! We have some great news.. Bruce Davidson [sic] has jumped in to save the day and we all couldn't be more thrilled!
Bruce is known to movie goers...
- 10/23/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
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