On August 3rd, 1963, 'The Beach Boys' released their iconic hit 'Surfer Girl.' The song happens to be the first one that Brian Wilson wrote and the first one he produced. Are 'The Beach Boys' the perfect summer music selection?
The song was released as a single, then appeared on the 1963 album of the same name. The single's B-side was another hit titled 'Little Deuce Coupe.' Their success would continue through the decades that followed.
In this performance video, 'The Beach Boys' take the stage in front of a huge crowd mainly consisting of girls who squeal and cheer for them. Brian says, 'Thanks a million. We hope you all enjoy the first ballad that we have ever recorded. It's called Surfer Girl.'
They begin to sing with two guitarists and a bassist, along with one singer not playing an instrument. There's a drummer as well. They are all wearing matching colored shirts.
Brian Wilson sings the tender lyrics, 'Little surfer, little one, made my heart come all undone. Do you love me, do you, surfer girl?' The audience doesn't just applaud at the song's ending; they squeal and screech at their hunky heroes.
'The Beach Boys' formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961. Their vocal harmonies and teen-oriented themes made them one of the most influential groups in early rock.
In 1963, they had their first national hit with 'Surfin' U.S.A.,' which began a string of top-ten singles. 'Surfer Girl' the album reached number 7 and stayed on the charts for 56 weeks. The Beach Boys are legends in American music history.
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