Album

Endless Summer

The Beach Boys

1974 · Rock

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Endless Summer by The Beach Boys

Endless Summer is a Rock album by The Beach Boys, originally released in 1974. On Gatefold: 137 pressings tracked, owned by 99 collectors.

About

Upon its 1974 release, <i>Endless Summer</i> re-established The Beach Boys in the public consciousness without the group having to make new material. It was a simple double album of songs from their 1963-1966 period, with "Good Vibrations" being the only song coming after their classic <i>Pet Sounds</i> album, which is ignored completely. Though other releases have summarized the group's career more completely, <i>Endless Summer</i> is many fans' favorite collection, since it was the first time all these hits had been compiled in one place. The sound of the music was several degrees of amp distortion away from what was happening in 1974, and a new generation was excited by the passion, energy, and strong melodies of Beach Boys tunes as varied as "Surfin' U.S.A.," "The Warmth of the Sun," "In My Room," "I Get Around," "Don't Worry Baby," and "California Girls." <i>Endless Summer</i> represents an excellent summary. It's less overwhelming than the exhaustive and excellent <i>Good Vibrations</i> 142-track set or <i>The Beach Boys 50 Biggest Hits</i>, obviously. For some listeners, this and a copy of <i>Pet Sounds</i> fulfills their needs.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1Surfin' Safari2:05
  2. A2Surfer Girl2:15
  3. A3Catch A Wave2:15
  4. A4The Warmth Of The Sun2:47
  5. A5Surfin' U.S.A.2:27

Side B

  1. B1Be True To Your School2:05
  2. B2Little Deuce Coupe1:50
  3. B3In My Room2:11
  4. B4Shut Down1:50
  5. B5Fun, Fun, Fun2:16

Side C

  1. C1I Get Around2:14
  2. C2The Girls On The Beach2:25
  3. C3Wendy2:20
  4. C4Let Him Run Wild2:21
  5. C5Don't Worry Baby2:45

Side D

  1. D1California Girls2:37
  2. D2Girl Don't Tell Me2:17
  3. D3Help Me, Rhonda3:08
  4. D4You're So Good To Me2:14
  5. D5All Summer Long2:05

Sound DNA

  • Rock
  • Surf Rock
  • shimmering
  • nostalgic
  • summer

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99 collectors on Gatefold own this · 137 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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