Album
Surfin' U.S.A.
1963 · Rock
30 collectors on Gatefold own this
Surfin' U.S.A. is a Rock album by The Beach Boys, originally released in 1963. On Gatefold: 102 pressings tracked, owned by 30 collectors.
About
Before The Beatles and the onslaught of the British Invasion of 1964, The Beach Boys were keeping rock 'n' roll alive with a vital edge. <i>Surfin' U.S.A.</i>, the band's second album, released in March 1963, features some of the strongest surf-rock ever released. Five instrumentals show the young band's tight and considerable chops, including "Surf Jam" (composed by 16-year-old Carl Wilson) and a strong rendition of Dick Dale's "Let's Go Trippin'." The group members clearly could hold their own, even though they'd be sacrificed on later albums for studio musicians. However, the album is best noted for its thick double-tracked harmony vocals, the Chuck Berry–inspired title track, and Brian Wilson's emergence as the band's dominant songwriter and deserving vocalist, with the heartbreaking "Lonely Sea," the energetic "Farmer's Daughter," and the playful "Lana," which centers on Wilson's gorgeous falsetto. Mike Love gave the band a commercial edge with the title track, but Brian was beginning one of pop music's most glorious songwriting streaks.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Surfin' U.S.A.2:20
- A2Farmer's Daughter1:49
- A3Misirlou2:02
- A4Stoked2:00
- A5Lonely Sea2:20
- A6Shut Down1:50
Side B
- B1Noble Surfer1:50
- B2Honky Tonk2:00
- B3Lana1:40
- B4Surf Jam2:00
- B5Let's Go Trippin'1:52
- B6Finders Keepers1:43
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Surf Rock
- twangy
- playful
- summer
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Brian WilsonBASS, VOCALS, PIANO LEADER, PERFORMER ORGAN, ELECTRIC BASS, VOCALS
- Carl WilsonLEAD GUITAR LEAD GUITAR, PERFORMER VOCALS, ELECTRIC GUITAR
- David MarksACOUSTIC GUITAR GUITAR RHYTHM GUITAR
- Dennis WilsonVOCALS, DRUM DRUMS, VOCALS DRUMS, VOCALS, PERFORMER
- Mike LoveLEAD VOCALS LEAD VOCALS, PERFORMER SAXOPHONE, VOCALS
- Frank DeVitoDRUM
30 collectors on Gatefold own this · 102 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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