Formed in Hawthorne, California in 1961, the original group comprised singer-musician-composer and bandleader Brian Wilson, his brothers Carl Wilson and Dennis Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Wilson neighbor David Marks appeared on their first four albums and was a member from 1962 to 1963 as a temporary replacement for Jardine, who had left the group to pursue a career in dentistry.
On their first few studio albums, the group primarily played surf music, but this changed after 1964 as their songs became more sophisticated and autobiographical. The 1965 album Today! particularly represented this shift in sound. Bruce Johnston joined the group that same year. Session drummer Hal Blaine is quoted: "We all studied in conservatories; we were trained musicians. We thought it was a fluke at first, but then we realized Brian was writing these incredible songs. This was not just a young kid writing about high school and surfing."
Following their most esteemed work, Pet Sounds (1966), the band became symbols of psychedelic counterculture. The highly anticipated follow-up, Smile, was left unfinished, and Brian soon relinquished his creative hold on the group. A trilogy of lo-fi releases followed: Smiley Smile (1967), Wild Honey (1967), and Friends (1968). Brian would not be credited as a primary composer for any Beach Boys album until 1977's Love You, an album on the fringe of synth-pop, new wave, and punk.
In Brian's absence, the Beach Boys still managed to release music that was regarded favorably by fans and critics despite poor sales: Sunflower (1970) and Surf's Up (1971). South African musicians Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar played and sang with the band on the next two albums: Carl & the Passions - So Tough (1972), and Holland (1973).
Many changes in both musical style and personnel have occurred in their sometimes-stormy career: Brian Wilson's mental illness and drug addiction; the deaths of Dennis Wilson in 1983 and Carl Wilson in 1998; and continuing legal battles among surviving members of the group. With the release of 1974's Endless Summer they became a more popular touring act, playing their greatest hits. They have recorded 36 Billboard Top 40 hits (including four number-one singles), have had over 100 million sales, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
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Add Some Music
The Beach Boys Lyrics
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There's blues, folk, and country, and rock like a rollin' stone
The world could come together as one
If everybody under the sun
Add some music to your day
(Add some music add some add some music to your day)
A bob didit a bop didit
You'll hear it faintly in the distance when you're on the phone
You're sittin' in a dentist's chair
And they've got music for you there
To add some music
(Add some music add some add some music to your)
To your day
A bob didit a bop didit
Add some music music everywhere (add some music)
Add some add some add some add some music (add some music)
Your doctor knows it keeps you calm
Your preacher adds it to his psalms
So add some music
(Add some music add some add some music to your)
To your day
Music
(Add some music add some music)
When you're alone
(Add some music add some music)
Is like a companion
(Add some music add some music)
For your lonely soul
Oo oo oo woo oo woo oo oo oo oooo
When day is over (when day is over)
I close my tired eyes (I close my tired)
Music is in my soul
At a movie you can feel it touching your heart
And on every day of the summertime
You'll hear children chasing ice cream carts
They'll play it on your wedding day
There must be 'bout a million ways
To add some music
(Add some music add some add some music to your)
To your day
Add some music to your day
Add some music to your day
Add some music to your day
Add some music to your day
Add some music to your day
The Beach Boys’ song “Add Some Music” is an upbeat and optimistic tune that encourages listeners to add some music to their day. The lyrics suggest that music has the power to bring people together from different backgrounds and cultures. The song mentions various genres like gospel, blues, folk, and rock, emphasizing that there is something for everyone to enjoy. The chorus repeats the message “add some music to your day,” underscoring the idea that music can bring joy and positivity to people’s lives.
The song goes on to highlight various situations where music is present, and how it can enhance those experiences. Whether you hear it wafting from a neighbor's house, in the dentist's office or at the movies, it is impossible to deny music's power to uplift and inspire. As the song concludes, the lyrics point out that music can be a companion, a solace in times of loneliness, and an essential part of life's special occasions like weddings.
Line by Line Meaning
The Sunday mornin' gospel goes good with the soul
Listening to gospel music on Sunday mornings is good for your soul
There's blues, folk, and country, and rock like a rollin' stone
There are different genres of music, such as blues, folk, country, and rock
The world could come together as one
Music has the power to unite the world
If everybody under the sun
If everyone in the world
Add some music to your day
Listens to music every day
(Add some music add some add some music to your day)
Repeats the phrase 'add some music to your day'
A bob didit a bop didit
Repetitive nonsensical phrase that emphasizes the upbeat tempo and rhythm of the song
You'll hear it while you're walkin' by a neighbor's home
You can hear music playing from your neighbor's house while you walk by
You'll hear it faintly in the distance when you're on the phone
You can hear music playing faintly in the distance when you're on the phone
You're sittin' in a dentist's chair
You're sitting in a dentist's waiting room
And they've got music for you there
The dentist's office is playing music for patients
To add some music
To listen to music
(Add some music add some add some music to your)
Repeats the phrase 'add some music to your'
To your day
Everyday life
Add some music music everywhere (add some music)
Add music to every aspect of your life
Add some add some add some add some music (add some music)
Repeats the phrase 'add some music'
Your doctor knows it keeps you calm
Doctors know that listening to music can help keep you calm
Your preacher adds it to his psalms
Preachers include music in their church services
So add some music
Listen to some music
(Add some music add some add some music to your)
Repeats the phrase 'add some music to your'
To your day
Everyday life
When you're alone
When you're by yourself
Is like a companion
Music is like having a companion with you
For your lonely soul
Music can help with the feeling of loneliness
Oo oo oo woo oo woo oo oo oo oooo
Repetitive nonsensical phrase that emphasizes the emotional and soulful aspect of music
When day is over (when day is over)
At the end of the day
I close my tired eyes (I close my tired)
I close my eyes when I feel tired
Music is in my soul
Music is a part of who I am
At a movie you can feel it touching your heart
Music can evoke emotions while watching a movie
And on every day of the summertime
During every day of summer
You'll hear children chasing ice cream carts
Kids can be heard chasing ice cream trucks during the summer
They'll play it on your wedding day
Music is played during weddings
There must be 'bout a million ways
There are many ways to enjoy music
To add some music
To listen to some music
(Add some music add some add some music to your)
Repeats the phrase 'add some music to your'
To your day
Everyday life
Add some music to your day
Listen to some music every day
Add some music to your day
Listen to some music every day
Add some music to your day
Listen to some music every day
Add some music to your day
Listen to some music every day
Add some music to your day
Listen to some music every day
Contributed by Asher M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Philip Kassabian
on Kokomo
This song is an absolute classic and I love the way that it lists all the major destinations in the Caribbean.
Philip Kassabian
on Surfin' U.S.A.
A great song by The Beach Boys hit all the major surfing destinations.
Philip Kassabian
on Catch a Wave
This song really gets you in the mood for surfing.
Philip Kassabian
on Surfer Girl
What a splendid song by The Beach Boys. They really were a great band.
Philip Kassabian
on Wouldn't It Be Nice
One of the greatest Beach Boys songs.
Les lumb
on Surf's Up
Love Good Vibrations ,God Only Knows however this is my fav Beach Boys song
Les lumb
on San Miguel
It captures the mood of the place, very atmospheric
Les lumb
on Cotton Fields (The Cotton Song) [Single Version]
Great version by the Beach Boys it flows
Les lumb
on Break Away
Soothing
Leslie Lumb
on Break Away
Love the opening verses beautiful words