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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Angel Come Home
The Beach Boys Lyrics
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Now the puzzle's laid out on my table
The pieces don't fit
I move from chair to chair
But that empty one's there where she used to sit
I'm sitting here going out of my mind
She couldn't wait, now I
I'm afraid it's too late
I'm waitin' till my angel comes home
It's been hell bein' here alone
I'll be in heaven when my angel comes home
Angel, angel come home
If you see her tell my angel come home
Oo oo oo angel come home
If you see her tell my angel to come home
Does she remember
That I can't forget
Does she know I regret
I never told her how I
I wanted to hold her
I just let her go
Lonely nights thinkin'
It's starting to sink in
We had a way to go
We'll grow closer together
By being apart
When my angel comes home
It's been hell bein' here alone
God tell me, why has she flown
So far away
I pray she won't stay another day
I'll be in heaven when my angel comes home
Please come home
Angel, come home
If you see her tell my angel come home
Hoo ooo angel, come home
If you see her tell my angel to come home
Hey hey angel, come home
If you see her tell my angel to come home
Ho oo angel come home
If you see her tell my angel to come home
Hey angel come home
If you see her tell my angel to come home
If you see that girl my angel come home
Hey hey angel come home
The Beach Boys' song "Angel Come Home" is about the pain and frustration of a man who is waiting for his lover to return. The opening lines of the song create a sense of confusion and frustration as the man struggles to put the pieces of his life back together without his beloved. He moves from chair to chair, but the empty space where she used to sit remains a constant reminder of her absence.
The chorus of the song includes the repeated plea for his "angel" to come home. He is struggling to deal with his loneliness, and his thoughts are consumed by memories of their relationship. He remembers the moments he should have cherished, but took for granted, and regrets never expressing his true feelings for her.
The lyrics of the song are relatable to anyone who has experienced the pain of a failed relationship. The man is left alone to contemplate his mistakes, and the absence of his lover is a constant reminder of what he has lost. The song is a plea for forgiveness and a second chance at love.
Line by Line Meaning
Now the puzzle's laid out on my table
I have laid out the pieces of the situation in front of me
The pieces don't fit
But they don't come together to create the desired outcome
I move from chair to chair
I am restless and can't sit still
But that empty one's there where she used to sit
But it's painful to see an empty chair where my loved one used to sit
I'm sitting here going out of my mind
I am losing my grip on reality
'Cause she's gone away
Because my love has gone away
She couldn't wait, now I
She left me and I am left to pick up the pieces
I'm afraid it's too late
I fear that it may be too late to make things right
I'm waitin' till my angel comes home
I am waiting eagerly for my loved one to return
It's been hell bein' here alone
Being alone without her has been unbearable
I'll be in heaven when my angel comes home
When she returns, I will feel complete and happy again
Angel, angel come home
My love, please come home
If you see her tell my angel come home
If you cross paths with her, please tell her to come home
Does she remember
I wonder if she remembers
That I can't forget
How much I am unable to forget her
Does she know I regret
I wish she knew how much I regret things
I never told her how I
I never had the courage to tell her how much I
I wanted to hold her
Wanted to hold her close to me
I just let her go
But I couldn't stop her from leaving
Lonely nights thinkin'
I spend lonely nights pondering
It's starting to sink in
The reality of the situation is starting to hit me
We had a way to go
We had a lot left to experience together
We'll grow closer together
Our time apart will ultimately make our bond stronger
By being apart
By being separated from each other
God tell me, why has she flown
I wonder why God has allowed her to leave me
So far away
She is so far from me
I pray she won't stay another day
I hope she comes back soon
Please come home
I beg of you to come back
Hoo ooo angel, come home
My love, please come home
Hey hey angel, come home
Please come back to me, my love
Ho oo angel come home
My love, please come home
Hey angel come home
My love, please come home
If you see that girl my angel come home
If you happen to see my love, please urge her to come back home
Hey hey angel come home
Please come back to me, my love
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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