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.
Official site: http://www.thebeachboys.com
KOMA
The Beach Boys Lyrics
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In Captain Cook fashion, I can't deny it
I want to spend my winters on the Kona coast in Hawaii
For years I saved my pennies and planned it
The great Pacific Ocean we'll span it
I wanna go surfin' where I dig it the most, in Hawaii
(Go to Hawaii)
And I'll be back here someday, I reckon
And pretty island girls greet you with a flower lei
You'll throw it back into the sea
Hopin' you be comin' back to Hawaii
Suntanned beauties are everywhere
Lovely island ladies with long dark hair
You're sure to find a honey waitin' for you there in Hawaii
Kani and Wahini and Wahowalis, too
Get a friendly aloha from this mecca to you
They're the friendliest people anywhere in Hawaii
(Go to Hawaii)
Welcome to the island mecca. (Hawaii)
I'll learn to talk like a local, I betcha
And at Lahaina look out for shooting stars
We'll watch them fall into the sea
And it will be just you and me in Hawaii
Winter in the sun and surf would sure be nice
In a south sea garden of paradise
I wanna spend my summer on the Kona coast in Hawaii
(Honolulu, Waikiki, do you wanna come along with me?)
(Waimia up to Hanalai, love to take you to the islands today)
The Beach Boys’s song Kona Coast is about the band’s desire to visit Hawaii, particularly the Kona Coast. The lyrics describe the lead singer’s hidden passion for visiting this area in Captain Cook fashion. He reveals that his ultimate fantasy is to spend the winter in Hawaii and surf in his preferred locations. He mentions having saved his pennies for years and dreaming about spanning the great Pacific Ocean. The song takes listeners on a journey to Hawaii, where the island girls welcome visitors with flower leis, and suntanned beauties are everywhere. The lead singer depicts the island women with long-dark hair as honeys waiting for visitors. The chorus emphasizes the allure of the Hawaiian islands, welcoming listeners to this mecca of friendly people. In the end, the lead tells listeners that he wants to spend his summers on the Kona Coast in Hawaii, inviting everyone along to enjoy Honolulu, Waikiki, Waimia, and Hanalai.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been my secret passion to try it
I have always dreamed of visiting Hawaii.
In Captain Cook fashion, I can't deny it
In the style of Captain Cook, I would love to explore the natural beauty of Hawaii.
I want to spend my winters on the Kona coast in Hawaii
I have saved money for years to spend my winters on the beautiful Kona coast in Hawaii.
For years I saved my pennies and planned it
I have been saving money and planning this trip for a very long time.
The great Pacific Ocean we'll span it
I will cross over the vast Pacific Ocean to reach my dream destination of Hawaii.
I wanna go surfin' where I dig it the most, in Hawaii
I look forward to surfing on the beaches of Hawaii, where I will feel most at home and happy.
(Go to Hawaii)
Hawaiian islands beckon (Hawaii)
And I'll be back here someday, I reckon
And pretty island girls greet you with a flower lei
You'll throw it back into the sea
Hopin' you be comin' back to Hawaii
The beautiful Hawaiian islands are calling me, and I know I will return someday. Upon arriving, I will be greeted with a flower lei but will eventually have to leave, hoping to come back again.
Suntanned beauties are everywhere
Lovely island ladies with long dark hair
You're sure to find a honey waitin' for you there in Hawaii
Kani and Wahini and Wahowalis, too
Get a friendly aloha from this mecca to you
They're the friendliest people anywhere in Hawaii
Hawaii is full of beautiful women and friendly locals who will greet me with a welcoming 'aloha'. I am sure to find someone special among the many lovely island ladies.
(Go to Hawaii)
Welcome to the island mecca. (Hawaii)
I'll learn to talk like a local, I betcha
And at Lahaina look out for shooting stars
We'll watch them fall into the sea
And it will be just you and me in Hawaii
Welcome to Hawaii, the island mecca. I look forward to learning how to speak like a local and experiencing the beauty of Lahaina's shooting stars. It will be a romantic adventure for just you and me.
Winter in the sun and surf would sure be nice
In a south sea garden of paradise
I wanna spend my summer on the Kona coast in Hawaii
I crave spending my winters soaking up the sun and surfing in a beautiful paradise like Hawaii's south sea garden. I also look forward to returning for a summer on the Kona coast.
(Honolulu, Waikiki, do you wanna come along with me?)
(Waimia up to Hanalai, love to take you to the islands today)
I invite you to join me on this adventure to beautiful destinations such as Honolulu, Waikiki, Waimia, and Hanalai in Hawaii. Let's experience the magic of these amazing islands together.
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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