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
Surfin' U.S.A.
The Beach Boys Lyrics
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Across the U.S.A.
Then everybody'd be surfin'
Like Californ-I-A
You'd see 'em wearin' their baggies
Huarache sandals too
A bushy, bushy blonde hairdo
Surfin' U.S.A.
You'll catch 'em surfin' at Del Mar (inside, outside, U.S.A.)
Ventura County line (inside, outside, U.S.A.)
Santa Cruz and Trestles (inside, outside, U.S.A.)
Australia's Narrabeen (inside, outside, U.S.A.)
All over Manhattan (inside, outside, U.S.A.)
And down Doheny Way (inside, outside)
Everybody's gone surfin'
Surfin' U.S.A.
We'll all be plannin' out a route
We're gonna take real soon
We're waxin' down our surfboards
We can't wait for June
We'll all be gone for the summer
We're on surfari to stay
Tell the teacher we're surfin'
Surfin' U.S.A.
At Haggerties and Swami's (inside, outside, U.S.A.)
Pacific Palisades (inside, outside, U.S.A.)
San Onofre and Sunset (inside, outside, U.S.A.)
Redondo Beach L.A. (inside, outside, U.S.A.)
All over La Jolla (inside, outside, U.S.A.)
At Waimea Bay (inside, outside, U.S.A.)
Everybody's gone surfin'
Surfin' U.S.A.
Everybody's gone surfin'
Surfin' U.S.A.
Everybody's gone surfin'
Surfin' U.S.A.
Everybody's gone surfin'
Surfin' U.S.A.
Yeah, everybody's gone surfin'
Surfin' U.S.A.
Yeah, everybody's gone surfin'
Surfin' U.S.A.
The song "Surfin' U.S.A." by The Beach Boys is an anthem of the surf culture in the United States. The song talks about how surfing has spread across the U.S.A. and how everyone is catching onto the trend. The lyrics mention several locations across California, like Del Mar, Ventura County Line, Santa Cruz, and Trestle. Additionally, the song mentions other popular surfing spots like Narabine and Waimia Bay. The lyrics also detail the clothing and hairstyles of the surfers, including baggies, huarachi sandals, and bushy blonde hairdos.
Overall, the song is an ode to the carefree lifestyle of surfers, who spend their summers catching waves and enjoying the sun. The Beach Boys convey this sense of freedom and excitement with their upbeat music and lively harmonies. The song is a classic representation of the surf sound, which is characterized by catchy melodies and sunny lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
If everybody had an ocean
Imagine if everyone had access to the beach
Across the U.S.A.
All throughout the United States
Then everybody'd be surfin'
Everyone would be surfing
Like California
Similar to how it's done in California
You'd see 'em wearing their baggies
People will wear their baggy swimsuits
Huarachi sandals too
As well as the type of sandals called Huarachis
A bushy bushy blond hairdo
They'll have a long and wavy blond hairstyle
Surfin' U.S.A.
All while enjoying themselves in the surf of the ocean
You'd catch 'em surfin' at Del Mar
You'll find people surfing at Del Mar
Ventura County line
The border between Ventura County and Los Angeles County
Santa Cruz and Trestle
Also at Santa Cruz and Trestle, among other places
Australia's Narabine
Even in places like Narabeen in Australia
All over Manhattan
In New York's Manhattan, too
And down Doheny Way
As well as Doheny Way in Southern California
We'll all be plannin' out a route
We'll be making plans for where to surf
We're gonna take real soon
We'll be leaving very soon
We're waxin' down our surfboards
Preparing our surfboards for action
We can't wait for June
We're excited for the month of June
We'll all be gone for the summer
We'll be gone for the entire summer
We're on surfari to stay
We're on a surfing safari and plan to stay for a while
Tell the teacher we're surfin'
Even telling our teachers about our surfing plans
Surfin' U.S.A.
Having a great time surfing all throughout the United States
Haggerties and Swamies
Surfing at Haggerties and Swamies
Pacific Palisades
Another location for surfing in Southern California
San Anofree and Sunset
Also San Onofre and Sunset beach
Redondo Beach L.A.
Redondo Beach in Los Angeles
All over La Jolla
The entire La Jolla area is great for surfing
At Waimia Bay
And don't forget about Waimia Bay
Everybody's gone surfin'
Everyone is out surfing
Surfin' U.S.A.
Surfing in the United States is the best
Everybody's gone surfin'
Everyone is out enjoying the surf
Surfin' U.S.A.
There's no better place to surf than in the United States
Everybody's gone surfin'
Everyone is having a great time in the water
Surfin' U.S.A.
USA's surf culture is unmatched
Everybody's gone surfin'
Everyone is joining in on the fun
Surfin' U.S.A.
America's surf spots are second to none
Lyrics © ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
Written by: Chuck Berry
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"Surfin' USA"
If everybody had an ocean
Across the U. S. A.
Then everybody'd be surfin'
Like Californi-a
You'd seem 'em wearing their baggies
Huarachi sandals too
A bushy bushy blonde hairdo
Surfin' U. S. A.
You'd catch 'em surfin' at Del Mar
Ventura County line
Santa Cruz and Trestle
Australia's Narrabeen
All over Manhattan
And down Doheny Way
Everybody's gone surfin'
Surfin' U.S.A.
We'll all be planning that route
We're gonna take real soon
We're waxing down our surfboards
We can't wait for June
We'll all be gone for the summer
We're on surfari to stay
Tell the teacher we're surfin'
Surfin' U. S. A.
Haggerties and Swamies
Pacific Palisades
San Onofre and Sunset
Redondo Beach L. A.
All over La Jolla
At Wa'imea Bay.
Everybody's gone surfin'
Surfin' U.S. A.
Everybody's gone surfin'
Surfin' U.S. A.
Everybody's gone surfin'
Surfin' U.S. A.
@bunsolvd
Temperature: goes over 60°
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@mattgriffin4390
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@thinminted
I'm American, I lived in Egypt for 9 years try that
@anngravatt8029
I love this song. It makes me think of summer.
@duffymarie3322
It was 60 today and I went swimming with my friends today. Too cold but fun memories.
@tan.treverse447
I would've turned to old to do anything
@IceCreamMeatballs
Fun fact: When they sing “all over Manhattan”, they are not referring to NYC, but rather Manhattan Beach in California.
@josephkony3993
I thought that was obvious?
@Kiwi-hv8fg
@@josephkony3993 I mean I didn't know that
@rbeygarcia
Who thought it was NYC? The song is about beaches in California state. Where the hell would people surf in Manhattan, NY anyway? There are no beaches on the isle of Manhattan.