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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Vega-Tables: Ballad Insert
The Beach Boys Lyrics
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I'm gonna chow down my vegetables
I love you most of all
My favorite vegetable
If you brought a big brown bag of them home
I'd jump up and down and hope you'd toss me a carrot
Cart off and sell my vegetables
I love you most of all
My favorite vegetable
Oh oh taba vega vegel
I tried to kick the ball but my tenny flew right off
I'm red as a beet 'cause I'm so embarrassed
Sleep a lot eat a lot brush em like crazy
Run a lot do a lot never be lazy
Sleep a lot eat a lot brush em like crazy
Run a lot do a lot never be lazy
Oh oh dum do dum de dooby do
Oh oh dum do dum de dooby do
Oh oh dum do dum de dooby do
oh yeah
Oh badumday oh dum do dum de dooby do
Oh badumday oh dum do dum de dooby do
I throw away my candy bar and I ate the wrapper
And when they told me what I did I burst into laughter
I know that you'll feel better
When you send us in
Your letter an'
Tell us the name of your
Your favorite vegetable
The lyrics to The Beach Boy's song Vega-Tables express a love and appreciation for vegetables. The singer proclaims that they will eat and keep well their vegetables, even going as far as to say that their favorite vegetable is such. The lyrics suggest that the singer would be overjoyed if someone were to bring a brown bag of vegetables home, and they would hope for even just a carrot to be thrown their way. The chorus repeats twice, emphasizing the importance of the singer's love for vegetables.
The second verse describes a humorous situation where the singer embarrasses themself by kicking a ball and having their shoe fly off. They compare their red face to that of a beetroot. The rest of the verse provides advice on how to maintain dental hygiene and to stay active, suggesting that eating plenty of vegetables can contribute to a healthier lifestyle. The final verse seems more nonsensical, with the singer declaring that they threw away their candy bar and ate the wrapper, leading to laughter when they were told what they had done. The song ends with a plea for listeners to write in and share their favorite vegetable.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna be round my vegetables
I will give my full attention to growing and caring for my vegetables
I'm gonna chow down my vegetables
I will enjoy eating my vegetables
I love you most of all
My affection for vegetables is greater than anything
My favorite vegetable
I have a specific vegetable that I adore
If you brought a big brown bag of them home
If you came home with a bagful of vegetables
I'd jump up and down and hope you'd toss me a carrot
I would be so excited and hopeful for one of my favorite vegetables
I'm gonna keep well my vegetables
I will take good care of my vegetables
Cart off and sell my vegetables
I will sell my vegetables
Oh oh taba vega vegel
N/A
I tried to kick the ball but my tenny flew right off
I lost my shoe while attempting to kick a ball
I'm red as a beet 'cause I'm so embarrassed
I am severely embarrassed and feel ashamed
Sleep a lot eat a lot brush em like crazy
To maintain good health, one should sleep, eat, and brush teeth regularly
Run a lot do a lot never be lazy
Being active and avoiding laziness is important
Oh oh dum do dum de dooby do
N/A
oh yeah
An expression of excitement or affirmation
Oh badumday oh dum do dum de dooby do
N/A
I throw away my candy bar and I ate the wrapper
I made a silly mistake and ate the wrapper instead of the candy bar
And when they told me what I did I burst into laughter
When I was informed of my mistake, I found it quite amusing
I know that you'll feel better
I believe that you will find comfort
When you send us in
When you submit to us
Your letter an'
Your written message
Tell us the name of your
Share with us the name of
Your favorite vegetable
Your most beloved vegetable
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN DOUGLAS WILSON, VAN DYKE PARKS
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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