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
You're Welcome
The Beach Boys Lyrics
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You're welcome
Well you're welcome to come
Well you're well
You're welcome
Well you're welcome to come
The lyrics to The Beach Boys' song "You're Welcome" are simplistic and repetitive, but they convey a sense of welcoming and hospitality. The repetition of the phrases "well you're well" and "you're welcome to come" create a sense of comfort and invitation, making the listener feel at home. The use of the word "well" adds an element of positivity, signaling that the singer is happy to have the listener there.
One interpretation of the lyrics is that they represent the friendly and welcoming nature of the surf and beach culture that The Beach Boys were a part of. Being welcoming and inclusive was a defining characteristic of surf culture, which often attracted the misfits and outcasts of society. The sense of community that existed in surf culture is reflected in the lyrics of "You're Welcome."
Another possible interpretation is that the lyrics are a direct message to the fans of The Beach Boys. The band was known for their upbeat, feel-good music and positive messages, and the lyrics of "You're Welcome" could be seen as a way of thanking their fans for their support and welcoming them to be a part of the band's success.
Overall, while the lyrics of "You're Welcome" may seem simple at first glance, they capture the warmth and inclusiveness that define The Beach Boys' music and the surf culture that inspired them.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you're well
I can see that you're doing well and feeling good.
you're welcome
I want to extend a warm greeting to you and make you feel welcome.
well you're welcome to come
I invite you to join me or visit anytime, as you are always welcome here.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Brian Douglas Wilson
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Cat
I love this, and sing it anytime I’m welcoming 😊
コマック
Just tripped balls and had my mind blown sky-high by SMiLE. This little jingle is so warm and friendly, beautiful way to end the album.
MichaelHansenFUN
this was the b side to "heroes and villans"
Doug Celeste
This was the "B" side of the "Heroes and Villains" 45 I bought on Brother Records. I felt gypped with this "song" since it seemed to not really be a song.
Robert Orick
@Doug Celeste I've read it all in the two books I own about Brian and The Beach Boys. "Catch A Wave" by Peter Ames Carlin and "Heroes And Villains" by Steven Gaines. Of the two books, "Heroes And Villains" seems top be more tabloid-like, and Murry, Mike, and Dennis do not come off as sympathetic characters in the book. Steve Gaines is particularly harsh on Dennis, who he felt had a reckless life, especially marrying five times, the last one reeked of incest, as Shawn was allegedly Mike's illegitimate daughter. Murry produced a Beach Boys soundalike group (The Sunrays) after he was fired by Brian (some Beach Boys pundits say it was to spite Brian.) Despite two excellent hits ("I Live For The Sun" and "Andrea") they were dismissed by critics as Beach Boys wannabes, and Murry didn't particularly treat them very well. So, as amateurish as "Bugged Out" is , I still say Murry deserved it. His inner family are only defending him sheepishly. Murry , after all once said to Brian "I'm a genius, too, Brian." Any serious Beach Boys fan knows that was ego driven to defend his jealousy over Brian's talents.
Doug Celeste
@Robert Orick This is a terrible "filler song" that should NEVER have been on an album that had some fine songs, regardless of how bad Murry treated Brian. By the way, I knew Chuck and Dorothy Wilson, an uncle and aunt of Brian, and believe it or not, they denied that Murry mistreated Brian and it was all made up by Brian. Obviously, I did NOT believe them, of course. And who was their favorite nephew? Dennis!
Robert Orick
@Doug Celeste As for you not liking "Smile" too much, it's probably easy to see why it's hard to get adjusted to it. "Smile" was a very ambitious concept album for it's time and Brian was challenged by The Beatles to come up with a new album with new directions (Paul McCartney was particularly a big fan of "Pet Sounds" and had high hopes that Brian could top himself with an even bigger project.) As a result, it took many years for "Smile" to come out in release. The lyrics are from Van Dyke Park's perspective (particularly strange, off-beat lyrics like "commulated ruins domino") and he was forced to leave the band because Mike Love didn't understand him or the lyrics. ("Don't fuck with the formula, Brian" was obviously a tried and true statement of Mike's even as he denied ever saying that over the years.) Brian retreated into depression as a result, abandoning the project even as Capitol Records expected a released album that didn't come up at the time. Being hooked on LSD and acid didn't help matters for Brian, either, as he was experimenting with psychedelic drugs. "Smile's" unrelease was eventually defeated by the June 1967 release of The Beatle's "Sgt. Pepper" album, and Brian admitted he could never top that album's ambitions. It took a very long time (nearly 50 years!) for Brian to come to terms with the "Smile" project in 2004. Van Dyke Parks eventually issued the "Song Cycle" album in 1968, which was equally as strange as the lyrics on "Smile".
Robert Orick
@Doug Celeste "I'm Bugged at My Old Man" was obviously a not-so subtle poke at Murry Wilson. Brian even described it as "too embarrassed" on the "Summer Days & Summer Nights" album cover. It was meant to be campy & lousy filler material on a full length album. And Murry was that assholish as an abusive father figure, so he deserved it.
Doug Celeste
@Robert Orick Glad you like this song more than I ever did. At least it was not nearly as bad as "I'm Bugged At My Old Man." I never was a big fan of "Smile."
Vegan Master Chef
Sounds very panda bear.