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The Beach Boys: Surfer Girl

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On September 16, 1963, “Capitol” label released “Surfer Girl”, the third Beach Boys (The) studio album, It was recorded May – July 1963, at “Western” in Hollywood, and was produced by Brian Wilson.

Personnel:

  • Brian Wilson – vocals, keyboards, bass
  • Mike Love – vocals
  • Al Jardine – vocals, guitar, bass
  • Bruce Johnston – vocals, keyboards, bass
  • Ken Veeder – cover photography

Track listing:

  1. Surfer Girl – Brian Wilson
  2. Catch a Wave – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
  3. The Surfer Moon – Brian Wilson
  4. South Bay Surfer – Stephen Foster, Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Al Jardine
  5. The Rocking Surfer – Brian Wilson
  6. Little Deuce Coupe – Brian Wilson, Roger Christian
  7. In My Room – Brian Wilson, Gary Usher
  8. Hawaii – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
  9. Surfer’s Rule – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
  10. Our Car Club – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
  11. Your Summer Dream – Brian Wilson, Bob Norberg
  12. Boogie Woodie – traditional, arranged by Brian Wilson

The Beach Boys: Little Deuce Coupe

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On October 7, 1963, “Capitol” label released “Little Deuce Coupe” is the fourth Beach Boys studio album. It was recorded April 19, 1962; January 5 – September 2, 1963, at “United Western Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Brian Wilson.

Personnel:

  • Brian Wilson – lead, harmony and backing vocals, bass guitar
  • Carl Wilson – harmony and backing vocals, lead guitar
  • Dennis Wilson – harmony and backing vocals, drums
  • Al Jardine – harmonyand backing vocals, bass guitar
  • Mike Love – lead, harmony and backing vocals, saxophone
  • David Marks – harmony and backing vocals, rhythm guitar

Track listing:

All tracks by Brian Wilson and Roger Christian except where noted.

  1. Little Deuce Coupe
  2. Ballad of Ole’ Betsy
  3. Be True to Your School – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
  4. Car Crazy Cutie
  5. Cherry, Cherry Coupe
  6. 409 – Wilson, Gary Usher, Mike Love
  7. Shut Down
  8. Spirit of America
  9. Our Car Club – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
  10. No-Go Showboat
  11. A Young Man Is Gone – Troup, Mike Love