If you talk about American music, you have to throw light on the Beach Boy songs. With each album release from the Beach Boys, there were high anticipations and craze.

The band created a sensation while redefining the pop music of the 1960s. Their music matured through the 70s.

Some connoisseurs accuse the band of sometimes deviating from its original theme. However, there is no denying that the band charted a new course in music, and musicians of many generations followed that.

So, let’s have a look at the best Beach Boy songs.

Best Beach Boy Songs You Must Listen To 

The Beach Boy songs are a good mix of singles and albums. Here are the songs close to my heart.

Surfer Girl, 1963

If you want to find a Beach Boy song that has the potential to become a teenager’s dream, it has to be Surfer Girl.

The earlier Beach Boys songs were more about the tumultuous surfing lifestyle. With Surfer Girl, the band tries to portray a melancholy picture that elevates and transcends.

The song is intuitive, and the melody will stay with you forever. 

You’re So Good To Me (Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)

If thumping beats and infectious backing vocals have been the band's signature, this one from Beach Boys is a landmark in the pop music of that era.

The album is about kindness and love. Further, everything is presented subtly without underling any emotion unnecessarily.

The sweetness and pangs of love are present in abundance in this album.

Feel Flows (Surf’s Up)

The youngest Wilson brother, Carl, presents his creative and adventurous spirit in this song. The song also highlights his brilliant musicality. 

The song gets its momentum from its cosmic Moog stabs. The skillful wordplay and the perfect soundscape further make this track divine.

However, the true highlights of this song are Charles Lloyd’s improvisation in saxophone and flute. These elements complement the passionate guitar play of Carl.

The video of this song is also mesmerizing. So, it’s not just a delight for the ears but for the eyes too.

Add Some Music To Your Day (Sunflower)

Released in 1970, this song is a wonderful collaboration between Joe Knott, Brian, and Mike. The song is deep, and it uplifts at the same time.

As you listen to this song, you will feel like a celebration of music. Further, as a listener, I find this song extremely blissful; for me, it's a standout number in the entire album.

The song talks about why music is important in everyday life and how it can help us sail through the mundane. The powerful vocals and overall music arrangements do complete justice to the theme.

Don’t Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)

Marilyn, the wife of Brian Wilson, said the best things about this song. She said, "It was one of the most moving experiences you could ever imagine. As I heard each song, one by one, it was a gasp. It was so beautiful, one of the most spiritual times of my whole life. We both cried."

You will agree with her words once you start listening to Don't Talk. The slow jazz movement, the lyrics, the vocals, and the overall musical landscape celebrate the intimacy of love.

In a way, this song manages to fuse slow jazz with a country ballad.

Moreover, when Carol Kaye’s bass lines implore, “Listen, listen, listen,” we cannot help falling in love with the song again.

All This Is That (Carl The Passions – “So Tough”)

Al Jardine and Mike Love collaborated big time for penning this one of the most remarkable Beach Boys songs. If you are looking for spiritual elements in the Beach Boy songs, this one will undoubtedly become your instant favorite.

Do you know what is the high point of the song? When Carl Wilson utters "Jai Gurudev" in a trembling voice, things reach a new height.

It is said that because of this important contribution to the lyrics of this song, Carl got a writer’s credit.

When you listen to this song, you will understand why and how this small addition has made the song so big.

Friends (Friends)

As the name suggests, this song is a soft and sweet celebration of friendship or companionship. This beautiful theme was presented in the most melodious waltz soundscape.

This song was a collaboration of Dennis, Carl, Brian, and Al. The stunning harmonies of the song will stay with you forever. 

Final Words 

It is difficult to limit the best Beach Boys songs as the band has many singles and albums to offer. 

Other prominent numbers from the band are California Girls, I Get Around, Please Let Me Wonder, Darlin’, In My Room, etc. 

Listening to their music is like celebrating an era that has gone by. However, the music of the band has greatly impacted the prominent works of American music in the future. 

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