List of songs by The Beach Boys

1961-

Brian WilsonVocals, bass, keyboards

Carl WilsonGuitar, vocals

Dennis WilsonDrums, vocals

Mike LoveVocals

Al JardineGuitar, vocals

409 (1962)
All Summer Long (1964)
Ballad Of Ole Betsy (1963)
Barbara Ann (1965)
Be True To Your School (1963)
Break Away (1969)
Busy Doin' Nothin' (1968)
California Girls (1965)
California Saga (1973)
Caroline, No (1966)
Child Of Winter (Christmas Song) (1974)
Chug-A-Lug (1962)
Cotton Fields (1970)
Darlin' (1968)
Do It Again (1968)
Do You Like Worms? (1966)
Don't Fight the Sea (2011)
Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) (1966)
Don't Worry Baby (1964)
Feel Flows (1971)
Fun, Fun, Fun (1964)
God Only Knows (1966)
Good Vibrations (1966)
Had To Phone Ya (1976)
Help Me, Rhonda (1965)
Heroes And Villains (1967)
I Can Hear Music (1969)
I Get Around (1964)
I'm Waiting For The Day (1966)
In My Room (1963)
Isn't It Time (2012)
Kokomo (1988)
Lady Lynda (1979)
Little Deuce Coupe (1963)
Little Saint Nick (1963)
Never Learn Not To Love (1969)
Please Let Me Wonder (1965)
Sail On Sailor (1973)
She's Goin' Bald (1967)
Sloop John B (1966)
Surf's Up (1971)
Surfer Girl (1963)
Surfin' (1961)
Surfin' Safari (1962)
Surfin' U.S.A. (1963)
That's Why God Made the Radio (2012)
The Warmth Of The Sun (1964)
This Whole World (1970)
Vegetables (1966)
We Three Kings of Orient Are (1862)
When A Man Needs A Woman (1968)
When I Grow Up (To Be a Man) (1964)
Wild Honey (1967)
Wouldn't It Be Nice (1966)

Pink HousesJohn Mellencamp

John Mellencamp considers "Pink Houses" an "anti-American song," laying bare the struggles of the poor and working class.

The Jean GenieDavid Bowie

The band Simple Minds took their name from the line "He's so simple minded he can't drive his module" in David Bowie's "The Jean Genie."

Mmm Mmm Mmm MmmCrash Test Dummies

The third verse of "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" by Crash Test Dummies ("they shook and lurched all over the church floor...") was inspired by girl whose parents would speak in tongues at their Pentecostal service.

WonderwallOasis

Only one Oasis song reached the top 10 of Billboard's Hot 100. "Wonderwall" peaked at #8 in 1996.

WomanizerBritney Spears

"Womanizer" was Britney Spears' comeback song, going to #1 about 10 months after she was institutionalized to get treatment for addictions and mental health issues.

LolaThe Kinks

When The Kinks released "Lola," most people didn't realize it was about a transvestite.

Jay, Peaches, Spinderella and other Darrining VictimsSong Writing

Just like Darrin was replaced on Bewitched, groups have swapped out original members, hoping we wouldn't notice.

The Untold Story Of Fiona Apple's Extraordinary MachineSong Writing

Fiona's highly-anticipated third album almost didn't make it. Here's how it finally came together after two years and a leak.

David Bowie Lyrics QuizMusic Quiz

How well do you know your David Bowie lyrics? Take this quiz to find out.

Adam Young of Owl CitySongwriter Interviews

Is Owl City on a quest for another hit like "Fireflies?" Adam answers that question and explains the influences behind many others.

Randy NewmanSongwriting Legends In Their Own Words

Newman makes it look easy these days, but in this 1974 interview, he reveals the paranoia and pressures that made him yearn for his old 9-5 job.

Eagles Lyrics QuizMusic Quiz

Lots of life lessons in these Eagles lyrics - can you match them to the correct song?

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