“Self Expression (The Kids on the Street Will Never Give In)” is a vibrant pop single by Lou Christie, released in May 1967 under Columbia Records. Known for his distinctive…
Historical Overview Released in October 1966 as a standalone single, Good Vibrations is widely regarded as the Beach Boys’ magnum opus and one of the most innovative pop songs ever…
Released in July 1965 as a track on the Beach Boys’ album Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) and as the B-side to the single California Girls in some markets, Let…
Released in October 1963 as a single and included on the Beach Boys’ album Little Deuce Coupe, Be True to Your School is an upbeat, spirited anthem that celebrates school…
“The Gypsy Cried,” released in 1962 by Lou Christie on the Roulette label, is a vibrant pop-doo-wop single that marked the singer’s first chart success, reaching No. 24 on the…
“Cried Like a Baby,” released in February 1971 by Metromedia Records, was a notable single in the career of Bobby Sherman, a prominent teen idol of the late 1960s and…
Released in July 1967 as a single and later included on the Beach Boys’ album Smiley Smile, Heroes and Villains is one of the band’s most ambitious and enigmatic songs,…
Released in July 1964 as a track on the Beach Boys’ album All Summer Long and as the B-side to the single Don’t Back Down in some international markets, Wendy…
Released in March 1964 as a track on the Beach Boys’ album Shut Down Volume 2 and as the B-side to the single Dance, Dance, Dance in October 1964, The…
Released in December 1967 as a single and included on the Beach Boys’ album Wild Honey (1967), Darlin’ is a soulful, upbeat love song that marked a pivotal moment in…