I Can Hear Music

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"I Can Hear Music" is a song written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector and originally performed by the Ronettes (1966). It was later covered by the Beach Boys (1969), Larry Lurex (pseudonym of Freddie Mercury, 1973) and José Hoebee (1983).

[edit] Beach Boys version

“I Can Hear Music”
Single by The Beach Boys from the album 20/20
Released	24 February 1969
Format	Vinyl
Recorded	October 1, 1968
Genre	Pop music
Length	2:36
Label	Capitol
Producer	Carl Wilson
The Beach Boys singles chronology
"Bluebirds over the Mountain"/"Never Learn Not to Love" (1968) "I Can Hear Music"/"All I Want to Do" (1969) "Break Away"/"Celebrate the News" (1969)

"I Can Hear Music" was covered by the American pop band The Beach Boys. It was released on their 1969 album 20/20 with Carl Wilson on lead vocals, and was their first single released in stereo.

With Brian Wilson losing more and more interest in producing for the Beach Boys, younger brother Carl took over as the role of producer and lead Beach Boy. This song is considered by many as Carl Wilson's first taste at being the "leader" of the group.

As a single it peaked at #24 on the US charts and #10 on the UK charts. In 1996, The Beach Boys re-recorded the song, with contemporary Christian singer Kathy Troccoli on lead vocals, for their country album Stars and Stripes Vol. 1. That recording was released as a single, and hit #16 on the US Adult Contemporary singles chart.

[edit] See also

• List of songs by The Beach Boys