List of The Beach Boys songs

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List of songs by The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys Songs
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This list is an attempt to document every song recorded by The Beach Boys. It does not include songs recorded only separately by the individual members.

Contents
0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z  Live recordings  Notes and references 

[edit] 0–9

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
409 Brian Wilson
Mike Love
Gary Usher
June 13, 1962 Surfin' Safari (1962)
Little Deuce Coupe (1963)
1:59 Nick Venet
4th of July Dennis Wilson April 3, June 20, & July 1971 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 2:44 Dennis Wilson

[edit] A

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Add Some Music to Your Day Brian Wilson
Joe Knott
Mike Love
October 28, 1969
December 1969
January 1970
Sunflower (1970) 3:34 The Beach Boys
Airplane Brian Wilson Autumn 1976
January 12, 1977
Love You (1977) 2:41 Brian Wilson
All Alone Carli Muñoz Date, Recorded Endless Harmony Soundtrack (1998) 3:36 Carli Muñoz
All Dressed Up for School Brian Wilson 16 September 1964 Little Deuce Coupe/All Summer Long (Re-Issue) 2:23 Brian Wilson
All I Wanna Do Brian Wilson
Mike Love
March 19, 1969 Sunflower (1970) 2:34 The Beach Boys
All I Want to Do Dennis Wilson
Stephen Kalinich
November 21, 1968 20/20 (1969) 2:02 The Beach Boys
All Summer Long Brian Wilson
Mike Love
7 May 1964 All Summer Long (1964) 2:06 Brian Wilson
All This Is That Al Jardine
Carl Wilson
Mike Love
April 1972 Carl and the Passions - "So Tough" (1972) 4:00 Al Jardine
Carl Wilson
Alley Oop Dallas Frazier September 16, 1965 Beach Boys' Party! (1965) 2:56 Brian Wilson
Amusement Parks USA Brian Wilson
Mike Love
5 May 1965 Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) (1965) 2:29 Brian Wilson
And Your Dream Comes True Brian Wilson
Mike Love
24 May 1965 Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) (1965) 1:04 Brian Wilson
Angel Come Home Carl Wilson
Geoffrey Cushing-Murray
January 13, 14, & November 15, 1978 L.A. (Light Album) (1979) 3:39 Bruce Johnston
The Beach Boys
James William Guercio
Anna Lee, the Healer Brian Wilson
Mike Love
April 2, 1968 Friends (1968) 1:51 The Beach Boys
Aren't You Glad Brian Wilson
Mike Love
November 1967 Wild Honey (1967) 2:16 The Beach Boys
At My Window Brian Wilson
Al Jardine
November 11, 1969 Sunflower (1970) 2:30 The Beach Boys
Auld Lang Syne Traditional 25 June 1964 The Beach Boys' Christmas Album (1964) 1:19 Brian Wilson

[edit] B

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Baby Blue Dennis Wilson
Gregg Jakobson
Karen Lamm
Date, Recorded L.A. (Light Album) (1979) 3:25 Bruce Johnston
The Beach Boys
James William Guercio
Back Home Brian Wilson
Bob Norberg
September 1975
May 1976
15 Big Ones (1976) 2:49 Brian Wilson
The Baker Man Brian Wilson 7 March 1963 Surfin' Safari/Surfin' USA (Re-Release) 2:34 Murry Wilson
Ballad of Ole' Betsy Brian Wilson
Roger Christian
2 September 1963 Little Deuce Coupe (1963) 2:15 Brian Wilson
Barbara Dennis Wilson April 1971 Endless Harmony Soundtrack (1998) 2:58 Dennis Wilson
Barbara Ann Fred Fassert 23 September 1965 Beach Boys' Party! (1965) 3:23 Brian Wilson
Barbie Bruce Morgan March 8, 1962 Lost & Found (1961-62) (1991) 2:23 Hite Morgan
Be Here in the Mornin' Brian Wilson
Carl Wilson
Dennis Wilson
Mike Love
Al Jardine
March 29 & March 31, 1968 Friends (1968) 2:16 The Beach Boys
Be Still Dennis Wilson
Stephen Kalinich
April 13, 1968 Friends (1968) 1:22 The Beach Boys
Be True to Your School Brian Wilson
Mike Love
2 September 1963 Little Deuce Coupe (1963) 2:06 Brian Wilson
Be with Me Dennis Wilson November 2 & November 11, 1968 20/20 (1969) 3:08 The Beach Boys
Beach Boys Stomp Carl Wilson February 8, 1962 Lost & Found (1961-62) (1991) 2:15 Hite Morgan
Bells of Christmas Al Jardine
Ron Altbach
Mike Love
November 18, 1977 Ultimate Christmas (1998) 2:44 Al Jardine
Belles of Paris Brian Wilson
Mike Love
Ron Altbach
November 18, 1977
February 22, 1978
M.I.U. Album (1978) 2:27 Al Jardine
Ron Altbach
Better Get Back in Bed Brian Wilson Date, Recorded Mount Vernon and Fairway (A Fairy Tale) (1973) 1:39 The Beach Boys
Blue Christmas Billy Hayes
Jay W. Johnson
18 June 1964 The Beach Boys' Christmas Album (1964) 3:09 Brian Wilson
Blueberry Hill A. Lewis
L. Stock
V. Rose
January 31 & March 25, 1976 15 Big Ones (1976) 3:01 Brian Wilson
Bluebirds over the Mountain Ersel Hickey September 29, 1967
October 16, 1968
20/20 (1969) 2:51 The Beach Boys
Boogie Woodie Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Brian Wilson
16 July 1963 Surfer Girl (1963) 1:56 Brian Wilson
Break Away Brian Wilson
Reggie Dunbar
March 31, April 2, April 10, & April 23, 1969 Friends/20/20 (Re-Release) 2:56 The Beach Boys
Brian's Back Mike Love Date, Recorded Endless Harmony Soundtrack (1998) 4:07 Paul Fauerso
Bull Session with the "Big Daddy" Brian Wilson
Carl Wilson
Dennis Wilson
Mike Love
Al Jardine
13 January 1965 The Beach Boys Today! (1965) 2:10 Brian Wilson
Busy Doin' Nothin' Brian Wilson March 26 & April 11, 1968 Friends (1968) 3:04 The Beach Boys

[edit] C

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Cabinessence Brian Wilson
Van Dyke Parks
October 11 & December 11, 1966
November 20, 1968
20/20 (1969) 3:34 The Beach Boys
California Calling Al Jardine
Brian Wilson
Date, Recorded The Beach Boys (1985) 2:50 Steve Levine
California Dreamin' John Phillips
Michelle Phillips
Date, Recorded Best of the Brother Years (2000) 3:12 Terry Melcher
California Feelin' Brian Wilson
Stephen Kalinich
Date, Recorded Classics selected by Brian Wilson (2002) 2:49 Brian Wilson
California Girls Brian Wilson
Mike Love
6 April 1965 Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) (1965)
Still Cruisin' (1989)
2:38 Brian Wilson
California Saga: Big Sur Mike Love July 27, 1972 Holland (1973) 2:56 The Beach Boys
California Saga: California Al Jardine August 15, 1972 Holland (1973) 3:21 The Beach Boys
California Saga: The Beaks of Eagles Robinson Jeffers
Al Jardine
Lynda Jardine
August 15, 1972 Holland (1973) 3:49 The Beach Boys
Can't Wait Too Long Brian Wilson October 28 & November 1, 1967
July 25 & July 26, 1968
Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 3:51 Brian Wilson
Car Crazy Cutie Brian Wilson
Roger Christian
2 September 1963 Little Deuce Coupe (1963) 2:47 Brian Wilson
Carl's Big Chance Brian Wilson
Carl Wilson
29 April 1964 All Summer Long (1964) 2:25 Brian Wilson
Caroline, No Brian Wilson
Tony Asher
31 January 1966 Pet Sounds (1966) 2:52 Brian Wilson
Cassius Love Vs. Sonny Wilson Mike Love
Brian Wilson
10 February 1964 Shut Down Volume 2 (1964) 3:30 Brian Wilson
A Casual Look Ed Wells March 17 & March 25, 1976 15 Big Ones (1976) 2:45 Brian Wilson
Catch a Wave Brian Wilson
Mike Love
16 July 1963 Surfer Girl (1963) 2:07 Brian Wilson
Celebrate the News Dennis Wilson
Gregg Jakobson
February 25, 1969 Friends/20/20 (Re-release) 3:07 The Beach Boys
Chapel of Love Jeff Barry
Ellie Greenwich
Phil Spector
March 17 & March 25, 1976 15 Big Ones (1976) 2:34 Brian Wilson
Chasin' the Sky Randy Bishop Date, Recorded Up the Creek soundtrack 2:40 Spenser Proffer
Cherry, Cherry Coupe Brian Wilson
Roger Christian
2 September 1963 Little Deuce Coupe (1963) 1:47 Brian Wilson
Child of Winter Brian Wilson
Stephen Kalinich
November 18, 1974 Ultimate Christmas (1998) 2:48 Brian Wilson
Christmas Day Brian Wilson 27 June 1964 The Beach Boys' Christmas Album (1964) 1:47 Brian Wilson
Christmas Time Is Here Again Buddy Holly
Jerry Allison
Norman Petty
Al Jardine
November 1977 Ultimate Christmas (1998) 3:01 Al Jardine
Chug-A-Lug Brian Wilson
Gary Usher
Mike Love
August 8, 1962 Surfin' Safari (1962) 1:59 Nick Venet
Cindy, Oh Cindy B. Barons
B. Long
September 13, 1962 Surfin' Safari/Surfin' USA (Re-Release) 2:08 Nick Venet
Come Go with Me C.E. Quick Date, Recorded M.I.U. Album (1978) 2:06 Al Jardine
Ron Altbach
Cool, Cool Water Brian Wilson
Mike Love
29 October 1967 & July 1970 Sunflower (1970) 5:03 The Beach Boys
Cotton Fields (The Cotton Song) Huddie Ledbetter November 18, 1968 & 15 August 1969 20/20 (1969) 2:21 The Beach Boys
Country Air Brian Wilson
Mike Love
November 14, 1967 Wild Honey (1967) 2:20 The Beach Boys
County Fair Brian Wilson
Gary Usher
September 5, 1962 Surfin' Safari (1962) 2:15 Nick Venet
Crack At Your Love Brian Wilson
Al Jardine
Date, Recorded The Beach Boys (1985) 3:40 Steve Levine
Crocodile Rock Elton John
Bernie Taupin
Date, Recorded Two Rooms: Celebrating the Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin (1991) 3:56 Gus Dudgeon
Cuckoo Clock Brian Wilson
Gary Usher
October 5, 1962 Surfin' Safari (1962) 2:08 Nick Venet
Cuddle Up Dennis Wilson
Daryl Dragon
April 9, 1972 Carl and the Passions - "So Tough" (1972) 5:30 Dennis Wilson
Daryl Dragon
Custom Machine Brian Wilson
Mike Love
2 September 1963 Little Deuce Coupe (1963) 1:38 Brian Wilson

[edit] D

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Dance, Dance, Dance Brian Wilson
Carl Wilson
Mike Love
9 October 1964 The Beach Boys Today! (1965) 1:59 Brian Wilson
Darlin' Brian Wilson
Mike Love
October 27, 1967 Wild Honey (1967) 2:12 The Beach Boys
A Day in the Life of a Tree Brian Wilson
Jack Rieley
April, June, &
July 26, 1971
Surf's Up (1971) 3:07 The Beach Boys
Deirdre Bruce Johnston
Brian Wilson
February 21, 1969 Sunflower (1970) 3:27 The Beach Boys
Denny's Drums Dennis Wilson 20 February 1964 Shut Down Volume 2 (1964) 1:56 Brian Wilson
Devoted to You Boudleaux Bryant September 16, 1965 Beach Boys' Party! (1965) 2:13 Brian Wilson
Diamond Head Al Vescovo
Lyle Ritz
Jim Ackley
Brian Wilson
April 12, 1968 Friends (1968) 3:37 The Beach Boys
Ding Dang Brian Wilson
Roger McGuinn
Fall, 1973 Love You (1977) 0:56 Brian Wilson
Disney Girls Bruce Johnston June 3, 1971 Surf's Up (1971) 4:07 The Beach Boys
Do It Again Brian Wilson
Mike Love
May 26 & June 6, 1968 20/20 (1969) 2:25 The Beach Boys
Do You Like Worms Brian Wilson
Van Dyke Parks
October 18 & December 21, 1966 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 4:00 Brian Wilson
Do You Remember? Brian Wilson
Mike Love
18 May 1964 All Summer Long (1964) 1:37 Brian Wilson
Do You Wanna Dance? Bobby Freeman 11 January 1965 The Beach Boys Today! (1965) 2:19 Brian Wilson
Don't Back Down Brian Wilson
Mike Love
29 April 1964 All Summer Long (1964) 1:44 Brian Wilson
Don't Go Near the Water Mike Love
Al Jardine
April 3 & July 30, 1971 Surf's Up (1971) 2:39 The Beach Boys
Don't Hurt My Little Sister Brian Wilson
Mike Love
22 June 1964 The Beach Boys Today! (1965) 2:07 Brian Wilson
Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder) Brian Wilson
Tony Asher
3 April 1966 Pet Sounds (1966) 2:51 Brian Wilson
Don’t Worry Baby Brian Wilson
Roger Christian
20 February 1964 Shut Down Volume 2 (1964) 2:47 Brian Wilson
Drive-In Brian Wilson
Mike Love
April 1964 All Summer Long (1964) 1:51 Brian Wilson

[edit] E

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Endless Harmony Bruce Johnston November 1, 2, 6, 11, 13, 15, & 30,
December 14 & 20, 1979
Keepin' the Summer Alive (1980) 3:10 Bruce Johnston
Everyone's in Love with You Mike Love September 1975
April 1976
15 Big Ones (1976) 2:42 Brian Wilson

[edit] F

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Fall Breaks and Back to Winter (Woody Woodpecker Symphony) Brian Wilson June 29, 1967 Smiley Smile (1967) 2:15 The Beach Boys
Farmer's Daughter Brian Wilson
Mike Love
31 January 1963 Surfin' USA (1963) 1:49 Nick Venet
Feel Flows Carl Wilson
Jack Rieley
July 29, 1971 Surf's Up (1971) 4:44 The Beach Boys
Finders Keepers Brian Wilson
Mike Love
12 February 1963 Surfin' USA (1963) 1:38 Nick Venet
Forever Dennis Wilson
Gregg Jakobson
January 9 & March 17, 1969 Sunflower (1970) 2:40 The Beach Boys
Friends Brian Wilson
Carl Wilson
Dennis Wilson
Al Jardine
March 13, 1968 Friends (1968) 2:30 The Beach Boys
Frosty the Snowman Steve Nelson
Jack Rollins
24 June 1964 The Beach Boys' Christmas Album (1964) 1:54 Brian Wilson
Full Sail Carl Wilson
Geoffrey Cushing-Murray
September 18, November 13, & November 27, 1978 L.A. (Light Album) (1979) 2:56 The Beach Boys
James William Guercio
Fun, Fun, Fun Brian Wilson
Mike Love
1 January 1964 Shut Down Volume 2 (1964) 2:03 Brian Wilson
Funky Pretty Brian Wilson
Mike Love
Jack Rieley
Date, Recorded Holland (1973) 4:09 The Beach Boys

[edit] G

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Games Two Can Play Brian Wilson October 20, 1969 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 2:01 Brian Wilson
Getcha Back Mike Love
Terry Melcher
Date, Recorded The Beach Boys (1985) 3:02 Steve Levine
Gettin' Hungry Brian Wilson
Mike Love
July 14, 1967 Smiley Smile (1967) 2:27 The Beach Boys
Girl Don't Tell Me Brian Wilson 30 April 1965 Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) (1965) 2:19 Brian Wilson
The Girl from New York City Brian Wilson
Mike Love
24 May 1965 Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) (1965) 1:54 Brian Wilson
Girls on the Beach Brian Wilson 19 May 1964 All Summer Long (1964) 2:24 Brian Wilson
God Only Knows Brian Wilson
Tony Asher
9 March 1966 Pet Sounds (1966) 2:49 Brian Wilson
Goin' On Brian Wilson
Mike Love
November 20, 21, 26, & December 10, 1979
January 3, 4, 22, February 4, & 14, 1980
Keepin' the Summer Alive (1980) 3:00 Bruce Johnston
Goin' South Carl Wilson
Geoffrey Cushing-Murray
September 18, October 2, & December 18, 1978 L.A. (Light Album) (1979) 3:16 The Beach Boys
James William Guercio
Good Time Brian Wilson
Al Jardine
January 7, 1970 Love You (1977) 2:50 Brian Wilson
Good Timin' Brian Wilson
Carl Wilson
November 4, 1974 L.A. (Light Album) (1979) 2:12 The Beach Boys
James William Guercio
Good to My Baby Brian Wilson
Mike Love
13 January 1965 The Beach Boys Today! (1965) 2:16 Brian Wilson
Good Vibrations Brian Wilson
Mike Love
February 17, 18, & 23
April 9
May 4, 24, 25, & 27
June 2, 12, 13, 16, & 18 August 24 & 25
September 1, 12, & 21, 1966
Smiley Smile (1967) 3:36 The Beach Boys
Got to Know the Woman Dennis Wilson February 13 & 14, 1969 Sunflower (1970) 2:41 The Beach Boys
Graduation Day Joe Sherman
Noel Sherman
5 May 1965 Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) (1965) 2:21 Brian Wilson

[edit] H

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Had to Phone Ya Brian Wilson
Mike Love
Diane Rovell
March 30, 1976 15 Big Ones (1976) 1:43 Brian Wilson
Hang On to Your Ego Brian Wilson
Terry Sachen
24 January 1966 Pet Sounds (Re-Release) 3:01 Brian Wilson
Hawaii Brian Wilson
Mike Love
16 July 1963 Surfer Girl (1963) 1:59 Brian Wilson
He Come Down Brian Wilson
Al Jardine
Mike Love
December 1971
April 18, 1972
Carl and the Passions - "So Tough" (1972) 4:41 The Beach Boys
Heads You Win - Tails I Lose Brian Wilson
Gary Usher
September 5, 1962 Surfin' Safari (1962) 2:17 Nick Venet
H. E. L. P. Is on the Way Brian Wilson August 17, 1970 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 2:30 Brian Wilson
Help Me, Rhonda Brian Wilson
Mike Love
24 February 1965
March 4 & 21, 1965
Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) (1965) 2:46 Brian Wilson
Help Me, Ronda Brian Wilson
Mike Love
8 January 1965 The Beach Boys Today! (1965) 3:08 Brian Wilson
Here Comes the Night Brian Wilson
Mike Love
October 26, 1967 Wild Honey (1967) 2:41 The Beach Boys
Here Comes the Night Brian Wilson
Mike Love
October 12 & 16
November 10
December 7, 18-20, 22-23, & 27-29, 1978
January 4, 1979
L.A. (Light Album) (1979) 10:51 Bruce Johnston
Curt Becher
Here She Comes Ricky Fataar
Blondie Chaplin
Date, Recorded Carl and the Passions - "So Tough" (1972) 5:10 The Beach Boys
Here Today Brian Wilson
Tony Asher
10 March 1966 Pet Sounds (1966) 2:52 Brian Wilson
Heroes and Villains Brian Wilson
Van Dyke Parks
June 12-14, 1967 Smiley Smile (1967) 3:37 The Beach Boys
Hey Little Tomboy Brian Wilson Autumn 1976 M.I.U. Album (1978) 2:25 Al Jardine
Ron Altbach
Hold On Dear Brother Ricky Fataar
Blondie Chaplin
April 12, 1972 Carl and the Passions - "So Tough" (1972) 4:43 The Beach Boys
Honkin' Down the Highway Brian Wilson October 13, 1976 Love You (1977) 2:48 Brian Wilson
Honky Tonk Bill Doggett
Billy Butler
Clifford Scott
Shep Shepherd
11 February 1963 Surfin' USA (1963) 2:01 Nick Venet
Hot Fun in the Summertime Sylvester Stewart Date, Recorded Summer in Paradise (1992) 3:29 Terry Melcher
How She Boogalooed It Mike Love
Bruce Johnston
Al Jardine
Carl Wilson
November 15, 1967 Wild Honey (1967) 1:56 The Beach Boys
Hully Gully Fred Smith
Cliff Goldsmith
September 8, 1965 Beach Boys' Party! (1965) 2:22 Brian Wilson
Hushabye Doc Pomus
Mort Shuman
April 1964 All Summer Long (1964) 2:40 Brian Wilson

[edit] I

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
I Can Hear Music Jeff Barry
Ellie Greenwich
Phil Spector
October 1, 1968 20/20 (1969) 2:36 The Beach Boys
I Do Brian Wilson 6 November 1963 Surfer Girl/Shut Down Volume 2 (Re-Release) 2:09 Brian Wilson
I Do Love You Stevie Wonder Date, Recorded The Beach Boys (1985) 4:20 Steve Levine
I Get Around Brian Wilson
Mike Love
2 April & 10, 1964 All Summer Long (1964)
Still Cruisin' (1989)
2:12 Brian Wilson
I Just Got My Pay Brian Wilson January 5, 1970 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 2:20 Brian Wilson
I Just Wasn't Made for These Times Brian Wilson
Tony Asher
February 14, March 10, & April 13, 1966 Pet Sounds (1966) 3:11 Brian Wilson
I Know There's an Answer Brian Wilson
Terry Sachen
Mike Love
9 February & March, 1966 Pet Sounds (1966) 3:08 Brian Wilson
I Love To Say Da-Da Brian Wilson May 16-18, 1967 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 1:32 Brian Wilson
(I Saw Santa) Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree Brian Wilson
Al Jardine
November 1977 Ultimate Christmas (1998) 2:22 Brian Wilson
Al Jardine
I Should Have Known Better John Lennon
Paul McCartney
September 14, 1965 Beach Boys' Party! (1965) 1:40 Brian Wilson
I Wanna Pick You Up Brian Wilson October 13, 1976 Love You (1977) 2:39 Brian Wilson
I Was Made to Love Her Henry Cosby
Sylvia Moy
Lola Mae Hardaway
Stevie Wonder
October 28, 1967 Wild Honey (1967) 2:05 The Beach Boys
I Went to Sleep Brian Wilson
Carl Wilson
June 4 & November 18, 1968 20/20 (1969) 1:36 The Beach Boys
I'd Love Just Once to See You Brian Wilson
Mike Love
November 13, 1967 Wild Honey (1967) 1:48 The Beach Boys
I'll Be Home for Christmas Kim Gannon
Walter Kent
Buck Ram
30 June 1964 The Beach Boys' Christmas Album (1964) 2:44 Brian Wilson
I'll Bet He's Nice Brian Wilson October-November, 1976 Love You (1977) 2:36 Brian Wilson
I'm Bugged at My Ol' Man Brian Wilson 24 May 1965 Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) (1965) 2:17 Brian Wilson
I'm So Lonely Brian Wilson
Eugene Landy
Date, Recorded The Beach Boys (1985) 2:52 Steve Levine
I'm So Young William H. Tyrus Jr. 18 January 1965 The Beach Boys Today! (1965) 2:30 Brian Wilson
I'm the Pied Piper Brian Wilson
Carl Wilson
Date, Recorded Mount Vernon and Fairway (A Fairy Tale) (1973) 2:09 The Beach Boys
I'm the Pied Piper (Instrumental) Brian Wilson
Carl Wilson
Date, Recorded Mount Vernon and Fairway (A Fairy Tale) (1973) 2:20 The Beach Boys
I'm Waiting for the Day Brian Wilson
Mike Love
6 March 1966 Pet Sounds (1966) 3:03 Brian Wilson
In My Car Brian Wilson
Eugene Landy
Alexandra Morgan
Date, Recorded Still Cruisin' (1989) 3:21 Brian Wilson
Eugene Landy
In My Room Brian Wilson
Gary Usher
16 July 1963 Surfer Girl (1963) 2:11 Brian Wilson
In the Back of My Mind Brian Wilson
Mike Love
13 January 1965 The Beach Boys Today! (1965) 2:07 Brian Wilson
In the Parkin' Lot Brian Wilson
Roger Christian
20 February 1964 Shut Down Volume 2 (1964) 2:01 Brian Wilson
In the Still of the Night F. Parris March 11, 1976 15 Big Ones (1976) 3:03 Brian Wilson
Island Fever Mike Love
Terry Melcher
Date, Recorded Summer in Paradise (1992) 3:27 Terry Melcher
Island Girl Al Jardine Date, Recorded Still Cruisin' (1989) 3:49 Al Jardine
It's a Beautiful Day Mike Love
Al Jardine
June 15 & 17, 1979 Ten Years of Harmony (1981) 3:15 Bruce Johnston
It's About Time Dennis Wilson
Carl Wilson
Bob Burchman
Al Jardine
July 1970 Sunflower (1970) 2:55 The Beach Boys
It's Gettin' Late Carl Wilson
Myrna Smith Schilling
Robert White Johnson
Date, Recorded The Beach Boys (1985) 3:27 Steve Levine
It's Just a Matter of Time Brian Wilson
Eugene Landy
Date, Recorded The Beach Boys (1985) 2:23 Steve Levine
It's OK Brian Wilson
Mike Love
early 1976 15 Big Ones (1976) 2:12 Brian Wilson
It's Over Now Brian Wilson April 25 & March 11, 1977 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 2:50 Brian Wilson

[edit] J

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Johnny Carson Brian Wilson November 10, 1976 Love You (1977) 2:47 Brian Wilson
Judy Brian Wilson February 8, 1962 Lost & Found (1961-62) (1991) 2:21 Hite Morgan
Just Once in My Life Gerry Goffin
Carole King
Phil Spector
March 16, 1976 15 Big Ones (1976) 3:47 Brian Wilson

[edit] K

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Karen Jack Wilton Marshall
Bob Mosher
 ???  ???  ???  ???
Keep an Eye on Summer Brian Wilson
Bob Norman
2 February 1964 Shut Down Volume 2 (1964) 2:21 Brian Wilson
Keepin' the Summer Alive Carl Wilson
Randy Bachman
August 27-29
October 30 & 31
November 2, 6, & 13
December 3-5, 1979
January 28 & February 5, 1980
Keepin' the Summer Alive (1980) 3:43 Bruce Johnston
Kiss Me, Baby Brian Wilson
Mike Love
16 December 1964 The Beach Boys Today! (1965) 2:35 Brian Wilson
Kokomo Mike Love
Scott McKenzie
Terry Melcher
John Phillips
Date, Recorded Still Cruisin' (1989) 3:35 Terry Melcher
Kona Coast Al Jardine
Mike Love
November 18, 1977 M.I.U. Album (1978) 2:33 Al Jardine
Ron Altbach

[edit] L

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Lady Liberty Al Jardine
Ron Altbach
Unknown single only Unknown Unknown
Lady Lynda Al Jardine
Ron Altbach
Date, Recorded L.A. (Light Album) (1979) 3:58 The Beach Boys
James William Guercio
Lahaina Aloha Mike Love
Terry Melcher
Date, Recorded Summer in Paradise (1992) 3:44 Terry Melcher
Lana Brian Wilson 31 January 1963 Surfin' USA (1963) 1:39 Nick Venet
Land Ahoy Brian Wilson September 6, 1962 Rarities (1983) 1:42 Nick Venet
Lavender Bruce Morgan 3 October 1961 Lost & Found (1961-62) (1991) 2:31 Hite Morgan
Leaving This Town Ricky Fataar
Blondie Chaplin
Carl Wilson
Mike Love
July 31, 1972 Holland (1973) 5:49 The Beach Boys
Let Him Run Wild Brian Wilson
Mike Love
30 March 1965 Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) (1965) 2:20 Brian Wilson
Let the Wind Blow Brian Wilson
Mike Love
November 1967 Wild Honey (1967) 2:19 The Beach Boys
Let Us Go On This Way Brian Wilson
Mike Love
October 27, 1976 Love You (1977) 1:58 Brian Wilson
Let's Go Away For Awhile Brian Wilson 18 January 1966 Pet Sounds (1966) 2:18 Brian Wilson
Let's Go Trippin' Dick Dale 1 February 1963 Surfin' USA (1963) 1:57 Nick Venet
Let's Put Our Hearts Together Brian Wilson Fall 1976 Love You (1977) 2:14 Brian Wilson
The Letter Wayne Carson September 11, 1967 Rarities (1983) 1:47 Brian Wilson
Little Bird Dennis Wilson
Stephen Kalinich
February 29, 1968 Friends (1968) 1:57 The Beach Boys
Little Deuce Coupe Brian Wilson
Roger Christian
12 June 1963 Surfer Girl (1963)
Little Deuce Coupe (1963)
1:38 Brian Wilson
The Little Girl I Once Knew Brian Wilson 13 October 1965 The Beach Boys Today!/Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) (Re-Release) 2:36 Brian Wilson
Little Girl (You're My Miss America) Catalano
Herb Alpert
September 2, 1962 Surfin' Safari (1962) 2:04 Nick Venet
Little Honda Brian Wilson
Mike Love
April 1964 All Summer Long (1964) 1:52 Brian Wilson
Little Pad Brian Wilson June 28, 1967 Smiley Smile (1967) 2:30 The Beach Boys
Little Saint Nick Brian Wilson
Mike Love
10 October 1963 The Beach Boys' Christmas Album (1964) 2:00 Brian Wilson
Little Surfer Girl Brian Wilson c. 1962-1963 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 0:31 Brian Wilson
Livin' with a Heartache Carl Wilson
Randy Bachman
Date, Recorded Keepin' the Summer Alive (1980) 4:06 Bruce Johnston
Lonely Days (The Beach Boys song) Unknown 28 October 1967 Hawthorne, CA (2001) 0:49 The Beach Boys
Lonely Sea Brian Wilson
Gary Usher
June 13, 1962 Surfin' USA (1963) 2:21 Nick Venet
Long Promised Road Carl Wilson
Jack Rieley
April 3, 1971 Surf's Up (1971) 3:30 The Beach Boys
Lookin' at Tomorrow (A Welfare Song) Al Jardine
Gary Winfrey
August 14, 1970 Surf's Up (1971) 1:55 The Beach Boys
Loop De Loop (Flip Flop Flyin' In An Aeroplane) Brian Wilson
Carl Wilson
Al Jardine
March 5, 6, 8, & 11, 1969
July 3 & 4, 1998
Endless Harmony Soundtrack (1998) 2:56 Al Jardine
The Lord's Prayer Albert Hay Malotte October 20, 1963 Rarities (1983) 2:31 Brian Wilson
Louie, Louie Richard Berry 20 February 1964 Shut Down Volume 2 (1964) 2:17 Brian Wilson
Love Is a Woman Brian Wilson October 28, 1976 Love You (The Beach Boys album) (1977) 2:57 Brian Wilson
Love Surrounds Me Dennis Wilson
Geoffrey Cushing-Murray
Date, Recorded L.A. (Light Album) (1979) 3:41 The Beach Boys
James William Guercio
Luau Bruce Morgan 3 October 1961 Lost & Found (1961-62) (1991) 1:49 Hite Morgan

[edit] M

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Magic Transistor Radio Brian Wilson Date, Recorded Mount Vernon and Fairway (A Fairy Tale) (1973) 1:43 The Beach Boys
Make It Big Mike Love
Bob House
Terry Melcher
Date, Recorded Still Cruisin' (1989) 3:08 Terry Melcher
Make It Good Dennis Wilson
Daryl Dragon
April 9 & 18, 1972 Carl and the Passions - "So Tough" (1972) 2:36 Dennis Wilson
Daryl Dragon
Male Ego Brian Wilson
Mike Love
Eugene Landy
Date, Recorded The Beach Boys (1985) 2:32 Steve Levine
Mama Says Brian Wilson
Mike Love
November 1967 Wild Honey (1967) 1:05 The Beach Boys
The Man with All the Toys Brian Wilson
Mike Love
25 June 1964 The Beach Boys' Christmas Album (1964) 1:32 Brian Wilson
Marcella Brian Wilson
Tandyn Almer
Jack Rieley
February 17, 1972 Carl and the Passions - "So Tough" (1972) 3:54 The Beach Boys
Match Point of Our Love Brian Wilson
Mike Love
November 8, 18, & December 2, 1977 M.I.U. Album (1978) 3:29 Ron Altbach
Maybe I Don't Know Carl Wilson
Myrna Smith Schilling
Steve Levine
Julian Lindsay
Date, Recorded The Beach Boys (1985) 3:54 Steve Levine
Meant for You Brian Wilson
Mike Love
April 1, 1968 Friends (1968) 0:38 The Beach Boys
Melekalikimaka Al Jardine
Mike Love
November 18, 1977 Ultimate Christmas (1998) 2:34 Al Jardine
Merry Christmas, Baby Brian Wilson 30 June 1964 The Beach Boys' Christmas Album (1964) 2:20 Brian Wilson
Misirlou Fred Wise
Sidney Keith Russell
Michalis Patrinos
Milton Leeds
Nick Roubanis
11 February 1963 Surfin' USA (1963) 2:03 Nick Venet
Mona Brian Wilson October 21, 1976 Love You (The Beach Boys album) (1977) 2:06 Brian Wilson
The Monkey's Uncle Bob & Dick Sherman June 1964 The Monkey's Uncle (1965) 2:00 Tutti Camarata
Moon Dawg Derry Weaver September 5, 1962 Surfin' Safari (1962) 2:00 Nick Venet
Morning Christmas Dennis Wilson November 22, 1977 Ultimate Christmas (1998) 3:23 Dennis Wilson
Mt. Vernon And Fairway (Theme) Brian Wilson Date, Recorded Mount Vernon and Fairway (A Fairy Tale) (1973) 1:34 The Beach Boys
Mountain of Love Harold Dorman September 14, 1965 Beach Boys' Party! (1965) 2:51 Brian Wilson
My Diane Brian Wilson Autumn 1976
December 13, 1977
February 22, 1978
M.I.U. Album (1978) 2:37 Al Jardine
Ron Altbach

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Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
The Nearest Faraway Place Bruce Johnston 20 June 1968 20/20 (1969) 2:39 The Beach Boys
Never Learn Not to Love Dennis Wilson 11 September 1968 20/20 (1969) 2:31 The Beach Boys
The Night Was So Young Brian Wilson fall 1976 Love You (1977) 2:15 Brian Wilson
Noble Surfer Brian Wilson
Mike Love
11 February 1963 Surfin' USA (1963) 1:51 Nick Venet
No-Go Showboat Brian Wilson
Roger Christian
2 September 1963 Little Deuce Coupe (1963) 1:54 Brian Wilson

[edit] O

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Oh Darlin' Brian Wilson
Mike Love
Date, Recorded Keepin' the Summer Alive (1980) 3:52 Bruce Johnston
Old Folks at Home (Swanee River)/Ol' Man River Stephen Foster/
Jerome Kern
Oscar Hammerstein II
June 10, 1968 Friends/20/20 (Re-Release) 2:53 Brian Wilson
Only with You Dennis Wilson
Mike Love
August 4, 1972 Holland (1973) 2:59 The Beach Boys
Our Car Club Brian Wilson
Mike Love
16 July 1963 Surfer Girl (1963)
Little Deuce Coupe (1963)
2:22 Brian Wilson
Our Favorite Recording Sessions Brian Wilson
Carl Wilson
Dennis Wilson
Mike Love
Al Jardine
May 1964 All Summer Long (1964) 1:59 Brian Wilson
Our Prayer Brian Wilson 4 October 1966
November 17, 1968
20/20 (1969) 1:07 The Beach Boys
Our Sweet Love Brian Wilson
Carl Wilson
Al Jardine
November 6, 1969
January 26, 1970
Sunflower (1970) 2:38 The Beach Boys
Our Team Brian Wilson
Carl Wilson
Dennis Wilson
Mike Love
Al Jardine
November 15 & December 4, 1977 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 2:33 Al Jardine
Ron Altbach

[edit] P

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Palisades Park C. Barris January 30 & March 25, 1976 15 Big Ones (1976) 2:27 Brian Wilson
Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow Carl White
Al Frazier
Sonny Harris
Turner Wilson Jr.
September 14, 1965 Beach Boys' Party! (1965) 2:18 Brian Wilson
Passing By Brian Wilson March 1968 Friends (1968) 2:23 The Beach Boys
Passing Friend George O'Dowd
Roy Hay
Date, Recorded The Beach Boys (1985) 5:00 Steve Levine
Peggy Sue Buddy Holly
Jerry Allison
Norman Petty
Date, Recorded M.I.U. Album (1978) 2:15 Al Jardine
Ron Altbach
Pet Sounds Brian Wilson 17 November 1965 Pet Sounds (1966) 2:20 Brian Wilson
Pitter Patter Brian Wilson
Mike Love
Al Jardine
November 18 & December 4, 1977 M.I.U. Album (1978) 3:14 Al Jardine
Ron Altbach
Please Let Me Wonder Brian Wilson
Mike Love
7 January 1965 The Beach Boys Today! (1965) 2:45 Brian Wilson
Pom Pom Play Girl Brian Wilson
Gary Usher
20 January 1964 Shut Down Volume 2 (1964) 1:30 Brian Wilson
Punchline Brian Wilson 2 January 1963 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 1:51 Nick Venet

[edit] R

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Radio King Dom Brian Wilson
Jack Rieley
Date, Recorded Mount Vernon and Fairway (A Fairy Tale) (1973) 2:38 The Beach Boys
Remember "Walking In The Sand" George Morton Date, Recorded Summer in Paradise (1992) 3:31 Terry Melcher
Rock 'n' Roll to the Rescue Mike Love
Terry Melcher
unknown Made in U.S.A. (1986) 3:44 Terry Melcher
Rock and Roll Music Chuck Berry March 16, 1976 15 Big Ones (1976) 2:29 Brian Wilson
The Rocking Surfer Traditional 16 July 1963 Surfer Girl (1963) 2:00 Brian Wilson
Roller Skating Child Brian Wilson November 2, 1976 Love You (1977) 2:17 Brian Wilson
Ruby Baby Jerry Leiber
Mike Stoller
September 8, 1965 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 2:10 Brian Wilson

[edit] S

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Sail On, Sailor Brian Wilson
Tandyn Almer
Ray Kennedy
Jack Rieley
Van Dyke Parks
28 November 1972 Holland (1973) 3:19 The Beach Boys
Sail Plane Song Brian Wilson
Carl Wilson
June 8, 1968 Endless Harmony Soundtrack (1998) 2:12 Brian Wilson
Salt Lake City Brian Wilson
Mike Love
30 March 1965 Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) (1965) 2:00 Brian Wilson
San Miguel Dennis Wilson
Gregg Jakobson
January 9, 13, 22, 24, 27, & 29, 1969 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 2:26 Dennis Wilson
Santa Ana Winds Brian Wilson
Al Jardine
November 1979-January 1980
February 1 & 4, 1980
Keepin' the Summer Alive (1980) 3:14 Bruce Johnston
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town J. Fred Coots
Haven Gillespie
18 June 1964 The Beach Boys' Christmas Album (1964) 2:20 Brian Wilson
Santa's Beard Brian Wilson
Mike Love
25 June 1964 The Beach Boys' Christmas Album (1964) 2:00 Brian Wilson
Santa's Got an Airplane Al Jardine
Brian Wilson
Mike Love
November 14, 1977 Ultimate Christmas (1998) 3:09 Al Jardine
School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes The Bell) Chuck Berry July 24, 1979
November 1979-January 1980
February 6, 1980
Keepin' the Summer Alive (1980) 2:52 Bruce Johnston
Sea Cruise Huey P. Smith March 9, 1976 Ten Years of Harmony (1981) 3:23 Brian Wilson
She Believes in Love Again Bruce Johnston Date, Recorded The Beach Boys (1985) 3:29 Steve Levine
She Knows Me Too Well Brian Wilson
Mike Love
8 June 1964 The Beach Boys Today! (1965) 2:27 Brian Wilson
She's Goin' Bald Brian Wilson
Van Dyke Parks
Mike Love
July 5, 1967 Smiley Smile (1967) 2:13 The Beach Boys
She's Got Rhythm Brian Wilson
Mike Love
Ron Altbach
November 7, 14, & December 3, 1977 M.I.U. Album (1978) 2:27 Al Jardine
Ron Altbach
The Shift Brian Wilson
Mike Love
August 8, 1962 Surfin' Safari (1962) 1:52 Nick Venet
Shortenin' Bread Traditional November 12 & 13, 1979 L.A. (Light Album) (1979) 2:49 Bruce Johnston
The Beach Boys
James William Guercio
Shut Down Brian Wilson
Roger Christian
31 January 1963 Surfin' USA (1963)
Little Deuce Coupe (1963)
1:49 Nick Venet
Shut Down, Part II Carl Wilson 20 February 1964 Shut Down Volume 2 (1964) 2:07 Brian Wilson
Slip On Through Dennis Wilson July 9, 14, & October 6, 1969 Sunflower (1970) 2:17 The Beach Boys
Sloop John B Traditional July 12, December 22, & 29, 1965 Pet Sounds (1966) 2:56 Brian Wilson
Slow Summer Dancing (One Summer Night) Bruce Johnston
Danny Webb
Date, Recorded Summer in Paradise (1992) 3:23 Terry Melcher
Solar System Brian Wilson October 26, 1976 Love You (1977) 2:47 Brian Wilson
Some of Your Love Brian Wilson
Mike Love
November 29, 1979
December 1979-January 1980
February 1, 1980
Keepin' the Summer Alive (1980) 2:36 Bruce Johnston
Somewhere Near Japan Bruce Johnston
Mike Love
Terry Melcher
John Phillips
Date, Recorded Still Cruisin' (1989) 4:48 Terry Melcher
Soulful Old Man Sunshine Brian Wilson
Rick Henn
August 29 & September 5, 1969 Endless Harmony Soundtrack (1998) 3:25 Brian Wilson
Rick Henn
South Bay Surfer Stephen Foster
Brian Wilson
Carl Wilson
Al Jardine
16 July 1963 Surfer Girl (1963) 1:45 Brian Wilson
Spirit of America Brian Wilson
Roger Christian
2 September 1963 Little Deuce Coupe (1963) 2:23 Brian Wilson
Steamboat Dennis Wilson
Jack Rieley
July 19, 1972 Holland (1973) 4:33 The Beach Boys
Still Cruisin' Mike Love
Terry Melcher
Date, Recorded Still Cruisin' (1989) 3:35 Terry Melcher
Still I Dream of It Brian Wilson February 9 & March 11, 1977 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 3:26 Brian Wilson
Still Surfin' Mike Love
Terry Melcher
Date, Recorded Summer in Paradise (1992) 4:03 Terry Melcher
Stoked Brian Wilson 12 February 1963 Surfin' USA (1963) 1:59 Nick Venet
Strange Things Happen Mike Love
Terry Melcher
Date, Recorded Summer in Paradise (1992) 4:42 Terry Melcher
Student Demonstration Time Jerry Leiber
Mike Stoller
Mike Love
July 23, 1971 Surf's Up (1971) 3:58 The Beach Boys
Sumahama Mike Love December 18, 1978 L.A. (Light Album) (1979) 4:30 Bruce Johnston
The Beach Boys
James William Guercio
Summer in Paradise Mike Love
Terry Melcher
Craig Fall
Date, Recorded Summer in Paradise (1992) 3:52 Terry Melcher
Summer Means New Love Brian Wilson 15 May 1965 Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) (1965) 1:59 Brian Wilson
Summer of Love Mike Love
Terry Melcher
Date, Recorded Summer in Paradise (1992) 2:51 Terry Melcher
Summertime Blues Eddie Cochran
Jerry Capeheart
September 6, 1962 Surfin' Safari (1962) 2:09 Nick Venet
Sunshine Brian Wilson
Mike Love
July 23 & November 1, 1979
December 1979-February 1980
Keepin' the Summer Alive (1980) 2:52 Bruce Johnston
Surf Jam Carl Wilson 12 February 1963 Surfin' USA (1963) 2:10 Nick Venet
Surfer Girl Brian Wilson 12 June 1963 Surfer Girl (1963) 2:26 Brian Wilson
The Surfer Moon Brian Wilson Date, Recorded Surfer Girl (1963) 2:11 Brian Wilson
Surfers Rule Brian Wilson
Mike Love
Date, Recorded Surfer Girl (1963) 1:54 Brian Wilson
Surfin' Brian Wilson
Mike Love
October 3, 1961 Surfin' Safari (1962) 2:10 Nick Venet
Surfin' Safari Brian Wilson
Mike Love
June 13, 1962 Surfin' Safari (1962) 2:05 Nick Venet
Surfin' USA Brian Wilson
Chuck Berry
31 January 1963 Surfin' USA (1963) 2:27 Nick Venet
Surf's Up Brian Wilson
Van Dyke Parks
November 4 & December 15, 1966
June 18, 1971
Surf's Up (1971) 4:12 The Beach Boys
Susie Cincinnati Al Jardine December 24, 1969
January 7 & February 2, 1970
15 Big Ones (1976) 2:57 Brian Wilson
Sweet Sunday Kinda Love Brian Wilson
Mike Love
November 18 & December 2, 1977 M.I.U. Album (1978) 2:42 Al Jardine
Ron Altbach

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Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Take A Load Off Your Feet Al Jardine
Brian Wilson
Gary Winfrey
January 17, 26, 1970
July 26, 1971
Surf's Up (1971) 2:29 The Beach Boys
Talk To Me J. Seneca March 19, 1976 15 Big Ones (1976) 2:14 Brian Wilson
Tears in the Morning Bruce Johnston November 18, 1969
January 26 & 28, 1970
Sunflower (1970) 4:07 The Beach Boys
Tell Me Why John Lennon
Paul McCartney
September 8, 1965 Beach Boys' Party! (1965) 1:46 Brian Wilson
Ten Little Indians Brian Wilson
Gary Usher
August 8, 1962 Surfin' Safari (1962) 1:26 Nick Venet
That Same Song Brian Wilson
Mike Love
April 28, 1976 15 Big Ones (1976) 2:16 Brian Wilson
That's Not Me Brian Wilson
Tony Asher
February 15, 1966 Pet Sounds (1966) 2:27 Brian Wilson
Their Hearts Were Full of Spring Bobby Troup 25 August 1967 Smiley Smile/Wild Honey (Re-Issue) 2:48 The Beach Boys
Then I Kissed Her Phil Spector
Ellie Greenwich
Jeff Barry
5 May 1965 Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) (1965) 2:15 Brian Wilson
There's No Other (Like My Baby) Phil Spector
Leroy Bates
September 16, 1965 Beach Boys' Party! (1965) 3:05 Brian Wilson
A Thing or Two Brian Wilson
Mike Love
October 27, 1967 Wild Honey (1967) 2:40 The Beach Boys
Things We Did Last Summer J. Styne
S. Cahn
September 24, 1963 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 2:27 Brian Wilson
This Car of Mine Brian Wilson
Mike Love
20 February 1964 Shut Down Volume 2 (1964) 1:35 Brian Wilson
This Whole World Brian Wilson November 13, 1969 Sunflower (1970) 1:56 The Beach Boys
'Til I Die Brian Wilson August 15, 1970
July 30, 1971
Surf's Up (1971) 2:41 The Beach Boys
Time to Get Alone Brian Wilson 4 October 1968 20/20 (1969) 2:40 The Beach Boys
A Time to Live in Dreams Dennis Wilson
Stephen Kalinich
1 November 1968 Hawthorne, CA (2001) 1:50 Dennis Wilson
The Times They Are A-Changin' Bob Dylan September 23, 1965 Beach Boys' Party! (1965) 2:23 Brian Wilson
TM Song Brian Wilson March 18, 1976 15 Big Ones (1976) 1:34 Brian Wilson
The Trader Carl Wilson
Jack Rieley
Autumn 1972 Holland (1973) 5:04 The Beach Boys
Transcendental Meditation Brian Wilson
Mike Love
Al Jardine
April 4, 1968 Friends (1968) 1:49 The Beach Boys
Trombone Dixie Brian Wilson November 1, 1965 Pet Sounds (Re-Issue) 2:53 Brian Wilson

[edit] U

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Under the Boardwalk Mike Love
Artie Resnick
Kenny Young
Date, Recorded Summer in Paradise (1992) 4:07 Terry Melcher
Unreleased Backgrounds Brian Wilson October 13, 1965 Pet Sounds (Re-Issue) 0:50 Brian Wilson

[edit] V

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Vegetables Brian Wilson
Van Dyke Parks
April, June 3, 5-7, & 15, 1967 Smiley Smile (1967) 2:07 The Beach Boys

[edit] W

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
Wake the World Brian Wilson
Al Jardine
March 1968 Friends (1968) 1:28 The Beach Boys
Walk On By Burt Bacharach
Hal David
26 May 1968 Friends/20/20 (Re-Issue) 0:52 The Beach Boys
The Warmth of the Sun Brian Wilson
Mike Love
1 January 1964 Shut Down Volume 2 (1964) 2:51 Brian Wilson
We Three Kings of Orient Are John Henry Hopkins 18 June 1964 The Beach Boys' Christmas Album (1964) 4:03 Brian Wilson
Wendy Brian Wilson
Mike Love
April 1964 All Summer Long (1964) 2:16 Brian Wilson
We'll Run Away Brian Wilson
Gary Usher
18 May 1964 All Summer Long (1964) 2:00 Brian Wilson
We're Together Again Brian Wilson
Ron Wilson
11 September 1968 Friends/20/20 (Re-Release) 1:48 The Beach Boys
What Is A Young Girl Made of? Bruce Morgan March 8, 1962 Lost & Found (1961-62) (1991) 2:18 Hite Morgan
When a Man Needs a Woman Brian Wilson
Carl Wilson
Dennis Wilson
Al Jardine
Steve Korthof
Jon Parks
March 18, 1968 Friends (1968) 2:06 The Beach Boys
When Girls Get Together Brian Wilson
Mike Love
November 4, 1969 Keepin' the Summer Alive (1980) 3:31 Bruce Johnston
When I Grow Up (To Be a Man) Brian Wilson
Mike Love
5 August 1964 The Beach Boys Today! (1965) 2:01 Brian Wilson
Where I Belong Carl Wilson
Robert White Johnson
Date, Recorded The Beach Boys (1985) 2:58 Steve Levine
Whistle In Brian Wilson July 13, 1967 Smiley Smile (1967) 1:04 The Beach Boys
White Christmas Irving Berlin 18 June 1964 The Beach Boys' Christmas Album (1964) 2:29 Brian Wilson
Why Do Fools Fall In Love Frankie Lymon
M. Levy
January 7, 8, & 10, 1964 Shut Down Volume 2 (1964) 2:07 Brian Wilson
Wild Honey Brian Wilson
Mike Love
September 26-27, 1967 Wild Honey (1967) 2:37 The Beach Boys
Wind Chimes Brian Wilson July 10-11, 1967 Smiley Smile (1967) 2:36 The Beach Boys
Winds of Change Ron Altbach
Ed Tuleja
November 23, 1977
June 28, 1978
M.I.U. Album (1978) 3:14 Al Jardine
Ron Altbach
Winter Symphony Brian Wilson November 15, 21, & 22, 1977 Ultimate Christmas (1998) 2:59 Brian Wilson
Al Jardine
Wipe Out Bob Berryhill
Pat Connolly
Jim Fuller
Ron Wilson
Date, Recorded Still Cruisin' (1989) 4:00 Albert Calbrera
Tony Moran
The Beach Boys
With a Little Help from My Friends John Lennon
Paul McCartney
September 23, 1967 Rarities (1983) 2:22 The Beach Boys
With Me Tonight Brian Wilson June 30, 1967 Smiley Smile (1967) 2:17 The Beach Boys
Wonderful Brian Wilson
Van Dyke Parks
July 12, 1967 Smiley Smile (1967) 2:21 The Beach Boys
Wontcha Come Out Tonight Brian Wilson
Mike Love
November 7, 17, & December 3, 1977 M.I.U. Album (1978) 2:30 Al Jardine
Ron Altbach
Wouldn't It Be Nice Brian Wilson
Tony Asher
Mike Love
January 22, March 10, & April 11, 1966 Pet Sounds (1966)
Still Cruisin' (1989)
2:22 Brian Wilson

[edit] Y

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
You Need a Mess of Help to Stand Alone Brian Wilson
Jack Rieley
December 1971
April 1972
Carl and the Passions - "So Tough" (1972) 3:27 Carl Wilson
You Still Believe in Me Brian Wilson
Tony Asher
November 1, 1965
January-February 1966
Pet Sounds (1966) 2:30 Brian Wilson
A Young Man is Gone Bobby Troup
Mike Love
2 September 1963 Little Deuce Coupe (1963) 2:15 Brian Wilson
Your Summer Dream Brian Wilson
Bob Norberg
Date, Recorded Surfer Girl (1963) 2:27 Brian Wilson
You're So Good to Me Brian Wilson
Mike Love
May 1965 Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) (1965) 2:14 Brian Wilson
You're Welcome Brian Wilson December 13, 1966 Smiley Smile/Wild Honey (Re-Release) 1:07 Brian Wilson
You're With Me Tonight Brian Wilson Date, Recorded Hawthorne, CA (2001) 0:49 Brian Wilson
You've Got to Hide Your Love Away John Lennon
Paul McCartney
September 23, 1965 Beach Boys' Party! (1964) 2:56 Brian Wilson

[edit] Live recordings

This list is an attempt to document every live recording that has been released by the Beach Boys, whether on an album, single, compilation or anthology album.

Song Author Recorded Album Time Producer
All I Want to Do Dennis Wilson December 8, 1968 Rarities (1983) 2:30 The Beach Boys
Aren't You Glad Brian Wilson
Mike Love
8 December 1968 Live In London (1970) 3:09 The Beach Boys
Barbara Ann Fred Fassert 8 December 1968 Live In London (1970) 2:32 The Beach Boys
20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 2:46 The Beach Boys
Be True to Your School Brian Wilson
Mike Love
August 1, 1964 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 2:29 Brian Wilson
20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 2:27 The Beach Boys
Bluebirds over the Mountain Ersel Hickey 8 December 1968 Live In London (1970) 2:53 The Beach Boys
California Girls Brian Wilson
Mike Love
8 December 1968 Live In London (1970) 2:19 The Beach Boys
August 19, 1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 2:57 The Beach Boys
20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 3:10 The Beach Boys
Caroline, No Brian Wilson
Tony Asher
1972-1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 3:04 The Beach Boys
Dance, Dance, Dance Brian Wilson
Carl Wilson
Mike Love
1989 Songs From Here & Back (2006) 2:08 Mark Linett
Alan Boyd
Darlin' Brian Wilson
Mike Love
8 December 1968 Live In London (1970) 2:41 The Beach Boys
1972-1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 2:21 The Beach Boys
June 20, 1980 Endless Harmony Soundtrack (1998) 2:26 The Beach Boys
20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 2:37 The Beach Boys
Do It Again Brian Wilson
Mike Love
8 December 1968 Live In London (1970) 2:47 The Beach Boys
20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 3:08 The Beach Boys
Don’t Worry Baby Brian Wilson
Roger Christian
August 1, 1964 Beach Boys Concert/Live In London (re-release)  ??? Brian Wilson
1972-1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 3:11 The Beach Boys
Fun, Fun, Fun Brian Wilson
Mike Love
August 1, 1964 Beach Boys Concert (1964) 2:26 Brian Wilson
1972-1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 3:16 The Beach Boys
20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 4:49 The Beach Boys
Funky Pretty Brian Wilson
Jack Rieley
Mike Love
1972-1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 4:04 The Beach Boys
God Only Knows Brian Wilson
Tony Asher
8 December 1968 Live In London (1970) 3:27 The Beach Boys
20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 2:51 The Beach Boys
Good Vibrations Brian Wilson
Mike Love
8 December 1968 Live In London (1970) 4:36 The Beach Boys
1972-1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 4:49 The Beach Boys
22 October 1966 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 5:14 Brian Wilson
December 8, 1968
(soundcheck)
Endless Harmony Soundtrack (1998) 3:40 The Beach Boys
August 25, 1967
(soundcheck)
Hawthorne, CA (2001) 4:09 The Beach Boys
20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 6:03 The Beach Boys
1972-1973 Songs From Here & Back (2006) 4:38 The Beach Boys
Graduation Day Joe Sherman
Noel Sherman
August 1, 1964 Beach Boys Concert (1964) 3:29 Brian Wilson
Hawaii Brian Wilson
Mike Love
August 1, 1964 Beach Boys Concert (1964) 1:51 Brian Wilson
Help Me, Rhonda Brian Wilson
Mike Love
1972-1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 4:59 The Beach Boys
20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 4:05 The Beach Boys
Heroes and Villains Brian Wilson
Van Dyke Parks
August 25, 1967 Beach Boys Concert/Live In London (re-release)  ??? Brian Wilson
1972-1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 3:51 The Beach Boys
October or November, 1972 Endless Harmony Soundtrack (1998) 3:40 The Beach Boys
Hushabye Doc Pomus/Mort Shuman August 1, 1964 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 3:56 Brian Wilson
I Get Around Brian Wilson
Mike Love
August 1, 1964 Beach Boys Concert (1964) 2:42 Brian Wilson
20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 2:14 The Beach Boys
1989 Songs From Here & Back (2006) 2:26 Mark Linett
Alan Boyd
In My Room Brian Wilson
Gary Usher
August 1, 1964 Beach Boys Concert (1964) 2:25 Brian Wilson
Johnny B. Goode Chuck Berry August 1, 1964 Beach Boys Concert (1964) 1:56 Brian Wilson
Keepin' the Summer Alive Carl Wilson
Randy Bachman
20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 3:42 The Beach Boys
Kokomo Mike Love
Scott McKenzie
Terry Melcher
John Phillips
1989 Songs From Here & Back (2006) 4:33 Mark Linett
Alan Boyd
Lady Lynda Al Jardine
Ron Altbach
20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 5:01 The Beach Boys
Leaving This Town Carl Wilson
Ricky Fataar
Blondie Chaplin
Mike Love
1972-1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 6:59 The Beach Boys
Let the Wind Blow Brian Wilson
Mike Love
1972-1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 4:22 The Beach Boys
Let's Go Trippin' Dick Dale August 1, 1964 Beach Boys Concert (1964) 2:34 Brian Wilson
Little Deuce Coupe Brian Wilson
Roger Christian
August 1, 1964 Beach Boys Concert (1964) 2:27 Brian Wilson
20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 2:14 The Beach Boys
1989 Songs From Here & Back (2006) 1:46 Mark Linett
Alan Boyd
The Little Old Lady from Pasadena D. Allfield
Roger Christian
August 1, 1964 Beach Boys Concert (1964) 3:00 Brian Wilson
Long Promised Road Carl Wilson
Jack Rieley
23 November 1972 Endless Harmony Soundtrack (1998) 4:17 Carl Wilson
Long, Tall Texan Henry Strezlecki August 1, 1964 Beach Boys Concert (1964) 2:32 Brian Wilson
Marcella Brian Wilson
Tandyn Almer
Jack Rieley
1972-1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 3:55 The Beach Boys
medley: Surfin' Safari/Fun, Fun, Fun/Shut Down/Little Deuce Coupe/Surfin' USA Brian Wilson
Mike Love
Roger Christian
Chuck Berry
October 22, 1966 Endless Harmony Soundtrack (1998) 3:33 Brian Wilson
medley: Cotton Fields/Heroes and Villains Huddie Ledbetter
Brian Wilson
Van Dyke Parks
June 20, 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 5:19 The Beach Boys
Monster Mash Boris Pickett
Lenny Capizzi
August 1, 1964 Beach Boys Concert (1964) 2:27 Brian Wilson
Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow Carl White
Al Frazier
Sonny Harris
Turner Wilson Jr.
August 1, 1964 Beach Boys Concert (1964)  ??? Brian Wilson
Rock and Roll Music Chuck Berry 20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 2:22 The Beach Boys
Sail On, Sailor Brian Wilson
Tandyn Almer
Ray Kennedy
Jack Rieley
Van Dyke Parks
1972-1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 3:21 The Beach Boys
School Days Chuck Berry 20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 3:26 The Beach Boys
Shut Down Brian Wilson
Roger Christian
26 March 1965 Hawthorne, CA (2001) 1:56 Brian Wilson
Sloop John B Trad. arr. Brian Wilson 8 December 1968 Live In London (1970) 2:30 The Beach Boys
1972-1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 3:12 The Beach Boys
20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 3:04 The Beach Boys
Surfer Girl Brian Wilson 1972-1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 2:35 The Beach Boys
August 1, 1964 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 2:52 Brian Wilson
August 25, 1967
(soundcheck)
Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 2:18 The Beach Boys
20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 2:39 The Beach Boys
1989 Songs From Here & Back (2006) 3:01 Mark Linett
Alan Boyd
Surfin' USA Brian Wilson
Chuck Berry
1972-1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 2:49 The Beach Boys
August 1, 1964 Good Vibrations Box Set (1993) 3:15 Brian Wilson
20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 2:54 The Beach Boys
The Trader Carl Wilson
Jack Rieley
1972-1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 4:46 The Beach Boys
The Wanderer Ernest Maresca August 1, 1964 Beach Boys Concert (1964) 2:00 Brian Wilson
Their Hearts Were Full of Spring Bobby Troup 8 December 1968 Live In London (1970) 2:49 The Beach Boys
August 25, 1967
(soundcheck)
Smiley Smile/Wild Honey (twofer) 2:32 The Beach Boys
Wake the World Brian Wilson
Al Jardine
8 December 1968 Live In London (1970) 2:26 The Beach Boys
We Got Love Ricky Fataar
Blondie Chaplin
Mike Love
August 19, 1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 5:25 The Beach Boys
What'd I Say Ray Charles January 24, 1964 Beach Boys/Brian Wilson Rarities (1981) unk. Brian Wilson
Wonderful/Don't Worry, Bill Brian Wilson
Van Dyke Parks/
Ricky Fataar
Blondie Chaplin
Steve Fataar
Brother Fataar
November 23, 1972 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973)  ??? Carl Wilson
Wouldn't It Be Nice Brian Wilson
Tony Asher
Mike Love
8 December 1968 Live In London (1970) 1:53 The Beach Boys
October 3, 1970 single (1971) unk. Lou Adler
1972-1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 2:45 The Beach Boys
1972-1973 Songs From Here & Back (2006) 2:42 The Beach Boys
You Are So Beautiful Billy Preston
Bruce Fisher
20 June 1980 Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002) 3:13 The Beach Boys
You Still Believe in Me Brian Wilson
Tony Asher
1972-1973 The Beach Boys In Concert (1973) 2:58 The Beach Boys

[edit] Notes and references

Badman, Keith (October 2004). The Beach Boys: The Definitive Diary of America's Greatest Band on Stage and in the Studio. Backbeat Books. ISBN 978-0879308186. 

Elliott, Brad (November 2003). Surf's Up! The Beach Boys on Record, 1961-1981. Surf's Up Books. ISBN 978-0972768610.