Don't Hurt My Little Sister
The Beach Boys
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There she goes she ran in her room She'll probably stay in there the rest of the day It sounds like it must have been something you said You know she's awful used to getting her way Why don't you kiss her (Why don't you kiss her) And while you kiss her (Tell her you miss her) Why don't you treat her (Why don't you treat her) Treat her nice Don't hurt my little sister Don't hurt my little sister Don't hurt my little sister You know she digs you and thinks you're a real groovy guy But yet I'm not sure that I feel the same We both know that you've been making her cry I hope you don't think it's some kind of game Why don't you love her (Why don't you love her) Like her big brother (Like her big brother) Why don't you tell her (Why don't you tell her) Tell her you're sorry Don't hurt my little sister Don't hurt my little sister Don't hurt my little sister Don't hurt my little sister (Why don't you love her) Don't hurt my little sister (Like her big brother) Don't hurt my little sister Don't hurt my little sister Don't hurt my little sister
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Written by: MICHAEL LOVE, BRIAN WILSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Song Release"Don't Hurt My Little Sister" was released by The Beach Boys in 1965.
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Album AssociationThe song is one of the soundtracks in the band's album titled "The Beach Boys Today!".
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Song CompositionThe song was composed by Brian Wilson and Mike Love.
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InspirationThe song was believed to be inspired by Brian Wilson's feelings of protective love for his younger sisters.
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Sound StyleThe song blends the typical Beach Boys harmonies with an uptempo pop rock melody.
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Song ContextIt reflected the emerging sophistication in the Beach Boy's lyrics and marked a departure from their earlier surf music.
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Song StructureDespite its upbeat tempo, the song features an unusually complex song structure with multiple key changes.
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Critical ResponseThe song, akin to other soundtracks on the album, received positive reviews and is often highlighted for its harmonies and lyrical depth.
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Album SuccessThe album "The Beach Boys Today!" itself reached #4 on the US Billboard 200 chart - indicating the song's contribution to the album's success.
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Cover VersionsArtist Jan & Dean also covered the song in their album "Filet of Soul".
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Live PerformancesEven though the song was not one of the band's most recognized hits, it was occasionally featured in their live performances.
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Evolution of the Band"Don't Hurt My Little Sister" is seen as a part of the evolution of The Beach Boys from a surf band to more mature, experimental musicians.
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Use in MediaEven though the song is not one of their most popular, it has been used in several documentaries about the band owing to its lyrical significance.
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RecordingLike all songs on "The Beach Boys Today!", it was recorded using a four-track tape recorder.
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Song Duration"Don't Hurt My Little Sister" is a relatively short song with a running time of just over two minutes.
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