Fun, Fun, Fun
The Beach Boys
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Well she got her daddy's car And she cruised through the hamburger stand now Seems she forgot all about the library Like she told her old man now And with the radio blasting Goes cruising just as fast as she can now And she'll have fun fun fun 'Til her daddy takes the T-bird away (Fun fun fun 'til her daddy takes the T-bird away) Well the girls can't stand her 'Cause she walks looks and drives like an ace now (You walk like an ace now you walk like an ace) She makes the Indy 500 look like a Roman chariot race now (You look like an ace now you look like an ace) A lotta guys try to catch her But she leads them on a wild goose chase now (You drive like an ace now you drive like an ace) And she'll have fun fun fun 'Til her daddy takes the T-bird away (Fun fun fun 'til her daddy takes the T-bird away) Well you knew all along That your dad was gettin' wise to you now (You shouldn't have lied now you shouldn't have lied) And since he took your set of keys You've been thinking that your fun is all through now (You shouldn't have lied now you shouldn't have lied) But you can come along with me 'Cause we gotta a lot of things to do now (You shouldn't have lied now you shouldn't have lied) And we'll have fun fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away (Fun fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away) And we'll have fun fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away (Fun fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away) (Wo wo wo wo woo woo woo) (Fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away) (Fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away) (Fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away) (Fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away) (Fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away) (Fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away)
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Written by: Michael Love, Brian Wilson
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10 facts about this song
Origin Story"Fun, Fun, Fun" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for the American rock band, The Beach Boys. It was released in 1964 on the band's album "Shut Down Volume 2".
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InspirationThe song was inspired by an actual event in which Dennis Wilson's girlfriend was caught driving her father's Ford Thunderbird — a detail that became the centerpiece of the lyrics.
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Chart Performance"Fun, Fun, Fun" peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was at number eleven on the United Kingdom's record chart.
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Live PerformancesThe song, known for its infectious energy, became a regular part of The Beach Boys' live performances and is considered a staple in their concert repertoire.
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Notable CoverIt was covered by Status Quo in 1996 who had a UK Top 30 hit with it and it has also been covered by a variety of artists including The Carpenters and David Lee Roth.
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Song Structure“Fun, Fun, Fun” is notable for its three-verse song structure, without a chorus, which is quite unusual for such a popular song.
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Iconic DrumsThe song features a distinctive drum part played by Dennis Wilson which contributes greatly to the song’s energetic feel.
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Film AppearanceThe song is featured in the opening credits of the 1996 film Jerry Maguire, showcasing its timeless appeal.
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Cultural ImpactThe unmistakable opening guitar riff and lyric theme have made it an enduring symbol of the surfing lifestyle that The Beach Boys frequently sang about.
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Band’s FavoriteIn an interview, Mike Love, one of the co-writers of the song, said that "Fun, Fun, Fun" is his favorite Beach Boys song.
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