Don't Back Down
The Beach Boys
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The girls dig the way the guys get all wiped out With their feet in the air you can hear 'em shout They're not afraid (don't back down, don't back down) Not my boys (don't back down, don't back down) They grit their teeth, (a-oo) they don't back down Don't back down You gotta be a little nuts Don't back down But show 'em now who's got guts Don't back down Don't back down from that wave With their feet full of tar and their hair full of sand The boys know the beach like the palm of their hand They're not afraid (don't back down, don't back down) Not my boys (don't back down, don't back down) They grit their teeth (a-oo) they don't back down Don't back down You gotta be a little nuts Don't back down But show 'em now who's got guts Don't back down Don't back down from that wave When a twenty-footer sneaks up like a ton of lead And the crest comes along and slaps 'em upside the head They're not afraid (don't back down, don't back down) Not my boys (Don't back down, don't back down) They grit their teeth (a-oo) they don't back down Don't back down You gotta be a little nuts Don't back down But show 'em now who's got guts Don't back down Don't back down from that wave Don't back down...
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Written by: MICHAEL LOVE, BRIAN WILSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album and Release"Don't Back Down" is a song by American rock band The Beach Boys, released on their 1964 album "All Summer Long".
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SongwritingThe song was penned by the group's primary songwriter Brian Wilson and frequent collaborator Mike Love.
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InspirationThe song, like many Beach Boys numbers of its era, features the band's famous surf rock sound, with lyrics about riding the waves and refusing to back down, even when the surf becomes challenging.
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Musical StyleIt features uplifting harmonies, memorable hooks, and creative arrangements which were typical hallmarks of the band's music.
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Non-Single TrackDespite its popularity among fans, "Don't Back Down" was never released as a single. It has, however, become a mainstay on compilation albums and greatest hits collections.
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Live PerformancesThe Beach Boys didn't perform the song live during the 1960s due to the complexity of its vocal harmonies. However, it became part of their live set in later years when technology made it easier to reproduce studio recordings on stage.
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Reinterpretations and CoversThe song has been covered by a number of artists since its release, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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Album ReceptionThe album "All Summer Long" on which "Don't Back Down" features is considered one of the Beach Boys' best early releases. It received positive reviews upon release and has continued to be praised by critics in subsequent decades.
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Fan FavouritesAmong fans, "Don't Back Down" is considered a standout track on the album, and is often cited as an underappreciated gem in The Beach Boys' catalog.
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Studio MusiciansPart of the backing track for "Don't Back Down" was likely played by the Wrecking Crew, a group of session musicians who performed on numerous Beach Boys recordings during this period.
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