Aren't You Glad

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About Aren't You Glad

"Aren't You Glad" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for American rock band the Beach Boys. The two also share lead vocal. It was released in 1967 as the second track on their studio album Wild Honey. In its 1968 review of the LP, Rolling Stone called it a "Lovin' Spoonful type song with the Beach Boys touch". That same year, Rolling Stone editor Gene Sculatti said "['Aren't You Glad'] achieves a Miracles style smoothness via a Bobby Goldsboro-type song". In 1979, Byron Preiss wrote that the song "epitomized the simple energy of the album". An alternate live version was released on the album Live in London (1970). 


Year:
1976
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Today could be a lot of fun
And precious one
I'd feel good just to walk with you

Tonight will be a special treat
You're so sweet
And I feel good just to talk with you

You know that I been a long time needing you
You say that you been a long time needing me
And don't you know that there's so much more to come

I got a heart that just won't stop beating for you
I got a love I just can't stop feeling for you

Aren't you glad now darling there's me and you
(tell me tell me you know what I mean) [me and you]
And I say aren't you glad with these days comes somethin' new
(tell me tell me you know what I mean) [me and you]
And I say aren't you glad now tell me you're so glad
[me and you]

(doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo)
Today is another day
Another way to get this feeling across to you
Tonight will be another night
That's outta sight cause I know the way to get close to you

You know that I'll be a long time loving you
I hope that you'll be a long time loving me
And don't you know that there's so much more to come

I got a heart that just won't stop beating for you
I got a love I just can't stop feeling for you

Aren't you glad now darling there's me and you
(tell me tell me you know what I mean) [me and you]
And I say aren't you glad with these days comes summer
(tell me tell me you know what I mean) [me and you]
And I say aren't you glad now tell me you're so glad
[me and you]

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The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, the Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962. The band's early music gained popularity across the United States for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a Southern California youth culture of surfing, cars, and romance. By the mid 1960s, Brian Wilson's growing creative ambition and songwriting ability would dominate the group's musical direction. The primarily Wilson-composed Pet Sounds album and "Good Vibrations" single (both released in 1966) featured a complex, intricate and multi-layered sound that wa… more »

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Written by: MICHAEL LOVE, BRIAN WILSON

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10 facts about this song

Release and Album
"Aren't You Glad" was released on March 13, 1967, by The Beach Boys. It is a track from the band's 14th studio album, 'Wild Honey.'
Song Composition
The song is credited as being written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, the key members of The Beach Boys.
Lyrics and Theme
"Aren't You Glad" is characterized by its upbeat sound, with lyrics centered around love and happiness.
Critical Reception
Like many other Beach Boys tracks, "Aren't You Glad" has received positive reviews from critics, who appreciate its catchy melody and uplifting vibe.
Live Performance
Despite being a lesser-known track compared to some of The Beach Boys' biggest hits, "Aren't You Glad" has been performed live by the band on several occasions.
Track Length
The original version of the song from the 'Wild Honey' album lasts for 2 minutes and 16 seconds.
Cover Versions
Although not as frequently covered as some of their other songs, "Aren't You Glad" was covered by The Pearlfishers, a Scottish indie pop band, for their tribute album to The Beach Boys in 2001.
Wild Honey Album Style
The song "Aren't You Glad" is considered representative of the style of the 'Wild Honey' album as a whole, with its R&B influences and lo-fi production.
Mono and Stereo Mixes
The song was initially released in mono, but a stereo mix was later created in 2017, 50 years after the release of the original album.
‘Aren't You Glad’ and Overall Band History
The song fits neatly into the band's output during a transitional period in their history, when they were moving away from their early surf rock sound to more experimental and introspective work.

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