Do It Again

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About Do It Again

"Do It Again" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for the American rock band the Beach Boys, released as a single on July 8, 1968. It was written as a self-conscious callback to the group's earlier surf-based material, which they had not embraced since 1964. Lead vocals were shared between Love and lead guitarist Carl Wilson. The song was issued only two weeks after the release of the band's album Friends, with the album track "Wake the World" as its B-side. It reached number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became their second number one hit in the UK. A slightly edited version of the song, using an excerpt from the Smile outtake "Workshop", subsequently appeared as the opening track on the Beach Boys' 1969 album 20/20. "Do It Again" has been rerecorded once by the band (in 2011), once by Wilson as a solo artist (in 1995), and twice by Love as a solo artist (in 1996 and 2017). Its "did-it" vocal hook was a direct influence on Eric Carmen's "She Did It" (1977), ABBA's "On and On and On" (1980), and Hall & Oates' "Did It in a Minute" (1982). 


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2007
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It's automatic when I
Talk with old friends
The conversation turns to
Girls we knew when their
Hair was soft and long and the
Beach was the place to go

Suntanned bodies and
Waves of sunshine the
California girls and a
Beautiful coastline
Warmed up weather
Let's get together and
Do it again

With a girl the lonely sea looks good
Makes your night times warm and out of sight

Been so long
(Hey now, hey now, hey now, hey now, hey now)
(Hey now, hey now, hey now, hey now, hey now)

Well I've been thinking 'bout
All the places we've surfed and danced and
All the faces we've missed so let's get
Back together and do it again

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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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Release Information
"Do It Again" is a song by American rock band The Beach Boys, which was initially released as a single in July 1968.
Album Contribution
The song also featured on the band's 1969 album titled "20/20."
Band Members
Brian Wilson and Mike Love are credited as the primary songwriters of "Do It Again."
Chart Achievements
The song peaked at #20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, but achieved greater success in the UK, where it reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart.
Noteworthy Award
In 1970, the song won an Award of Merit from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) for being among the most performed songs of 1969.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Do It Again" encapsulate the nostalgia of past summers and the Beach Boys' signature surf sound.
Brian Wilson's Involvement
It is claimed that this song marked the return to prominence of band member Brian Wilson, who had previously withdrawn from the band's activities due to mental health issues.
Cover Versions
"Do It Again" has been covered by various artists over the years, including The Pointer Sisters and The Challengers.
Iconic Status
The song has featured in countless compilation albums since its release, highlighting its iconic status within The Beach Boys' body of work.
Unique Sound
"Do It Again" is noted for its drumming, which features a distinctive sound achieved by putting a chain on the drum for a "snappy" effect.
Re-recorded Version
In 1974, "Do It Again" was re-recorded by The Beach Boys and released as a single with slightly different lyrics. This version was titled "Do It Again '74."
Collaboration with Status Quo
The Beach Boys also recorded a version of "Do It Again" with British rock band Status Quo in 1996.
Live Performances
Despite the initial lackluster performance in the US, "Do It Again" soon became a favorite in live performances and has been performed consistently in concert tours since its release.

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