Don't Hurt My Little Sister

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About Don't Hurt My Little Sister

"Don't Hurt My Little Sister" is a song composed and written by Brian Wilson with additional lyrics by Mike Love for the American rock band the Beach Boys. It was released on their 1965 album The Beach Boys Today!. Its lyrics are based on Wilson's complicated feelings for his wife Marilyn and her younger sisters. Wilson originally submitted the song to record producer Phil Spector for recording with the Ronettes. Spector accepted on the condition that the song be rewritten with different lyrics as "Things Are Changing (For the Better)". This version would later be recorded by The Supremes, Jay and the Americans, and The Blossoms. 


Year:
1965
2:08
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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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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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15 facts about this song

Song Release
"Don't Hurt My Little Sister" was released by The Beach Boys in 1965.
Album Association
The song is one of the soundtracks in the band's album titled "The Beach Boys Today!".
Song Composition
The song was composed by Brian Wilson and Mike Love.
Inspiration
The song was believed to be inspired by Brian Wilson's feelings of protective love for his younger sisters.
Sound Style
The song blends the typical Beach Boys harmonies with an uptempo pop rock melody.
Song Context
It reflected the emerging sophistication in the Beach Boy's lyrics and marked a departure from their earlier surf music.
Song Structure
Despite its upbeat tempo, the song features an unusually complex song structure with multiple key changes.
Critical Response
The song, akin to other soundtracks on the album, received positive reviews and is often highlighted for its harmonies and lyrical depth.
Album Success
The album "The Beach Boys Today!" itself reached #4 on the US Billboard 200 chart - indicating the song's contribution to the album's success.
Cover Versions
Artist Jan & Dean also covered the song in their album "Filet of Soul".
Live Performances
Even though the song was not one of the band's most recognized hits, it was occasionally featured in their live performances.
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.
Use in Media
Even 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.
Recording
Like all songs on "The Beach Boys Today!", it was recorded using a four-track tape recorder.
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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