I'm So Young
The Beach Boys
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I have a girlfriend She says I'm her only one We want to get married But we're so young So young Can't marry no one They say our love is Just a teenage affection But no one knows Our hearts' direction So young Can't marry no one I'm I'm I'm so young I'm I'm I'm so young I'm I'm I'm so young Can't marry no one, no one Pretty soon now I'll go to sea Their mother's baby Will have seen the last of me So young Can't marry no one, no one Can't marry no one Can't marry no one Can't marry no one Can't marry no one Can't marry no one Can't marry no one
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Written by: WILLIAM PREZ TYUS
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10 facts about this song
Album HistoryThe song "I'm So Young" is a track from the Beach Boys' eighth studio album, "Today!" which was released in 1965.
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Cover VersionThe band's rendition of "I'm So Young" was actually a cover, with the original song being written and performed by doo-wop group the Students in 1958.
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Lead VocalistUnlike many tracks by the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson is not the lead vocalist on "I'm So Young." Instead, his brother Carl Wilson takes the lead.
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Role of Brian WilsonBrian Wilson stepped back from being the frontman in this song to focus heavily on music arrangement, making this song one of the first few to showcase his aptitude for complex harmonies.
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PopularityEven though "I'm So Young" was never released as a single, it has nonetheless been popular among Beach Boys fans and has seen frequent performances in live concerts.
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Track ListingIt is the penultimate track on the second side of the "Today!" album.
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Notable LyricsThe lyrics of "I'm So Young" are poignant and can be interpreted as a teenager's reflection on youth and its fleeting nature.
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Sound EngineeringThe song stands out as one of the first tracks where the Beach Boys began experimenting with advanced sound engineering techniques, building the foundation for their later "Pet Sounds" evolution.
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Live PerformancesAlthough not a hit single, the song often featured in the band's live performances, with Carl Wilson usually taking the lead vocals.
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InfluenceOver the years, the influence and love for the Beach Boys' rendition of "I'm So Young" has resulted in covers by various artists including Rosie and the Originals, and even the punk rock band, The Dictators.
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