Help Me, Rhonda

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About Help Me, Rhonda

"Help Me, Rhonda" is a song written by Brian Wilson with additional lyrics by Mike Love for American rock band The Beach Boys, of which both were members. The song was first released as "Help Me, Ronda" in March 1965 on the album The Beach Boys Today!. A second recording with a different arrangement was issued as a single under the spelling "Help Me, Rhonda". The single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making it their second chart-topping single since "I Get Around" in 1964. This version was included on the album Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) (1965). Both versions feature rhythm guitarist Al Jardine on lead vocals. 


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Well since she put me down I've been out doin' in my head
I come in late at night and in the mornin' I just lay in bed

Well, Rhonda you look so fine (look so fine)
And I know it wouldn't take much time
For you to help me Rhonda
Help me get her out of my heart

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Help me Rhonda yeah
Get her out of my heart

She was gonna be my wife
And I was gonna be her man
(Oh Rhonda)
But she let another guy come between us
And it shattered our plans
(Oh Rhonda)

Well, Rhonda you caught my eye (caught my eye)
And I can give you lotsa reasons why
You gotta help me Rhonda
Help me get her out of my heart

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Get her out of my heart

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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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13 facts about this song

Song Genre
"Help Me, Rhonda" is categorized in the Pop and Rock genre with synchronic Surf music elements.
Album Release
The song is part of one of The Beach Boys' early albums titled "The Beach Boys Today!" which was released in 1965.
Chart Performance
"Help Me, Rhonda" is noteworthy for holding the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks in May 1965.
Different Versions
The song is available in two significant versions; one from the "The Beach Boys Today!" album and an altered version on the album "Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)" The latter is the version which hit number one on the charts.
Band Members
One interesting fact about "Help Me, Rhonda" is that its vocals are lead by Al Jardine, a member of The Beach Boys, rather than Brian Wilson who is usually on lead vocals.
Song Theme
The song tells a unique story of a man asking a woman named Rhonda to help him forget about his heartbreak from a previous relationship.
Writing Credits
"Help Me, Rhonda" was written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, two members of The Beach Boys.
Significant Contribution
The song marked a departure from The Beach Boys' previous surf-centric themes, incorporating more personal and introspective lyrics.
Unique Feature
Unlike most of The Beach Boys' songs, "Help Me, Rhonda" has a catchy, repeated riff that sets it apart.
Iconic Status
"Help Me, Rhonda" is one of the signature songs that made The Beach Boys a household name in the United States and around the world.
Cultural Legacy
This song was also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007, underlining the enduring popularity of the track.
Record Label
"Help Me, Rhonda" was issued under the Capitol Records label.
Song Duration
The single's running time is about 2 minutes and 52 seconds in its original version.

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