Fun, Fun, Fun

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About Fun, Fun, Fun

"Fun, Fun, Fun" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for American rock band the Beach Boys. It was released in 1964 as a single backed with "Why Do Fools Fall in Love", both later appearing on the band's album Shut Down Volume 2. “Fun, Fun, Fun” is one of the Beach Boys many songs that defined the California myth. Its lyrics are about a teenage girl who deceives her father so she can go hot-rodding with his Ford Thunderbird. At the end, her father discovers her deception and takes the keys from her. Near the end of the song, the song's narrator suggests that the girl accompany him, so that they may have 'Fun, Fun, Fun' engaging in other activities. 


Year:
2002
4:02
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Well she got her daddy's car
And she cruised through the hamburger stand now
Seems she forgot all about the library
Like she told her old man now
And with the radio blasting
Goes cruising just as fast as she can now

And she'll have fun fun fun
'Til her daddy takes the T-bird away
(Fun fun fun 'til her daddy takes the T-bird away)

Well the girls can't stand her
'Cause she walks looks and drives like an ace now
(You walk like an ace now you walk like an ace)
She makes the Indy 500 look like a Roman chariot race now
(You look like an ace now you look like an ace)
A lotta guys try to catch her
But she leads them on a wild goose chase now
(You drive like an ace now you drive like an ace)

And she'll have fun fun fun
'Til her daddy takes the T-bird away
(Fun fun fun 'til her daddy takes the T-bird away)

Well you knew all along
That your dad was gettin' wise to you now
(You shouldn't have lied now you shouldn't have lied)
And since he took your set of keys
You've been thinking that your fun is all through now
(You shouldn't have lied now you shouldn't have lied)

But you can come along with me
'Cause we gotta a lot of things to do now
(You shouldn't have lied now you shouldn't have lied)

And we'll have fun fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away
(Fun fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away)
And we'll have fun fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away
(Fun fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away)
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(Fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away)
(Fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away)
(Fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away)
(Fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away)
(Fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away)
(Fun fun now that daddy took the T-bird away)

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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

Origin Story
"Fun, Fun, Fun" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for the American rock band, The Beach Boys. It was released in 1964 on the band's album "Shut Down Volume 2".
Inspiration
The song was inspired by an actual event in which Dennis Wilson's girlfriend was caught driving her father's Ford Thunderbird — a detail that became the centerpiece of the lyrics.
Chart Performance
"Fun, Fun, Fun" peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was at number eleven on the United Kingdom's record chart.
Live Performances
The song, known for its infectious energy, became a regular part of The Beach Boys' live performances and is considered a staple in their concert repertoire.
Notable Cover
It was covered by Status Quo in 1996 who had a UK Top 30 hit with it and it has also been covered by a variety of artists including The Carpenters and David Lee Roth.
Song Structure
“Fun, Fun, Fun” is notable for its three-verse song structure, without a chorus, which is quite unusual for such a popular song.
Iconic Drums
The song features a distinctive drum part played by Dennis Wilson which contributes greatly to the song’s energetic feel.
Film Appearance
The song is featured in the opening credits of the 1996 film Jerry Maguire, showcasing its timeless appeal.
Cultural Impact
The unmistakable opening guitar riff and lyric theme have made it an enduring symbol of the surfing lifestyle that The Beach Boys frequently sang about.
Band’s Favorite
In an interview, Mike Love, one of the co-writers of the song, said that "Fun, Fun, Fun" is his favorite Beach Boys song.

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