Beach Baby
The First Class
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Do you remember back in old L.A. (Wo-oh-oh) When everybody drove a Chevrolet (Wo-oh-oh) Whatever happened to the boy next door, Suntanned, crewcut, all-American Male? Remember dancing at the high school hop The dress I ruined with the soda pop? I barely recognized the girl next door With beatup sneakers and a pony tail CHORUS: Beach Baby, Beach Baby, give me your hand Give me something that I can remember Just like before, we can walk by the shore in the moonlight. Beach Baby, Beach Baby, there on the sand From July to the end of September Surfin' was fun, we'd be out in the sun every day. Oooh. I never thought that it would end Oooh. And I was everybody's friend Long hot days, Blue sea haze Juke box plays, but now it's fading away. We could'nt wait for graduation day We took my car and drove to San Jose That's where you told me that you'd wear my ring I guess you don't remember anything! CHORUS Vocal Harmonies and Stylings Beach Baby, Beach Baby, Beach Baby ETC.
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Written by: GILLIAN IRENE SHAKESPEARE, JOHN CARTER
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Beach Baby" was penned by John Carter and fellow songwriter, Gillian Shakespeare in 1974.
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Band FormationThe song was performed by The First Class, a British pop music studio-based group. The band is essentially a vehicle for all the songs penned by John Carter.
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Chart Placement"Beach Baby" peaked at numbers 13 in the UK charts and number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it their biggest hit and an iconic summertime anthem.
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CompositionInterestingly, despite carrying a Californian surfing vibe, the song was actually written by British songwriters. Its notable feature is an extended symphonic break that goes through progressive sequences, showcasing strong vocals and proficient musicianship.
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Album Distribution"Beach Baby" was released as a lead single off the album "Beach Baby - The First Class," which was ultimately the best-performing and best-known album by the band.
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Background VocalChas Mills provided a key element of the song with his memorable falsetto on the tune's chorus. His voice contributed significantly to the song's catchiness and appeal.
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Production QualityThe song was produced by John Carter himself along with his friend and musical partner, Ken Lewis. Their vision and skills contributed to the song's summery, feel-good vibe and its musical quality.
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Cover Versions"Beach Baby" has been covered by several artists, including "The Tony Evans Band", "Top of the Poppers", and "California Sun"
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SalesThe song was a commercial success, selling over a million copies worldwide, and continues to receive extensive airplay during the summer months.
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To spotlight the song's popularityIn 2001, Vanilla Coke used an updated version of the song in their advertisements.
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