Heroes and Villains
The Beach Boys
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I've been in this town so long that back in the city I've been taken for lost and gone And unknown for a long, long time Fell in love years ago With an innocent girl From the Spanish and Indian home Home of the heroes and villains Once at night, Catillian squared the fight And she was right in the rain of the bullets That eventually brought her down But she's still dancing in the night Unafraid of what a dude'll do In a town full of heroes and villains Heroes and villains Just see what you've done Heroes and villains Just see what you've done Stand or fall I know there shall be peace in the valley And it's all an affair Of my life with the heroes and villains My children were raised You know they suddenly rise They started slow, long ago Head to toe healthy, wealthy and wise I've been in this town so long So long to the city I'm fit with the stuff To ride in the rough And sunny down snuff, I'm alright By the heroes and Heroes and villains Just see what you've done Heroes and villains Just see what you've done
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Written by: Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Group Involvement"Heroes and Villains" is a part of the Beach Boys' unreleased album. It is recognized as a creation of the group's leader, Brian Wilson, and collaborator, Van Dyke Parks.
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AlbumThe song first entered the public domain when it appeared on the Beach Boys' 1967 album, "Smiley Smile".
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Classification"Heroes and Villains" is classified under the Pop and Psychedelic Pop genres.
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Musical StructureThe song is known for its intricate and densely layered production, which includes a myriad of vocal harmonies and bizarre sound effects.
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Complex Creation ProcessWilson and Parks composed and recorded "Heroes and Villains" over a period of several months, from late 1966 to mid-1967, making it one of the most complex songs in terms of creation.
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Musical SagaIt was initially designed as a musical saga that included a once-planned "comedy" album named "Smile".
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Chart PerformanceDespite its complex process and issues, the single reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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RecreationsIn 2004, a new version of "Heroes and Villains" was created for the finally completed "Smile" album.
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Sound Engineer ContributionThe song was engineered by Chuck Britz, his contribution allowed the coalescence of avant-garde music with, what was supposed to be, traditional pop.
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ControversiesThere has been speculation that Wilson initially intended "Heroes and Villains" to be a multi-part suite or concept album, but these ideas were scaled down as production progressed.
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LegacyToday, "Heroes and Villains" is considered a milestone song in the Beach Boys' catalog and is noted for its musical ambition.
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InspirationWilson once revealed that part of the inspiration for "Heroes and Villains" was Phil Spector's 1963 single "Da Doo Ron Ron".
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Alteration Over TimeThere exist many alternate versions, sections and edits of "Heroes and Villains" that were recorded across multiple sessions as it underwent significant alterations over time.
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Lyric InterpretationsThe cryptic lyrics and fractured storytelling shrouds "Heroes and Villains", inviting different interpretations. Some say the song tells a sprawling narrative of the old American West.
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Pop CultureIt has been used multiple times in pop culture for movies and TV shows, adding to its longevity and popularity.
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