Catch a Wave
The Beach Boys
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Catch a wave and you're sitting On top of the world Don't be afraid to try the greatest sport around Everybody tries it once Those who don't just have to put it down You paddle out turn around and raise And baby that's all there is To the coastline craze You gotta catch a wave and you're sittin' On top of the world Not just a fad cause it's been going on so long All the surfers going strong They said it wouldn't last too long They'll eat their words with a fork and spoon And watch 'em they'll hit the road And all be surfin' soon And when they catch a wave they'll be Sittin' on top of the world Catch a wave and your sittin' on top of the world So take a lesson from a top-notch surfer boy Get yourself a big board But don't you treat it like a toy Just get away from the shady turf And baby go catch some rays on the sunny surf And when you catch a wave you'll be sittin On top of the world Catch a wave and you'll be sittin' On top of the world Catch a wave and you'll be sittin' On top of the world Catch a wave and you'll be sittin' On top of the world
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Written by: MICHAEL LOVE, BRIAN WILSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Release Year"Catch a Wave" was released by The Beach Boys in 1963.
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AlbumThis track is part of The Beach Boys' third album, 'Surfer Girl'.
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CompositionThe song was written by the famous Brian Wilson and Mike Love.
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Genre Classification"Catch a Wave" falls under the genre of surf rock, a subgenre of rock music associated with surf culture.
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Key & TempoThe song is played in the key of B flat major and has a fast tempo.
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Instruments UsedThe instruments used in the song include guitars, bass, drums, piano and harmonica, as well as unique sounds characteristic of Beach Boys music such as harmonized vocals.
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Live Performances"Catch a Wave" was not performed live by The Beach Boys until 20 years after its studio release.
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Homage to SurfingThe song is one of many by The Beach Boys that pays homage to the popular Southern California culture of surfing.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered the song throughout the years, embodying the timeless appeal of The Beach Boys' music.
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Use in Media"Catch a Wave" has been used in several movies and TV shows, further cementing its status as an iconic surf rock song.
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Brian Wilson’s OpinionBrian Wilson, one of the songwriters, has been quoted calling it a "basic Beach Boys type song."
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Mike Love’s Lead VocalsThis was one of the earlier Beach Boys songs where Mike Love took lead vocals.
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Commercial SuccessEven though it was not released as a single, the song helped the 'Surfer Girl' album reach number 7 on Billboard charts.
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