All Summer Long
The Beach Boys
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Sittin' in my car outside your house (Sittin' in my car outside your house) 'Member when you spilled coke all over you blouse T-shirts, cut-offs, and a pair of thongs (T-shirts, cut-offs, and a pair of thongs) We've been having fun all summer long (All summer long you've been with me) I can't see enough of you (All summer long we've both been free) Won't be long til summer time is through (Summer time is through) Not for us now Miniature golf and Hondas in the hills (Miniature golf and Hondas in the hills) When we rode the horse we got some thrills Every now and then we hear our song (Every now and then we hear our song) We've been having fun all summer long Won't be long til summer time is through (Summer time is through) Not for us now (Every now and then we hear our song) (Every now and then we hear our song) We've been having fun all summer long (We've been having fun all summer long) (We've been having fun all summer long) (We've been having fun all summer long) (We've been having fun all summer long) (We've been having fun all summer long)
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Written by: Michael Love, Brian Wilson
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11 facts about this song
Song Composition"All Summer Long" was written by Brian Wilson in collaboration with his cousin and bandmate from The Beach Boys, Mike Love.
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Album TitleThe song is the title track of The Beach Boys' sixth studio album which was released in 1964.
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Hit TrackThe song wasn't released as a single but became famous for its inclusion on the band's album of the same name.
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BackgroundBrian Wilson reportedly composed the majority of the album, including the title song, in a three-week burst of creativity.
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Brian’s ExperimentWith "All Summer Long", Brian Wilson began his experimentation with unconventional song structures, which he would later explore more deeply on famous works like "Pet Sounds" and "Smile".
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Album Success"All Summer Long" marked a crucial point of maturation for The Beach Boys. The album reached number 4 on the US Billboard pop charts and was certified gold by the RIAA.
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Innovation in Music"All Summer Long" shows early signs of Brian Wilson's developing talent in layering complex vocal harmonies - a characteristic that defines much of The Beach Boys' later work.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been described as a warm portrayal of the idyllic Californian lifestyle, encapsulating surfing, car culture, and youthful freedom.
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Famous CoversThe band "She & Him" covered "All Summer Long" in their Album "Classics" in 2014 showing the song's enduring relevance in pop culture.
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Unique InstrumentsNotably, the song features the use of distinctive instruments that were not common in rock music at the time, including a glockenspiel and sleigh bells.
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Tribute to JoyThe song reflects the romanticization of continuous summer - a metaphor for endless fun and joy.
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