She's Goin' Bald
The Beach Boys
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Silken hair, more silken hair Fell on her face and no wind was blowin' (She's goin' bald) Silken hair, more silken hair Lay near her pillbox down at her feet (She'd been on a trip) I peeked in and when I saw she'd Lost her hair I thought I would keel (she's goin' bald) When she saw her shining forehead Didn't stop she swooned to the ground (Really flipped her wig) Laughed so hard I Blew my mind I blew my cool I blew myself over Oh oh oh oh oh oh Sha na na, sha na na na na na na na na What a blow Sha na na, sha na na na na na na na na What a blow Sha na na, sha na na na na na na na na What a blow Sha na na, sha na na na na na na na na What a blow Sha na na, sha na na She drew her comb across her scalp And brushed what she had left I tried to salvage what I could And threw it in a sack She made a be -line to her room And grabbed all kind o' juice She started pourin' it on her head And thought it'd grow it back Ah ha haaaaaa You're too late mama Ain't nothin' upside your head No more no more no more no more Upside your head Too late mama Ain't nothin' upside your head No more no more no more no more Upside Upside your head You're too late mama Ain't nothin' upside your head No more no more no more no more (What about it, dude?)
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Written by: MICHAEL LOVE, BRIAN WILSON, VAN DYKE PARKS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Album Details"She's Goin' Bald" is part of the album "Smiley Smile", which was released by "The Beach Boys" in 1967.
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Unusual TechniquesThe band used an electric drill and balloon to create unique sound effects for the song.
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Initial VersionThe initial version of "She's Goin' Bald" was titled "He Gives Speeches", which was later transformed with new lyrics and vocals.
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Lyrics CompositionThe song's lyrics, telling about a woman fretting over hair loss, is considered as one the most humorous examples of The Beach Boys' songwriting.
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VocalsThe song features Mike Love on the lead vocals and the distinctive falsetto of Brian Wilson, one of the founding members of The Beach Boys.
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InspirationThe song was likely inspired by Brian Wilson's own fear of aging and loss of youth, a theme common in several other songs from the same period.
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Musical Style"She's Goin' Bald" is known for its innovative use of a slowed-down laugh track, creating a surreal effect.
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TransitionThis song represents The Beach Boys' transition from their earlier surf rock sound to a more psychedelic and experimental style.
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ReceptionDespite the novelty of its production, "She's Goin' Bald" is not one of The Beach Boys' best-known songs and it remains somewhat obscure.
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Performances"She's Goin' Bald" was rarely performed live by The Beach Boys, perhaps due to its complex production techniques and unconventional sound.
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InfluenceThe song has been cited as an influence by several artists in the psychedelic and experimental music genres.
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Vinyl ReleaseIn 2017, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the "Smiley Smile" album, it was reissued on vinyl with "She's Goin' Bald" included.
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