Surfin' U.S.A.

by The Beach Boys

Surfin' U.S.A. cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 25 March 1963
  • Label: Capitol
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 24:18
  • Community rating: 2.61/5 from 6 ratings

Artists on this release: Nick Venet

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Riding the crest of the California myth, 'Surfin' U.S.A.' formalized The Beach Boys' distinct blend of Chuck Berry guitar riffs and intricate doo-wop vocal harmonies. It remains a definitive statement of warm, optimistic surf-pop culture.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, aquatic, vocal-group

Tracklist

  1. Surfin' U.S.A. (2:29)
  2. Farmer's Daughter (1:51)
  3. Misirlou (2:06)
  4. Stoked (2:01)
  5. Lonely Sea (2:23)
  6. Shut Down (1:51)
  7. Noble Surfer (1:53)
  8. Honky Tonk (2:04)
  9. Lana (1:41)
  10. Surf Jam (2:12)
  11. Let's Go Trippin' (1:59)
  12. Finders Keepers (1:42)

Credits

  • The Beach Boys - primary artist
  • Chuck Berry - written by
  • Brian Wilson - written-by
  • Roger Christian - written-by
  • Carl Wilson - written-by
  • Nick Venet - producer

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