Help Me, Rhonda / Kiss Me, Baby

by The Beach Boys

Type: Single
Released: 5 April 1965
Label: Capitol
Country: United States
Length: 5:19
Community rating: 4.18/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Brian Wilson

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Featuring Al Jardine on lead vocals, this highly polished track utilized Wrecking Crew session musicians to achieve a dense, Phil Spector-influenced instrumental backing. The complex vocal tracking and rhythmic momentum marked a significant evolution from the group's earlier, simpler surfing material.

Genres

Sunshine Pop
Vocal Surf
Brill Building

Descriptors: wall-of-sound, melodic, vocal-group, breakup, harmonies

Tracklist

Help Me, Rhonda (2:45)
Kiss Me, Baby (2:34)

Credits

The Beach Boys - primary artist
John Engstead - photography by
Brian Wilson - producer, written-by