Beach Boys in Mono!

Want a break from the freezing temperatures? Let’s play some Beach Boys songs because what American band says summer better than these guys?
Every single song is the mono version because that’s the way their music should be played!

Memories … That’s What We’re All About

Play button is on the left … Volume slider is on the right

The Beach Boys Mono Medley

Comments (17)

  1. Ray (Post author)

    Don, thanks for the comments. I recall you were a big fan of the early days (surfing, girls, hot rods, etc.) so I’m glad these songs brought back some nice memories. Thanks also for the book reviews as it may inspire people to check them out.
    Rock On!

  2. Wendyl

    Ah, the sun and warm beachy breezes are keeping me toasty this morning! You are so sweet to include one of those songs along with all the classics! Did you think I wouldn’t notice? I wouldn’t hurt you like that, no, no, no! Stay warm and thanks for the great tunes and lots of smiles! 🙂 XOXOXOXO 🙂

    1. Ray (Post author)

      Of course I thought you would notice, Wendy. ❤️ Besides, it is a classic, too (and so are you).
      Stay warm on this frigid day!
      ❤️XOXOXOXO❤️

  3. Pat Kelley

    What a perfect antidote for our freezing weather! Brought me right back to the summers of my youth. The songwriting genius of, Brian Wilson….wow. No other words.

    1. Ray (Post author)

      Thanks, Pat. Brian Wilson had no Amrican peer in the Sixties. End of discussion.

  4. Sandy Gaither

    Beach boys!!! Oh how I just love this group, used to listen to them on almost every single morning commute to work. To me they are the a pitta me of the classic surfing songs from California. Others tried to imitate but could never quite match that melding of voices! I just about probably wore out a CD of the Beach boys but I do still have it. Thank you for choosing some of the songs that you did, I’ve always loved this group I got so excited when I saw this was your selection for today! Thank you Ray this is entertaining and fun!

    1. Ray (Post author)

      Sandy, it is your comments that are fun. You have such enthusiasm! ❤️

  5. Freddie

    I like Don liked the music and really didn’t care about the personality stuff!! They had such a unique sound that for me was just fun!! And first gear was alright!! I knew you would sneak Wendy in there!! When I grow up to be a man!! Ray I don’t want to grow up!! All the lyrics have always made me smile!! So if you don’t mind I think I’ll go home as it is 77 degrees here!! So now I wanna go to the beach!! Stay warm love ya!! Great choices this am!!

    1. Ray (Post author)

      Fred, their harmony arrangements were out of this world. All those years of Brian listening to the Four Freshmen and adopting their harmony arrangements paid off.
      Of course I put Wendy in there! I would be a lousy father if I didn’t! 🙂
      So it’s 77 there? It is noon up and here and it is a steamy 13 degrees!
      Stay Cool … Love Ya!

  6. Pat Conant

    Oh those summertime memories. Can’t wait for warm weather, but the music helps to pass the time & dream of summer.

    1. Ray (Post author)

      That was the plan, Pat. 🙂 I warmed up just putting it together! 😂

  7. Penny

    What a great medley to remind us summer is right around the corner .. sort of 🙂 Love the Beach Boys .. they have such upbeat songs that you want to just get up and dance (for those who can dance)
    Now if it would just warm up!!

    1. Ray (Post author)

      Thanks, Penny 🥰
      “America’s Band” gave us some terrific music in the 60s and 70s.
      It will get warm … someday, I hope!

  8. Hawthorne Mary Helen

    Wore out a lot of vinyl listening to these guys!
    Because of the genre they created I’m not sure they got the recognition they deserved as musicians.They adapted and changed and have had a long run
    Don’t remember “Wendy”…inspiration for your daughter’s name? Or was it Peter Pan?

    1. Ray (Post author)

      Thank you, Mary Helen. 🥰
      Wendy was named after Wendy Chapman, a classmate of my first wife.

  9. Terry Brusco

    I listened tonight as I cuddled up under the quilts and blankets. Closing my eyes, this music took me back to the A&W, being a self- doubting teen and all that entailed! Loved the Beach Boys harmony.Thanks, Ray! Warms the heart….

    1. Ray (Post author)

      Thank you, Terry, not only for taking the time to comment, but also for the A&W memory. Those were indeed days of fun times but I can relate to the self-doubt. As for the Beach Boys’ harmonies, it’s difficult to find another group that did it better.

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