Darlin'

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About Darlin'

"Darlin'" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, recorded by American rock band the Beach Boys with Carl Wilson on lead vocal. It opens the second side of their 1967 album Wild Honey and was also released as a single, backed with "Here Today" from their 1966 album Pet Sounds. The single peaked at No. 19 in the United States, No. 11 in the United Kingdom and No. 10 in New Zealand. The song is also known by different lyrics and structure as "Thinkin' 'Bout You Baby", also written by Wilson and Love, and first recorded by singer Sharon Marie in 1964. It has twice returned to the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 51 for Paul Davis in 1978, and two years later No. 68 for the Milwaukee-based band Yipes!. 


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1984
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Ohh darlin'
My darlin' you're so fine
Ohhhh-hhh-hhh

Don't know if words can say
But darlin' I'll find a way
To let you know what you meant to me
Guess it was meant to be
I hold you in my heart
As life's most precious part

Oh darlin'
I dream about you often my pretty darlin'
(darlin' you're so fine)
I love the way you soften my life with your love
Your precious love uh huh oh

I was living like half a man
Then I couldn't love but now I can
You pick me up when I'm feeling sad
More soul than I ever had
Gonna love you every single night
Cause I think you're too outta sight

Oh darlin'
I dream you often my pretty darlin'
(darlin' you're so fine)
I love the way soften my life with your love
Your precious love uh huh huh

Woah oh oh oh
Every night darlin'
Gonna love you every single night, yes I will
Cause I think you're too doggone outta sight

Oh darlin'
I dream you often my pretty darlin'
(darlin' you're so fine)
I love the way soften my life with your love
Your precious love uh huh huh
Oh

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The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, the Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962. The band's early music gained popularity across the United States for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a Southern California youth culture of surfing, cars, and romance. By the mid 1960s, Brian Wilson's growing creative ambition and songwriting ability would dominate the group's musical direction. The primarily Wilson-composed Pet Sounds album and "Good Vibrations" single (both released in 1966) featured a complex, intricate and multi-layered sound that wa… more »

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Written by: Brian Wilson, Michael Love

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Darlin'" was originally a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for American rock band, The Beach Boys. It was first recorded in 1967.
Initial Intent
The song was initially intended for an American girl group, "The Ronettes," but was later reworked for The Beach Boys.
Album Inclusion
"Darlin'" is part of The Beach Boys acclaimed album "Wild Honey," which is their 13th studio album.
Chart Performance
On its release, "Darlin'" peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Lead Vocals
Carl Wilson, the younger brother of Brian Wilson, was the main vocalist on "Darlin'". He also performed lead vocals on some of the group's biggest hits.
Reception
The song has been described as a classic example of Brian Wilson's distinctive approach to songwriting and the band's close harmony-style singing.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Darlin'" has been covered by numerous artists, including David Cassidy in 1973.
Live Performances
"Darlin'" was often included in The Beach Boys' live performances and it also made frequent appearances in Brian Wilson's solo concerts.
Re-recording
In 2017, Brian Wilson re-recorded "Darlin'" along with British rock band, "The Zombies," to mark the 50th anniversary of the song.
Songwriting Credit Controversy
There was some controversy surrounding the songwriting credits, with Mike Love claiming he wasn't properly credited for co-writing the song initially. In 1994, Love's songwriting contributions to many Beach Boys songs, including "Darlin'," were officially recognized.
Love Declaration
"Darlin'" is considered as a love song, with lyrics expressing admiration and affection for the object of desire.
Musical Style
The song is known for its upbeat tempo and soulful sound, different from the Beach Boys' early surf rock hits.

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