All Summer Long

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About All Summer Long

"All Summer Long" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for the American rock band the Beach Boys. It was released on their 1964 album All Summer Long, and as a single in the UK in February 1965.


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1964
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Sittin' in my car outside your house
(Sittin' in my car outside your house)
'Member when you spilled coke all over you blouse

T-shirts, cut-offs, and a pair of thongs
(T-shirts, cut-offs, and a pair of thongs)
We've been having fun all summer long

(All summer long you've been with me)
I can't see enough of you
(All summer long we've both been free)
Won't be long til summer time is through
(Summer time is through)
Not for us now

Miniature golf and Hondas in the hills
(Miniature golf and Hondas in the hills)
When we rode the horse we got some thrills
Every now and then we hear our song
(Every now and then we hear our song)
We've been having fun all summer long

Won't be long til summer time is through
(Summer time is through)
Not for us now
(Every now and then we hear our song)
(Every now and then we hear our song)
We've been having fun all summer long
(We've been having fun all summer long)
(We've been having fun all summer long)
(We've been having fun all summer long)
(We've been having fun all summer long)
(We've been having fun all summer long)

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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: Michael Love, Brian Wilson

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11 facts about this song

Song Composition
"All Summer Long" was written by Brian Wilson in collaboration with his cousin and bandmate from The Beach Boys, Mike Love.
Album Title
The song is the title track of The Beach Boys' sixth studio album which was released in 1964.
Hit Track
The song wasn't released as a single but became famous for its inclusion on the band's album of the same name.
Background
Brian Wilson reportedly composed the majority of the album, including the title song, in a three-week burst of creativity.
Brian’s Experiment
With "All Summer Long", Brian Wilson began his experimentation with unconventional song structures, which he would later explore more deeply on famous works like "Pet Sounds" and "Smile".
Album Success
"All Summer Long" marked a crucial point of maturation for The Beach Boys. The album reached number 4 on the US Billboard pop charts and was certified gold by the RIAA.
Innovation in Music
"All Summer Long" shows early signs of Brian Wilson's developing talent in layering complex vocal harmonies - a characteristic that defines much of The Beach Boys' later work.
Cultural Impact
The song has been described as a warm portrayal of the idyllic Californian lifestyle, encapsulating surfing, car culture, and youthful freedom.
Famous Covers
The band "She & Him" covered "All Summer Long" in their Album "Classics" in 2014 showing the song's enduring relevance in pop culture.
Unique Instruments
Notably, the song features the use of distinctive instruments that were not common in rock music at the time, including a glockenspiel and sleigh bells.
Tribute to Joy
The song reflects the romanticization of continuous summer - a metaphor for endless fun and joy.

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