Do You Remember?

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About Do You Remember?

"Do You Remember?" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for the American rock band the Beach Boys, released on their 1964 album All Summer Long. The song is a minor rewrite of "The Big Beat", an earlier composition Wilson had written for Bob & Sheri in 1963. Both songs are tributes to 1950s rock and roll, referencing performers such as Buddy Holly and Hank Ballard.


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1964
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Little Richard sang it and Dick Clark brought it to life
Danny And The Juniors hit a groove, stuck as sharp as a knife
Well now do you remember all the guys that gave us rock and roll

Chuck Berry's gotta be the greatest thing that's come along
(hum diddy waddy, hum diddy wadda)
He made the guitar beats and wrote the all-time greatest song
(hum diddy waddy, hum diddy wadda)
Well now do you remember all the guys that gave us rock and roll
(hum diddy waddy doo)

Elvis Presley is the king
He's the giant of the day
Paved the way for the rock and roll stars
Yeah the critics kept a knockin'
But the stars kept a rockin'
And the choppin didn't get very far

Goodness gracious great balls of fire
Nothin's really movin till the saxophone's ready to blow
(do you remember, do you remember)
And the beat's not jumpin' till the drummer says he's ready to go
(do you remember, do you remember)
Well now do you remember all the guys that gave us rock and roll
(do you remember)

Let's hear the high voice wail (oooooooooo)
And hear the voice down low (wah-ah ah-ah)
Let's hear the background
Um diddy wadda, um diddy wadda
Um diddy wadda, um diddy wadda
They gave us rock and roll
Um diddy wadda, um diddy wadda
They gave us rock and roll
Um diddy wadda, um diddy wadda
They gave us rock and roll

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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: XAVIER JOSEPH MILLIS, Y MILLIS JULIAN, TRENT STUART WILSON

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9 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Do You Remember?" is a song from the wildly popular American rock band, The Beach Boys. This song can be found on their eighth studio album, "Little Deuce Coupe."
Album Heredity
The song comes from the album "Little Deuce Coupe," which was released in 1963. This album primarily focused on songs with a car theme.
Composition Property
Although most Beach Boys songs were written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, "Do You Remember?" was written by Brian Wilson and Gary Usher, a respected songwriter and producer.
Song Tribute
The song is something of a tribute to the golden age of Rock 'n' Roll. The lyrics reference numerous artists and songs including Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel, Little Richard's Long Tall Sally, and the Everly Brothers.
Track Layout
"Do You Remember?" is the ninth track on the "Little Deuce Coupe" album, and is just under two minutes in length.
Cover Versions
Although the song is not among the Beach Boys' most well-known works, it has been covered by other artists. The Beau Brummels included a version of the track on their 1965 album "The Beau Brummels, Volume 2."
Digital Availability
Today, fans can listen to "Do You Remember?" on various digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
Unique Feature
Unlike many other songs by The Beach Boys that typically feature lush, detailed production, "Do You Remember?" stands out for its more straightforward, simpler arrangement which mimics the early rock ‘n’ roll style it pays homage to.
Live Performances
Despite not being one of their more famous songs, "Do You Remember?" was frequently included in The Beach Boys' live performances during their early years.

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