Do You Remember?
The Beach Boys
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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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Written by: XAVIER JOSEPH MILLIS, Y MILLIS JULIAN, TRENT STUART WILSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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."
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Album HeredityThe song comes from the album "Little Deuce Coupe," which was released in 1963. This album primarily focused on songs with a car theme.
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Composition PropertyAlthough 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.
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Song TributeThe 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.
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Track Layout"Do You Remember?" is the ninth track on the "Little Deuce Coupe" album, and is just under two minutes in length.
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Cover VersionsAlthough 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."
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Digital AvailabilityToday, fans can listen to "Do You Remember?" on various digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
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Unique FeatureUnlike 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.
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Live PerformancesDespite 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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