Be True to Your School
The Beach Boys
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When some loud braggart tries to put me down And says his school is great I tell him right away Now what's the matter buddy Ain't you heard of my school It's number one in the state So be true to your school now Just like you would to your girl or guy Be true to your school now And let your colors fly Be true to your school I got a letterman's sweater With a letter in front I got for footbal and track I'm proud to where it now When I cruise around The other parts of the town I got a decal in back So be true to your school now Just like you would to your girl or guy Be true to your school now And let your colors fly Be true to your school On Friday we'll be jacked up on the football game And I'll be ready to fight We're gonna smash 'em now My girl will be working on her pom-poms now And she'll be yelling tonight So be true to your school now Just like you would to your girl or guy Be true to your school now And let your colors fly Be true to your school Rah rah rah be true to your school Rah rah rah be true to your school Rah rah rah be true to your school Rah rah rah be true to your school
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Written by: MICHAEL LOVE, BRIAN WILSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Be True to Your School" was released by the Beach Boys in October 1963.
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AlbumThe song is a part of the Beach Boys' album titled "Little Deuce Coupe".
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Chart Performance"Be True to Your School" performed well on music charts. It reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1963.
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InspirationBrian Wilson, one of the founding members of The Beach Boys, wrote "Be True to Your School" as a tribute to his alma mater, Hawthorne High School in Los Angeles, California.
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Use of Cheerleaders SoundThe song uniquely incorporates the sounds of cheerleaders from a local high school adding to the authenticity of its teenage school theme.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Be True to Your School", including Pennywise and Leif Garrett.
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StyleThis song is an excellent example of the Beach Boys' surf rock style combined with elements of doo-wop and rock and roll.
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Single Version Vs Album VersionThe single version of the song is slightly different from the album version, featuring The Honeys singing "Rah rah rah, Siss boom bah" in overdubbed vocals.
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B-SideIts B-side was "In My Room", another popular Beach Boys' song.
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PromotionUpon its release, a local California newspaper launched a contest in conjunction with the song where students could write about why their school was the best. The winners received a free concert from The Beach Boys.
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ThemeThe theme of the song symbolizes youthful enthusiasm and loyalty to one's high school, resonating with the teenage audience of the time.
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