Little Girl I Once Knew
Brian Wilson
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We met when she was younger Then, I had no eyes for her A few years went by and I saw her Now I'm gonna try for her Look out, babe She's not the little girl I once knew She's not the little girl I once knew She's not the little girl I once knew She's not the little girl I once knew How could I ever have known that She'd be what she is today? And look at how her boyfriend holds her I'll be moving in one day Split, man She's not the little girl I once knew She's not the little girl I once knew She's not the little girl I once knew She's not the little girl I once knew La, doo, day, pow, pow, pow La, doo, day, pow, pow, pow La, doo, day, pow, pow, pow She's not the little girl I once knew She's not the little girl I once knew She's not the little girl I once knew She's not the little girl I once knew She's not the little girl I once knew She's not the little girl I once knew She's not the little girl I once knew She's not the little girl I once knew
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Written by: BRIAN WILSON
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"The Little Girl I Once Knew" was released on November 22, 1965 by Capitol Records as a standalone single.
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Band MembersThe song was performed by The Beach Boys, a famous American rock band, which at the time consisted of Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine.
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Song CompositionThis track was composed solely by Brian Wilson, who was also responsible for its arrangement and production.
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Musical SignificanceIt served as an early introduction to the experimental and innovative type of music that The Beach Boys were to feature in their later album, "Pet Sounds".
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Implementations"The Little Girl I Once Knew" was one of the first songs to include periods of silence, a unique structure for its time.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its innovative style, the song did not perform as well on the Billboard charts as previous Beach Boys' singles, peaking at number 20.
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Implicit MeaningThe lyrics of the song reflect Brian Wilson's increasingly introspective songwriting style, with themes of loss and longing.
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BacklashSome radio stations at the time refused to play the song due to its unconventional structure and silence breaks.
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LegacyDespite its relatively modest chart performance, "The Little Girl I Once Knew" is highly regarded among fans and critics for its innovative and experimental sound.
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Sound EffectsOne of the most highlighted effects in the song is the use of a car horn, showcasing Brian Wilson's knack for integrating unconventional sounds into his music.
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Background VocalsThe song features an intricate arrangement of vocal harmonies, another hallmark of Brian Wilson's compositional style.
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Musical Influence"The Little Girl I Once Knew" has influenced various artists over the years, including indie rock band Animal Collective, who have stated that the song was a major influence on their album "Merriweather Post Pavilion".
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