Good Time
The Beach Boys
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My girlfriend Betty she's always ready To help me in any way She'll do my cookin' she's always lookin' For ways she can make my day And when I'm lookin' at her the sound of pitter patter On rainy days like today Could get you feelin' warmer And you know what-a that can lead to Maybe it won't last but what do we care My baby and I just want a good time Might go up in smoke now but what do we care My baby and I just want a good time My girlfriend Penny, she's kinda skinny And so she needs her falsies on She don't like cookin' but she's so good lookin' I miss her when she's gone And when she gets to dancin' I feel just like romancin' Especially when we're dancing close She'll do the dirty boogie And that's when I go up in smoke Maybe it won't last but what do we care My baby and I just want a good time Might end up in tears now but what do we care My baby and I just want a good time Wo wo wo wo wo wo wo uh Wo wo wo Woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo Wo wo wo Maybe it won't last but what do we care My baby and I just want a good time For just a few hours with nuÑoh what do we care Let's have a good time Good time Oh good time Oh good time Goooooood tiiiiiiiiime Hey
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Written by: Alan Jardine, Brian Wilson
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Good Time" by The Beach Boys was first released on their album "Love You" which came out in April 1977.
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Recording HistoryThe song was originally recorded in 1970 during the sessions for "Sunflower" but was not included in the final album.
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CompositionBrian Wilson and Al Jardine wrote this catchy song together.
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Alternate Release"Good Time" was also featured on the 2000 reissue of "Sunflower."
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CollaborationAmerican Spring, a pop music duo which included Brian Wilson's wife Marilyn, covered the song in their only album, "Spring."
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Obscure Fact"Good Time" was oddly enough played at Beach Boys concerts in 1995 when Brian Wilson was not touring with the band. It was sung by his daughters Carnie and Wendy of Wilson Phillips.
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Original VersionBrian Wilson’s original demo of "Good Time" can be found on the second disc of his self-titled album.
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Album SuccessDespite being a unique mixture of both advanced music and juvenile lyrics, "Love You" which features "Good Time" reached Number 28 in the UK and 53 in the US.
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SignificanceThis was one of the last songs Brian Wilson wrote and produced for the Beach Boys before stepping back from the band to manage his mental health issues.
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Positive Reception“Good Time” has been widely appreciated for its sunny and optimistic melody, fitting the Beach Boys’ traditional theme of surf, sand, and fun.
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