All Summer Long

Brian Wilson

About All Summer Long

"All Summer Long" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for the American rock band the Beach Boys. It was released on their 1964 album All Summer Long, and as a single in the UK in February 1965.


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Sittin' in my car outside your house
(sittin' in my car outside your house)
'Member when you spilled coke all over you blouse
T-shirts, cut-offs, and a pair of thongs
(t-shirts, cut-offs, and a pair of thongs)
We've been having fun all summer long
(all summer long you've been with me)
I can't see enough of you
(all summer long we've both been free)
Won't be long til summer time is through
(summer time is through)
Not for us now
Miniature golf and Hondas in the hills
(miniature golf and Hondas in the hills)
When we rode the horse we got some thrills
Every now and the we hear our song
(every now and the we hear our song)
We've been having fun all summer long
Won't be long til summer time is through
(summer time is through)
Not for us now
Every now and the we hear our song
(every now and the we hear our song)
We've been having fun all summer long
We've been having fun all summer long
(we've been having fun all summer long)
We've been having fun all summer long
(we've been having fun all summer long)
We've been having fun all summer long

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Brian Wilson

Brian Douglas Wilson (born June 20, 1942) is an American musician, best known as the leader and chief songwriter of the group The Beach Boys. On stage, Wilson provided many of the lead vocals, and often harmonized with the group in falsetto. Early during his on-stage career, Wilson primarily played bass guitar on stage, but gradually transitioned to primarily playing piano/keyboards. Besides being the primary composer in The Beach Boys, he also functioned as the band's main producer and arranger. After signing with Capitol Records in mid-1962, Wilson wrote or co-wrote more than two dozen Top 40 hits including "Surfin' Safari", "Surfin' USA", "Shut Down", "Little Deuce Coupe", "Be True to Your School", "In My Room", "Fun, Fun, Fun", "I Get Around", "Dance Danc… more »

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Written by: Michael Love, Brian Wilson

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11 facts about this song

Song Composition
"All Summer Long" was written by Brian Wilson in collaboration with his cousin and bandmate from The Beach Boys, Mike Love.
Album Title
The song is the title track of The Beach Boys' sixth studio album which was released in 1964.
Hit Track
The song wasn't released as a single but became famous for its inclusion on the band's album of the same name.
Background
Brian Wilson reportedly composed the majority of the album, including the title song, in a three-week burst of creativity.
Brian’s Experiment
With "All Summer Long", Brian Wilson began his experimentation with unconventional song structures, which he would later explore more deeply on famous works like "Pet Sounds" and "Smile".
Album Success
"All Summer Long" marked a crucial point of maturation for The Beach Boys. The album reached number 4 on the US Billboard pop charts and was certified gold by the RIAA.
Innovation in Music
"All Summer Long" shows early signs of Brian Wilson's developing talent in layering complex vocal harmonies - a characteristic that defines much of The Beach Boys' later work.
Cultural Impact
The song has been described as a warm portrayal of the idyllic Californian lifestyle, encapsulating surfing, car culture, and youthful freedom.
Famous Covers
The band "She & Him" covered "All Summer Long" in their Album "Classics" in 2014 showing the song's enduring relevance in pop culture.
Unique Instruments
Notably, the song features the use of distinctive instruments that were not common in rock music at the time, including a glockenspiel and sleigh bells.
Tribute to Joy
The song reflects the romanticization of continuous summer - a metaphor for endless fun and joy.

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