Busy Doin' Nothin'
The Beach Boys
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I had to fix a lot of things this morning 'Cause they were so scrambled But now it's okay I tell you I've got enough to do The afternoon was filled up with phone calls What a hot sticky day, yeah yeah yeah The air is cooling down Take all the time you need It's a lovely night If you decide to come You're gonna do it right Drive for a couple miles You'll see a sign and turn left For a couple blocks Next is mine, you'll turn left on a little road It's a bumpy one You'll see a white fence Move the gate and drive through on the left side Come right in And you'll find me in my house somewhere Keeping busy while I wait I get a lot of thoughts in the morning I write 'em all down If it wasn't for that I'd forget 'em in a while And lately I've been thinking 'bout a good friend I'd like to see more of, yeah yeah yeah I think I'll make a call I wrote a number down But I lost it So I searched through my pocket book I couldn't find it So I sat and concentrated on the number And slowly it came to me So I dialed it And I let it ring a few times There was no answer So I let it ring a little more Still no answer So I hung up the telephone Got some paper and sharpened up a pencil And wrote a letter to my friend
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Written by: BRIAN WILSON
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Busy Doin' Nothin'" is a song by the American rock band, The Beach Boys, from their 1968 album "Friends."
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Album RankIt is the fifth track on the album "Friends," which reached number 126 on the US Billboard 200.
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Composer of the SongLead singer Brian Wilson wrote and arranged the song, delivering a playful and calming melody.
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Unique CompositionUnlike most popular songs, "Busy Doin' Nothin’" does not have a traditional chord progression. Instead, its arrangement flows through a set of musical segments.
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Experimental in StyleThe song is noted for its bossa nova style, adding an exotic touch to the Beach Boys' discography.
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Song's InspirationThe lyrics reflect Brian Wilson's daily life and routine, providing listeners a glimpse of his lifestyle during that period.
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Comedic UndertoneOne of the unique features is the listing of directions to Wilson's house, which is considered as humor because listeners would not likely follow these directions.
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Brian Wilson’s LeadershipDespite the rest of the band's absence for most of the "Friends" recording sessions, Brian Wilson's footprint as a composer and producer is more than apparent in tracks like "Busy Doin' Nothin'."
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Band’s FeedbackDespite the album's relative lack of success, both commercially and critically at the time of its release, band member Al Jardine stated in an interview that "Friends" is his favorite Beach Boys album.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by artists such as The Olivia Tremor Control and Margo Guryan, and remains a fan favorite due to its quirky lyrical content and catchy melody.
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Incorporation in ReissuesThe song was included in the 2001 compilation album "Classics Selected by Brian Wilson" and the 2013 reissue of "The SMiLE Sessions."
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Song’s LegacyEven though the song wasn't a big commercial success, it's often recognized by fans and musicians for its experimental approach. It stands as an example of Brian Wilson's songwriting capabilities, moving away from traditional pop and rock formulas.
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