The Beach Boys – I Get Around
“I Get Around” is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for the American rock band the Beach Boys. It was released as a single on May 11, 1964, and was the opening track on their 1964 album All Summer Long. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number seven on the UK Singles Chart.
Background and composition
“I Get Around” was written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love. The song is an autobiographical account of the band’s growing popularity and their reaction to it. The song’s lyrics are full of youthful exuberance and bravado, and they perfectly capture the spirit of the California surf scene in the early 1960s.
Recording and production
“I Get Around” was recorded at Western Studios in Hollywood, California, in April 1964. The song was produced by Brian Wilson.
The recording features Brian Wilson on lead vocals, with backing vocals from Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
Critical reception
“I Get Around” was a critical and commercial success. The song was praised for its catchy melody, clever lyrics, and Brian Wilson’s innovative production. The song was also a hit with fans, who appreciated its youthful energy and carefree attitude. “I Get Around” has become one of the Beach Boys’ most popular and enduring songs.
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“I Get Around” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love.
- The song was released as a single in 1964 and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
- The song has been covered by many artists, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Kinks.