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Endless Summer

The Beach BoysAudio CD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)

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Their classic songs epitomize the spirit of the California lifestyle and The Beach Boys have become an American icon to a worldwide audience. The Beach Boys’ first hit “Surfin’” (1961) launched a string of chart-topping songs that spans nearly forty years and includes eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA”, “Surfer Girl”, ... Read more in Amazon's The Beach Boys Store

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  • Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Capitol
  • ASIN: B000002UB9
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,148 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Surfin' Safari
2. Surfer Girl
3. Catch A Wave
4. The Warmth Of The Sun
5. Surfin' U.S.A.
6. Be True To Your School
7. Little Deuce Coup
8. In My Room
9. Shut Down
10. Fun, Fun, Fun
11. I Get Around
12. The Girls On The Beach
13. Wendy
14. Let Him Run Wild
15. Don't Worry Baby
16. California Girls
17. Girl Don't Tell Me
18. Help Me, Rhonda
19. You're So Good To Me
20. All Summer Long
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Brian Wilson's brilliance manifested itself in the euphoric, cheerfully square, sun-and-fun stuff heard here early on, before it got darker and more complicated. Endless Summer runs from the beginning of the Boys' pinstriped career to 1965, right before the melancholy of Pet Sounds, but also includes the inescapable "Good Vibrations." You can hear a few hints of adolescent sadness and fear--"Help Me, Rhonda" is essentially a kids' sing-along about a wrenching emotional rebound, and the shadow of death is hiding somewhere in "Don't Worry, Baby"--but Wilson is mostly concerned with the cars, waves, and girls that made up the Boys' public image, and his ingenious arrangements (coupled with the group's inimitable harmonies) make everything go down as smoothly as lemonade. --Douglas Wolk

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The CD release adds "Good Vibrations" to the LP list. Joshua Tree 1973  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Soundtrack Of A Sub-Culture May 27, 2001
Format:Audio CD
This is the perfect title for a Beach Boys retrospective. These songs are constants of the oldies-radio format, especially during the summer. All of those sixties-sounding songs (classic, to the point of being nearly cliche) are here: "Surfin' Safari" "Catch A Wave" "Surfer Girl" "Surfin' U.S.A." "Shut Down" "Little Deuce Coupe" "California Girls" "I Get Around" and so on. If it was about Waves, Women, or Wheels and it had perfect harmony, it's probably on this album. And there are just enough songs dealing with semi-adult themes ("In My Room" "Don't Worry Baby" "Girl Don't Tell Me" "When I Grow Up To Be A Man"), that the whole package doesn't get stale. A couple of omissions are "Surfin'" (recorded before the Beach Boys signed with Capitol) and "Surf City," which Brian Wilson gave to Jan and Dean. "Barbara Ann" seems like is should have been here, and the version of "Help Me, Rhonda" that's included here is not the hit single we heard on the airwaves. But considering "Good Vibrations" was added to the CD release, all is forgiven. True-to-the-core fans of The Beach Boys and Surf music will want to go deeper ("Spirit Of America" is another great compilation for this purpose). But if you want just the cream of their output, all you really need to buy are "Pet Sounds" and this album. No matter what you're doing or where you might be, with "Endless Summer," you have the sun, the sand, and the surf (and maybe even a babe)! Who could ask for more?
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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Yes, this is all it's cracked up to be. The Beach Boys were producing tremendous music in the 1970's, much different stuff than what is on Endless Summer. The problem was it wasn't selling!

Along came perhaps the best greatest hits album of all-time in this masterpiece and the group was back in the mainstream. Many people not old enough in the 1960's to become fans were introduced to the band through "Endless Summer". I was one of them.

This album and it had a tremendous impact on me. Prior to purchasing "Endless Summer", I had heard bits and pieces of the Beach Boys' tunes, mostly their hits. The other songs on "Endless Summer" I hadn't heard, like "Wendy", "Don't Worry Baby", and "Girls on the Beach" simply blew me away.

Don't pass this over as simple surf music. The Wilsons, Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston, wrote some sophisticated harmonies. The singing on this album is tremendous, and if you have any ounce of nostalgia and romance in your life, this album will grab you.

It's not just a greatest hits package, it's a music compilation for the ages. It hooked me on the group forever.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I was there and I can tell you: THIS is a GREAT Beach Boys CD! The mid-sixties belonged to the unusual magic of the Twist, Elvis Presley and Surf Music! Jan and Dean, The Ventures, and the greatest of them all, The Beach Boys. There were good folk music songs back then which also had great harmonies but none better than the Beach Boys! This excellent compilation has just about all of the great sounds of those wonderful years. Thanks, studio guys, for the excellent recording transfer to CD. These songs are correct for a sample of the Beach Boys' dynasty years. I Get Around! Surfin U.S.A! In My Room! Fun Fun Fun! Surfer Girl! Don't Worry Baby! California Girls! Good Vibrations! All originals, all high fidelity! (I would have liked to ride my Honda tonight) If it's been a while, buy this priceless CD and catch a wave!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Ole
nice add to my music collection, great sounds brings back many good memories

May purchase another BB in the near future.
Published 29 days ago by Robert P. Matouka
5.0 out of 5 stars One great old record
If you love the Beach Boys you love this old collection. Too bad the remnants of this great old group are still fighting. Nuts, egoes, whatever. A real waste.

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Published 3 months ago by carl adrianopoli
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
All that needs to be said is that this is a classic Beach Boys album. It still stands up as a great album.
Published 6 months ago by nom de plume
5.0 out of 5 stars Endless Summer!
In my opinion this is the Best compilation from The Beach Boys. This stands up with the Stones Hot Rocks and the Beatles' red and Blue LPs. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ty Twist
3.0 out of 5 stars Beach Boys Endless Summer MP3 album
The MP3 downloaded quickly and plays fine; I had no sound or quality issues. As for the music itself, what can I say: its the Beach Boys. The music is pleasant, classic Beach Boys.
Published 8 months ago by Lynn
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Beach Boys
As the review title says, It's classic Beach Boys. It's just fun in the sun. Brings back memories of a simpler carefree time.
Published 8 months ago by Big Daddy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Album
Such a fan of the Beach Boys. Now I not only have the album but I can also listen to it on my ipod now.
Published 8 months ago by Becky
4.0 out of 5 stars FUN SONGS ABOUT CARS, SCHOOL, SUMMER, GIRLS, SURFIN'
This review (from the UK site) is for ASIN: B000002UB9, previously released on the Capitol label DIDX 1067. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Christopher W. Brierley
5.0 out of 5 stars No matter how old I get this one is a favorite
The CD release adds "Good Vibrations" to the LP list. I prefer the LP version but what the heck it's good listening. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Joshua Tree 1973
5.0 out of 5 stars fordsrus
If you are a Beach Boy lover, you will love this CD of all the great songs from endless Summer on. This is a great buy and the CD arrives very fast and the songs are wonderful. Read more
Published 13 months ago by fordsrus
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