Surf's Up (4:06)

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In America, circa 1962, The Beach Boys were signed to Capitol Records; whose parent company was (and still is) E.M.I., London, England, U.K. Prior to 1962, Capitol Records (suffice to say) garnered a fair wage with the likes of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole in their stable.

In 1964 (factually, late 1963) across the pond, (parent company) E.M.I. signs The Beatles. Moreover, E.M.I./Capitol had the unprecedented distinction of having “the three” uniquely-gifted songwriters, under contract on their roster, who basically wrote the soundtrack of 1960’s culture; and in addition, set the reference standard by which all others are judged.

“The Three” are, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Brian Wilson.

There is but one, only one singular distinction, which separates Lennon/McCartney from Brian Wilson. The Beatles (Lennon and McCartney) relied upon “the 5th Beatle,” that being George Martin; whereas Brian Wilson (answered every Beatle “volley”) with a complete Brian Wilson production.

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KingHeff wrote:
October 2009

the version on smile is perfect, one of my favorite tunes ever

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tiredneighbor wrote:
March 2009

the video of him playing it on piano is amazing

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Lowbacca wrote:
March 2009

makes me =)

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pingpong_fiasco wrote:
February 2009

This version is of course beautiful, but the Beach Boys version is stunning ... the voices were younger and had more range - much more playful, and yet just as serious. My favourite pop song of all time, bar none.

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Sessions_please wrote:
October 2008

The last minute is euphoric.

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davosmavo wrote:
October 2008

I love it. Amazing.

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Magnum357 wrote:
March 2008

LOVE

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SegalovicH wrote:
November 2007

the sequence from WONDERFUL until Surf's up is amazing!

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nanjamonja wrote:
October 2007

Pure beauty.

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padrastro wrote:
July 2007

mmm a lil´ bit.

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schnax wrote:
June 2007

Is it blasphemy for me to say that I prefer the Beach Boys version?

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AssD wrote:
April 2007

<3

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