Tracklist:
Fun, Fun, Fun
In My Room
Little Deuce Coupe
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Liner Notes (by Derek Johnson, New Musical Express):
"Although the British climate may not be condusive to surf-riding
along our coast-line, the music which has become associated with this
sporting craze is ideally suited to our pop music tastes.
Basically, surfing music is an offshoot of the twist -- but with a
somewhat heavier rolling, swelling beat which simulates the breakers of
the Pacific Ocean sweeping into the Californian shore. It is
undoubtedly one of the most colourful forms of popular music, for not
only is it remarkably applicable to the sport from which it takes its
name, but also its infectiously driving beat is as compulsively
rhythmic as any current craze. It’s a best which simply cannot be
ignored and which defies you to remain static -- a happy, effervescent,
light-hearted rhythm guaranteed to start the solitary listener
toe-tapping and finger clicking, and to set any party rocking and
rolling. The principal delight of surf music is that, whilst it
conjures up visions of sub-tropical beaches and white-flecked waves
rushing shoreward, it can be enjoyed by people who have never even seen
a surf-board and know nothing of the sport itself -- and goodness
knows, there are plenty of uninitiated surfers in this country!
The Beach Boys are among America’s most popular exponents of surf
music, and indeed enjoyed a chart entry in this country with their
recording of Surfin’ U.S.A. towards the end of 1963. A five-man
team hailing from Hawthorne in California, where they all attended high
school, the Beach Boys consist of three brothers (Brian, Carl and
Dennis Wilson), their cousin Mike Love, and a school friend David
Marks. These lads never fail to give the impression of thoroughly
enjoying themselves -- as indeed they are. The stimulating
character of the music they purvey, plus their own dynamic bonhomie,
infuses a sense of well-being and good cheer into the listener.
For who can help experiencing “Fun, Fun, Fun” as the Beach Boys give
out with their own distinctive brand of contagious, hypnotic, insidious
rhythm?"
Arranged and produced by Brian Wilson.
The Beach Boys, Boogie Woodie/Hawaii/Fun, Fun, Fun/Why Do Fools
Fall In Love, Capitol Records-EMI [Sweden] #EAP 20608 (196_).[Extended
Play Picture Sleeve Record]
Produced by Nick Venet & Brian Wilson.
The Beach Boys, Fun, Fun, Fun, Capitol Records-EMI [Spain] #EAP 1-20609 (196_).[Extended Play Picture Sleeve Record]
Tracklist:
Fun, Fun, Fun
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Be True To Your School
In My Room
Produced by Brian Wilson.