Until the summer of 1966 the Beach Boys were primarily known as a surf’n’hot-rod band, but ‘God Only Knows’, ‘Good Vibrations ...

The group were on a roll from the success of ‘God Only Knows’ when Brian Wilson’s new masterpiece ‘Good Vibrations’ gave them their first UK No.1. In November 1966, British fans were ...

But “Good Vibrations” was a triumph of one man’s single-minded, possibly self-destructive obsession. The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson had this idea of a song, but he hadn’t finished ...

‘Should hit hard and fast,’ wrote Billboard of a song that helped to define the 1960s. In its October 15 issue that year, Billboard had predicted that the daringly unusual single had top 20 ...

As science continues to uncover, the vibrations of music resonate deeply within us, triggering chemical responses that foster a sense of calm and well-being. Selecting the correct songs can do ...

"However, 1966 song, Good Vibrations by the Beach Boys, that classic sound of summer, came in at a very respectable fifth place, proving that many drivers really do wish they all could be Californian.

In an exclusive interview with 'American Songwriter,' The Beach Boys’ Mike Love said that being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2025 “would be really fantastic.” ...

and recording a string of hits including “California Girls,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “I Get Around,” and many, many more. “The Beach Boys are one of the most critically acclaimed and ...

Founded in California in 1961, the Beach Boys are well known for popularizing the surf rock sound, and recording a string of hits including “California Girls,” “Good Vibrations ... the group had over ...