Ten Underrated Beach Boys Songs

[jimet409]

God bless Mr. Brian Wilson.

[bugradio]

Good call on "In the Parking Lot," and "Girl Don't Tell Me" is one of their all-time BEST!! I'd add "She's Not the Little Girl." There were a couple on this list I don't know that well. Good to know there's still more Beach Boys to discover. Thanks!!

[Bagramyuri]

I've always liked Little Miss America & the rendition of Hushabye.....excellent list though well done amigo

[cwgochris71]

Great job! I would have tried to include "Your Summer Dream" but I like your list very much. Terrific presentation.

[jtragic]

great choice of songs. all these songs that weren't hits add the ones that were hits on just the albums you covered- this band is way too under-rated. you did a really great job of putting this all together. Thanks so very much..

[SilenceBroken23]

Awesome video

[Mikebb5m]

Of those 10, I think Good to my Baby is most underrated.....i would also include: Salt Lake City, NoGo Showboat, and Then I Kissed Her n nnñ aqa

[JensCM54]

Takes me back to being alittle kid and watch'n one of my older bros puttn peroxide in his hair[ha,ha]. Thanks

[panzade]

Great, thoughtful list. I agree with Girl Don't Tell Me. It's about the bittersweet time in the early fall when you say goodbye to your summer love.



[jowabro]

I kept waiting for "Your Summer Dream" but it never appeared. Definitely hear you on "Lonely Sea" and "Custom Machine", though.

[CAgirl707]

Great choice in songs. Love the pics and videos too- great post!

[burlingtonbill1]

Girl, don't tell me you'll write me again, this time!

[Gerryinthewoods]

@Johnnyasteroid: Apparently pierreerichexum can't read. Nice list.

[pierreerichexum]

You missed all the post Smile period as well: Little Bird, I'd Love Just Once to See You, Forever, Summer Means New Love, Friends, Still I dream of It, Be Still, Busy Doin Nothin, Never Learnt to Love, You're Welcome, Our Sweet Love, A Day in the Life of A Tree, Til I Die (and I'm not familiar with the albums after 1974 but I'm sure there's some clearly under rated songs in there too)

and in the early albums The Warmth Of The Summer and Summer Means New Love! :)

[johnnyasteroid]

@pierreerichexum As it says at the beginning of the video, this list only concentrates on 1961-1965.

[mpbj53]

the song do you remember is underrated

[keith181067]

Sloop john b,sold loads,why,cus of the flip side,your so good to me.

A very well known DJ,said what a bargin,you got one ace song on one side,then,a song on the flip side,good enough for the A.

Well that was capitol.....At least they're trying to make up for past errors

[caraphyllis]

Great list. Your choice of The Lonely Sea is right on. It's one of Brian's most beautiful vocals. Thanks for reminding, and introducing, people to those awesome early songs. I would also include She Knows Me Too Well and Kiss Me Baby from The Beach Boys Today as underrated. They're two of my all-time faves.

[Zimgar1]

Great choices. I love pom pom playgirl. Amazing harmonies

[ww20nysms]

You did a great job. It's gratifying for an old fart who was 12 in 1962 to see some of the comments that show you inspired and educated. Thanks again.

[cloudmusic01]

anyone know what kind of kit Dennis is playing in those live shots?



[Clell57]

@cloudmusic01 I believe Dennis played Camco drums, with a blue moiré finish. A lot of drummers got their sets for free or at a reduced price, because having their logo on the bass drum head was free advertising (Imagine how many Ludwig sets Ringo helped sell). Maybe Dennis had to pay for his own drums, so he swapped drum head for a generic one. Who knows? (I remember reading that Brian said he wrote "Little Honda" because he hoped they'd get free motorcycles, but Honda didn't bother...)

[bwworld]

Great choices--I only know half of them so thanks for helping me discover five new (to me) treasures!

[Meth66head]

Wow...Denny giving Mike the finger

[mindycrane]

YEAH!!! I have to say I love "Girl Don't Tell Me" the most...maybe it's the Beatles' influence. It really doesn't matter; it's just a great song regardless, as are all the others you posted. Thank you!! Brian is such a musical genius.

[jimet409]

Sweet!



[flgal88]

Thanks for posting....was there ever a bad Beach Boys song???  It's wonderful to hear these lesser known, but beautiful songs

[jacobulery48]

HEYY. "Drive In" Is The Same Exact Song As "Little Saint Nick (Alternate Mix)" The Same Instrumental And Melody

[Paintinprettypicture]

@jacobulery48 Interesting how they made it too. I have the BB Ultimate xmas album and love it you should check it out.

[todtubetod]

nicely done

[Banoii]

Total agree all these are underated actually most Beach Booys songs before Pet Sounds are underrated.

[pouidg]

@Banoii :Do you mean "after" ? Cause, their big hits,except for Good Vibrations are from their early years.

[alexandertarangerkin]

wow im big BB fan, but i havent really heard a few of these before, interesting

[OllianusIV]

Drive in and Amusement Parks USA is very similar i think

[GREGMCKEE]

The backing track to "Good to My Baby" is awesome! It gets buried by the vocals...still..great song

[BucksStudent]

I don't think they're underrated at all - It's just that many fans don't listen to albums from start to finish.

[MIKZ562]

i love pom pom :) that song is so underrated :/

[Okiemom50]

Nice! I love:

don't back down, don't hurt my little sister, you're so good to me & girl don't tell me.

thanks for posting.

[colindominy]

Nice selection !! Congrats !!

[belairjeff]

The Lonely Sea, Don't Back Down...i agree with these 2. nice vid!

[DaddyBog]

Rock on Mr. Wilson !!!!!