That history became “California Girls,” released July 12, 1965, as part of The Beach Boys’ ninth studio album, Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) Reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, it’s easily ...

The resulting "California Girls" was released as a single on July 12, 1965, backed with "Let Him Run Wild," and it went to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. But one thing both Wilson and Love continued ...

Every summer season has its theme song. It’s a track that blares from passing cars, takes over the beach speakers and ...

Unbeknownst to the musicians and fans, Linett, who produced albums for Beach Boys and is a three-time Grammy winner, brought his new digital 8-track recording device and decided on a whim to tape ...

While Brian Wilson may have been an accomplished bassist himself, Carol Kaye truly brought his basslines to life on The Beach Boys' best material.

Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys' creative force, passed away on June 11th at 82. Wilson's music, particularly the album *Pet Sounds*, resonated with a generation grappling with complex emotions ...