About this song
The song was written by John Phillips, Scott McKenzie, Mike Love and Terry Melcher, and The Beach Boys recorded it in spring 1988. It was released as a single on July 18, 1988 by Elektra Records and reached No. 1 in the United States, Japan and Australia, where it stayed at the top for about two months.
What it's about
The lyrics describe two lovers taking a trip to a relaxing Caribbean island called Kokomo.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 3 other songs, like “ココモ (Kokomo) by Ｇ Ａ Ｍ Ｅ Ｂ Ｏ Ｙ ウルトラ (Gameboy Ultra)”.
- Covered 6 times, including “Kokomo by The Vandals”.
- Written by John Phillips, Terry Melcher, Scott McKenzie and Mike Love.
- Produced by Terry Melcher.
- Recorded at BCB&B.
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