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- Album
- Pet Sounds
- Released
- 1966
- Genres
- baroque pop
- Length
- 2:33
- Tempo
- 125 BPM
- Label
- Capitol Records
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About this song
The opening track of Pet Sounds, it was later released as the album's third single, with "God Only Knows" as its B-side. Brian Wilson said he and Tony had visualized a scene and put the feeling into music, and he said the band felt good about the record.
What it's about
The song was written with young people in mind and expresses a "never grow old" mentality. It captures the frustrations of youth, wanting what you can't yet have and having to wait for it, along with the desire for the freedom to live with someone.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 10 other songs, like “BumbleBY by Cacola”.
- Covered 12 times, including “Wouldn't It Be Nice by Mike Love”.
- Written by Tony Asher, Mike Love and Brian Wilson.
- Produced by Brian Wilson.
- Recorded at Gold Star Studios.