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| Sounds Of Summer - The Very Best Of The Beach Boys | 
 enlarge | Artist: The Beach Boys
Label: Capitol
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (144 reviews)
Sales Rank: 469
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 724358271027
UPC: 724358271027
EAN: 0724358271027
ASIN: B000093BDX
Release Date: June 10, 2003
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| Tracks:
| • | California Girls | | • | I Get Around | | • | Surfin? Safari | | • | Surfin? U.S.A. | | • | Fun, Fun, Fun | | • | Surfer Girl | | • | Don?t Worry Baby | | • | Little Deuce Coupe | | • | Shut Down | | • | Help Me, Rhonda | | • | Be True To Your School | | • | When I Grow Up (To Be A Man) | | • | In My Room | | • | God Only Knows | | • | Sloop John B | | • | Wouldn?t It Be Nice | | • | Getcha Back | | • | Come Go With Me | | • | Rock And Roll Music | | • | Dance, Dance, Dance | | • | Barbara Ann | | • | Do You Wanna Dance? | | • | Heroes And Villains | | • | Good Timin? | | • | Kokomo | | • | Do It Again | | • | Wild Honey | | • | Darlin? | | • | I Can Hear Music | | • | Good Vibrations |
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The cynic may question just how many Beach Boys greatest hits albums are enough. Everyone else, however, will appreciate what makes Sounds of Summer unique. This is the first single-disc collection to feature such a large cross section of hits from the group's entire career, spanning 1962's "Surfin' Safari" through 1988's "Kokomo." All 30 tracks, spanning several label changes, were Billboard Top 40 hits and are probably now as identifiable as the national anthem to anyone with radio or TV access. The fact that the tracks aren't in chronological order helps make for a fresh listening experience, as does the crisp digital sound. And yet these songs--even those that are more than four decades old--always sound strangely fresh and will likely remain so as long as there are beaches, young people, and that symbolic season of freedom and dreams. Which is to say that the title here passes the "truth in advertising" test. Perfect for those casual fans not yet ready to spring for the individual albums, Sounds of Summer is in many ways a better representation of this legendary band's art than Elvis' 30 No. 1 Hits and The Beatles 1 were of the King and the Fab Four. --Bill Holdship
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| Customer Reviews: Read 139 more reviews...
 The music is good and so is the group December 23, 2008
Since I was growing up, I've always become quite influenced on the Beach Boys. I do believe that this album is a must have for any fan of the beach boys or a fine addition to any collection.
Although, I'll admit out that the music and the group is very good, however, there is one thing that I feel the need to point out. No, I'm not trying to defy or bash their music or the group for that matter. But, their music for the most part is basically written about girls, surfing, or cars. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing personal against the beach boys, and I believe that they have many good sounds. But, if you were a producer or a director (so to speak), and your group basically wrote songs about the same stuff mostly, would you express your thoughts on the matter? If so, How? Or if not, Why?
There's another point I wish to bring up. When I was searcing the beach boys on a wikipedia search because I was merely trying to get to know them. There was something that did catch my attention. I found out that they did a performance for the late president Reagan and former first lady Nancy Reagan back in the early 80's. Plus, I also found out that McCain listed a song or 2 of their stuff in his top 10 favorites songs. I was quite impressed.
For what it's worth, I'm glad I have the beach boys, and this album is one of 10 albums in my music collection. May their music be adored for generations to come. If you are trying to collect songs of the beach boys, then this album would be really helpful.
Finally, I must be honest here. I was going to rate this album 4 stars, but I decided to give it 5 after all. Why? Well, the music and sounds alone would of let me rated it 4 stars, but for their politican background on the right kind of persuaded me to give it an extra star.
My surfer girl loves this November 18, 2008
My 7 mo old can't help herself. She just has to dance when she hears the beachboys.
The Beach Boys Sounds Of Summer October 13, 2008
All the best oldies!! Brings back some really good memories. Sounds great! I LOVE IT!!
Beach Boys best September 16, 2008
This CD opens with the classic Beach Boys song, "California Girls". It is the song that the group usually opens their live concerts with. Very cool. All their good songs are in this CD. Highly recommended.
Taking You Back In Time When The Beach Boys Were "Surfin' USA" and Having "Fun, Fun, Fun" September 15, 2008
"The thirty splendid tracks on 'Sounds of Summer - The Very Best of the Beach Boys' vividly dramatize that legendary band's ability to evoke a vision of California as shimmering, rich and all-encompassing as the state itself...The Beach Boys had not simply defined their own sound, but they themselves had become one of the most significant musical forces on the scene." ~ Anthony DeCurtis ~
How could this collection be the very best of the Beach Boys without my all-time favorite "The Warmth of the Sun?" I was going to give it a four-star-rating due to the exclusion of that beautiful song, but on second thought -- with a set of thirty of their hit songs that are included in this collection, I believe it is arguably a five-star-material.
In my teen-aged years, I have loved the delightful and fun music of the Beach Boys. I was very impressed how their voices blended flawlessly into choir-like harmonies. With their combined talents and creativity, they composed and arranged their own songs. I never fail to listen to this compilation CD every once in a while whenever I want to turn back the hands of time and reminisce cherished memories of summers gone by. And this is also one of the CDs I listen to when I'm running on the treadmill as it is the perfect music that is so full of high spirit and energy.
I have seen one of the live concerts of the Beach Boys back in the Nineties. To me, it was one of the most exciting moments in my entire musical journey to have watched this outstanding group perform live before the eyes and ears of admiring and enthusiastic concert-goers.
This CD is not only meant to be listened to during summertime, but for all seasons through all the years. All the thirty tracks are fun to listen to, but my top twelve choices include the following.
1.Surfin' USA
2.California Girls
3.God Only Knows
4.Don't Worry Baby
5.Wouldn't It Be Nice
6.Do You Wanna Dance
7.Little Deuce Coupe
8.I Can Hear Music
9.Fun, Fun, Fun
10.In My Room
11.Surfer Girl
12.Kokomo
We're on the last leg of summer and in a few days, we'd all be saying...Goodbye Summer of 2008. "Wouldn't It Be Nice" to turn back the hands of time and listen once again to Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnson and David Marks collectively known as the famous Beach Boys? Relive the luscious sounds of the Sixties and enjoy the splendid sounds of summer with this highly recommended CD. A delightful listen.
"That beautiful season, the Summer!
Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light
and the landscape lay as if new created
In all the freshness of childhood." ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ~
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