California girls by the Beach Boys since 1965

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Did You Know

California Girls is a song by American rock band the Beach Boys from their 1965 album Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!). Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, it was released as the album’s second single in June 1965. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for three weeks, becoming the Beach Boys’ third number-one single. It also reached number one in Canada and Australia.

“California Girls” is a surf rock song that celebrates the beauty of Californian women. The song’s lyrics compare Californian girls to girls from other states, with the Beach Boys singing that Californian girls are the best. The song’s catchy melody and upbeat tempo have made it a popular choice for parties and other gatherings.

The song has been covered by many artists, including David Lee Roth, The Flaming Lips, and Katy Perry. It has also been featured in numerous films and television shows, including The Big Lebowski, Pulp Fiction, and Full House.

“California Girls” is a classic example of the Beach Boys’ sound. It is a catchy, upbeat song that celebrates the beauty of California and its women. The song is a staple of classic rock radio and continues to be enjoyed by fans of all ages.

Some interesting facts about the song:

• The song was inspired by Brian Wilson’s love of California. He wrote the song after a trip to the state in 1964.
• The song’s lyrics were originally much more risque. However, they were toned down for the final release.
• The song’s famous falsetto intro was sung by Carl Wilson.
• The song was banned in the United Kingdom by the BBC for its “suggestive” lyrics.
• “California Girls” was one of the first songs to use the term “surf rock.”
• The song has been covered by many artists, including David Lee Roth, The Flaming Lips, and Katy Perry.
• It has also been featured in numerous films and television shows, including The Big Lebowski, Pulp Fiction, and Full House.

“California Girls” is a classic song that has stood the test of time. It is a celebration of California, its women, and the Beach Boys’ unique sound.

Video

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Lyrics

Well, East Coast girls are hip

I really dig those styles they wear

And the Southern girls with the way they talk

They knock me out when I’m down there

The Midwest farmer’s daughters

Really make you feel alright

And the Northern girls with the way they kiss

They keep their boyfriends warm at night

I wish they all could be California girls

(I wish they all could be California)

I wish they all could be California girls

The West Coast has the sunshine

And the girls all get so tanned

I dig a French bikini on Hawaii island Dolls

By a palm tree in the sand

I’ve been all around this great big world

And I seen all kind of girls

Yeah, but I couldn’t wait to get back in the states

Back to the cutest girls in the world

I wish they all could be California girls

(I wish they all could be California)

I wish they all could be California girls

I wish they all could be California (Girls, girls, girls yeah, I dig the—)

I wish they all could be California (Girls, girls, girls yeah, I dig the—)

I wish they all could be California (Girls, girls, girls yeah, I dig the—)

I wish they all could be California (Girls, girls, girls yeah, I dig the—)