Beginner’s Guide to the Beach Boys: Best and Most Popular Songs
Since their formation in 1961, The Beach Boys rose to popularity with songs that embodied the bright youth culture of California in the United States.
After the release of the historic masterpiece Pet Sounds, which fully showcased the artistic talents of their central figure Brian Wilson, their musical style evolved, and the band became a towering influence on generations to come.
On June 11, 2025, news of Brian’s passing at age 82 was widely reported by media in Japan, and surely introduced many younger listeners to the extent of his impact.
In this article, especially for beginners, we’ll introduce a selection of must-hear tracks—from their early hits to songs from the 1970s and beyond, after Brian stepped back from the spotlight.
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Beach Boys Masterpieces and Popular Songs Summary [For Beginners] (61–70)
Don’t Worry BabyThe Beach Boys
A simple and beautiful track released by The Beach Boys in 1964.
It has been used in films such as ‘Never Been Kissed’ and ‘Good Morning, Vietnam.’ The track has been covered by many artists, including Keith Moon and Bryan Ferry.
All Summer LongThe Beach Boys
The Beach Boys are known as a quintessential surf music band.
Since their debut in 1961, they’ve produced numerous surf music hits and gained worldwide popularity.
In Japan, they’re akin to a band like TUBE.
Their classic “All Summer Long,” a lead single from the 1964 album of the same name, is a track with upbeat lyrics that, while nostalgic about summer’s end, insist that summer isn’t over yet.
Disney GirlThe Beach Boys
A ballad that makes you feel a deep, gentle warmth.
The whistling at the end brings me to tears.
It’s an eternal classic that will never fade.
It’s a number that stirs nostalgia, as if wishing summer would never end.
The song is by one of the members, Bruce Johnston, and his piano-and-vocal version is also lyrical and lovely.
Little Saint NickThe Beach Boys
The legendary rock band, The Beach Boys.
Have you checked out their album The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album? It’s packed with songs perfect for Christmas, and the most upbeat of them is Little Saint Nick.
This track was created based on The Beach Boys’ Little Deuce Coupe and portrays Santa’s reindeer on Christmas Day.
With its distinctive harmonies, it’s a great one to sing with a group.
Long Promised RoadThe Beach Boys
A song included on the Beach Boys’ 1971 album Surf’s Up.
It is written about recognizing life’s challenges and the importance of confronting and overcoming difficulties when faced with them.
Spring VacationThe Beach Boys
A track from The Beach Boys’ 2012 album “That’s Why God Made the Radio,” by the long-standing band that began as a surf rock group in the 1960s and has continued to thrive.
It drew attention as their first album in 20 years consisting solely of original songs.
This song features captivating choral work and, true to its title, is the kind of tune you’ll want to listen to when you’re in a laid-back, vacation mood!
Surf’s UpThe Beach Boys
Considered one of the most beautiful and uniquely worded songs in The Beach Boys’ catalog, it was released in 1971.
Despite its title, the song has nothing to do with surfing and is said to be a product of the lyrical imagination of Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks.