"Catch a Wave" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for the American rock band, the Beach Boys, released on their 1963 album Surfer Girl.
"Catch a Wave" | |
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Song by The Beach Boys | |
from the album Surfer Girl | |
Released | September 16, 1963 |
Recorded | July 14 / 16, 1963 Western Studios |
Genre | Surf rock |
Length | 2:11 |
Label | Capitol |
Songwriter(s) | Brian Wilson Mike Love |
Producer(s) | Brian Wilson |
In 1964, a rewritten version of the song was recorded by Jan and Dean as "Sidewalk Surfin'". It was released as a single and reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Personnel
The Beach Boys
- Al Jardine – bass guitar, vocals
- Mike Love – lead vocal
- David Marks – rhythm guitar
- Brian Wilson – organ, piano, lead vocal
- Carl Wilson – lead guitar, vocals
- Dennis Wilson – drums, vocals
Additional Musicians
- Maureen Love – harp
Other recordings
DTV set the original Beach Boys recording to the Disney shorts Hawaiian Holiday and How to Swim and was featured on the Groovin' for a '60s Afternoon video.
The Kidsongs Kids released their version of "Catch a Wave" on their The Wonderful World of Sports video.
The Rock-afire Explosion covered the song on their first show tape.
References
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