The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations (1966)

The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations (1966)

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“Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys, released in 1966, is a groundbreaking and influential song that marked a departure from conventional pop music of the time. Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, the song is renowned for its innovative production, intricate arrangement, and layered vocal harmonies, making it a landmark in the history of popular music.

“Good Vibrations” is a sonic journey that blends elements of rock, pop, and psychedelic music. The song’s structure is complex and dynamic, with multiple sections and a range of musical influences. Brian Wilson, the creative force behind The Beach Boys, is credited with pushing the boundaries of studio recording techniques to create a rich and textured sound that was ahead of its time.

The lyrics of “Good Vibrations” are impressionistic and dreamlike, capturing a sense of romantic longing and the mysterious allure of a romantic partner. The title itself reflects the positive, transcendent feelings that the song conveys. The lyrics are complemented by the lush musical arrangement, creating a sonic tapestry that mirrors the complexity of human emotions.

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Lyrics

“Good Vibrations”

I-I love the colorful clothes she wearsAnd the way the sunlight plays upon her hairI hear the sound of a gentle wordOn the wind that lifts her perfume through the airI’m pickin’ up good vibrations
She’s giving me excitations (Oom-bop-bop)
I’m pickin’ up good vibrations (Good vibrations, bop-bop)
She’s giving me excitations (Excitations, bop-bop)
I’m pickin’ up good vibrations (Good vibrations, bop-bop)
She’s giving me excitations (Excitations, bop-bop)
I’m pickin’ up good vibrations (Good vibrations, bop-bop)
She’s giving me excitations (Excitations)

Close my eyes, she’s somehow closer now
Softly smile, I know she must be kind
When I look in her eyes
She goes with me to a blossom world

I’m pickin’ up good vibrations
She’s giving me excitations (Oom-bop-bop)
I’m pickin’ up good vibrations (Good vibrations, bop-bop)
She’s giving me excitations (Excitations, bop-bop)
I’m pickin’ up good vibrations (Good vibrations, bop-bop)
She’s giving me excitations (Excitations, bop-bop)
I’m pickin’ up good vibrations (Good vibrations, bop-bop)
She’s giving me excitations (Excitations)

(Ah)
(Ah, my-my, what elation)
I don’t know where but she sends me there
(Oh, my-my, what a sensation)
(Oh, my-my, what elation)
(Oh, my-my, what)
Gotta keep those lovin’ good vibrations a-happenin’ with her
Gotta keep those lovin’ good vibrations a-happenin’ with her
Gotta keep those lovin’ good vibrations a-happenin’
(Ah)

Good, good, good, good vibrations (Oom-bop-bop)
(I’m pickin’ up good vibrations, good vibrations bop-bop)
She’s giving me excitations (Excitations, bop-bop)
Good, good, good, good vibrations

Nah-nah-nah-nah-nah, nah-nah-nah
Nah-nah-nah-nah-nah, nah-nah-nah (Bah-dah-dah, duh-dah, dah)
Nah-nah-nah-nah-nah, nah-nah-nah (Bah-dah dah, duh-dah, dah)
Nah-nah-nah-nah-nah, nah-nah-nah (Bah-dah-dah, duh-dah, dah)

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