Catch a Wave
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (December 2009) |
| "Catch a Wave" | |
|---|---|
| Song by The Beach Boys | |
| from the album Surfer Girl | |
| Released | September 16, 1963 |
| Recorded | July 14 / 16, 1963 Western Studios |
| Genre | Surf rock[1] |
| Length | 2:11 |
| Label | Capitol |
| Songwriter(s) | Brian Wilson Mike Love |
| Producer(s) | Brian Wilson |
"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.
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
[edit]The Beach Boys
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Maureen Love – harp
Other recordings
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Ainsley, Will (May 24, 2024). "Every Beach Boys Album, Ranked". Spin. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
