The Beach Boys | Michael Ochs Archives / Stringer Love put the song in the context of two left-wing political movements of the 1960s.

He said “It’s probably the most avant-garde song of its time from our point of view.”.Mike Love discussed what he contributed to The Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations.”.His partnership with Brian has few equals in American pop music, though Mike has carved out a legacy of his own - he co-wrote the lyrics to eleven of the twelve original Beach Boy songs that were top 10 hits while providing the lead vocals on ten of themĬalifornia is the ultimate - Teenage groove - Surfing the cultural waves - Our own wall of sound - What good is the dawn - Keeping up with the Beatles - A sonic oasis - A blossom world - The unraveling - Holy grounds on the Ganges - A violent age - Demons among us - Exporting the American dream - Stolen legacy - Our toughest competitor - Brian's back - The fracturing - The ocean clue - America's band - My house in order - The glue that binds us - A special place in hell - Universal truth - My greatest teachers - My radio is on - Epilogue: Chasing the sunĪccess-restricted-item true Addeddate 14:59:11 Associated-names Hirsch, James S., author Boxid IA40109801 Camera Sony Alpha-A6300 (Control) Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier Mike Love tells the story of his legendary, raucous, and ultimately triumphant five-decade career as the front man of The Beach Boys, the most popular American band in history - timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of 'Good Vibrations.' Love describes the stories behind his lyrics for pop classics such as 'Good Vibrations,' 'California Girls,' 'Surfin' USA,' and 'Kokomo,' while providing vivid portraits of the turbulent lives of his three gifted cousins, Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson.

Good Vibrations by Mike Love