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)
She Beleives In Love AgainThe Beach Boys
She Believes in Love Again was included on the Beach Boys’ 1985 album The Beach Boys ’85.
It is a composition by Bruce Johnston.
The song features a melodious, quintessential 1980s pop-style arrangement.
SumahamaThe Beach Boys
Sumahama of Memories (Sumahama) is a track included on the 1979 release “L.
A.
(Light Album).” It’s a piece by Mike Love inspired by Japan, and part of the lyrics are sung in Japanese.
“Sumahama” doesn’t mean “sunahama” (sandy beach); it’s a playful reference to the beach in Suma Ward, Kobe.
The result is a beautiful, mystical song.
Their Hearts Were Full Of SpringThe Beach Boys
“Their Hearts Were Full of Spring” was included as a bonus track on the 1967 album Wild Honey.
It also appears on the 1970 release The Beach Boys ’69 (Live in London).
The video is from The Andy Williams Show in 1966, where they perform a cappella using a single microphone.
Their tightly synchronized harmonies are breathtaking.
You’re so Good to MeThe Beach Boys
A track released only as a single on the B-side of “Sloop John B.” It features a distinctive guitar sound run through a rotary speaker and has a very pop finish.
Brian Wilson’s daughters also covered it with their own group.
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.