About the song
“Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys is a timeless classic that has captured the hearts of music lovers across generations. Released in 1966, this iconic song showcases the band’s innovative spirit and their ability to blend complex harmonies with cutting-edge production techniques. Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, “Good Vibrations” stands out as a masterpiece of the psychedelic rock era, encapsulating the free-spirited and experimental ethos of the 1960s.
The song was a labor of love for Brian Wilson, who was the driving force behind its intricate production. Wilson envisioned “Good Vibrations” as a “pocket symphony,” meticulously crafting its lush soundscape through a series of recording sessions across multiple studios. This unconventional approach resulted in a unique sonic experience that was both groundbreaking and influential, paving the way for future musical experimentation.
“Good Vibrations” was originally intended to be part of The Beach Boys’ ambitious “Smile” album, a project that ultimately remained unfinished for decades. However, the song found its place on the album “Smiley Smile,” released in 1967, which featured a more stripped-down and whimsical version of the band’s sound.
Upon its release, “Good Vibrations” achieved significant commercial success, topping the charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. It quickly became one of The Beach Boys’ most celebrated tracks, earning critical acclaim and solidifying the band’s reputation as pioneers of pop music. The song’s rich tapestry of sounds, from the iconic theremin to the lush vocal harmonies, continues to captivate listeners and influence artists to this day.
In addition to its commercial success, “Good Vibrations” has been lauded by music critics and historians. It has been included in numerous “greatest songs” lists, including Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song’s innovative production techniques and enduring appeal make it a quintessential example of The Beach Boys’ genius and their lasting impact on the music industry.
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Lyrics
I-I love the colorful clothes she wears
And the way the sunlight plays upon her hair
I hear the sound of a gentle word
On the wind that lifts her perfume through the air
I’m pickin’ up good vibrations
She’s giving me the excitations (oom bop bop)
I’m pickin’ up good vibrations (good vibrations, oom bop bop)
She’s giving me the excitations (excitations, oom bop bop)
I’m pickin’ up good vibrations (oom bop bop)
She’s giving me the excitations (excitations, oom bop bop)
I’m pickin’ up good vibrations (oom bop bop)
She’s giving me the 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, oom bop bop)
She’s giving me excitations (excitations, oom bop bop)
Good, good, good, good vibrations (oom bop bop)
She’s giving me excitations (excitations, oom bop bop)
Good, good, good, good vibrations (oom 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’
Good, good, good, good vibrations (oom bop bop)
She’s giving me the excitations (excitations, oom bop bop)
I’m pickin’ up good vibrations
Na na na na na, na na na
Na na na na na, na na na (bop bop-bop-bop-bop, bop)
Do do do do do, do do do (bop bop-bop-bop-bop, bop)
Do do do do do, do do do (bop bop-bop-bop-bop, bop)