The Beach Boys
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FROM: AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE 890 Broadway New York, New York 10003 (212) 477-3030 Kelly Ryan THE BEACH BOYS The BeaCh Boys, an American roCk band from southern California, was formed in 1961 and considered the most successful American group of The 1960’s. It consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their Cousin Mike LoVe, and Al Jardine. An additional member BruCe Johnston joined the group in 1965. Their musiC, characterized by a sound of tight voCal harmonic texture, influenCed by 1950’s rock-and-roll and rhythm-and-blues, exuded a spirit and style associated with southern California surf music. The 14 songs for Deuce Coupe span a nine-year period, 1963-1972. The song titles, song writers, and album names and dates are: 1. “Little Deuce Coupe” Written by Brian Wilson and Roger Christian From the Album Little Deuce Coupe (1963) 2. “Little Honda” Written by Brian Wilson and Mike LoVe From the Album All Summer Long (1964) 3. “Devoted to You” Written by FeliCe and Boudleaux Bryant From the Album Beach Boys Party! (1965) 4. “How She Boogalooed It” Written by Mike LoVe, BruCe Johnson, Al Jardine AND Carl Wilson From the Album Wild Honey (1967) 5. “Alley Oop” Written by Dallas FraZier From the Album Beach Boys Party! (1965) 6. “Take A Load Off Your Feet” Written by Al Jardine, Brian Wilson and Gary Winfrey From the Album Surf’s Up (1971) (more) THE BEACH BOYS – Page 2 7. “Long Tall Texan” Written by Henry StreZleCki From the Album Beach Boys in Concert (1964) 8. “Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow” Written by Carl White, Al Frazier, Sonny Harris and Turner Wilson Jr. From the Album Beach Boys in Concert (1964) 9. “Catch a Wave” Written by Brian Wilson and Mike LoVe From the Album Surfer Girl (1963) 10. “Get To Know The Woman” Written by Dennis Wilson From the Album Sunflower (1970) 11. “Don’t Go Near The Water” Written by Mike LoVe and Al Jardine From the Album Surf’s Up (1971) 12. “Mama Says” Written by Brian Wilson and Mike LoVe From the Album Wild Honey (1967) 13. “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” Written by Brian Wilson, Tony Asher and Mike Love From the Album Live in London (1970) 14. “Cuddle Up” Written by Brian Wilson and Daryl Dragon From the Album Carl and the Passions - So Tough (1972) -30- 2018/2019 .