Hawthorne, CA

Hawthorne, CA is an album by The Beach Boys, released in 1993. A nostalgic exploration of The Beach Boys' early sound through demos, rehearsals, and raw studio moments. 'Hawthorne, CA' is significant as it highlights the band's influence on surf rock and pop music, offering fans an intimate look at their creative process. The album was well-received by critics who praised its candidness and historical value, contributing to a resurgence of interest in The Beach Boys' music during the early '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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Disc 1

• 1 Mike Love Introduces Surfin’ 0:48
• 2 3701 West 119th Street, Hawthorne, California - the Surfin’ Rehearsal 2:40
• 3 Happy Birthday Four Freshmen 0:55
• 4 Mike on Brian’s Harmonies 0:45
• 5 Their Hearts Were Full of Spring (live rehearsal) 2:31
• 6 Surfin’ USA (demo) Standout 2:03
• 7 Surfin’ USA (backing track) 2:35
• 8 Carl Wilson Radio Promo 0:15
• 9 Shut Down (live) 1:56
• 10 Little Deuce Coupe (demo) 1:51
• 11 Murry Wilson Directs a Radio Promo 0:25
• 12 Fun, Fun, Fun (backing track) 2:26
• 13 Brian’s Message to ‘’Rog’’ (take 22) 0:29
• 14 Dance, Dance, Dance (stereo remix) 2:05
• 15 Kiss Me Baby (a cappella mix) 2:49
• 16 Good to My Baby (backing track) 2:32
• 17 Chuck Britz on Brian in the Studio 0:21
• 18 Salt Lake City (session highlights) 1:50
• 19 Salt Lake City (stereo remix) 2:07
• 20 Wish That He Could Stay (session excerpt) 1:13
• 21 And Your Dream Comes True (stereo remix) 1:06
• 22 Carol K Session Highlights 2:13
• 23 The Little Girl I Once Knew (alternate version) 2:33
• 24 Alan and Dennis Introduce Barbara Ann 0:29
• 25 Barbara Ann (session excerpt) 2:52
• 26 Barbara Ann (master take without party overdubs) Standout 3:08
• 27 Mike on the Everly Brothers 0:22
• 28 Devoted to You (master take without party overdubs) 2:19
• 29 Dennis Thanks Everybody - In the Back of My Mind 2:25

Disc 2

• 1 Can’t Wait Too Long (a cappella mix) 0:51
• 2 Dennis Introduces Carl 0:43
• 3 Good Vibrations (stereo track sections) 3:13
• 4 Good Vibrations (concert rehearsal) Standout 4:09
• 5 Heroes and Villains (stereo single version) 3:40
• 6 Vegetables Promo (instrumental section) 0:56
• 7 Vegetables (stereo extended mix) 3:01
• 8 You’re With Me Tonight 0:49
• 9 Lonely Days 0:52
• 10 Bruce on Wild Honey 0:14
• 11 Let the Wind Blow (stereo remix) 2:35
• 12 I Went to Sleep (a cappella mix) 1:35
• 13 Time to Get Alone (alternate version) 3:39
• 14 Alan and Brian Talk About Dennis 0:19
• 15 A Time to Live in Dreams 1:50
• 16 Be With Me (backing track) 3:17
• 17 Dennis Introduces Cotton Fields 0:10
• 18 Cotton Fields (The Cotton Song) (stereo single version) 3:15
• 19 Alan and Carl on Break Away 0:21
• 20 Break Away (alternate version) 3:12
• 21 Add Some Music to Your Day (a cappella mix) 3:29
• 22 Dennis Wilson 0:27
• 23 Forever (a cappella mix) 2:51
• 24 Sail On, Sailor (backing track) 3:16
• 25 Old Man River (vocal section) 1:20
• 26 Carl Wilson 0:39
• 27 The Lord’s Prayer (stereo remix) 2:33
• 28 Carl Wilson - Coda 2:28

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