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Live in Chicago 1965

The Beach Boys · 2015

107 min · 40 tracks · rock & roll · surf music

A spirited capture of surf rock energy, harmonies, and youthful exuberance from a pivotal moment in The Beach Boys' career.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • spirited live performance energy
  • nostalgic sing-along moments
  • playful crowd interaction vibes
  • short bursts of excitement
  • wave-like pacing with dynamics

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of long, immersive pieces
  • fans of studio polish

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2015, 'Live in Chicago 1965' is a historical document that showcases The Beach Boys at the height of their early popularity. This live album captures performances from March 1965, during a period when they had just released their groundbreaking album 'The Beach Boys Today!' and were solidifying their status as leading figures in surf rock.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Intro (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 26, 1965) 1:00
  • 2 Do You Wanna Dance (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 26, 1965) 2:21
  • 3 Little Honda (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 26, 1965) 2:23
  • 4 Surfin' U.S.A. (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 26, 1965) 2:34
  • 5 Don't Worry Baby (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 26, 1965) 3:10
  • 6 Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 26, 1965) 3:38
  • 7 Monster Mash (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 26, 1965) 3:03
  • 8 Louie Louie (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 26, 1965) 3:14
  • 9 Hawaii (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 26, 1965) 2:35
  • 10 Surfer Girl (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 26, 1965) 2:30
  • 11 Runaway (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 26, 1965) 3:29
  • 12 Shut Down (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 26, 1965) 1:54
  • 13 Wendy (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 26, 1965) 3:02
  • 14 Please Let Me Wonder (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 26, 1965) 3:45
  • 15 Fun Fun Fun (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 26, 1965) 2:23
  • 16 I Get Around (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 26, 1965) 2:08
  • 17 Johnny B Goode (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 26, 1965) 3:18

Disc 2

  • 1 Intro (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 1:35
  • 2 Do You Wanna Dance (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 2:35
  • 3 Hawaii (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 1:54
  • 4 Please Let Me Wonder (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 3:15
  • 5 Surfer Girl (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 2:21
  • 6 Runaway (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 2:27
  • 7 Louie Louie (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 2:36
  • 8 Fun Fun Fun (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 3:10
  • 9 409 (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 2:26
  • 10 Shut Down (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 1:46
  • 11 Monster Mash (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 3:01
  • 12 Surfin' U.S.A. (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 2:16
  • 13 Little Honda (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 2:06
  • 14 Wendy (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 2:46
  • 15 In My Room (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 2:58
  • 16 Don't Worry Baby (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 2:57
  • 17 I Get Around (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 2:52
  • 18 Johnny B Goode (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 3:01
  • 19 Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow (live at Arie Crown Theater, Chicago/March 27, 1965) 3:22

Disc 3

  • 1 Louie Louie (rehearsal) 3:01
  • 2 Little Honda (rehearsal) 2:30
  • 3 Surfin' U.S.A. (rehearsal) 2:29
  • 4 Wendy (rehearsal) 3:31

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