Live – The 50th Anniversary Tour
The Beach Boys · 2013
124 min · 41 tracks · rock & roll · surf music
A nostalgic celebration of classic surf rock harmonies, intertwining timeless melodies with the joy of live performance.
Why this album works
This live album captures the essence of The Beach Boys' extensive catalog, featuring beloved hits that resonate with multiple generations. It serves as an important cultural moment, reaffirming their influence on the California sound and surf rock genre, while also reaching notable chart positions upon release.
- Career context
- Released in 2013, 'Live – The 50th Anniversary Tour' marked a significant moment for The Beach Boys as it showcased their enduring legacy and celebrated five decades of music since their formation in 1961. This album came at a time when the band had reunited to tour, bringing together original members Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Brian Wilson, highlighting their collaborative spirit after years of lineup changes and solo projects.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Christina Aguilera· No Doubt· Harry Nilsson· Willie Nelson· Nancy Sinatra· Cher· Cyndi Lauper
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Do It Again 3:38
- 2 Little Honda 2:06
- 3 Catch a Wave 2:10
- 4 Hawaii 1:46
- 5 Don’t Back Down 1:45
- 6 Surfin’ Safari 2:49
- 7 Surfer Girl 2:29
- 8 The Little Girl I Once Knew 3:09
- 9 Wendy 2:26
- 10 Getcha Back 2:43
- 11 Then I Kissed Her 2:17
- 12 Marcella 3:23
- 13 Isn’t It Time 4:02
- 14 Why Do Fools Fall in Love 2:31
- 15 When I Grow Up (to Be a Man) 2:56
- 16 Disney Girls 5:34
- 17 Be True to Your School 3:06
- 18 Little Deuce Coupe 1:51
- 19 409 1:52
- 20 Shut Down 1:46
- 21 I Get Around 2:46
Disc 2
- 1 Pet Sounds 3:45
- 2 Add Some Music to Your Day 3:49
- 3 Heroes and Villains 3:55
- 4 Sail On, Sailor 3:46
- 5 California Saga: California 3:10
- 6 In My Room 2:54
- 7 All This Is That 3:38
- 8 That’s Why God Made the Radio 4:27
- 9 Forever 2:58
- 10 God Only Knows Standout 2:39
- 11 Sloop John B 3:07
- 12 Wouldn’t It Be Nice 2:41
- 13 Good Vibrations Standout 4:14
- 14 California Girls Standout 3:15
- 15 Help Me, Rhonda 3:19
- 16 Rock and Roll Music 2:49
- 17 Surfin’ U.S.A. 3:00
- 18 Kokomo 4:00
- 19 Barbara Ann 2:33
- 20 Fun, Fun, Fun 3:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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