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Ten Years of Harmony

The Beach Boys · 1981

91 min · 29 tracks · rock & roll · surf music

A nostalgic blend of harmonies and melodies that encapsulate California's sun-kissed vibe and the band’s rich legacy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sunny afternoon nostalgia
  • dynamic flow with peaks
  • easygoing sing-along vibes
  • playful melodic exploration
  • warm harmonies for relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek intense emotional experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 7, 1981, 'Ten Years of Harmony' came during a period of fluctuating success for The Beach Boys, following their commercial peak in the 1960s. This compilation celebrates a decade since their landmark album 'Surf's Up' and marked a resurgence in interest as they navigated lineup changes and shifting musical trends in the early '80s.
Stylistic neighbors
The Beatles· Simon & Garfunkel· The Byrds

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Add Some Music to Your Day 3:36
  • 2 Roller Skating Child 2:20
  • 3 Disney Girls (1957) 4:10
  • 4 It’s a Beautiful Day 3:19
  • 5 California Saga/California 3:23
  • 6 Wontcha Come Out Tonight 2:40
  • 7 Marcella 3:54
  • 8 Rock and Roll Music 2:29
  • 9 Goin’ On 3:04
  • 10 It’s OK 2:12
  • 11 Cool, Cool Water 3:28
  • 12 San Miguel 2:27
  • 13 School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes the Bell) 2:54
  • 14 Good Timin’ 2:14
  • 15 Sail On Sailor 3:18

Disc 2

  • 1 Darlin (recorded live) 2:24
  • 2 Lady Lynda 3:58
  • 3 Sea Cruise 3:23
  • 4 The Trader 5:05
  • 5 This Whole World 1:59
  • 6 Don’t Go Near the Water 2:39
  • 7 Surf’s Up 4:12
  • 8 Come Go With Me 2:10
  • 9 Deirdre 3:29
  • 10 She’s Got Rhythm 2:27
  • 11 River Song 3:46
  • 12 Long Promised Road 3:29
  • 13 Feel Flows 4:47
  • 14 ’Til I Die 2:29

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