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The Warmth of the Sun

The Beach Boys · 2007

78 min · 28 tracks · rock & roll · surf music

A nostalgic blend of surf rock harmonies and sun-soaked melodies that evoke endless summers.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sunny day road trip vibes
  • nostalgic summer escapism
  • short bursts of joy
  • wave-like dynamic flow
  • group sing-alongs by the beach

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow-paced introspective moments
  • long, drawn-out compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'The Warmth of the Sun' is a compilation reflecting The Beach Boys' enduring legacy as pop architects. This album arrives during a period when the band was revisiting its classic catalog, aiming to introduce their timeless sound to a new generation while celebrating their historic influence on music.
Stylistic neighbors
The Beatles· Simon & Garfunkel· The Byrds

Tracklist

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

  • 1 All Summer Long (new stereo mix) 2:09
  • 2 Catch a Wave 2:08
  • 3 Hawaii 2:00
  • 4 Little Honda 1:52
  • 5 409 2:00
  • 6 It's OK 2:12
  • 7 You're So Good to Me (new stereo mix) 2:15
  • 8 Then I Kissed Her (new stereo mix) 2:16
  • 9 Kiss Me, Baby 2:43
  • 10 Please Let Me Wonder (new stereo mix) 2:50
  • 11 Let Him Run Wild (new stereo mix) 2:20
  • 12 The Little Girl I Once Knew 2:34
  • 13 Wendy 2:20
  • 14 Disney Girls (1957) 4:07
  • 15 Forever 2:41
  • 16 Friends 2:32
  • 17 Break Away 3:05
  • 18 Why Do Fools Fall in Love 2:07
  • 19 Surf's Up 4:12
  • 20 Feel Flows 4:46
  • 21 All This Is That 3:57
  • 22 'til I Die 2:40
  • 23 Sail on, Sailor 3:16
  • 24 Cool, Cool Water 3:24
  • 25 Don't Go Near the Water 2:39
  • 26 California Saga (On My Way to Sunny Californ-i-a) 3:22
  • 27 California Dreamin' 3:24
  • 28 The Warmth of the Sun 2:50

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