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Surfin’ Safari
Rock · 1962 · 12 tracks · 24m

Surfin’ Safari

The Beach Boys

October 1, 1962 · Capitol Records

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Uncomplicated, sun-drenched optimism fueled by youthful energy and electric guitars.

Moments Worth Listening For
The iconic opening guitar riff of the title track that defined the surf sound.
The humorous, almost spoken-word delivery during the verses of Ten Little Indians.
The raw, unpolished energy of the group shouting together on Chug-A-Lug.
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