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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS 10 | Top 100 "Good Vibrations" The Beach Boys The ultimate feel-good record of the 60s. Written by Beach Boys Brian Wilson and Mike Love, it made number one on both sides of the Atlantic, proving to the Beach Boys and their fans that there was more to life than songs about cars and surfing (though perhaps not girls). Song facts Composers Brian Wilson & Mike Love Genre Pop Album Smiley Smile Year of Release 1967 In cover versions The Troggs recorded their own re-working of the Beach Boys hit, as did Nina Hagen and others. Listen to The Troggs MORE COVER VERSIONS The Beach Boys 80% London Philharmonic Orchestra 2% Nina Hagen 5% Psychic TV 7% The Troggs 5% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... one of the best productions you could ever hope to hear in music Ken Bruce Listen to Ken Bruce on "Good Vibrations" READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Discover how to get to grips with production and arrangement in the Songwriting Guides. Test your knowledge Have a goatthe "Good Vibrations" quiz! 9Everyday 11Hey Jude Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Space Oddity David Bowie DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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