1963 Songs: Surfin’ U.S.A.
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (68084)
United States
April 16, 2023 10:36am CST
While the weather is regressing here today I’m stuck in a brief salute to summer in my monthlong countdown of songs that are turning 60 this year. Tomorrow starts a quick look at country music (sorry Linda). More surfing to come later, too. Meanwhile, here’s another gem from 1963.
Surfin’ U.S.A. - The Beach Boys
I’ve mentioned this before when using this song, but I’ll repeat it. Chuck Berry, who wasn’t anywhere near Brian Wilson when he wrote this, is listed as co-writer. That’s because this song is basically “Sweet Little Sixteen” with different lyrics. At least Brian didn’t make Chuck sue him. 
The only way I know what huarache sandals are is because of this song (“you’ll see them wearing their baggies, huarache sandals too”). And if some are you are going, “Oh, is that what he’s saying,” that’s okay, too.
It’s all good fun, and this song certainly was, is, and ever shall be a theme song for fun.
Surfin’ U.S.A.
Written by Brian Wilson, Mike Love (uncredited), and Chuck Berry
Recorded by The Beach Boys
From Surfin’ U.S.A., 1963
We’re on safari to stay:
The only way I know what huarache sandals are is because of this song (“you’ll see them wearing their baggies, huarache sandals too”). And if some are you are going, “Oh, is that what he’s saying,” that’s okay, too.
It’s all good fun, and this song certainly was, is, and ever shall be a theme song for fun.
Surfin’ U.S.A.
Written by Brian Wilson, Mike Love (uncredited), and Chuck Berry
Recorded by The Beach Boys
From Surfin’ U.S.A., 1963
We’re on safari to stay:
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@FourWalls (68084)
• United States
23 Apr 23
I don’t know if you can live in California and NOT hear this one.
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@TheHorse (218921)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Apr 23
@FourWalls I wonder if I heard it as a littly before we moved to Chicago in 1966.
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@raphito55 (1)
• Accra, Ghana
25 May 23
It must be a very long time I wasn't born
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@LindaOHio (178877)
• United States
26 Apr 23
Yup. I remember this one. Thanks for the warning about the country music!
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@FourWalls (68084)
• United States
26 Apr 23
Well, at least you liked “Sweet Dreams.” You probably will get a headache from “Talk Back Trembling Lips.” 
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@LindaOHio (178877)
• United States
27 Apr 23
@FourWalls Yes, ma'am. I'm ready with the migraine pills.
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@celticeagle (167015)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Apr 23
I love to listen to the Beach Boys.
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@FourWalls (68084)
• United States
17 Apr 23
Me too. Great harmonies and fun songs!
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@celticeagle (167015)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Apr 23
@FourWalls ........Yes, and so summery.
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@RebeccasFarm (89873)
• Arvada, Colorado
16 Apr 23
I love this iconic American tune.
And I did love them so much the Beach Boys..so lucky to have been able to see them live.
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@RebeccasFarm (89873)
• Arvada, Colorado
17 Apr 23
@FourWalls I did and I probably mentioned that before
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@FourWalls (68084)
• United States
17 Apr 23
Think the manufacturers should give The Beach Boys a cut of their profits.
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
19 Apr 23
@FourWalls Or, at the very least, free sandals. 
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@wolfgirl569 (106361)
• Marion, Ohio
17 Apr 23
I heard that on the Beach boy's tribute last week
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@FourWalls (68084)
• United States
17 Apr 23
I don’t think you can mention The Beach Boys without this song!
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@wolfgirl569 (106361)
• Marion, Ohio
17 Apr 23
@FourWalls It would be hard to do
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@FourWalls (68084)
• United States
26 Apr 23
That’s so true. It seems like their songs are just part of American fabric.
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@FourWalls (68084)
• United States
17 Apr 23
I agree, it’s a very infectious sound that gets you moving.
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@RasmaSandra (79892)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Apr 23
Had to turn a deaf ear to the radio is someone did not know this song. Although it was rather strange I remember because I constantly had the radio turned on and in NYC while the snow was falling there were people singing about going on a surfing safari
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@FourWalls (68084)
• United States
17 Apr 23
Well, snowboarding is just surfing on snow.
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@FourWalls (68084)
• United States
17 Apr 23
They did! Those were the cool days!
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@NJChicaa (119638)
• United States
16 Apr 23
@FourWalls that one yes was probably her but also my neighbors growing up. The mother always had the Beach Boys on. I can't hear Little Deuce Coupe without thinking of her.
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