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Catch a Wave

Catch a Wave

1963 song by The Beach Boys

For the book, see Catch a Wave: The Rise, Fall and Redemption of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson.

"Catch a Wave" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for the American rock band, the Beach Boys, released on their 1963 album Surfer Girl.

Quick Facts Song by The Beach Boys, from the album Surfer Girl ...

In 1964, a rewritten version of the song was recorded by Jan and Dean as "Sidewalk Surfin'". It was released as a single and reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Personnel

The Beach Boys

Additional Musicians

  • Maureen Love – harp

Other recordings

DTV set the original Beach Boys recording to the Disney shorts Hawaiian Holiday and How to Swim and was featured on the Groovin' for a '60s Afternoon video.

The Kidsongs Kids released their version of "Catch a Wave" on their The Wonderful World of Sports video.

The Rock-afire Explosion covered the song on their first show tape.
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