SURFER GIRL - The Beach Boys - SINGER REACTS!

[@mikeziegler4785]

Brian Wilson, wow. Not only a songwriting genius, but such an amazing voice.

[@Tribblepuppy]

I was in high school and surfing the beaches of Southern California when The Beach Boys started releasing songs about the life we were leading. They were the perfect soundtrack to grow up to, and their songs were popular when the sun went down and we gathered around bonfires on the beach. They made kids of all ages, all over the States wish they could live the life their songs portrayed.

[@fullcircle3357]

Brian not only singing Falsetto but playing amazing bass as well doubles the difficulty

[@davidwilliams2403]

The bass isn't the most demanding I have ever heard.

[@predeterminedmeat5024]

​@@davidwilliams2403It's a bit tricky but much harder while singing

[@davidwilliams2403]

@@predeterminedmeat5024 Ask Paul McCartney about that!

[@larrysolis6952]

Listen to the beach boys song " In my Room".. Almost the same riff as Surfer Girl.. Check it out !! And Yes !! You have that Surfer Girl Look 😍

[@danielupsdell2697]

Dani is so sweet

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

There is a downside ... Betheny Hamilton

[@dtnetlurker]

I always loved the Beach Boys, they had a sound and style that was truly unique. At a time when everyone and I mean EVERYONE wanted to look and sound like The Beatles, The Beach Boys were always fresh and new. No matter how many times I have heard their music over the years, it never EVER gets old.

[@philippesauvie639]

The Beach Boys are the quintessential American band if you ask me. Genius! Genius so much that The Beatles envied the clarity of their music but never could get there. The album ‘Pet Sounds’ is a musical masterpiece! Love your take on the song Dani...surfs up!

[@nealfig]

Brian Wilson wrote some great songs and produced some great recordings of those. "God Only Knows", written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher, is a pinnacle in pop songwriting.

[@TANTHEMANFILMS]

the fact these songs are closer to 60 years old is amazing too..

[@Blue-qr7qe]

So many of the 60's groups who feature harmonies drew so heavily from a duo of brothers whose harmonies were so distinct. They were the Everly Brothers. The Beatles, The Zombies, The Kinks, The Beach Boys, Crosby, Stills, and Nash and so many more have nsmed them as a strong influence and inspiration. PS If you ever do get a chance to learn to surf, DO IT. It will increase your soulfulness by a factor of 10.

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

Oh no, the Beach Boys initially drew from the doo wop style not the Everly's. They are in fact the pinnacle of the doo wop form. They do a great a capella version of the old Mystics tune "Hushabye". It couldn't be more apparent.

[@davidschecter5247]

Their voices and harmonies were unique and exquisite. Listen to "Add Some Music to Your day" from 1970's classic SUNFLOWER album. Or Brian Wilson's recent "From There to Back Again" from THAT'S WHY GOD MADE THE RADIO. Heavenly and so creative.

[@vancegill1135]

You can never go wrong with The Beach Boys!! 🌊

[@lauriebarnes2999]

Great reaction, Dani. Beautiful song with those incredibly awesome harmonies. Yes, I was also around when this song came out so I guess I'm in the same category as one of the other people that left a comment as well. We're both "older than dirt"!

[@MDolphinsFan99]

one of my fav songs from the beach boys :-) you rock girl :-)

[@robertstoner8244]

That's beautiful melody . The voices sound amazing together. And the way the high notes hinting in perfect pitch .

[@dalem8332]

Classic Beach Boys! Love it.♥️🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦

[@tamagotchidoctor5207]

This was my lullaby song I'd sing to my daughter when she was a baby.

[@DaniAtkinson]

Aw, that is super sweet. love that.

[@rubbersole79]

God they were great back then. Do "In my room" and "Warmth of the Sun" sometime..........

[@gilbertogonzalez3238]

i love this girl

[@markr.devereux3385]

That effortless soaring voice of BRIAN is perfection. He doesn't get the recognition the fans know his impact on the 1960s

[@matthewme8311]

A great live version ... love that song

[@antonmulder9413]

Good song done well by the beach boys love it

[@gilbertogonzalez3238]

dani, you are my surfer girl !! We love you!

[@myopia2020]

Hello @Dani Atkinson :) With the Beach Boys (the Golden era though Pet Sounds and "Good Vibrations" anyway), Brian's productions are everything. Crowd energy and screaming are fun (fun, fun), but the studio versions are infinitely superior :) A gorgeous yet semi-obscure gem you might want to check out: "Your Summer Dream" (1963 also from the 'Surfer Girl' album). Other reactors have creatively skirted copyright issues with the studio versions. I'm sure you can, too :)

[@haroldjones8023]

If you get to the sunflower album love to hear your reaction to I believe, correct me if I’m wrong, the only song written be drummer Dennis Wilson and friend Gregg Jakobson that The Beach Boys recorded called Forever. 1st lines: if every word I said, could make you smile, I’d talk forever

[@thomasgiles6991]

They came to my high school in 63 and sang this. They were just breaking out.

[@davidthieman8020]

Thanks for the remember of The Bench Boys. I did growth up listen to them.

[@P-M-869]

Dick Dale created the Surf sound. Surfin' and a-Swingin' He was in all the Frankie & Annette surfing movies.

[@stephenbyrnes7460]

Hi Dani! Now if you are a skier - or ever go skiing - this is a great track to listen to on the slopes. It gives a timing to your weight/lean/push on skis that will help your balance, confidence and strength gain. Try it - you'll like it!

[@LightWolf_91]

Lucky enough to have found a left handed Fender Jaguar in the style and color of Carl Wilson's seen here, shipped from the UK, limited run from 2019, all I could ever see was the Kurt Cobain version (ughhhh...) very blessed, Im learning alot of his Chuck Berry inspired riffs and such; Fun, Fun, Fun, Wendy, this, more to follow...thank you Dani!

[@realamerican5813]

Dani, You would have made a great surfer girl!! I remember this song when it first came out! Yes I'm older than dirt. lol Great reaction!! ROCK ON!! Jeff

[@debbielambert2410]

This brought great memories

[@Jesusfreak-m3x]

You should check out the Righteous Brothers "Rock and Roll Heaven" from the Band Stand 30th anniversary 1981. I think you will particularly like it.

[@jimnicosia5934]

A friend of my saw them live 23 times.

[@dennisdecker2932]

I was 4 years old when this song came out in 1964 its the best song in the universe ever created i need to hear it all the time sure i like ed sherin sure i like taylor but this song is best song ever created and Brian Wilson is just as talented today You are a surfer girl so grab a small surf board and walk even if the closest ocean is 2000 miles away from you. im going on to the second best song ever created called in my room by the beach boys you can do a video on it i will look for you..

[@lifelover515]

'When Brian sings, the sun comes out in California.' Even after all these years, it remains THE surfer love anthem. The recorded version is more haunting. But you would't have been riding the surf together with Brian, as he famously couldn't swim!

[@westwoods7675]

He could swim, there's multiple pics of him in the pool

[@dinodasbunce6224]

Of course the Beach Boys aren't playing on the studio version. They only provided the all important vocals.

[@boyders16]

@@dinodasbunce6224 wrong. The Beach Boys played all instruments on the studio version of Surfer Girl themselves.

[@dinodasbunce6224]

@@boyders16 Ok, thanks for the info. I just know that on the "Wrecking Crew" documentary that Brian Wilson said he wouldn't let them play on their records. It would be interesting to see what other records they played on themselves.

[@boyders16]

@@dinodasbunce6224 there's a really good book by Beach Boys historian Jon Stebbins called Beach Boys FAQ. As I recall it has a lot of session details. Mostly everything up until Brian retired from touring is the band themselves but there are interesting instrument switches on certain tracks. For example, where Brian is playing keys on a track it was often Al who would play the bass part in the studio. I Get Around is one example of that off the top of my head!

[@davekirby7790]

I remember this song as if it was yesterday....man does time fly and I don't have a pilot's license

[@ademirze1721]

the girls screaming kkkkk

[@shelbys6572]

You need to hear the album version. This is classic though.

[@93corvettebaby]

Hi Dani! I can’t pay much attention with that Rolling Stones shirt you’re wearing.Soo cool.

[@kennyweaver8475]

Dani another great song that you reacting to

[@frankamodeo7310]

Dani,will you react to SATURDAY NIGHT BY THE BAY CITY ROLLERS LIVE ON THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL,1976 This a band that the time were just as big as the beatles,and had record sales of up to 200 million records.

[@joecrone9862]

Love it!

[@BigToeify]

Yes! More Beach Boys please!

[@kentclark6420]

Dani, have you been to Hawaii? That's a good place to surf, and lots of guys over there, too!

[@allensaunders449]

Great song prelude to pet sounds

[@lancekilkenny721]

My very first 45! (Duck Duck GO it kids).

[@felixnorman9562]

Are you related to the Atkinson that played with the Raiders (my team), which he brought fear to his aponents?

[@SalaciousBCrumb4057]

Nice song, nice reaction of you

[@kendallcarstens9194]

Wow, '64; the year I was born.

[@gregraymond428]

G’day Dani. Love the Beach Boys. Great fun memories for me from the 70s mate. Many great days spent at the beach trying to impress the hot shielas.(Ha,Ha) But usually failing. Thank you for this groovy reaction. Love it. More please. Let’s hang ten sometime.🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️ See ya.👍🇦🇺❤️

[@harryredhawk7661]

Surfer girl from South Bay, ca

[@celebmom1]

I bought you the surf board (small one for pool) that says surfer girl on it. You didnt know. Then you react to this. Thats our c connection. Kisses!

[@DaniAtkinson]

Mommy daughter connection is the strongest!!! ❤️❤️💖💖💖

[@xaspirate8060]

@@DaniAtkinson As it good as it gets Ma! Good job out of you....obv>>>

[@mdudley52]

those guitars and amps are vintage today.

[@carlgarnett8817]

Yes hello it's me again hey there it's 1:45 p.m. Sunday July 11th 21 S2 Beach Place they are definitely good I watch them play down at the exhibition many years ago was Steve Miller when I was a lot younger must have been over 40 years ago 30 years ago but yes you can play their songs and they have a lot of good songs that it would enjoy good music to play on the beach so have a nice day you and your family from Canada Toronto Scarborough Ontario Carl Supertramp Garnett God bless be safe

[@carlgarnett8817]

Yes hello it's me again hey there do you see what I mean Beach Place I should be Beach Boys sometimes the wrong words go on here but anyhow I'll get my son to fix it when I get together with him whenever that will be I do not know yeah I seen The Beach Boys with my sister and her husband of fire captain many years ago at the exhibition it was all good 3:09 p.m. looks like a little wet day out there but not running right now but I'm going to go for a ride along the highway and back then chill and maybe pick up a few things from the store Dominion whatever people called Metro I called Dominion so yeah thanks for getting back to me and have yourself a good day just keep marching right through everything I told you lifes like Snakes and Ladders from Canada Toronto Scarborough Ontario from Carl Supertramp Garnett God bless be safe PS I just noticed you on a different video you're singing Oh Darling by The Beatles by the water I was going to ask you to play that song but I guess it's already been done and I don't know maybe your star and I don't even know it just too busy running around raising a family for 40-something years Maybe so keep on smiling and try to stay positive don't give up the ship Carl PS again I was watching that old are invited to make their in water I was wondering how old are you not that it matters I'm I'm in my sixties feel like I was just curious I thought your 2021 I don't know I think you have a boyfriend probably do I think I've heard you say it but I was just curious what age you were if not people don't like giving out the race sometimes but you can give a low number a little high number or right on number would be nice I just wondering girl Supertramp Garnett logical supertrapp

[@peteto1]

NO autotune! 'Nuff said....

[@thomasbrower305]

Listen to this from a Capital full dimensional stereo album. No screaming little girls and better mix.

[@dennishardy3869]

Oh Dani. That's one of the beach boys songs I didn't really care for. It was just too slow for me. My song was Surfing USA, I Get around, etc. Surfer girl was ok. Just too slow for me.

[@Kirke182]

You'll have to listen to the Four Freshmen sometime.

[@DaniAtkinson]

Yes!! Is that a song by The Beach Boys or a group?

[@Kirke182]

@@DaniAtkinson The Four Freshmen formed in 1948 as a barbershop quartet but began doing jazz and pop standards in the 50s. They were very popular. Brian Wilson was a huge fan and stole their vocalizing and harmonizing style for the Beach Boys. Both groups were often indistinguishable from one another. Listen to the Freshmens' version of "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You." Close your eyes and you would swear it was the Beach Boys. But remember, the Beach Boys copied them.

[@keithcaserta]

Please, please, please react to their masterpiece, "God Only Knows."

[@tlee717]

Brian Wilson still is talented

[@Blue-qr7qe]

Here's a sample of The Everly Brothers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooW8lmybedarm5o

[@gdave]

OMG,You are too sweet!!!

[@andrewhogan6533]

Good lord, you’re gorgeous

[@LouieLouie3]

Good one but prefer “Don’t Worry Baby”

[@MarcusAurelius-o1o]

Dani...You sound like a Squeeky Mouse!!

[@billparthum206]

Dani: The Beach Boys were notoriously weak in live concert. Voices were too soft compared to studio filter/amplification. Same with Jan and Dean. Listen to the albums, they're far better!

[@ImperialRadioYT]

where the fuck are you living? cause it's not on Earth. Beach Boys, from '61 to about '65 (or if Brian was ever with them beyond that) were superb! have you seen this full '64 "Lost Concert"? It may be their greatest performance

[@billparthum206]

@@ImperialRadioYT This is Dani's site. Keep your foul language off it.

[@ImperialRadioYT]

@@billparthum206 you know, what, I instantly felt bad because she's such a doll, AND DANI, if you read this, I DO apologize. but bill, buddy, you need a hearing aid, or something, you were dead wrong

[@billparthum206]

@@ImperialRadioYT Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as music in the ear of the listener. Yes, that indoor, studio set concert was good. But I lived in the Bay area in the 70's and their voices get lost in the wind and crowd outside. To each his own ....

[@ImperialRadioYT]

@@billparthum206 well the '70s for The Beach Boys were like the '80s for all rock guys except AC/DC - they basically didn't exist/matter