The Beach Boys "Do It Again" on The Ed Sullivan Show

[@xiropigado]

Could play this 100 times in a row and would still want to hear it again.

[@johnricci7264]

Me too. "Lets get together and do it again."

[@bobmalack481]

The ORIGINAL 'Do it again', even aboves Steely Dans 'Do it again'..Robert at 67.

[@DARROW16]

Me too..and do it again!!

[@raccuia1]

I saw them live on their 50 year anniversary tour on September 6, 2012 in Perth, Australia. They played a 3 hour concert with a break in the middle. Missing were Dennis Wilson (drummer) and Carl Wilson (guitar and vocals) who are both sadly deceased. The other 3 were there along with David Marks plus Bruce Johnston who joined the band at a later time in their history. There were many other fine musicians on the stage that night supporting them. They put on a great show and I was happy to be there at an historic time in popular music history.

[@Joop.23-2-63]

Well, do it again.

[@bondsons]

Takes me back to my childhood. 60's music was awesome!

[@pizzalibrarian]

I love The Beach Boys but as a kid I never cared for this song because the others were so iconic. Now that I’m 61 and have a lot of nostalgia in my own life, I appreciate this song a lot more.

[@SurferJoe1]

Once upon a time there was so much incredible music happening at once that a song like this could get overlooked...

[@That_AMC_Guy]

And how! It's insane how much music young people were being bombarded with back then. So much so that 50 years on, we're still finding overlooked gems from that era that may never have had the luxury of national distribution or syndicated radio play. I still stand by my comment that the WORST of yesteryear is still BETTER than the Best of Today.

[@ronald1111]

Switzerland has never been invaded because they have to have machine guns

[@huascar66]

20/20 is one of The Beach Boys best albums, I think. Do It Again opens the album. Amazing song. Amazing album. Amazing group.

[@hilaryjuliecoxon5434]

They sound fantastic!

[@oldskool731]

@@olliebeak131 yea

[@ajreyes9742]

There was nothing better than to live just 20 miles away from Huntington beach in So.California, growing up as a kid in the 1960's/70's , and listening to the Beach boys all summer long on K-EARTH 101....I would not have traded it for the World.

[@hilaryjuliecoxon5434]

Sounds blissful!😊

[@gdholmfirth]

KRTH, Los Angeles!

[@BazookaToe]

I’m right there with you. Born in 65 in Santa Ana, these guys are the soundtrack of my youth.

[@jimmycarter8020]

I was in Garden Grove, where were you?

[@lindavenskus5755]

Massachusetts!

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Born in 1953, grew up with best of music! Loved The Beach Boys!

[@ddahodd7856]

- 53, me too - those California beach boys lent us in Sussex so much added sparkle to the sea and romance to the horizon -

[@dmcgarvey956]

‘54 😜

[@Lou-fu7bo]

@@rhondaboncutter5812 i was born 1965 And Beach Boys are super for me. As Dylan, Stones, Byrds, Kinks, Mamas And, Papas, The Who are super for me as well. Golden sixties👍😄🎤🎸🎶💃🕺

[@jenniferartman5341]

I GREW UP IN 1951 AN I AGREE WITH YOU!! SAW THE BEACH BOYS YEARS AGO WHEN I LIVED IN CONNECTICUT...THEY DID A SHOW AT THE NAVAL BASE. IT WAS FANTASTIC!!

[@philb6490]

Born in august of 1952 and the sixties and seventies were the greatest decades of music 🌞😊🎶🎸🎵

[@tannerin]

Amazing that this was only 6 years after their debut album and already they were writing nostalgic songs harkening back to their early hits, really shows how quickly everything changed throughout the 60s

[@MikeMaxwell1961]

I never even liked The Beach Boys when I was younger. As I've grown older, I realize just what musical geniuses they all were. Honestly, just beautiful, beautiful music that only they could make.

[@Yankeededandy62]

We all knew, there was still hope for you and you came through :-).

[@ricksaunders8074]

Just Brian was the genius Listen to Pet Sounds all Brian

[@jackmarchant06]

@@ricksaunders8074 yeah but you can’t discount the later work of Carl, Dennis, Al etc

[@silas.s._music]

@@ricksaunders8074 Sure, but look at the albums after Smiley Smile. That was pretty much the work of Al, Carl, Dennis, Bruce and Mike. Brian still wrote the music, but the contributions by the others grew to an actually meaningful amount

[@kingcola9293]

No, 'they' weren't geniuses, only Brian. He carried the rest of them.

[@moboutmen]

One of, if not the, best "those were the days" songs ever.

[@LimitlessThinker]

50 years later they still rock! Ageless talent. What an incredible band!♥️

[@randallbowman7899]

Carl was such an underrated guitarist. He the one that inspired me to start learning guitar.

[@beachem1]

Outstanding

[@jaratunes479]

That’s dope

[@anthfax]

Amen

[@bb22602]

Carl was my favorite Beach Boy. He left us much too soon.

[@whackamolechamp]

Agree and he has the best voice of them all. Amazing talent all around.

[@joearnold5727]

This is when music made people smile.

[@lindavenskus5755]

So agree!

[@theboombody]

Hence the motivation behind the Smile album.

[@christopherauffrey3899]

Saw Al & Brian last night. First saw them over 40 years ago. Still got it goin on. Great to see so many 25ish people singing along.

[@pleun315]

Their music is instant happy energy ❤️

[@patriciafallis3354]

back when music was music ...these guys have always been my favorites from the 60s & 70

[@AZ_Living]

Masters of harmony and melody. No one ever did it better.

[@DG-sf9ei]

Agreed. They put the beatles to shame, and that's a tall order in that department.

[@greatbyrondo]

When I see these Ed Sullivan clips, I always think of watching the show with my Grandparents every Sunday... They had a BIG Zenith console TV in the front room.... Grandad sat in his recliner on one side, grandma sat in her green cushy chair on the other side, and I usually laid on the floor in between them.... Really takes me back to a simpler time...(for me, anyway... Ha)

[@strothermartin5368]

For me too,I'm going back want to go back with me?

[@matthatter2849]

Yep. That was the typical grandparents layout of the living room! LOL. Each with their own chair, with it's own color and style.

[@starman6092]

@@strothermartin5368 Hey Tracy! I love the Beach Boys too and saw them live twice while in college back in the 80's. YLB

[@user-jq2iz9zn4p]

I remember watching Ed Sullivan with my Dad。That and pro tennis and the WW2 drama Combat。

[@writereducator]

Yes, my favorite spot was a couple of feet away from the screen, lying on the carpet with one hand propping up my head. I thought it was the best seat in the house. Get lost in the show.

[@DavidHBurkart]

Al actually gets a lot of love, his voice is still great after 60 years now

[@leokimvideo]

Mike Love looked old as a young man, and young as an old man. Amazing!

[@idkyou8188]

It’s because he always looks 40. When he was 20 he looked 40 and now when he’s 80 he looks 40

[@brainscott8198]

It's called going bald at 22.....lol.

@@brainscott8198 Lmao tell me about it. I have a disease that made me go bald at the age of 13. I have never been asked for ID in my damn life. At least I can dance better than Mike

[@diegoborges3716]

And Al Jardine always looked old.

[@321leigh]

At least he didn’t wear a hair piece here.

[@SR-nu2hs]

Love the way Dennis plays the drums with such finesse!

[@bramleydragon]

Is that why he was usually replaced by Hal Blaine on their records?

[@HotVoodooWitch]

@@bramleydragon I think you should change your handle to "greeneyedmonster."

[@edtaiman]

@@bramleydragon Dennis played drums on the first 5 albums after that it went to the Wrecking Crew for everything. Dennis still rocked it.

[@douglasmcclure9492]

Buzz kill dennis was a very bad drummer

[@stevedavis6879]

​@@bramleydragonI'm here in sept 2024 and I agree 👌

[@finderskeepers5343]

We get old but the music of the Beach Boys never does.

[@samspade8612]

A masterpiece, great harmonies and rhythm changes. We were blessed to grow up in the Rock 'n Roll era.

[@jukedar]

This song still kicks ass, love it especially when Im heading over the bridge and to the shore

[@jojorey6886]

Happy, positive music. The best time to grow up in.

[@lindavenskus5755]

It never gets old!❤

[@jmaraboli1394]

i'm 36 born in the late 80's grew up in the 90s. This is fantastic music! nothing will ever beat music like this. peace & love everyone!

[@kbusby4824]

In many ways, they were the antithesis of The Doors, different versions of the California sound. Both were phenomenal.

[@kbusby4824]

@G Walker Good to know.

[@sandybruce9092]

Absolutely agree!

[@GraceHill27]

But Jim Morrison likes them a lot!! He said Brian Wilson was his favorite singer and Wild Honey his favorite álbum 😮

[@joefront1969]

I never stopped listening to the Beach Boys from the time I first heard them until now.I remember there were a number of years when it wasn"t "cool"to listen to the Beach Boys,it didn't stop me.

[@Vinyl_guy]

Its funny because all the people who stopped listening missed out on some incredible music epecialy from 1967-1975

[@sueadt8421]

They all looked & sang great this night on the Ed Sullivan show!!! ❤️

[@VictorKPanda]

l truly wish this music will return and the era again too.

[@rorypreston7178]

I have a feeling it will

[@rorypreston7178]

Brian Wilson is having a big resurgence in popularity among young musicians these days

[@rorypreston7178]

era is gone though all things must pass etc

[@rorypreston7178]

check out weyes blood - titanic rising that album came out in 2019 and might give you hope haha

[@sartainja]

Amen, Brother Victor.

[@SoullessxDream]

The first 10 seconds or so are perfect for this song. Gets everyone rockin and ready to do it again!

[@adlap0152]

This is up there with the greatest songs written by The Beach Boys! The melody is so simple, yet so beautiful. Such a revolutionary band, and a whole lotta Fun, Fun, Fun!🤘🌴

[@frannyx9362]

My top one

[@peterpanassow7814]

Agreed! 👍

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Lyrically it's excellent, telling a good story of a surfer who is longing for the old days at the beach with all of his old surfer friends and wants a reunion with them.

[@juantarctica]

The bridge is very complex though, with some maj9 chords. Love that.

[@1wldnczyguy]

You really need to credit “Jan And Dean” for their contribution to this genre, and the Beach Boys.

[@scottmoore3113]

My favorite Beach Boys song. I could listen to it on a loop for hours.

[@dawalt009]

This would have to be my favourite BB rock tune, it kicks ass, when I first heard it in mid 1968, They were still on top of their game even though the fickle buying public had lost a little faith in them. In Australia they were still very popular even into 1969 just love the harmonies. Was able to chat to Mike Love in early 2003 on 2GB Sydney radio and thanked him for all the great tunes they blessed us with.

[@memphismartin196]

Beach Boys playing homage to their own heritage to the world.. Amazing!

[@stevesmith3451]

As a lifelong Beach Boys fan you think there's nothing left to surprise you,then this turn's up. Outstanding version and great video deserves a number one spot!

[@JudyDack]

Such talented men. The harmonies are excellent. Love this song.

[@TheBings]

The Beach Boys are the birth of Sunshine Pop. They always put a smile on my face - especially here at the beach in Southern California.

[@alan1james]

Fantastic! Such a badass guitar for their usual type of music. The soul of Brian was totally present there. Genius! And the greatest group for me, together with the Beatles.

[@peterpanassow7814]

It rocks! 👍

[@mikescampfire1676]

This song still stands today

[@johnramsey1554]

@@mikescampfire1676 100%

[@muttt.whopull3252]

They didn't play the instruments, all done by the Wrecking Crew in the recording studios.

[@JasonKTerry]

@@muttt.whopull3252 No, that's no true. It is a myth that has been perpetuated over the years. On some songs, yes, but in many, many cases they played the instruments themselves.

[@MrKaywyn]

I really LOVE this performance. And the version of Good Vibrations from the same show is equally excellent.

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

The Beach Boys first real retro/ nostalgic song about a bygone surf era.

[@biffhenderson1419]

Brilliant live version of this, and LOVE Dennis's playing!

[@helencampbell4900]

Dennis really threw himself into it.

[@frannyx9362]

God only knows / Dennis Wilson☝🙏

[@raymondgill9796]

Love this song and clip and am in awe of Denis but if you look at his drums they seem to have cussions on them this is clearly not a strictly live or totally mimed performance but some kind of tv hybrid.

[@bholaoates1542]

@@raymondgill9796 Yeah, I agree about the tv hybrid. I read somewhere that the standard operating procedure on the show was to have the artists record the music earlier in the day and then sing live to that recording when performing it later on the show that day. That appears to be the case here.

[@lar7905]

Biff Henderson...Dennis was criticized by the "experts" who claimed he drummed like a caveman ...he didn't use the usual drummers technique. Of holding the sticks. Whatever...I lloved his style and enthusiasm...what do I know.

[@deemavo]

So many people really like to hate on Mike Love. But man, his voice is SO iconic.

[@sekulrtsnfnugg6126]

Well, Mike has made that easy for people.

[@pash9956]

Why? Did he try to replace Brian?

[@DiAbLo_SaYaJiN]

he screwed the Beach Boys Hall of Fame...

[@sueadt8421]

I agree, & quite different from the others!!!❤️ It was evident from the first videos &/or clips of concerts that Mike liked attention, esp from the women!! Lol 😂. (anyone whose been married 9 times with that amt of kids, or maybe more by now, is excessive!!) But, guess he’s made enough $$ to pay for them!! Except for him waving to the audience, his clapping his hands & dancing around on stage just seemed natural for someone who didn’t play an instrument!!! His voice has always been an asset to the band, or it seems the Wilson Bros. would’ve tried to oust him from the BBs altogether!! But, he WAS family…. & always looked neat on stage, even with his many hats!!! With so much going on “on stage” he seemed to always be front & center as the frontman!! Lol. The video of “Rock & Roll Music” is fabulous with Mike in his glittery gold jacket dancing all around without missing a word!!! My next fave video is “Do It Again” on their 2nd appearance on Ed Sullivan, with all 5 in white suits, one of few appearances of Mike with his intense blue eyes shining & hair combed over & no hat!! Sooo, it goes without saying that at times he could probably get on someone’s last nerve….but he’s about 76 now in 2022 & still touring!!! The band lost a lot when Dennis drown & later when Carl got sick. However, with Brian, Al, Bruce, Marks, & Mike + many other musicians still alive & kicking, most are still touring, recording, & making great music!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😎😎😎😎😎💕💕💕

[@DeeckyRizzo]

I recently started listening The Beach Boys, I watch videos,interviews, etc., and i'm becoming a fan, but still, until this moment... I still can't find why everyone hates on Mike. I love him, his voice is so cool for rock & roll and, all those things that people say they hate about him, for me, they're exactly what make him a rockstar. The man is a rock star.

[@chrisfreeman4457]

This came out in the summer of 1968. It was a hit, and the timing of it was unique. Their popularity in the U.S. had gone down in the psychedelic, San Francisco-based era...(although their popularity continued unabated in Europe and other parts of the world). But with their popularity being at a low point in the U.S., Brian was still able to write and record an incredibly vibrant, exciting and sexy record, put it out there and have it be a huge radio favorite in the U.S. Really, not bad.

[@helencampbell4900]

Yes it was a very sexy song now you come to mention it. Almost has a double meaning.

[@basilmarasco1975]

The next year, 1969, they had a minor hit, "I Can Hear Music", which, though not a Brian or Beach Boys composition, was a song I really liked that year (with Carl on lead vocal, I think).

[@MIKELIN8]

The sad part of their reduced popularity was that it allowed top-40 radio to ignore much of the band's work from the late 60s and early 70s. There is a video on here of Fred Vail talking about his frustration in trying to get the program director of WFIL in Philadelphia to add a song from the brilliant Sunflower album to the rotation. Jay Cook's comment to Fred was "Nobody cares about The Beach Boys any longer".

[@buckjohnson1119]

Basil Marasco Yes, great vocals by Carl.

[@raymondbonington9355]

Number 1 in the uk ,, I can hear music top 10 as was cotton fields, why did the uk continue to love the beach boys when the USA turned there back on them a little ?

[@ansellovestogroworganicall2180]

My favorite Beach Boys song.

[@stumarston6812]

mine too

[@stringalongmike1953]

Yeah, me too.

[@joelcampbell1491]

One of them .They have so many

[@SludgeMcPoople]

Sweet times from before greed set California on fire...The Beach Boys brilliant, unique sound, harmonies, capture a spirit of those days.... Makes me want to run into the surf again!

[@nataliarobinson9514]

I love this song, man the quality is gold

[@bobmalack481]

Dennis Wilson plays reverse jazz sticks hold with his right hand..I'm floored..Robert at 67.

[@pmccachren]

Classic. Never gets old just better.

[@ut4eb]

Poignant how the late Dennis Wilson is back there happy, healthy, looking awesome, and holding this song together. An underappreciated musical force himself (Pacific Ocean Blue). 🙏

[@KateLicker]

AND he knew the Manson "family"...how cool is that?

[@monicamorilla2851]

I totally agree with you..

[@Mona.555]

@@KateLickerHow the heck is that cool?

[@KateLicker]

major 60s nostalgia !!@@Mona.555

[@MarkJohnson-dr4ws]

​@@KateLicker Nothing "cool" about that.

[@frannyx9362]

They did our hearts good not like the sounds of today 👏🙌👍❤

[@goss1961]

This never gets old.

[@BornYesterday0126]

Love watching both Carl and Dennis during this number, they're both so into it.

[@sharksport01]

Because we can't watch Brian.

[@haroldkreye8770]

One of my favorite BB tunes. Dennis’s drums really compliment the song.

[@biffhenderson1419]

Definitely their best broadcasted love performance ever.....everything about this is awesome, a confident on top of their game band

[@SamWesting]

I give this Ed Sullivan Show appearance demerits for not having Brian.

[@paulamiles9559]

@SamWesting I don't recognize the piano player- do you know who that is? Is it Bruce Johnston?

[@SamWesting]

@@paulamiles9559 Bruce is on the piano, yes.

[@rdlewis3616]

I needed to relive my youth with some Beach Boys today. 🥰

[@sailinstyle]

I relive my youth through the Beach Boys every day. I wonder what's happened to that portrait of me up in the attic...

[@jsrecords2023]

I like Carl's tone on the solo.

[@peterpanassow7814]

Sam here. 😎

[@chetruane]

@@peterpanassow7814 Sam? Your names peter

[@nataliarobinson9514]

Yeah, i couldn’t help but notice that Carl can dance!

[@GeorgePenton-np9rh]

Carl Wilson was the George Harrison of the Beach Boys.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

A fuzz tone pedal.

[@dangallagher364]

What a time to be a teenager

[@Zero-33312]

If there was ever a song that personifies everyones need to get back to a normal routine after every single crazy thing that's happened. It's this song.

[@thorsden5562]

Right on!!!

[@russellcampbell9198]

One of very favourite BB songs. Great rendition.

[@jeffhammermill9358]

Long time ago while boarding a plane my mother suddenly gasped, “Those are The Beach Boys”. Now the jet were got on was a smaller one with 2 seats on one half 1 or 2 on other (can’t reacall). Anyway my 5 year old has to sit 1 or 2 rows in front of us. Well Brian Wilson sits next to her. He was the PERFECT gentleman. My wife offered to switch seats and he said, “No it will be ok”. He kept our daughter smiling and comfortable the entire flight. After landing and in baggage claim the whole band came up to us saying how sweet our daughter was. Apparently the other members were in front and next to Wilson. She entertained The Beach Boys with stories and Disney Characters (I think that for that brief flight they had some anonymity and enjoyed it). Anyway they told us how sweet she was and asked us if we would like to have them autograph something for her when she gets older. Well a page was ripped from a book and they signed it. Truly a nice group. Great memory. Thank god it was not ruined by a camera phone!

[@DavidHBurkart]

That is a great story!

[@jeffhammermill9358]

@@DavidHBurkart Thank you.

[@hayesman76]

Great story, thanks for sharing it!

[@DanOne1513]

3rd the great story!

[@FIVEOFEVER]

Love reading a great story. Thanks for sharing!

[@gregb8571]

This song is so cool. I used to listen to the Beach Boys all the time as teenager. I bought the Endless Summer record LP and 8-tracks so I could listen to them in the car. I saw them play in person at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto in I think 1978. I haven't listened to them for many years. I recently rediscovered them on KZbin. Their music sounds even better now.

[@vernonandrews6310]

This song sounds so ahead of it’s time!

[@planetxyz9608]

Its funny . Whenever i hear the beach boys i think of the beach . These guys are the definition of summer holidays .

[@planetxyz9608]

@William G Danson no im stuck in 2020

[@planetxyz9608]

@L Ron Cupboard figure of speach. U shoud go worry about your country instead of what i say

[@planetxyz9608]

@Aldos get a life . I was making a nice gesture. Like seriously get a life

[@demoleramera]

@@planetxyz9608 Don't really get why everyone who responded to you got so abrasive and weird?!

[@planetxyz9608]

@@demoleramera people hate there lives so the wanna hate on others

[@stevenleslie8557]

Such an underated band. Why did it take 50 years for me to realize this?

[@angelomisterioso]

Love the sound on the guitar solo.

[@user-dn8fp7ol5z]

Dennis was such a great drummer. as a drummer myself I always tell these young kids today u don't need a huge set and a double bass and to use technique to make a small set sound big just like my mom taught me (yes mom is a drummer too lol) and I love that Dennis is playing left handed on a right handed set just like I play my drums I can't play traditional right handed lol RIP Dennis Wilson

[@jamescalifornia2964]

I think Dennis was quite good also. 👍

[@That_AMC_Guy]

I know, right? It's like Greg Errico (the drummer from Sly & The Family Stone) admitted years back now that the drum kit they used in the studio to produce the bulk of their hits 1966-1969 was just a regular old, catalog-order set of Sears Silvertone drums. Even back then, the whole kit might've retailed for only $97 dollars.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

@@That_AMC_Guy - Same situation at MoTown Studios

[@rachaelfox4313]

Rip Dennis and Carl wilson

[@monicamorilla2851]

I love this music.their sound can not be replaced...love it all. 😊😊😊

[@johnhicksmusic]

The rock and roll moment - 0:45 when the camera pans into Dennis and he makes eye contact every step of the way. He knew two million girls were looking back 😉

[@juergenholm7340]

Einer der besten Songs der Band. Wunderbar !!! 😊

[@dandemino2513]

Best band i ever heard live .....pittsburgh..with framton ..3 rivers stadium ....many many moons ago....seen many ....still hold to it ...best band i ever heard live .....2021.......✌😀☀🌴...

[@Paul-010]

This song brings back beautiful memories of 1968👍🏻

[@irvinlopez1126]

Carl didn't have to do anything extraordinary. He was an amazing man.

[@dougwuerth5499]

I met the Beach boys once = it was their first tour after Brian stopped touring with them - maybe 1965? They had just flown in from from a concert in Des Moines. Ia. My dad was the Director at the Omaha Airport, so he got me in, with one friend, to meet their plane at the airport. It was quite late at night. Carl, Al, and Mike were very nice to us and chatted a bit (though they were obviously quite tired), and signed our "concert program" from the previous concert tour. Dennis was an asshole - really rude and dismissive and wouldn't sign an autograph for us. An interesting and unforgettable experience! Still, of course, went to the concert the following night. I must have seen the BB's 8 or 9 times.

[@mongezimkula612]

Indeed super

[@toastertwo1602]

@@dougwuerth5499 Wow, it's a quite surprising me to hear somebody calling Dennis an "asshole". People usually described him as a nice guy. Though, I don't know exactly how it was. I've never met any of The Beach Boys in person.

[@Jim-pt8kk]

He had the best voice in the group

[@KingofAllHumanity]

Let's all just get together and do it again, just like the Summer will never ever end! 🏖🏝

[@timtonner946]

This song has such a groove. I always play it at "eleven" while driving...

[@BT3701]

One of the greatest bands and sounds ever.

[@richardbanker3910]

This song really parallels the Beatles “Get back” in the nicest possible fashion. I love this song.

[@김상욱-r1h]

Unforgettable , fantastic sound of the Beach Boys~

[@frehleyscomet8812]

i love that mike love had the voice of the young, and the face of the old... he was like a national treasure for his vocal contributions, but he didn’t have a very “lovable” character

[@jakel6473]

you are very diplomatic

[@barbaracopeland9574]

I can listen to this again and again. Love the Beach Boys🎉

[@AllenJones-w3p]

A lot of criticism has been levelled at Miks, but you can't deny that he's one of rock music's best singers.

[@kirchfam]

I always love Carl's enthusiasm.

[@legendaryTMNICO]

I didn’t know Carl is Dean Martin’s son in law.

[@pfzt]

Love this version! Sounds more like a raw rock song than the excellent but subtle studio version, Dennis live(?) drums make the difference.

[@thomasbain9241]

I still have fond memories of my mates and I riding our surfboards. I wish we could all get back and do it again. A lot of my mates are no longer here, they have moved away or passed on. I still ride the surf but now I'm the lonely surfer. If only I could turn back time. God Bless

[@Butterflypoo]

Dennis was just so wonderful, if he'd lived and cleaned up his act he'd still be going strong.

[@rocketmom60]

His voice was underrated, but he wasn't the best drummer of the era. But all the girls loved him.....including me!

[@lawrence142002]

@@rocketmom60 He didn't need to be a great drummer. He did improve on drums and by 1965, he was just fine. Dennis had some real songwriting talent. He was every bit Brian's equal in that regard. He just never applied himself seriously to it.

[@BBPalmer420]

His only solo album Pacific Ocean Blues is an incredible record

[@helencampbell4900]

@@rocketmom60 We did love Dennis that's true. He was very popular with the girls. This was partly due to his sex appeal.

[@shelbyseelbach9568]

If Genghis Kahn had lived he'd still be going strong.

[@davidclark3564]

I know everyone hates Mike but I like his voice and chill delivery. He moves like an old man but he owns it. Also his restrained but well timed hand gestures. Anyone else agree?

[@windsordawn]

I love Mike. He is part of the Beach Boy sound, and he co-wrote many songs with Brian.

[@leslieclark9285]

He is my favorite one. He always looked like he was totally having fun.

[@petestaint8312]

Agreed! He's a terrific frontman. 👍

[@judydack5775]

Love Mike. Very talented and great voice. He is keeping the Beach Boys music alive.

[@GoWestOfEden]

I remember Mike saying one time he did not want to go back to working construction. That makes sense as to why some people hated him. The Drugs destroy families and friendships. He was paranoid and I would have been too.

[@davidcunningham7432]

Mike Love still carrying on The Beach Boys tradition. Saw their most recent iteration in Orlando four years ago and they were spot on. Mike’s voice is as characteristically strong as ever.

[@ATPH99PS3]

He uses a shit ton of autotune now. Mike Love sucks

[@Letsdolunch2023]

The Beach Boys! My first album when I was 14! Still love them. They are actually singing songs about fun things to do as teenagers!

[@gdholmfirth]

My favorite Beach Boys line up.

[@raymondbonington9355]

Love the beach boys and this my favourite ,us brits knew it was good in 1968 and bought enough copies to get it to number 1.

[@juliangatt2822]

love the accents, love the music, never tire of listening to these master musicians

[@hollywoodghostbusters9869]

Been a Beach Boys fan my whole life. Such a great song!

[@caroldavis6928]

They can do it again and again and... I never tire of listening to the Beach Boys.

[@shavingdave1]

I love the white suits!

[@stevenbaer4979]

There's never gonna be another Ed Sullivan? He was amazing, he got so many people and animals on his show. Back in 1955, he broke his shoulder blade on a head on car accident. He was known as Mr Stone face cus he was serious man but yet over look that just watch who he had on his show. On the Flintstones he was known as Mr Sully stone.

[@user-jq2iz9zn4p]

Al gets a lot of respect from us Beach Boys fans.

[@gmar7836]

I can’t believe this is from 1968 but it is. The start of this song with the drumming was ahead of their time as it was not typical drumming sound from the 60’s. I was only a year old at the time of this show. Just.. wow

[@fshoaps]

Such an innovative badass drum machine sound on this track.

[@119Agent]

I think it is due to heavier snares but it could be a processing effect.

[@fshoaps]

@@119Agent On the record it’s definitely a processing effect

[@PresidentofPop]

Drum machines hadn't been invented yet. (It was a tape delay that was accidentally put on the drums for a moment, but BW heard it and said...Shazam.)

[@juantarctica]

It is just a compressor used like four times in a sequence. Then you get that intro drum.

[@JudyDack]

Love this song. Can listen to it over and over again.

[@patriciafootejohnson2817]

One of this black Detroit chick's favorite beach boy songs loved going to California loved the whole surf songs like Jan and dean and my faves the Beach Boys like I loved Motown and the British invasion ! 1968 was great year for me and do it again was a great song Dennis my favorite Beach Boy on the drums looked so hot on Ed Sullivan show.

[@bravesoul5743]

Wow thats really a good live performance!! So clean!!

[@ronniewilliams2465]

They really look like they are having fun here. I love how The Beach Boys make you feel like you are on a beach, it is sunny, and for me I smell Copper Tone coconut and Food carts mixed in the California sun. Memories of my real young childhood with my real father come running back on Morro Bay.