i do not grok it

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Saint Paul/Minneapolis. Born in Los Angeles. Raised in Canada. Relocated from Ireland.

the title comes from one of my favourite novels.

the url comes from a play on one of my favourite albums.

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nprfreshair:

The SMiLE Sessions: A Window Into The Beach Boys

Available on Spotify! (currently listening to)

nprfreshair:

The SMiLE Sessions: A Window Into The Beach Boys

Available on Spotify! (currently listening to)

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I’m a sucker for harmonies.

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The Beach Boys rehearsal recordings (circa 1967). Um. YES PLZ. (via waxy)

The Beach Boys :: God Only KnowsThe Beach Boys :: California GirlsThe Beach Boys :: Surfer GirlThe Beach Boys :: You’re So Good To MeThe Beach Boys :: The LetterThe Beach Boys :: Help Me RhondaThe Beach Boys :: Heroes & VillainsThe Beach Boys :: Their Hearts Were Full of Spring

The Beach Boys rehearsal recordings (circa 1967). Um. YES PLZ. (via waxy)

The Beach Boys :: God Only Knows
The Beach Boys :: California Girls
The Beach Boys :: Surfer Girl
The Beach Boys :: You’re So Good To Me
The Beach Boys :: The Letter
The Beach Boys :: Help Me Rhonda
The Beach Boys :: Heroes & Villains
The Beach Boys :: Their Hearts Were Full of Spring

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The Beach Boys Sail on, Sailor

damn, can Brian Wilson write a song or what? he’s playing Electric Picnic this year.

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danmeth:

Early Beach Boys Hit Song Topics#5 In A Series Of Pop-Cultural Charts
Jeff Rubin is a fellow College Humor writer as well as a fellow Beach Boys fan. He suggested this idea to me after seeing my other charts and discussing our favorite band. Back before “Pet Sounds”, drugs, and mental breakdowns, Brian Wilson pretty much only wrote about three things: Girl, Cars, and Surfing.

danmeth:

Early Beach Boys Hit Song Topics
#5 In A Series Of Pop-Cultural Charts

Jeff Rubin is a fellow College Humor writer as well as a fellow Beach Boys fan. He suggested this idea to me after seeing my other charts and discussing our favorite band. Back before “Pet Sounds”, drugs, and mental breakdowns, Brian Wilson pretty much only wrote about three things: Girl, Cars, and Surfing.

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