List of cover versions of Beach Boys songs
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Several notable music artists have recorded cover versions of The Beach Boys songs. The Beach Boys were a critically and commercially successful band whose music is defined as being culturally significant. Through their immense influence, many notable artists began covering their original songs while various commemorative tribute albums have been created. Some of them feature song selections based on a certain era, particular album, or other thematic choice.
Artists who have covered songs from the solo career of the Beach Boys' members are not included.
Key
- Denotes Beach Boys' related tribute albums or performances.
- Denotes a recording with presence of one or more Beach Boys.
- Denotes a single release that charted.
List
Artist | Year | Song | Appearance | Note(s) |
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1910 Fruitgum Company | 2007 | "Little Saint Nick" | Bubblegum Christmas | |
The A-Bones | 1990 | "Drive-In" | Smiles, Vibes & Harmony | |
A Mighty Wind | 2013 | "God Only Knows" | BioShock Infinite | |
Adventures in Stereo | 1998 | "Wonderful" | Smiling Pets | [1] |
Rick Altizer | 2002 | "Surf's Up" | Making God Smile | |
The Aluminum Group | 2000 | "Caroline, No" | Caroline Now! | |
American Spring | 1972 | "Darlin'" (as "Thinkin' Bout You Baby") | Spring | [2] |
"This Whole World" | ||||
"Forever" | ||||
Anamanaguchi | 2023 | "God Only Knows" | Scott Pilgrim Takes Off | [3] |
The Apples in Stereo | 2001 | "Heroes and Villains" | Let's Go! | [4] |
P. P. Arnold | 1968 | "God Only Knows" | Kafunta | |
Avenged Sevenfold | 2017 | "God Only Knows" | The Stage (Evolving) | |
Backstreet Boys | 2007 | "When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)" | Musicares Presents A Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
Joshua Bassett and Matt Cornett | 2020 | "Little Saint Nick" | High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special | [5] |
Jeff Beck | 2007 | "Surf's Up" | Musicares Presents A Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
"Surfin' U.S.A." | ||||
Best Coast | 2017 | "Little Saint Nick" | Amazon Music | [6] |
Frank Black | 1993 | "Hang on to Your Ego" | Frank Black | |
Norman Blake | 2000 | "Only with You" | Caroline Now! | |
David Bowie | 1984 | "God Only Knows" | Tonight | [7][8] |
Boys Choir of Harlem | 2001 | "Our Prayer" | An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
Brenda and the Tabulations | 1967 | "God Only Knows" | Dry Your Eyes | |
Jonatha Brooke | 2004 | "God Only Knows" | Back in the Circus | [9] |
Junior Brown | 1996 | "409" | Stars and Stripes Vol. 1 | |
Sawyer Brown | 1996 | "I Get Around" | Stars and Stripes Vol. 1 | |
T. Graham Brown | 1996 | "Help Me, Rhonda" | Stars and Stripes Vol. 1 | |
Michael Bublé | 2016 | "God Only Knows" | Nobody but Me | |
California Music | 1974 | "Don't Worry Baby" | single | |
Glen Campbell | 1977 | "God Only Knows" | Southern Nights | [7] |
Kate Campbell | 2002 | "Add Some Music to Your Day" | Making God Smile | |
Captain & Tennille | 1974 | "Disney Girls" | Love Will Keep Us Together | [nb 1] |
1975 | "God Only Knows" | |||
2007 | "Little Saint Nick" | The Secret of Christmas | ||
Brandi Carlile | 2016 | "God Only Knows" | single | |
Larry Carlton | 1997 | "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" | Wouldn't It Be Nice: A Jazz Portrait of Brian Wilson | |
Eric Carmen | 2000 | "Caroline, No" | I Was Born to Love You | |
Carpenters | 1973 | "Fun, Fun, Fun" | Now & Then | |
Aaron Carter | 1998 | "Surfin' U.S.A." | Surfin' USA | [nb 2] |
David Cassidy | 1975 | "Darlin'" | The Higher They Climb | [nb 3] |
Dori Caymmi | 1997 | "Caroline, No" | Wouldn't It Be Nice: A Jazz Portrait of Brian Wilson | |
Ray Charles | 1986 | "Sail On, Sailor" | The Beach Boys 25 Years Together: A Celebration in Waikiki | |
Alex Chilton | 2000 | "I Wanna Pick You Up" | Caroline Now! | [12] |
2013 | "Wouldn't It Be Nice" | Electricity by Candlelight | [13] | |
"Surfer Girl" | ||||
"Solar System" | ||||
Petula Clark | 1964 | "J'ai pas le temps" | single | [nb 4] |
Elvis Costello ft. the Brodsky String Quartet | 1993 | "God Only Knows" | The Juliet Letters | [8] |
The Cowsills | 1969 | "Good Vibrations" | The Cowsills in Concert | |
Cub | 1993 | "Surfer Girl" | Betti-Cola | |
Rivers Cuomo | 2008 | "Don't Worry Baby" | Alone II: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo | |
2011 | "God Only Knows" | [7][14] | ||
Jamie Cullum | 2007 | "Sail On, Sailor" | Musicares Presents A Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
The Cynics | 1990 | "Be True to Your School" | Smiles, Vibes & Harmony | |
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. | 2011 | "God Only Knows" | Horse Power | [7] |
Darlin' | 1995 | "Darlin'" | ||
Das Damen | 1990 | "Johnny Carson" | Smiles, Vibes & Harmony | |
Paul Davis | 1977 | "Darlin'"/ duet with Susan Collins | Singer of Songs - Teller of Tales | [nb 5] |
Neil Diamond | 1977 | "God Only Knows" | I'm Glad You're Here with Me Tonight | [7] |
Dino, Desi & Billy | 1965 | "Fun, Fun, Fun" | Our Time's Coming | |
1966 | "Girl Don't Tell Me" | Memories Are Made of This | ||
DM3 | 1998 | "Caroline, No" | Smiling Pets | [1] |
Dolour | 2002 | "This Whole World" | Making God Smile | |
Doopees | 1995 | "Caroline, No" | Doopee Time | |
Dos Dragsters (Sea Foam Green) | 1990 | "Pet Sounds" | Smiles, Vibes & Harmony | |
Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem | 1979 | "Little Saint Nick" | John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together | |
2023 | "God Only Knows" | The Muppets Mayhem | ||
Earth, Wind & Fire | 2007 | "Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)" | Musicares Presents A Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
Kat Edmonson | 2012 | "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" | Way Down Low | |
Elements | 1997 | 'Til I Die | Wouldn't It Be Nice: A Jazz Portrait of Brian Wilson | |
Eliane Elias | 1997 | "Our Sweet Love/Friends" | Wouldn't It Be Nice: A Jazz Portrait of Brian Wilson | |
Cass Elliot | 1972 | "Disney Girls" | Cass Elliot | |
Evan and Jaron | 2001 | "I Get Around" | An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
Betty Everett | 1975 | "God Only Knows" | Happy Endings | |
Jad Fair | 2000 | "Do Ya" | Caroline Now! | |
Feelds | 1998 | "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" | Smiling Pets | [1] |
Ferron | 1999 | "Don't Worry Baby" | Inside Out: The IMA Sessions | |
Bryan Ferry | 1973 | "Don't Worry Baby" | These Foolish Things | |
The Flaming Lips | 2012 | "God Only Knows" | MOJO Presents Pet Sounds Revisited | [12] |
Fleetwood Mac | 1980 | "Farmer's Daughter" | Live | [16] |
FORMS | 1998 | "Heroes and Villains" | Smiling Pets | [1] |
The Free Design | 2000 | "Endless Harmony" | Caroline Now! | [17] |
French Frith Kaiser Thompson | 1987 | "Surfin' U.S.A." | Live, Love, Larf & Loaf | [18] |
Kim Fowley | 2000 | "Almost Summer" | Caroline Now! | |
Glenn Frey | 2012 | "Caroline, No" | After Hours | |
Bill Frisell | 2014 | "Surfer Girl" | Guitar in the Space Age! | |
Charly Garcia y Pedro Aznar | 1991 | "God Only Knows" | Tango 4 | [19] |
Art Garfunkel | 1975 | "Disney Girls" | Breakaway | |
David Garland | 1993 | "I Went to Sleep" | I Guess I Just Wasn't Made for These Times | |
"I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" | ||||
"In My Room" | ||||
"Cabinessence" | ||||
"In the Back of My Mind" | ||||
"Fall Breaks and Back to Winter (W. Woodpecker Symphony)" | ||||
"I Wanna Pick You Up" | ||||
"You're So Good to Me" | ||||
"Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)" | ||||
"Mt. Vernon and Fairway - Theme" | ||||
"Wonderful" | ||||
"'Til I Die" | ||||
"Meant for You" | ||||
Leif Garrett | 1977 | "Surfin' U.S.A." | Leif Garrett | [nb 6] |
"California Girls" | ||||
Renée Geyer | 1994 | "God Only Knows" | Difficult Woman | |
Vince Gill | 2001 | "The Warmth of the Sun" | An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
Vince Gill, Jimmy Webb, & David Crosby | 2001 | "Surf's Up" | An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
Grant Lee Buffalo | 1995 | "In My Room" | Friends (Original TV soundtrack) | |
David Grubbs | 1998 | "Wind Chimes" | Smiling Pets | [1] |
Keith Green | 1965 | "Girl Don't Tell Me" | single | |
Don Grusin | 1997 | "Surfer Girl" | Wouldn't It Be Nice: A Jazz Portrait of Brian Wilson | |
Handsome Dick Manitoba | 1990 | "Dance, Dance, Dance" | Smiles, Vibes & Harmony | |
Hanson | 1997 | "Little Saint Nick" | Snowed In | |
Harpy | 1998 | "Cool, Cool Water" | Smiling Pets | [1] |
Jason Harrod | 2002 | "In My Room" | Making God Smile | |
Justin Hayward | 1989 | "God Only Knows" | Classic Blue | |
Joey Heatherton | 1972 | "God Only Knows" | The Joey Heatherton Album | |
The High Llamas | 2000 | "Anna Lee, the Healer" | Caroline Now! | [12] |
The Hollyridge Strings | 1965 | "Little Saint Nick" | Christmas Favorites | |
The Hondells | 1964 | "Little Honda" | Go Little Honda | [nb 7] |
The Hot Doggers | 1963 | "Surfin' U.S.A." | Surfin' U.S.A. | [22] |
"Surfin'" | ||||
"Surfin' Safari" | ||||
James House | 1996 | "Little Deuce Coupe" | Stars and Stripes Vol. 1 | |
Mari Iijima | 1989 | "Little Saint Nick" | The Christmas Song | |
Stevie Jackson | 2000 | "Good Time" | Caroline Now | |
Jim James | 2017 | "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" | Tribute to 2 | |
Jan and Dean | 1963 | "Surfin'" | Jan & Dean Take Linda Surfin | |
"Surfin' Safari" | ||||
"Little Deuce Coupe" | Drag City | |||
1965 | "Little Honda" | Command Performance | ||
"I Get Around" | ||||
1971 | "Vegetables" | Jan & Dean Anthology | ||
1982 | "Shut Down" | One Summer Night/Live | ||
"Surfin' U.S.A." | ||||
"Dance, Dance, Dance" | ||||
"Help Me, Rhonda" | ||||
"California Girls" | ||||
"Good Vibrations" | ||||
"Fun, Fun, Fun" | ||||
1985 | "Be True to Your School" | Silver Summer | ||
"Surfer Girl" | ||||
2001 | "California Saga: California" | Live in Concert: Surf City | ||
The Jesus & Mary Chain | 1988 | "Surfin' U.S.A." | Barbed Wire Kisses | |
Joan Jett | 1986 | "Fun, Fun, Fun" | Good Music (Joan Jett and the Blackhearts album) | |
Billy Joel | 2001 | "Don't Worry Baby" | An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
Elton John | 2001 | "God Only Knows" | An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
Elton John and Brian Wilson | 2001 | "Wouldn't It Be Nice" | An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
Daniel Johnston | 2006 | "God Only Knows" | Do It Again: A Tribute to Pet Sounds | |
Tsuyoshi Kawakami | 2003 | "Pet Sounds" | Moodmakers Mood | |
Jack Jones | 1977 | "Disney Girls" | The Full Life | |
"God Only Knows" | ||||
Phil Keaggy | 2002 | "Good Vibrations" | Making God Smile | |
Toby Keith | 1996 | "Be True to Your School" | Stars and Stripes Vol. 1 | |
Eugene Kelly | 2000 | "Lady" | Caroline Now! | |
Steven Khan & Gabriela Anders | 1997 | "Don't Worry Baby" | Wouldn't It Be Nice: A Jazz Portrait of Brian Wilson | |
Jan Krist | 2002 | "Wouldn't It Be Nice" | Making God Smile | |
The Langley Schools Music Project | 2001 | "Good Vibrations" | The Langley Schools Music Project | |
"God Only Knows" | ||||
"In My Room" | ||||
"I Get Around" | ||||
"Help Me, Rhonda" | ||||
"You're So Good to Me" | ||||
"Little Deuce Coupe" | ||||
John Legend | 2007 | "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" | Musicares Presents A Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
Frank Lenz & Richard Swift | 2002 | "Caroline, No" | Making God Smile | |
Peggy Lipton | 1970 | "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" | single | |
Charles Lloyd | 2010 | "Caroline, No" | Mirror | [23] |
2013 | "God Only Knows" | Hagar's Song | [24] | |
Los Lobos | 2021 | "Sail On, Sailor" | Native Sons | |
The Lost Dogs | 2002 | "With Me Tonight" | Making God Smile | |
Darlene Love | 2007 | "Wouldn't It Be Nice" | Musicares Presents A Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
Lulu | 2002 | "Sail On, Sailor"/ duet with Sting | Together | |
Shelby Lynne | 2007 | "Surfer Girl" | Musicares Presents A Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
Kirsty MacColl | 1981 | "You Still Believe in Me" | single | |
1991 | "Don't Go Near the Water" | single | ||
Phil Madeira | 2002 | "Heroes and Villains" | Making God Smile | |
Melissa Manchester | 1977 | "The Warmth of the Sun" | Singin'... | |
The Manhattan Transfer | 1995 | "God Only Knows" | Tonin' | |
Aimee Mann and Michael Penn | 2001 | "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" | An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
Ricky Martin | 2001 | "California Girls" | An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
"Help Me, Rhonda" | ||||
Kevin Max and Jimmy Abegg | 2002 | "Help Me, Rhonda" | Making God Smile | |
Carmen McRae | 1967 | "Don't Talk" | For Once in My Life | |
"I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" | ||||
Michael McDonald & Billy Preston | 2007 | "Don't Worry Baby" | Musicares Presents A Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
John McEntire | 1998 | "Let's Go Away for Awhile" | Smiling Pets | [1] |
McFly | 2004 | "Little Saint Nick" | Eastenders Christmas Party | |
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes | 1992 | "Sloop John B" | Blow in the Wind | |
Medicine | 2001 | "Til I Die" | Never Click | |
Melt Banana | 1998 | "Surfin' U.S.A." | Smiling Pets | [1] |
"You're Welcome" | ||||
Vince Mendoza ft. John Abercrombie | 1997 | "Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)" | Wouldn't It Be Nice: A Jazz Portrait of Brian Wilson | |
the Melvins | 2021 | "I Get Around" (retitled: "I F*ck Around", with alt lyrics). | Working With God | |
Jody Miller | 1965 | "In My Room" | Home of the Brave | |
Kate Miner | 2002 | "God Only Knows" | Caroline Now! | |
Katrina Mitchell & Bill Wells | 2000 | "Wind Chimes" | Caroline Now! | |
M.O.D. | 1988 | "Surfin' U.S.A." | Surfin' M.O.D. | |
Mandy Moore | 2004 | "God Only Knows" | [7] | |
Thurston Moore | 1998 | "Here Today" | Smiling Pets | [1] |
The Mooseheart Faith | 1990 | "Wind Chimes" | Smiles, Vibes & Harmony | |
Lorrie Morgan | 1996 | "Don't Worry Baby" | Stars and Stripes Vol. 1 | [nb 8] |
Litto Nebbia | 2002 | "Surfer Girl" | Tributo Brian Wilson | |
"Caroline No" | ||||
"Please Let Me Wonder" | ||||
"The Warmth of the Sun" | ||||
"Til I Die" | ||||
"God Only Knows" | ||||
"Let Him Run Wild" | ||||
"Wonderful" | ||||
"Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)" | ||||
"Girl Don't Tell Me" | ||||
Willie Nelson | 1996 | "The Warmth of the Sun" | Stars and Stripes Vol. 1 | |
Olivia Newton-John | 1974 | "God Only Knows" | Long Live Love | [7] |
Jim O'Rourke | 1998 | "Fall Breaks and Back to Winter (W. Woodpecker Symphony)" | Smiling Pets | [1] |
Oberhofer | 2010 | "Be True to Your School" | Live: Big Ugly Yellow Couch Session | [8] |
The Olivia Tremor Control | 1998 | "Do You Like Worms?" | Smiling Pets | [1] |
"Little Pad" | [nb 9] | |||
OnoTetsu | 1998 | "Tones" | Smiling Pets | [1] |
Roy Orbison | 1969 | "Help Me Rhonda" | The Big O | |
The Original Sins | 1990 | "Help Me, Rhonda" | Smiles, Vibes & Harmony | |
Overboard | 2008 | "Little Saint Nick" | Tidings | |
Paper Dolls | 1968 | "Darlin'" | [26] | |
Peanut | 1966 | "I'm Waiting for the Day" | ||
The Pearlfishers | 2000 | "Go Away Boy" | Caroline Now! | |
Pennywise | 1996 | "Surfin' USA" | MOM: Music for Our Mother Ocean | |
1997 | "I Get Around" | MOM II: Music for Our Mother Ocean | ||
Pentatonix | 2019 | "God Only Knows" | The Best of Pentatonix Christmas | [27] |
Peter Thomas Sound Orchestra | 2000 | "Pet Sounds" | Caroline Now! | |
Louis Philippe | 1988 | "Little Pad" | ||
1991 | "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" | Rainfall | ||
Pizzicato Five | 1996 | "Passing By" | Sister Freedom Tapes | |
Players Pole Position | 1989 | "Good Vibrations" | Players Pole Position Vol. 2 - Surfin' U.S.A. | |
"Kokomo" | ||||
"Dance, Dance, Dance" | ||||
"Surfin' USA" | ||||
"Don't Worry Baby" | ||||
"Surfer Girl" | ||||
"Fun, Fun, Fun" | ||||
"I Get Around" | ||||
"Do You Wanna Dance?" | ||||
Doug Powell | 2002 | "'Til I Die" | Making God Smile | |
P. J. Proby | 1965 | "Don't Worry Baby" | I Am P. J. Proby | |
Psychic TV | 1986 | "Good Vibrations" | [28] | |
The Queers | 1995 | "Hawaii" | Move Back Home | |
The Queers | 1996 | "Don't Back Down" | Don't Back Down | [8] |
"Little Honda" | [8] | |||
The Queers | 1999 | "God Only Knows" | Later Days and Better Lays (Hidden track) | [29] |
CJ Ramone | 2018 | "Surfer Girl" | split 7-inch with the Manges | [30] |
The Ramones | 1993 | "Surfin' Safari" | Acid Eaters (Japan version). | |
Collin Raye | 1996 | "Sloop John B" | Stars and Stripes Vol. 1 | |
The Records | 1990 | "Darlin'" | Smiles, Vibes & Harmony | |
Red Hot Chili Peppers | 2007 | "I Get Around" | Musicares Presents A Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
Johnny Rivers | 1975 | "Help Me Rhonda" | New Lovers And Old Friends | [nb 10] |
Rockabye Baby! | 2006 | "Surfer Girl" | Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of the Beach Boys | [32] |
"In My Room" | ||||
"Surf's Up" | ||||
"Let's Go Away for Awhile" | ||||
"Our Prayer" | ||||
"The Warmth of the Sun" | ||||
"Caroline, No" | ||||
"God Only Knows" | ||||
"Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)" | ||||
"You Still Believe in Me" | ||||
"Wouldn't It Be Nice" | ||||
Linda Ronstadt | 1993 | "Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)" | Winter Light | |
David Lee Roth | 1985 | "California Girls" | Crazy from the Heat | [nb 11] |
Darius Rucker & Matthew Sweet | 2001 | "Sail On, Sailor" | An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
Todd Rundgren | 1976 | "Good Vibrations" | Faithful | [nb 12] |
Saint Etienne | 2000 | "Stevie" | Caroline Now! | [12] |
2012 | "Wouldn't It Be Nice" | MOJO Presents Pet Sounds Revisited | [17] | |
Leo Sayer | 1983 | "Darlin'" | Have You Ever Been in Love | |
Scary Pockets, feat. Pomplamoose and Nataly Dawn | 2021 | "God Only Knows" | single | |
Chris Schlarb | 2013 | "'Til I Die" | Psychic Temple II | |
Timothy B. Schmit | 1996 | "Caroline, No" | Stars and Stripes Vol. 1 | |
Marilyn Scott | 1977 | "God Only Knows" | single | [nb 13] |
1997 | "In My Room" | Wouldn't It Be Nice: A Jazz Portrait of Brian Wilson | ||
Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her | 1998 | "You Still Believe In Me" | Smiling Pets | [1] |
Secret Chiefs 3 | 1998 | "Good Vibrations" | Smiling Pets | [1] |
The Secret Goldfish | 2000 | "California Saga: Big Sur" | Caroline Now! | |
Sharky's Machine | 1990 | "I Wanna Pick You Up" | Smiles, Vibes & Harmony | |
She & Him | 2011 | "Christmas Day" | A Very She & Him Christmas | |
"Little Saint Nick" | ||||
2022 | "'Til I Die" | Melt Away: A Tribute to Brian Wilson | ||
"Darlin'" | ||||
"Deirdre" | ||||
"Do It Again" | ||||
"Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)" | ||||
"Don't Worry Baby" | ||||
"God Only Knows" | ||||
"Good to My Baby" | ||||
"Heads You Win-Tails I Lose" | ||||
"Kiss Me Baby" | ||||
"Meant For You" | ||||
"Please Let Me Wonder" | ||||
"The Whole World" | ||||
"Wouldn't It Be Nice" | ||||
Shonen Knife | 1996 | "Don't Hurt My Little Sister" | The Birds & the B-Sides | |
Short Hair Front | 1998 | "I'm Waiting for the Day" | Smiling Pets | [1] |
Carly Simon, David Crosby, and Jimmy Webb | 2001 | "In My Room" | An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
Paul Simon | 2001 | "Surfer Girl" | An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
Nancy Sinatra | 2002 | "California Girls" | California Girl | [nb 14] |
Sixpence None the Richer | 2002 | "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" | Making God Smile | |
Sonic Youth | 1990 | "I Know There's an Answer" | Smiles, Vibes & Harmony | |
Souvenir | 2000 | "Ne Dis Pas" ("Girl Don't Tell Me") | Caroline Now! | |
Ronnie Spector | 1999 | "Don't Worry Baby" | She Talks to Rainbows | [35] |
Sports Guitar | 1998 | "Wonderful" | Smiling Pets | [1] |
Aaron Sprinkle | 2002 | "I Know There's an Answer" / ("Hang on to Your Ego") | Making God Smile | |
Peter Stampfel & the Bottle Caps | 1990 | "Gonna Hustle You" | Smiles, Vibes & Harmony | |
Status Quo | 1996 | "Fun, Fun, Fun" | Don't Stop | |
Duglas T. Stewart | 2000 | "Lines" | Caroline Now! | |
Michael Stipe | 2004 | "God Only Knows" | [7] | |
Joss Stone | 2005 | "God Only Knows" | Mind Body & Soul | [7] |
Randy Stonehill | 2002 | "Love and Mercy" | Making God Smile | |
Straight No Chaser | 2008 | "Little Saint Nick" | Holiday Spirits | |
Nikki Sudden & the Mermaids | 1990 | "Wonderful" | Smiles, Vibes & Harmony | |
"Whistle In" | ||||
Sugar Ray | 2001 | "Little Saint Nick" | MTV: TRL Christmas | |
The Surfaris | 1964 | "Be True to Your School" | Hit City '64 | |
"Little Deuce Coupe" | ||||
1965 | "Don't Hurt My Little Sister" | It Ain't Me Babe | ||
"California Girls" | ||||
"Dance, Dance, Dance" | ||||
Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs | 2006 | "The Warmth of the Sun" | Under the Covers, Vol. 1 | |
Taylor Swift | 2011 | "God Only Knows" | [7] | |
The Tapes | 1981 | "Busy Doin' Nothin'" | single b-side to Bits and Pieces | |
Chip Taylor & Evie Sands | 2000 | "Let's Put Our Hearts Together" | Caroline Now! | |
Terry Scott Taylor | 2002 | "Vegetables" | Making God Smile | |
Takeshi Terauchi | 1972 | "Surfin' USA" | Manatsu no Umi wo Buttobase!! - Takeshi Terauchi To Subarashii Ereki Yarotachi | |
Thee Headcoats | 1990 | "409" | Smiles, Vibes & Harmony | |
They Might Be Giants | 2004 | "Caroline, No" | Indestructible Object | [8] |
B.J. Thomas | 1977 | "Don't Worry Baby" | B.J. Thomas | [nb 15] |
The Tokens | 1970 | "Don't Worry Baby" | Both Sides Now | [nb 16] |
Triumvirat | 1978 | "Darlin'" | A La Carte | |
Kathy Troccoli | 1996 | "I Can Hear Music" | Stars and Stripes Vol. 1 | |
Judie Tzuke | 1991 | "God Only Knows" | Left Hand Talking | |
The Untamed Youth | 1990 | "Chug-A-Lug" | Smiles, Vibes & Harmony | |
Ricky Van Shelton | 1996 | "Fun, Fun, Fun" | Stars and Stripes Vol. 1 | |
The Vandals | 2000 | "Kokomo" | Fear of a Punk Planet (Anniversary Edition) | |
Bobby Vee | 1966 | "Here Today" | single | |
The Vogues | 1970 | "God Only Knows" | The Vogues Sing the Good Old Songs and Other Hits | [nb 17] |
B. J. Ward | 1970 | "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" | Vocal Ease | |
M. Ward | 2015 | "You're So Good to Me" | More Rain | |
Westlife | 2003 | "I Get Around " | Unbreakable Tour | |
Andy Williams | 1967 | "God Only Knows" | Love, Andy | [7] |
Brooks Williams | 2002 | "Pet Sounds" | Making God Smile | |
Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Jubilant Sykes, & Boys Choir of Harlem | 2001 | "Good Vibrations" | An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
Brian Wilson ft. various artists | 2014 | "God Only Knows" | single, "BBC Music version" | [nb 18] |
Mari Wilson | 2012 | "Disney Girls" | Cover Stories | |
Wilson Phillips | 2001 | "You're So Good to Me" | An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson | |
2004 | "Dance, Dance, Dance" | California | ||
"In My Room" | ||||
2012 | "Good Vibrations" | Dedicated | [nb 19] | |
World Famous Blue Jays | 1990 | "This Car of Mine " | Smiles, Vibes & Harmony | |
Tatsuro Yamashita | 1972 | "Wendy" | Add Some Music to Your Day | |
"Don't Worry Baby" | ||||
"Help Me Rhonda" | ||||
"Car Crazy Cutie" | ||||
"And Your Dream Comes True" | ||||
"Your Summer Dream" | ||||
1984 | "Girls on the Beach" | Big Wave | ||
"Please Let Me Wonder" | ||||
"Darlin'" | ||||
1989 | "God Only Knows" | Joy | ||
Yellowjackets | 1997 | "God Only Knows" | Wouldn't It Be Nice: A Jazz Portrait of Brian Wilson | |
Yipes! | 1980 | "Darlin'" | A Bit Irrational | [nb 20] |
Yo La Tengo | 1997 | "Little Honda" | I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One | |
2009 | "Shut Down" | Fuckbook | ||
"Shut Down, Part II" | ||||
2013 | "A Day in the Life of a Tree" | Super Kiwi |
Footnotes
- ^ B-side of "The Way I Want to Touch You" (original release)
- ^ #18, UK Top 100[10]
- ^ #16, UK Top 50[11]
- ^ French language rendition of "No-Go Showboat"
- ^ #51, Billboard Hot 100 (1978) [15]
- ^ #20, Billboard Hot 100[20]
- ^ #9, Billboard Hot 100[21]
- ^ #73, Billboard Hot Country Songs[25]
- ^ as "The Ships"[1]
- ^ #38, Billboard Easy Listening; #22 Billboard Hot 100[31]
- ^ #3, Billboard Hot 100[citation needed]
- ^ #34, Billboard Hot 100[33]
- ^ #51, Billboard Hot 100 [34]
- ^ recorded 1970: backing vocals by Brian Wilson recorded in 2001
- ^ #17, Billboard Hot 100; #2, Billboard Easy Listening[36]
- ^ #95, Billboard Hot 100[37]
- ^ #21, Billboard Easy Listening; #101, Bubbling Under Billboard Hot 100[38]
- ^ #20, UK Singles Chart[39]
- ^ #25, Billboard Adult Contemporary[40]
- ^ #68 Billboard Hot 100[41]
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External links
- Covers of Beach Boys songs on WhoSampled
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- Surfin' Safari
- Surfin' U.S.A.
- Surfer Girl
- Little Deuce Coupe
- Shut Down Volume 2
- All Summer Long
- The Beach Boys' Christmas Album
- The Beach Boys Today!
- Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)
- Beach Boys' Party!
- Pet Sounds
- Smiley Smile
- Wild Honey
- Friends
- 20/20
- Sunflower
- Surf's Up
- Carl and the Passions – "So Tough"
- Holland
- 15 Big Ones
- The Beach Boys Love You
- M.I.U. Album
- L.A. (Light Album)
- Keepin' the Summer Alive
- The Beach Boys
- Still Cruisin'
- Summer in Paradise
- Stars and Stripes Vol. 1
- That's Why God Made the Radio
- Beach Boys Concert
- Live in London
- The Beach Boys in Concert
- Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980
- Songs from Here & Back
- Live – The 50th Anniversary Tour
- Live in Sacramento 1964
- Live in Chicago 1965
- Graduation Day 1966
- 1967 – Live Sunshine
- The Beach Boys On Tour: 1968
compilations
- Endless Summer
- Rarities
- Made in U.S.A.
- Lost & Found (1961–62)
- Good Vibrations: Thirty Years of The Beach Boys
- The Pet Sounds Sessions
- Endless Harmony
- Ultimate Christmas
- Hawthorne, CA
- Sounds of Summer
- The Smile Sessions
- Made in California
- The Big Beat 1963
- Keep an Eye on Summer 1964
- Beach Boys' Party! Uncovered and Unplugged
- Becoming the Beach Boys
- 1967 – Sunshine Tomorrow
- Wake the World: The Friends Sessions
- I Can Hear Music: The 20/20 Sessions
- Feel Flows
- Sail On Sailor – 1972
- Documentary
concert films
- It's OK! (1976)
- An American Band (1985)
- Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (1995)
- Nashville Sounds (1996)
- Endless Harmony: The Beach Boys Story (1998)
- Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2002)
- Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile (2004)
- Doin' It Again (2012)
- Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (2021)
- The Beach Boys (2024)
- Summer Dreams: The Story of the Beach Boys (1990)
- An American Family (2000)
- Love & Mercy (2014)
- The Beach Boys and the California Myth
- Becoming the Beach Boys, 1961–1963
- Catch a Wave
- Good Vibrations: My Life as a Beach Boy
- Heroes and Villains: The True Story of the Beach Boys
- I Am Brian Wilson
- Inside the Music of Brian Wilson
- Wouldn't It Be Nice: My Own Story
- The Beach Boys with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- Brian Wilson Presents Smile
- Caroline Now!
- Good Vibrations (musical)
- Looking Back with Love
- Pacific Ocean Blue
- Pet Sounds Live
- A Postcard from California
- Smiling Pets
- Spring
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