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About Darlin'
"Darlin'" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, recorded by American rock band the Beach Boys with Carl Wilson on lead vocal. It opens the second side of their 1967 album Wild Honey and was also released as a single, backed with "Here Today" from their 1966 album Pet Sounds. The single peaked at No. 19 in the United States, No. 11 in the United Kingdom and No. 10 in New Zealand. The song is also known by different lyrics and structure as "Thinkin' 'Bout You Baby", also written by Wilson and Love, and first recorded by singer Sharon Marie in 1964. It has twice returned to the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 51 for Paul Davis in 1978, and two years later No. 68 for the Milwaukee-based band Yipes!.more »
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Ohh darlin'My darlin' you're so fineOhhhh-hhh-hhhDon't know if words can sayBut darlin' I'll find a wayTo let you know what you meant to meGuess it was meant to beI hold you in my heartAs life's most precious partOh darlin'I dream about you often my pretty darlin'(darlin' you're so fine)I love the way you soften my life with your loveYour precious love uh huh ohI was living like half a manThen I couldn't love but now I canYou pick me up when I'm feeling sadMore soul than I ever hadGonna love you every single nightCause I think you're too outta sightOh darlin'I dream you often my pretty darlin'(darlin' you're so fine)I love the way soften my life with your loveYour precious love uh huh huhWoah oh oh ohEvery night darlin'Gonna love you every single night, yes I willCause I think you're too doggone outta sightOh darlin'I dream you often my pretty darlin'(darlin' you're so fine)I love the way soften my life with your loveYour precious love uh huh huhOh
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The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, the Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962. The band's early music gained popularity across the United States for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a Southern California youth culture of surfing, cars, and romance. By the mid 1960s, Brian Wilson's growing creative ambition and songwriting ability would dominate the group's musical direction. The primarily Wilson-composed Pet Sounds album and "Good Vibrations" single (both released in 1966) featured a complex, intricate and multi-layered sound that wa… more »
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Written by: Brian Wilson, Michael Love
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Darlin'" was originally a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for American rock band, The Beach Boys. It was first recorded in 1967. |
Initial IntentThe song was initially intended for an American girl group, "The Ronettes," but was later reworked for The Beach Boys. |
Album Inclusion"Darlin'" is part of The Beach Boys acclaimed album "Wild Honey," which is their 13th studio album. |
Chart PerformanceOn its release, "Darlin'" peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100. |
Lead VocalsCarl Wilson, the younger brother of Brian Wilson, was the main vocalist on "Darlin'". He also performed lead vocals on some of the group's biggest hits. |
ReceptionThe song has been described as a classic example of Brian Wilson's distinctive approach to songwriting and the band's close harmony-style singing. |
Cover VersionsOver the years, "Darlin'" has been covered by numerous artists, including David Cassidy in 1973. |
Live Performances"Darlin'" was often included in The Beach Boys' live performances and it also made frequent appearances in Brian Wilson's solo concerts. |
Re-recordingIn 2017, Brian Wilson re-recorded "Darlin'" along with British rock band, "The Zombies," to mark the 50th anniversary of the song. |
Songwriting Credit ControversyThere was some controversy surrounding the songwriting credits, with Mike Love claiming he wasn't properly credited for co-writing the song initially. In 1994, Love's songwriting contributions to many Beach Boys songs, including "Darlin'," were officially recognized. |
Love Declaration"Darlin'" is considered as a love song, with lyrics expressing admiration and affection for the object of desire. |
Musical StyleThe song is known for its upbeat tempo and soulful sound, different from the Beach Boys' early surf rock hits. |
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