About the song
Let’s take a nostalgic trip back to the sunny beaches of California with The Beach Boys’ classic hit, “Surfin’ USA.” Released in 1963 as the title track of their second studio album, this iconic song encapsulates the carefree spirit and surf culture of the early 1960s.
Crafted by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, “Surfin’ USA” is an upbeat anthem that celebrates the thrill of riding the waves and soaking up the sun. Its infectious melody and catchy lyrics evoke images of endless summer days and youthful adventures along the coast.
Upon its release, “Surfin’ USA” quickly climbed the music charts, reaching the number three spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Its irresistible charm and surf rock sound resonated with audiences across the country, earning The Beach Boys widespread acclaim and establishing them as leading figures in the music industry.
As one of their signature songs, “Surfin’ USA” has become a beloved favorite among fans of The Beach Boys and enthusiasts of surf rock music. Its enduring popularity has ensured its place in pop culture, with countless covers and appearances in films, television shows, and commercials over the years.
So, grab your surfboard and let the infectious rhythm of “Surfin’ USA” transport you back to a time of sun, sand, and endless waves.
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Lyrics
If everybody had an ocean
Across the U.S.A.
Then everybody’d be surfin’
Like Californi-a
You’d seem ’em wearing their baggies
Huarachi sandals too
A bushy bushy blonde hairdo
Surfin’ U.S.A.
You’d catch ’em surfin’ at Del Mar
Ventura County line
Santa Cruz and Trestle
Australia’s Narrabeen
All over Manhattan
And down Doheny Way
Everybody’s gone surfin’
Surfin’ U.S.A.
We’ll all be planning that route
We’re gonna take real soon
We’re waxing down our surfboards
We can’t wait for June
We’ll all be gone for the summer
We’re on surfari to stay
Tell the teacher we’re surfin’
Surfin’ U.S.A.
Haggerties and Swamies
Pacific Palisades
San Anofree and Sunset
Redondo Beach L.A.
All over La Jolla
At Waimia Bay
Everybody’s gone surfin’
Surfin’ U.S.A.
Everybody’s gone surfin’
Surfin’ U.S.A.
Everybody’s gone surfin’
Surfin’ U.S.A.
Everybody’s gone surfin’
Surfin’ U.S.A.
Everybody’s gone surfin’
Surfin’ U.S.A.
(Everybody’s gone surfin’
Surfin’ U.S.A.)