Their rocking sounds still freely ooze
that sun-soaked, surfing State.
Their "Good Vibrations" pound, infuse
the magic they made great.
Three brothers, cousin and a friend
would start their garage band.
Reflecting teenage dreams, they'd blend
surf, romance, sea and sand.
The sunlit sixties saw their first
with "Surfing USA."
Then "Fun, Fun, Fun" would quench fans' thirst -
This group was on its way!
And "California Girls" would seem
to yearn to "Dance, Dance, Dance"
and "Cuddle Up," to live the dream -
'twas time to take that chance.
The mood was love but "Wendy" guessed
a threat was on parade -
with Beatle madness and unrest
"The Warmth of Sun" would fade.
For other shifts would turn life grey,
add sadness to their song;
of Vietnam and JFK,
"This Whole World" seemed quite wrong.
But these boys wouldn't stay down long -
"Surf's up!" let's "Catch a Wave!"
Those "Disney Girls" would keep them strong -
life's "Wonderful!" they'd rave.
Then fame and drugs would stem their flow:
their star* would sadly part
and two would pass, their deaths a blow;
the band would lose its heart.
And through their grief "God Only Knows."
their majesty still shone.
They'd mark the end of tours and shows
with farewell "Summer's Gone."
In six decades they reached the height
of stardom's quest, it seems:
"Don't Worry Baby" they'd delight -
"A Time to Live in Dreams."
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