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    Big Sur

    Written by: Mike Love
    Produced by: The Beach Boys
    Recording date: 1972
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    Time: 3:55
    Lead Vocal by: Mike
    Originally appeared on: Holland
    Subsequently appeared on: None

    Notes:
      Part one of the three part "California Saga" suite that's meant to evoke the earliest discovery of California (like much of the album, i.e. "Trader" and "Leaving This Town")

      Originally recorded for LANDLOCKED/SURF'S UP in 4/4 time with a more "Beach Boys" feel than the folkier, 3/4 version on HOLLAND.







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