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    Girl Don't Tell Me

    Written by: Brian Wilson
    Produced by: Brian Wilson
    Recording date: 30 April, 1965
    Take Number:
    Master Number: #53643
    Time: 2:14
    Lead Vocal by: Carl
    Originally appeared on: Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)
    Subsequently appeared on: Endless Summer

    Notes:
      Carl's first lead vocal since the Shut Down Volume 2 album. From now on, his voiced would regularly feature on Beach Boy's songs.
      Brian plays celeste on this song.
      Often regarded as similar in structure and style to the Beatles "Ticket To Ride." Certainly a classic pop song
      Mike Love was awarded co-lyricist credits in his suit against Brian for this song.

    Single:

    Capitol 5561
    B-side with: Barbara Ann
    Released on: December 20, 1965
    Charted on:
    Reached: Did not chart








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