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    Had To Phone Ya

    Written by: Brian Wilson
    Produced by: Brian Wilson
    Recording date: sometime Jan-May, 1976
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    Time: 1:45
    Lead Vocal by: Mike, Al, Dennis, Carl, Brian
    Originally appeared on: 15 Big Ones
    Subsequently appeared on: Good Vibrations

    Notes:
      One of the best songs on "15 Big Ones", it was based on the Pet Sounds outtake "Trombone Dixie."

      Each of the original Beach Boys takes turn on lead vocals. The order is Mike, Al, Dennis, Mike, Carl and Brian introducing his "manly" voice at the end.

    Single:

    Brother 1368
    B-side with: It's OK
    Released on: August 1976
    Charted on:
    Reached: Did not chart






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