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    Wendy

    Written by: Brian Wilson
    Produced by: Brian Wilson
    Recording date: April 1964
    Take Number:
    Master Number: 52128
    Time: 2:14
    Lead Vocal by: Group vocal with Mike on the bridge
    Originally appeared on: All Summer Long
    Subsequently appeared on: Best of the Beach Boys; Endless Summer; Good Vibrations boxed set

    Notes:
      Also on the "4 By The Beach Boys" EP.

      Unusual intro consisting of a guitar chord slash and a bass playing the chords of the bridge ("I can't picture you with him..").

      Contrary to popular belief, this song is NOT about Brian's daughter Wendy.

      My cousin's favourite song when she was five years old; every time I had to babysit her, I would have to play it on the stereo. At least I didn't have to play anything by Barney. :)

    Noises:
      1:14-1:22 Talking
      1:19 Cough

    Single:

    Capitol 5267
    A-side with: Don't Back Down
    Released on: 9/21/64
    Charted on: 10/17/64
    Reached: 44
    Wendy (Vocals)





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