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    You Need A Mess Of Help To Stand Alone

    Written by: Brian Wilson/Jack Rieley
    Produced by: Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Ricky Fataar, and Blondie Chaplin. Especially Carl.
    Recording date: 1972
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    Time: 3:25
    Lead Vocal by: Carl
    Originally appeared on: Carl and the Passions - So Tough
    Subsequently appeared on: Good Vibrations box set

    Notes:
      Rocking track kicks off this album in a promising style.

      One of two songs on this album that's a throwback to the classic "surf" sound.

      "Believe my cry, I sure can't jive, I need a mess of help to stand alone". Is Brian being sarcastic here? :-)

    Single:

    Brother/Reprise
    A-side with: Cuddle Up
    Released on: May 1972
    Charted on: Did Not Chart
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