Spirit of America
The Beach Boys · 1975
55 min · 25 tracks · rock & roll · surf music
A nostalgic collection of surf rock anthems and heartfelt ballads capturing the essence of California youth.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- nostalgic summer road trips quick bursts of joy playful sing-alongs with friends
- Context
- Released in 1975, 'Spirit of America' was a compilation album during a transitional period for The Beach Boys. Following the commercial struggles of the early '70s, this album revisited their classic hits while reflecting on their legacy in the American music landscape.
- If you like
- rock & roll, surf music
Spirit of America is an album by The Beach Boys, released in 1975. A nostalgic collection of surf rock anthems and heartfelt ballads capturing the essence of California youth. The album reached number 34 on the Billboard 200, showcasing the enduring popularity of The Beach Boys' sound. Furthermore, it contributed to the nostalgia wave for surf music and laid groundwork for future compilations that would celebrate their extensive catalog. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Spirit of America sound like?
A nostalgic collection of surf rock anthems and heartfelt ballads capturing the essence of California youth. Rooted in rock & roll and surf music.
What makes Spirit of America by The Beach Boys notable?
The album reached number 34 on the Billboard 200, showcasing the enduring popularity of The Beach Boys' sound. Furthermore, it contributed to the nostalgia wave for surf music and laid groundwork for future compilations that would celebrate their extensive catalog. Released in 1975, 'Spirit of America' was a compilation album during a transitional period for The Beach Boys. Following the commercial struggles of the early '70s, this album revisited their classic hits while reflecting on their legacy in the American music landscape.
Who is Spirit of America for?
Spirit of America works well if you're into nostalgic summer road trips, quick bursts of joy and playful sing-alongs with friends.
How many songs are on Spirit of America?
Spirit of America has 25 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dance, Dance, Dance Standout 2:02
- 2 Break Away Standout 2:57
- 3 A Young Man Is Gone 2:18
- 4 409 2:05
- 5 The Little Girl I Once Knew 2:39
- 6 Spirit of America 2:26
- 7 Little Honda 1:54
- 8 Hushabye 2:43
- 9 Hawaii 2:02
- 10 Drive‐In 1:53
- 11 Good to My Baby 2:20
- 12 Tell Me Why 1:41
- 13 Do You Remember? 1:40
- 14 This Car of Mine 1:38
- 15 Please Let Me Wonder 2:48
- 16 Why Do Fools Fall in Love 2:01
- 17 Custom Machine 1:41
- 18 Barbara Ann (long version) Standout 3:10
- 19 Salt Lake City 2:03
- 20 Don’t Back Down 1:47
- 21 When I Grow Up (to Be a Man) 2:05
- 22 Do You Wanna Dance? 2:21
- 23 Graduation Day (studio version) 2:20
- 24 Darlin’ 2:15
- 25 I Can Hear Music 2:38
Release Date
January 1, 1975
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
55 min 39 sec
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