About the song
**”I Get Around”** is a quintessential track by American rock band The Beach Boys, marking a significant moment in their career and the wider landscape of 1960s pop music. Released on May 11, 1964, as the lead single from their album *All Summer Long*, this song captures the exuberance and youthful energy that defined the era. Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, the track stands out not only for its infectious melody but also for its autobiographical lyrics, which reflect the band’s reaction to their rapid rise to fame and their desire to remain vibrant and dynamic.
The lyrics of “I Get Around” are a celebration of the band’s newfound success, highlighting their restlessness and eagerness to explore new experiences and places where the “kids are hip.” This theme of youthful rebellion and exploration resonated strongly with audiences, and the song quickly became a major hit. It marked a milestone for The Beach Boys, becoming their first single to top the Billboard Hot 100, cementing their status as one of America’s leading rock bands.
The success of “I Get Around” was not limited to the U.S.; it also topped the Canadian charts and made impressive strides internationally, reaching the top ten in the UK, New Zealand, and Sweden. This widespread success came at a time when the British Invasion was reshaping the music scene, and the song’s popularity marked the beginning of an unofficial rivalry between Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys and the Beatles, both vying for supremacy in the rapidly evolving world of pop music.
Musically, “I Get Around” is characterized by its vibrant production and catchy surf rock sound, with its upbeat tempo and harmonically complex arrangements showcasing the band’s signature style. The track features energetic vocals and an infectious chorus, elements that contributed to its lasting appeal.
In recognition of its impact and enduring legacy, “I Get Around” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2017. This accolade underscores the song’s significance as a landmark in The Beach Boys’ discography and its role in shaping the sound of 1960s rock music. The song remains a beloved classic, celebrated for its joyful spirit and as a defining example of The Beach Boys’ early, groundbreaking work.
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Lyrics
Round, round, get around (I get around)
Yeah, get around, round, round, I get around
I get around (get around, round, round, I get around)
From town to town (get around, round, round, I get around)
I’m a real cool head (get around, round, round, I get around)
I’m makin’ real good bread (get around, round, round, I get around)
I’m gettin’ bugged driving up and down this same old strip
I gotta find a new place where the kids are hip
My buddies and me are getting real well known
Yeah, the bad guys know us and they leave us alone
I get around (get around, round, round, I get around)
From town to town (get around, round, round, I get around)
I’m a real cool head (get around, round, round, I get around)
I’m makin’ real good bread (get around, round, round, I get around)
I get around, round, get around, round, round, ooh
Wah-wa-ooh
Wah-wa-ooh
Wah-wa-ooh
We always take my car, ’cause it’s never been beat
And we’ve never missed yet with the girls we meet
None of the guys go steady ’cause it wouldn’t be right
To leave their best girl home on a Saturday night
I get around (get around, round, round, I get around)
From town to town (get around, round, round, I get around)
I’m a real cool head (get around, round, round, I get around)
I’m makin’ real good bread (get around, round, round, I get around)
I get around, round
Round, round, get around, I get around
Yeah, get around, round, round, I get around
Get around, round, round, I get around
Get around, round, round, I get around
Get around, round, round, I get around
Get around, round, round, I get around
Get around, round, round, I get around