Writers: Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Roger Christian, Gary Usher and Tony Asher.
Such medleys were popular in the early 80s, with groups such as Stars On 45 hitting #1 with their “Medley” the same year.
The concept of combining clips from various Beach Boys’ songs was a natural and the group released their own medley, “The Beach Boys Medley”, which reached #12 in 1981. Side 1 featured the up tempo songs, whereas side 2 showcased the ballads, which show what a genius writer Brian Wilson was. The Beach Boys harmonies here are impeccable on this version, which comes from the stereo 12” French EMI-Pathé Marconi disc.
It’s also another reminder of the role Gary Usher played as co-writer in the early days. He co-wrote “”We’ll Run Away” and “In My Room”.
Gidea Park hit #11 in the UK with their Beach Boy medley, “Beach Boy Gold”, also in 1981. They continued in 1982 with “Beach Boy Gold Part II”
