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Good Vibrations

Music by Brian Wilson and Mike Love

Originally Performed by The Beach Boys

"Good Vibrations" is a song composed and produced by Brian Wilson with words by Mike Love for the American rock band the Beach Boys. Released as a single in October 1966, it was an immediate critical and commercial hit, topping record charts in several countries including the US and UK. Characterized for its complex soundscapes, intricate harmonies, and exotic instrumentation, "Good Vibrations" later became widely acknowledged as one of the greatest masterpieces of rock music.

Initiated during the sessions for the album Pet Sounds (1966), it was not taken from or issued as a lead single for an album, but rather as a stand-alone single, with the Pet Sounds instrumental "Let's Go Away For Awhile" as a B-side. It was considered for the Smile project, but instead appeared on the album Smiley Smile (1967). Most of the song was developed as it was recorded. Its title derived from Wilson's fascination with cosmic vibrations, after his mother once told him as a child that dogs sometimes bark at people in response to their "bad vibrations". He used the concept to suggest extrasensory perception, while Love's lyrics were inspired by the Flower Power movement that was then burgeoning in Southern California.

Building upon the layered production approach he had previously formulated on Pet Sounds, Wilson recorded "Good Vibrations" in piecemeal using several Los Angeles studios throughout the course of eight months, resulting in a cut-up mosaic of several musical episodes marked by discordant key and modal shifts. Band publicist Derek Taylor dubbed the work a "pocket symphony", as it features an array of exotic instruments considered unusual for a popular song of its time, including jaw harp and Electro-Theremin, along with standard instruments played in ways novel to a pop hit, such as its cello and string bass which play a bowed tremolo over the song's chorus. Its making was unprecedented in any kind of recording, with a total production cost estimated between $50,000 and $75,000 (today $360,000 and $550,000), the highest of any music single ever produced.

For "Good Vibrations", Wilson is credited with further developing the use of the recording studio as an instrument. The single revolutionized rock music from live concert performances to studio productions which could only exist on record, heralding a wave of pop experimentation and the onset of psychedelic and progressive rock. Its success earned the Beach Boys a Grammy nomination for Best Vocal Group performance in 1966; the song was eventually inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1994. It has featured highly in many charts, being voted number one in the Mojo Top 100 Records of All Time chart in 1997 and number six on Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time". The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame included "Good Vibrations" in its list of the "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll".

    Release Date: 1966 on the album Smiley Smile


Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations

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Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations

The Beach Boys

Rated by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the top 500 rock songs of all time, Good Vibrations is a rock classic. This arrangement builds on the happy rock shuffle groove and the now legendary harmonic progressions of the Beach Boys music.

Voicing: SATB


Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations

The Beach Boys

Rated by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the top 500 rock songs of all time, Good Vibrations is a rock classic. This arrangement builds on the happy rock shuffle groove and the now legendary harmonic progressions of the Beach Boys music.

Voicing: SAB


Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations

The Beach Boys

Rated by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the top 500 rock songs of all time, Good Vibrations is a rock classic. This arrangement builds on the happy rock shuffle groove and the now legendary harmonic progressions of the Beach Boys music.

Voicing: TTBB


Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations

The Beach Boys

Rated by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the top 500 rock songs of all time, Good Vibrations is a rock classic. This arrangement builds on the happy rock shuffle groove and the now legendary harmonic progressions of the Beach Boys music.

Voicing: 2-Part



Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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The Beach Boys : Note-for-Note Vocal Transcriptions : Solo : Songbook : 073999592801 : 0634033735 : 00740178

The Beach Boys : Note-for-Note Vocal Transcriptions

12 sundrenched hits from The Beach Boys, with vocal parts transcribed exactly as recorded - lead, harmony and background parts, and all inflections. Includes a keyboard reduction of the instrumental parts, and chords labeled to be played by any instrument.

Songlist: Barbara Ann, California Girls, Don't Worry Baby, Fun, Fun, Fun, God Only Knows, Good Vibrations, I Get Around, In My Room, Little Deuce Coupe, Surfer Girl, Surfin' U.S.A., Wouldn't It Be Nice

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by The Beach Boys | 4016b | Songbook | $21.95 ON SALE $19.95


The Beach Boys : Arrangements for Male Voices : TTBB : Sheet Music Collection

The Beach Boys : Arrangements for Male Voices

Surely one of the greatest American vocal groups whose catchy songs and sibling harmony are a signature sound of an era. "Help Me Rhonda" - The Beach Boys at their best! This authentic doo-wop arrangement "sounds hard and sings easy"! Guy groups (and everyone else) will love it! "I Get Around" Your audience will recognize this number 1 hit from 1964 immediately and your guys' groups will love recreating the spectacular sounds of an earlier era. "Good Vibrations" - It was the sound that changed rock music forever! The number 1 hit from 1966 in a great arrangement by Ed Lojeski. "Little Deuce Coup" - Fast wheels, four-on-the-floor - your guys will really respond to this 1963 favorite. A great motivational choice! "In My Room" - The signature harmonies and deeply felt lyrics of the Beach Boys are front and center in this smooth TTBB arrangement of their 1963 pop hit.

Songlist: I Get Around, Good Vibrations, Help Me Rhonda, In My Room, Little Deuce Coupe

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Voicing: TTBB | Performed by The Beach Boys | 7553b | Sheet Music Collection | $11.75 | With Piano


Roger Emerson : Pop Warm-ups & Work-outs for Choir : Songbook & 1 CD : 884088567996 : 1458400824 : 08753187

Roger Emerson : Pop Warm-ups & Work-outs for Choir

Following the success of Pop Warm-ups & Work-outs for Guys collection, Roger Emerson has created this series of warm-ups for all choirs that use classic rock and pop melodies to build vocal skills while having fun! Each of the ten warm-ups provide a focus objective, suggested learning outcomes and related choral literature for younger and developing ensembles. Warm-ups may be used with changed or unchanged voices. Concepts covered include: vowel shapes, resonance, breath control, head voice and falsetto, articulation and diction and much more!

Songlist: At The Hop, Do-Re-Mi, Don't Stop Believin', Good Vibrations, Hound Dog, Lean On Me, The Longest Time, Spinning Wheel, Thriller, Witch Doctor

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7435b | Songbook & 1 CD | $34.95 ON SALE $29.95


Various Arrangers : Barbershop Beach Boys Volume 2 : Sheet Music Collection

Various Arrangers : Barbershop Beach Boys Volume 2

Barbershop on the beach. Great combo! The vocal harmonies are always front and center of a beach boy song and here are some classics that are perfect for your quartet or chorus. be careful the audience might well sing along..

Songlist: Good Vibrations, 409, Wouldn't It Be Nice, Help Me Rhonda

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Performed by The Beach Boys | 7792b | Sheet Music Collection | $14.75 | A Cappella


The Beach Boys : The Beach Boys Anthology : Solo : Songbook : 073999064339 : 0634032453 : 00306433

The Beach Boys : The Beach Boys Anthology

The Beach Boys are an American rock band. Formed in 1961, the group gained popularity for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a Southern California youth culture of cars and surfing. Brian Wilson's growing creative ambitions later transformed them into a more artistically innovative group that earned critical praise and influenced many later musicians.

Songlist: All Summer Long, Barbara Ann, Be True To Your School, California Girls, Caroline, No, Catch A Wave, Dance, Dance, Dance, Darlin', Do It Again, Do You Want To Dance?, Don't Back Down, Don't Worry Baby, 409, Fun, Fun, Fun, Girls On The Beach, God Only Knows, Good Vibrations, Help Me Rhonda, Heroes And Villains, I Get Around, In My Room, It's OK, Keep An Eye On Summer, Kokomo, Little Deuce Coupe, The Little Girl I Once Knew, Little Honda, Little Saint Nick, Pet Sounds, Please Let Me Wonder, and more

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by The Beach Boys | 5311b | Songbook | $22.95 ON SALE $19.95 | PVG


Sing With The Choir : The 1960's : Solo : Songbook & CD : 884088237707 : 1423437411 : 00333005

Sing With The Choir : The 1960's

Pick your part and sing along with this high-quality collection of some of the most popular songs from the legends of rock and pop! The book includes SATB parts and the CD features full performances of these favorites

Songlist: All You Need Is Love, Can't Help Falling In Love, Dancing In The Street, Good Vibrations, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, I'm A Believer, Under The Boardwalk, What A Wonderful World

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Voicing: Solo | 8912b | Songbook & CD | $14.95


Various : Happy, Rise Up & More Uplifting Songs : Solo : Songbook : 196288018988 : 1705152066 : 00380355

Various : Happy, Rise Up & More Uplifting Songs

Need to bring more good vibes into your day? This collection features 30 feel-good favorites from yesterday and today arranged for piano/vocal/guitar, including: Best Day of My Life (American Authors) - Cover Me in Sunshine (P!nk & Willow Sage Hart) - Don't Stop Me Now (Queen) - Good Day Sunshine (The Beatles) - Good Vibrations (The Beach Boys) - Happy (Pharrell Williams) - Lovely Day (Bill Withers) - Rise Up (Andra Day) - This Is Me (from The Greatest Showman) - Walking on Sunshine (Katrina & the Waves) - What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong) - and more.

Songlist: Hero, Happy, Celebration, Tomorrow, Learn To Fly, I Hope You Dance, High Hopes, This Is Me, You Raise Me Up, Ooh Child, Good Vibrations, Pocketful Of Sunshine, Dynamite, We Are The People, Dancing Queen, Rise Up, Best Day Of My Life, Can't Stop The Feeling!, Good Day Sunshine, The Greatest Love Of All, Good As Hell, Treat People With Kindness, Sunday Best, Cover Me In Sunshine, Lovely Day, Walking On Sunshine, What A Wonderful World, The Wind Beneath My Wings, I Can See Clearly Now, Don't Stop Me Now

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Voicing: Solo | 10100b | Songbook | $19.95 | PVG


Various : The Big Book of Oldies : Solo : Songbook : 073999376715 : 0634032542 : 00310756

Various : The Big Book of Oldies

A whopping collection of 73 classic hits from the '50s and '60s for piano/vocal/guitar. Songs include: All My Loving - Barbara Ann - Be-Bop-A-Lula - Can't Take My Eyes off of You - Crimson and Clover - Crying - Donna - For Once in My Life - Get a Job - Good Vibrations - Great Balls of Fire - Green Onions - I Think We're Alone Now - Jailhouse Rock - Kansas City - La Bamba - Mellow Yellow - Mony, Mony - Rag Doll - Respect - Soldier Boy - Stagger Lee - Soul Man - Twist and Shout - Winchester Cathedral - Windy - You Keep Me Hangin' On - more!

Songlist: Walkin' The Dog, Ahab The Arab, Let's Get Together (Get Together), All My Loving, Hurdy Gurdy Man, Stand By Me, Jenifer Juniper, Along Comes Mary, Dizzy, Heartbreak Hotel, Crystal Blue Persuasion, Nobody But Me, Hold On I'm Comin', Soldier Boy, Ya Ya, Stormy, Somebody To Love, Elenore, Respect, Sock It To Me Baby, Donna, Barbara Ann, Be-Bop-A-Lula, Be True To Your School, For Once In My Life, Book Of Love, La Bamba, California Sun, I Thank You, Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 20297b | Songbook | $22.95 | PVG


Various : The Great American Songbook - Pop/Rock Era : Solo : Songbook : 888680754419 : 1540030504 : 00278788

Various : The Great American Songbook - Pop/Rock Era

Most people think of older standards when they hear Great American Songbook, but these more recent hits are so successful that they already have earned their place in musical history. Includes piano, voice and guitar arrangements of 100 songs.

Songlist: Lowdown, More Than A Feeling, Ain't That A Shame, Time After Time, Runaway, All Along The Watchtower, God Only Knows, All I Have To Do Is Dream, Rocky Mountain High, Stand By Me, Lean On Me, American Pie, The Look Of Love, Walking In Memphis, Don't Know Why, Don't Stop Believin', Be-Bop-A-Lula, Billie Jean, Blue Suede Shoes, Blueberry Hill, Summertime Blues, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Daydream, Bye Bye Love, California Dreamin', Drift Away, Can't Help Falling In Love, Good Vibrations, Dance To The Music, Deacon Blues, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 40602b | Songbook | $36.95 | PVG


Various Arrangers : Greatest Pop/Rock Vocal Harmony Songs : Solo : Songbook : 888680752590 : 1540029557 : 00278178

Various Arrangers : Greatest Pop/Rock Vocal Harmony Songs

18 songs famous for their great harmonizations are presented in this unique collection. The transcriptions include all the harmonies in the vocal line along with piano accompaniment.

Songlist: Uncle John's Band, More Than A Feeling, Africa, Mr. Blue Sky, Bohemian Rhapsody, California Dreamin', Carry On Wayward Son, Good Vibrations, Dancing Queen, Go Your Own Way, I've Seen All Good People, Listen To The Music, Lyin' Eyes, Nowhere Man, Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Too Much Heaven, You're The Inspiration, The Weight

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Voicing: Solo | 41228b | Songbook | $19.95 | Voice and Piano


17th Avenue All-Stars : Blend : 1 CD

17th Avenue All-Stars : Blend

Pride of Denver, CO, and 1993 Harmony Sweeps champs 17th Avenue All-Stars have given us 5 excellent Contemporary CDs, and their 6th, "Blend" is their best yet. One of Colorado's best-loved musical acts, the Stars are real audience-pleasers, whether performing their award-winning Pop Music Show, Dance Party or Doo Wop Show. Formerly a 4 man, one woman quintet, they are now an all male act, adding soulful Jimi Alexander. Blend features 12 finely-crafted covers, some favorites are Christopher Cross's "Ride Like the Wind," one of the best covers we've heard of the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations," great falsetto leads on Earth Wind & Fire's "Let's Groove Tonight," a fun, seedy take on the Cars' "My Best Friend's Girl," Mr. Mister's "Kyrie Eleison," Richard Marx's "Should've Known Better," Paul Simon's hit "You Can Call Me Al," America's "You Can Do Magic," and Lionel Richie's "All Night Long." Tight vocal percussion, sweet leads and the Stars' shear ability to entertain make Blend a joy to listen to, and another winner for one of our favorite Sweeps champions!

Songlist: Something About You, Ride Like The Wind, Good Vibrations, Let's Groove Tonight, My Best Friend's Girl, Heaven, Kyrie Eleson, Beautiful Soul, Should've Known Better, You Can Call Me Al, You Can Do Magic, All Night Long

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1205c | 1 CD | $14.98 | A Cappella


Ensemble Amarcord : And So It Goes : 1 CD : 10102

Ensemble Amarcord : And So It Goes

Former choristers from Bach's own church make up this German version of The King's Singers. This contemporary a cappella program ranges from Billy Joel to Supertramp to a Cuban love song, and a superb cover of Sinead O'Connor's "In This Heart". These are great male choral interpretations of popular songs that are sure to delight.

Songlist: The Longest Time, New York, New York, Breakfast In America, Blackbird, Juramento, In This Heart, Somebody To Love, Only You (And You Alone), Hit The Road Jack, Rain In May, Since You Went Away, Can't Buy Me Love, Strangers In The Night, Good Vibrations, That Lonesome Road, And So It Goes

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8552c | 1 CD | $16.95 | A Cappella


The Mighty Echoes : A Cappella Cool : 1 CD

The Mighty Echoes : A Cappella Cool    Out of Print

We will freely admit to loving LA's four Echoes, "Brothers in Harmony" Charlie, Harvey, John and Jon at first listen, almost 20 years ago. Many audience-pleasing live performances and three great CDs haven't changed our feelings as we joyously tear the annoying plastic wrap off "Cool" and treat our boombox to the Echoes' 4th collection of 15 Doo-Wop winners. Some of our favorites include an exquisitely meandering "I Only Have Eyes for You," a complex, soaring arrangement of Brian Wilson's "Good Vibrations" (that few groups would even attempt, much less nail), a rock-solid, soulful "Lean On Me," a silly, tough-talking "Daddy Cool," a richly harmonic cover of Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight," a powerful "Duke of Earl," a luscious "In The Still of the Night," an incongruous but marvelous "White Christmas," and the final tune, a foot-stomping "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye." The Echoes have the tight arrangements, perfect pitch, soaring leads, deep basslines and love of singing that make "Cool" one of the best Doo Wop recordings of the year!

Songlist: Rome Wasn't Built in a Day, I Only Have Eyes For You, Return To Sender, Good Vibrations, Lean On Me, Daddy Cool, Wonderful Tonight, With This Ring, Duke of Earl, Whispering Bells, In The Still Of The Night, Chapel of Love, Up On The Roof, White Christmas, Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye

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8204c | 1 CD | $14.95 ON SALE $ | A Cappella


Vocal Spectrum : Vocal Spectrum 2 : 1 CD

Vocal Spectrum : Vocal Spectrum 2

2006 International Quartet Championship Vocal Spectrum are one of the youngest quartets to ever win such a coveted award and are a fine example of the fresh yet traditional approach to the noble art of barbershop singing. This new release is a true gem and will please both the traditionalists and those looking to expand the barbershop sound. The opening Bobby Darin song "As Long As I'm Singin'", arranged by David Wright, sets the tone as this acclaimed arranger has been coaching the quartet for several years and his influence is most apparent. This recording belongs in all barbershop fans collection.

Songlist: As Long As I'm Singing, I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song), On the Street Where You Live, The Headless Horseman, Beautiful Savior, The Barber of Seville Overture, Let's Live It Up, Cheer Up Charlie, Country Boy, Undecided (with the Buzz), Good Vibrations, Go the Distance

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5838c | 1 CD | $14.95 | A Cappella


Voces8 : Aces High : 1 CD

Voces8 : Aces High

With a dash of danger, a hint of high society and mixture of three parts suave English gentlemen to one part beautiful femme fatale, this is the new album by vocal ensemble VOCES8. Aces High is a thrilling blend of James Bond themes and classic Jazz and Pop tunes. VOCES8 has established itself as the foremost young British a cappella group performing repertoire ranging from early polyphony to unique jazz and popular arrangements. VOCES8 has entertained audiences across Europe, and has been praised for its stunning performance, exquisite singing and a sound that spans the entire range of vocal color.

Songlist: Goldeneye, Slap That Bass, What A Difference A Day Makes, Good Vibrations, Dream A Little Dream of Me, Feeling Good, Anything Goes, From Russia With Love, Cloudy, Losing My Mind, Mack the Knife, Love of My Life, For Your Eyes Only/You Only Live Twice, Thunderball, Smooth Criminal, Nobody Does It Better

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Performed by Voces8 | 4262c | 1 CD | $17.95 | A Cappella


Individual Folios

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Good Vibrations : TTBB : David Wright : Brian Wilson : The Beach Boys : 1 CD : 212080

David Wright : Good Vibrations

Arranger: David Wright | Composer: Brian Wilson | Lyricist: Mike Love Performed By: The Beach Boys

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $4.00 | A Cappella |
212080


Good Vibrations : TTBB : Ed Lojeski : Brian Wilson : The Beach Boys : Sheet Music : 08201599 : 073999226355

Ed Lojeski : Good Vibrations

It was the sound that changed rock music forever! The #1 hit from 1966 by the Beach Boys in a great arrangement by Ed Lojeski.Available separately: SATB, SAB, TTBB and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.

Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Composers: Brian Wilson and Mike Love Performed By: The Beach Boys

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $2.65 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08201599 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SATB, SAB, SAB, SATB


Good Vibrations : SATB : Mark Brymer : Brian Wilson : The Beach Boys : Sheet Music : 00244276 : 888680707774

Mark Brymer : Good Vibrations

Rated by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the top 500 rock songs of all time, Good Vibrations is a rock classic. This arrangement builds on the happy rock shuffle groove and the now legendary harmonic progressions of the Beach Boys music.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Brian Wilson Performed By: The Beach Boys

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.75 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00244276 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, 2-Part, TTBB, SAB, TTBB, 2-Part

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