Surfer Girl by The Beach Boys

About this episode

The episode explores the differences between the mono and stereo mixes of The Beach Boys' album 'Surfer Girl'.

Hello Friends! It's Beach Boys time again here on the show, as we continue to enjoy the backend of the summer down under. Somewhat inspired by the recent We Gotta Groove: The Brother Studio Years box set, this album was originally issued in mono and stereo in September 1963, and thankfully has never had any form of remix, though one track did received a mildly modified master for use as a flip side. Often regarded as one of their best recorded LPs, both mixes are a treat, but what makes each one shine in it's own unique way? It's time to find out who mixed it better - Brian Wilson or Chuck Britz! Happy Listening, Frederick Patreon Beach Boys Sessions: Stack-o-Tracks Email Instagram - @hypnoticfred

People in this episode

Host: Frederick French-Pounce

Topics covered

• Beach Boys
• music analysis
• mono vs stereo
• 1960s music
• album review

Keywords

• Beach Boys
• Surfer Girl
• mono mix
• stereo mix
• Brian Wilson
• Chuck Britz
• 1963 album

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Beach Boys

Books & works: Surfer Girl, We Gotta Groove: The Brother Studio Years

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