The Beach Boys - "4th of July" video free download
Dennis Wilson composed "4th of July" in the early 70s during the Vietnam War (his co-writer was Beach Boys manager Jack Rieley). Carl Wilson sang the song. It was supposed to be included on the "Surf's Up" album, but was withdrawn after a disagreement among the band members. Dennis Wilson drowned in 1983. "4th of July" was finally released as part of the "Good Vibrations: Thirty Years of the Beach Boys" box set ten years later. Carl Wilson died in 1998.
Note: Unlike most Beach Boys songs, this one has only been officially released once. That was on the 1993 "Good Vibrations" box set, which is no longer being manufactured or sold by Capitol Records. The song does not appear on the upcoming "Made in California" box set.
Comments
8 years ago
Matt Marcantonio
This song is so sad.8 years ago
Jacob Prince
What a video and nothing more American than The Beach Boys!9 years ago
Twin Lakes
Cool video! If ya get a moment you should check out one of ours! Hope you like it!9 years ago
Chris Light
This is a song that's not widely known, even among some Beach Boys fans, but it's one of my favorites. It just happens to also fit with the occasion. Goodnight my g+ family. 9 years ago
Mike G
Happy 4th Of July!9 years ago
Ariane Jurquet
Le 4 juillet des Beach Boys!Enregistré en 19719 years ago
Nicolas RALETZ
Le 4 juillet des Beach Boys!Enregistré en 19719 years ago
lakefloor
I will always love this group. I've owned all their albums, seen them live a few times (with Dennis and Carl). There's something great in all of their albums. Surf's Up and Til I Die are my all time favorite Brian songs!9 years ago
overthehedgeisamovie
But seriously, fuck Mike Love.9 years ago
Jeff Grauman
I have the MP3 of this song, as well as all other Dennis Wilson music except off the made in california but I will get them10 years ago
Leebabins
Incredible song. I can't believe any of the boys would be okay with this and wouldn't it be nice to live again not being included on "Surfs Up". It makes me really angry at them.10 years ago
John Cave
If Mr Love was involved it would have been about money, not artistic merit.10 years ago
Thomas clouds
If one were to invest the time...The Beach Boys are amazing10 years ago
Thomas clouds
thank you man10 years ago
kiddN4TURAL
And a belated happy Canada Day to you, my friend!10 years ago
Movie Vigilante
Happy 4th of July to my American neighbours to the south.10 years ago
dbrylinski
Freedom of speech to complain but not free to correct the problems. Just a mass of pawns locked away thinking they are free.10 years ago
Frederick French-Pounce
Not a fan, but probably because I'm British - it just seems too preachy for me.10 years ago
Brian King
Not remotely one of my favorite BB tunes. Would rather have "...Feet" on the Surf's Up LP than this. A little too dramatic and plodding for me.10 years ago
Conrad Slaussen
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