The Warmth of the Sun
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| "The Warmth of The Sun" | ||
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| Single by The Beach Boys | ||
| from the album The Beach Boys Today! | ||
| Released | October 26, 1964 | |
| Format | Vinyl | |
| Recorded | Unknown | |
| Genre | Rock | |
| Length | 4 min 50 sec for both songs | |
| Label | Capitol Records | |
| Producer(s) | Brian Wilson | |
| Chart positions | ||
| The Beach Boys singles chronology | ||
| "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)"/"She Knows Me Too Well" (1964) |
"Dance, Dance, Dance"/"The Warmth of the Sun" (1964) |
"The Man With All The Toys"/"Blue Christmas" (1964) |
"The Warmth of the Sun" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for the American pop band The Beach Boys. It was released on their 1964 album Shut Down Volume 2. The song was written on the evening of President John Kennedy's assassination.
In 2006, it was remade by Matthew Thiessen and the Earthquakes, which is the side project of Matt Thiessen. Thiessen is the lead singer of the Christian rock band Relient K, and has said on many occasions that the Beach Boys are among his favorite bands.
[edit] Details
- Written by: Brian Wilson/Mike Love
- Album: Shut Down Volume 2
- Time: 2 min 51 sec
- Produced by: Brian Wilson
[edit] Performers
- Brian Wilson: Lead Vocals
