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Good Vibrations

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"Good Vibrations" is a song by the American rock band the Beach Boys, produced and composed by Brian Wilson with lyrics by Mike Love. Released as a single on October 10, 1966, it achieved immediate critical and commercial success, topping the charts in several countries, including the United States and United Kingdom. Promoted as a "pocket symphony" for its complexity and episodic structure, the record had an unprecedented production and expanded the boundaries of popular music, elevating its recognition as an art form and revolutionizing standard practices in studio recording. It is considered one of the greatest works of rock, pop, and psychedelia. Wilson was inspired by the concept of extrasensory perception, Phil Spector's production of "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", and recreational drugs, possibly including LSD, in creating the song. He produced dozens of music fragments (or "modules") with his bandmates and over 30 session musicians across four Hollywood studios from February to September 1966. Over 90 hours of tape was consumed, with production costs estimated in the tens of thousands of dollars, making it the costliest and longest-to-record pop single at the time. The resulting track subverted traditional songwriting conventions through its use of development, a process normally associated with classical music, and abrupt shifts in texture and mood. One of the most influential pop recordings in history, "Good Vibrations" advanced the role of the studio as an instrument and effectively launched the progressive pop genre, heralding a wave of pop experimentation and the onset of psychedelic and progressive rock. The track incorporated a novel mix of instruments, including cello and Electro-Theremin; although the latter is not a true theremin, the song's use of the instrument spurred renewed interest in theremins and synthesizers. The flower power-inspired lyrics reinforced the Beach Boys' association with the 1960s counterculture, while the phrase "good vibes", originally a niche slang term, entered mainstream usage.

"Good Vibrations" received numerous industry awards and accolades and is frequently listed on many "greatest of all time" polls and rankings. Its success emboldened Wilson to pursue increasingly avant-garde directions and create more modularly assembled songs, culminating in the unfinished album Smile and follow-up single "Heroes and Villains". Despite his objections to its inclusion, "Good Vibrations" instead appeared on the 1967 release Smiley Smile. A 1976 cover version by Todd Rundgren reached number 34 on U.S. charts.

Infobox

B-side
"Let's Go Away for Awhile"
Released
October 10, 1966 (1966-10-10)
Recorded
February 17 (17-02) – September 21, 1966 (1966-09-21)
Studio
Western, Columbia, and Gold Star, Hollywood
Genre
Progressive poprockpsychedeliaR&B
Length
3:35
Label
Capitol
Songwriters
Brian Wilson Mike Love
Producer
Brian Wilson

Tables

Original release · Charts › Weekly charts
Australia Go-Set National Top 40
Australia Go-Set National Top 40
Chart (1966–1967)
Australia Go-Set National Top 40
Peakposition
2
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Chart (1966–1967)
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Peakposition
9
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
Chart (1966–1967)
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
Peakposition
6
Canadian RPM Top Singles
Canadian RPM Top Singles
Chart (1966–1967)
Canadian RPM Top Singles
Peakposition
2
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)
Chart (1966–1967)
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)
Peakposition
3
France Music Media Monthly
France Music Media Monthly
Chart (1966–1967)
France Music Media Monthly
Peakposition
1
Irish Singles Chart
Irish Singles Chart
Chart (1966–1967)
Irish Singles Chart
Peakposition
3
Malaysian Singles Chart
Malaysian Singles Chart
Chart (1966–1967)
Malaysian Singles Chart
Peakposition
1
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)
Chart (1966–1967)
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)
Peakposition
4
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Chart (1966–1967)
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Peakposition
4
Italy (FIMI)
Italy (FIMI)
Chart (1966–1967)
Italy (FIMI)
Peakposition
15
New Zealand (Listener)
New Zealand (Listener)
Chart (1966–1967)
New Zealand (Listener)
Peakposition
1
Norway (VG-lista)
Norway (VG-lista)
Chart (1966–1967)
Norway (VG-lista)
Peakposition
2
Singaporean Singles Chart
Singaporean Singles Chart
Chart (1966–1967)
Singaporean Singles Chart
Peakposition
2
South African Chart
South African Chart
Chart (1966–1967)
South African Chart
Peakposition
3
Spanish Chart
Spanish Chart
Chart (1966–1967)
Spanish Chart
Peakposition
1
UK Disc & Music Echo
UK Disc & Music Echo
Chart (1966–1967)
UK Disc & Music Echo
Peakposition
1
UK NME Top 30
UK NME Top 30
Chart (1966–1967)
UK NME Top 30
Peakposition
1
UK Record Retailer
UK Record Retailer
Chart (1966–1967)
UK Record Retailer
Peakposition
1
US Billboard Hot 100
US Billboard Hot 100
Chart (1966–1967)
US Billboard Hot 100
Peakposition
1
West Germany (GfK)
West Germany (GfK)
Chart (1966–1967)
West Germany (GfK)
Peakposition
8
Chart (1966–1967)
Peakposition
Australia Go-Set National Top 40
2
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
9
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
6
Canadian RPM Top Singles
2
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)
3
France Music Media Monthly
1
Irish Singles Chart
3
Malaysian Singles Chart
1
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)
4
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
4
Italy (FIMI)
15
New Zealand (Listener)
1
Norway (VG-lista)
2
Singaporean Singles Chart
2
South African Chart
3
Spanish Chart
1
UK Disc & Music Echo
1
UK NME Top 30
1
UK Record Retailer
1
US Billboard Hot 100
1
West Germany (GfK)
8
1976 reissue
UK (Official Charts Company)
UK (Official Charts Company)
Chart (1976)
UK (Official Charts Company)
Peakposition
18
Chart (1976)
Peakposition
UK (Official Charts Company)
18
Todd Rundgren version
US Billboard Hot 100
US Billboard Hot 100
Chart (1976)
US Billboard Hot 100
Peakposition
34
Chart (1976)
Peakposition
US Billboard Hot 100
34
· Charts › Year-end charts
UK
UK
Chart (1966)
UK
Rank
10
US Billboard Hot 100
US Billboard Hot 100
Chart (1966)
US Billboard Hot 100
Rank
33
Chart (1966)
Rank
UK
10
US Billboard Hot 100
33
Certifications for "Good Vibrations" · Certifications
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Region
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
45,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)
New Zealand (RMNZ)
Region
New Zealand (RMNZ)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)
United Kingdom (BPI)
Region
United Kingdom (BPI)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
600,000‡
United States (RIAA)
United States (RIAA)
Region
United States (RIAA)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Region
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Region
Certification
Certified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Gold
45,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)
Platinum
30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)
Platinum
600,000‡
United States (RIAA)
Platinum
1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Awards for "Good Vibrations" · Awards and accolades
1967
1967
Year
1967
Organization
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
Accolade
Best Performance by a Vocal Group
Result
Nominated
Best Contemporary (R&R) Group Performance, Vocal or Instrumental
Best Contemporary (R&R) Group Performance, Vocal or Instrumental
Year
Best Contemporary (R&R) Group Performance, Vocal or Instrumental
Organization
Nominated
Best Contemporary (R&R) Recording
Best Contemporary (R&R) Recording
Year
Best Contemporary (R&R) Recording
Organization
Nominated
Best Arrangement Accompanying a Vocalist(s) or Instrumentalist(s)
Best Arrangement Accompanying a Vocalist(s) or Instrumentalist(s)
Year
Best Arrangement Accompanying a Vocalist(s) or Instrumentalist(s)
Organization
Nominated
1994
1994
Year
1994
Organization
Grammy Hall of Fame Award[citation needed]
Accolade
Won
2006
2006
Year
2006
Organization
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Accolade
Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll
Result
Inducted
Year
Organization
Accolade
Result
1967
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
Best Performance by a Vocal Group
Nominated
Best Contemporary (R&R) Group Performance, Vocal or Instrumental
Nominated
Best Contemporary (R&R) Recording
Nominated
Best Arrangement Accompanying a Vocalist(s) or Instrumentalist(s)
Nominated
1994
Grammy Hall of Fame Award[citation needed]
Won
2006
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll
Inducted
Rankings for "Good Vibrations" · Awards and accolades
1988
1988
Year
1988
Publication
Rolling Stone
Accolade
100 Best Singles of the Last 25 Years
Rank
11
2010
2010
Year
2010
Publication
Rolling Stone
Accolade
500 Greatest Songs of All Time
Rank
6
Year
Publication
Accolade
Rank
1988
Rolling Stone
100 Best Singles of the Last 25 Years
11
2010
Rolling Stone
500 Greatest Songs of All Time
6

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  2. Derek Taylor wrote, "It was around The Byrds and their followers that I first heard of 'vibrations', 'vibes', as in 'goo
  3. Wilson explained, "It goes through stages. So it was a record like 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'' that went through s
  4. Wilson's 1991 memoir states that he had conceived "a grand, Spector-like production" for the song while influenced by LS
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  7. Wilson had given Love an acetate of the track, although Love remembered, "I didn't have much time, as Brian kept making
  8. Heylin extended this interpretation to the phrase "blossom world", writing that it retained elements of the "hallucinoge
  9. Wilson later extended this modular approach to the albums Smile and Smiley Smile.
  10. Priore more specifically contends that the song's making was "unlike anything previous in the realms of classical, jazz,
  11. Dennis later joked in a 1976 interview, "Actually, that's when Brian started losing his mind and he couldn't tell which
  12. His 1991 memoir describes his bandmates' reactions, "Al didn't like it, Carl ... thought it was bizarre, and Mike called
  13. Some reports state that Brian had considered offering "Good Vibrations" to Atlantic Records artist Wilson Pickett. When
  14. According to Anderle, although he did not credit himself with inspiring Wilson to finish the song, he believed he may ha
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