The Beach Boys: Surf Rock & Harmonies!
1.
In 1964, Brian Wilson recorded "Pamela Jean" under what bands name?
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The Survivors
2.
Throughout most of the 1960's, The Beach Boys wore a standard uniform to perform in. What was it?
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Striped Shirts
3.
What name did The Beach Boys first decide on calling their group?
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The Pendletones
4.
What "Full House" star has played drums for The Beach Boys?
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John Stamos
5.
Which Beach Boys song, from the movie "Cocktail", was a hit in 1988?
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Kokomo
6.
What year did The Beach Boys have the hit single "Surfin' U.S.A" on Capitol?
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May/05
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What year did The Beach Boys have the hit single "Surfer Girl" on Capitol?
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1963
8.
What year did The Beach Boys have the hit single "Good Vibrations" on Capitol?
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1966
9.
What year did The Beach Boys have the hit single "Sloop John B" on Capitol Records?
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1966
10.
What year did The Beach Boys have the hit single "Barbara Ann" on Capitol?
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1966
11.
Which of the following Beach Boys was not an original member of the band?
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David Marks
12.
In 1962, what instrument could Beach Boy Mike Love reportedly play only one note on?
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The Saxophone
13.
In 1967, Mike Love played which instrument at Beach Boys concerts?
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The Theremin
14.
Mike Love primarily played what instrument during Beach Boys concerts during the 1970's?
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The Tambourine
15.
Which Beach Boy died two months after his mother did?
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Carl Wilson
16.
Beach Boys Brian Wilson and Alan Jardine attended which college together?
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El Camino Junior College
17.
Before The Beach Boys made it big, Brian Wilson attended college. What was he thinking about majoring in?
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Psychology
18.
Who did not tour as a part of The Beach Boys band in the 1970's?
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Glen Campbell
19.
Who was Beach Boy Brian Wilson's idol?
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Record Producer Phil Spector
20.
Which non-Beach Boy sang on the recording of the classic hit Barbara Ann?
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Dean Torrence
21.
Reggie Dunbar is attributed as co-writer of The Beach Boys song "Break Away". Who IS Reggie Dunbar?
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Brian Wilson's Father Murray
22.
What was the first Brian Wilson single to be released?
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Caroline, No
23.
What non-Beach Boys song did The Beach Boys rap to in 1987?
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Wipe Out
24.
Which Beach Boys tune was inspired by The Beatles' song "Ticket to Ride"?
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Girl Don't Tell Me
25.
In 1976, what song was released about the death of Beach Boy Brian Wilson's dog?
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Shannon
26.
What song made Beach Boy father Murray Wilson famous?
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Two Step Side Step
27.
Which song is not included in the 1981 45 RPM single entitled "The Beach Boys Medley"?
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409
28.
Which two Beach Boys made an appearance in the 1978 movie "Dead Man's Curve -- the story of Jan & Dean"?
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Mike Love & Bruce Johnston
29.
What harmony group inspired The Beach Boys to sing?
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The Four Freshman
30.
Which Beach Boy had first envisioned the band as a folk group?
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Al Jardine
31.
According to Beach Boy Carl Wilson, what song was frequently played in opium dens in China in the late 1960's?
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Wind Chimes
32.
Who played drums for The Beach Boys in 1972?
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Ricky Fataar
33.
On what Chicago song did three of The Beach Boys make an appearance?
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Wishing You Were Here
34.
What Beach Boys song did Brian Wilson believe possessed magical power?
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Mrs. O'leary's Cow (Aka Fire)
35.
Who played bass guitar on The Beach Boys tune "California Girls"?
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Carol Kaye
36.
Who was The Beach Boys primary collaborator on the unfinished Smile album?
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Van Dyke Parks
37.
Who was The Beach Boys primary collaborator on the "Pet Sounds" album?
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Tony Asher
38.
What Beach Boys tune contains several lines of entirely Japanese lyrics?
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Sumahama
39.
What Beach Boys song contained the name of Alan Jardine's wife in the title?
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Lady Lynda
40.
What movie did all five original Beach Boys appear in?
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The Girls On The Beach
41.
What was the first album The Beach Boys released in the 1980's?
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Keepin' The Summer Alive
42.
On what Beach Boys album did Joe Walsh play guitar?
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Keepin' The Summer Alive
43.
Which Beach Boy said that he was just sitting at the piano during the concert, because he was enjoying the show too much?
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Brian Wilson
44.
In a 1960's magazine article, who was dubbed Brian Wilson's puppets?
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The Beach Boys
45.
What surf group did Murray Wilson assemble after he was fired from managing The Beach Boys?
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The Sunrays
46.
What was the name of the record company The Beach Boys started?
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Brother Records
47.
What was odd about Brian Wilson's refrigerators at his mansion in the late 1960's?
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They Were Padlocked Closed
48.
In the mid to late 1960's, where did Beach Boy Brian Wilson insist on holding business meetings?
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In His Swimming Pool
49.
Misheard lyric: "We rolled in horse meat all year through..." is from what song?
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All Summer Long
50.
Misheard Lyric:" Rye, rye, rye, rye Cisco's the guy..." What song is it from?
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Be True To Your School
51.
What song is Misheard Lyric:" Seagulls odor of pee..." from?
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Bluebirds Over The Mountain
52.
What is Brian Wilson's middle name?
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Douglas
53.
Which Beach Boy was romantically involved with one of the female members of Fleetwood Mac in 1979?
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Dennis Wilson
54.
Which surf single reached number one before The Beach Boys?
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"Surf City", Jan And Dean
55.
What famous killer attempted to write songs for The Beach Boys?
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Charles Manson
56.
What decade is the hit single "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys from?
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Sixties
57.
What decade is the hit single "Rock And Roll Music" by The Beach Boys from?
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Seventies
58.
What decade is the hit single "The Beach Boys Medley" by The Beach Boys from?
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Eighties
59.
What year did The Beach Boys have the hit single "Shut Down" on Capitol?
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1963
60.
What year did The Beach Boys have the hit single "I Get Around" on Capitol?
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1964
61.
What year did The Beach Boys have the hit single "California Girls" on Capitol Records?
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1965
62.
What year did The Beach Boys have the hit single "The Beach Boys Medley" on Capitol?
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1981
63.
What stopped The Beach Boys and Jan and Dean from appearing on each others albums?
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Record Company Objections
64.
What Beach Boys song was written in honor of John F. Kennedy?
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The Warmth Of The Sun
65.
What Beach Boys album contained a cover of Dick Dales "Lets Go Trippin"?
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Surfin' USA
66.
What was The Beach Boys first big hit in 1963?
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Surfin' USA
67.
Who officially, was The Beach Boys' first record producer?
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Nick Venet
68.
Who gave The Beach Boys their name?
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Record Promoter Russ Regan
69.
What was the name of the first Beach Boys' car song to be released?
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409
70.
Which Beach Boys' song was the first released to bear Carl Wilson's name as writer or co-writer?
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Surf Jam
71.
In 1986-87, Brian Wilson co-wrote the song "Let's Go to Heaven in My Car" for the movie "Police Academy 4", who co-wrote the song with him?
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Gary Usher
72.
What Beach Boys song was specially recorded as the theme song for the 1979 movie "Americathon" starring John Ritter?
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It's A Beautiful Day
73.
In the mid-1960's, Beach Boy Brian Wilson recorded a public service announcement about what?
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Air Pollution
74.
Which Beach Boy sang "Hey Little Cobra"?
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Bruce Johnston
75.
Which Beach Boy sang "Sail On Sailor"?
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Blondie Chaplin
76.
Which one does not belong?
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Wind Chimes
77.
What was the first Beach Boys song written by members without their leader Brian Wilson?
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How She Boogalooed It
78.
Who played harp on The Beach Boys tune "Catch a Wave"?
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Maureen Love
79.
Who has not played guitar on a Beach Boys-related recording?
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Joe Walsh
80.
What was the title of the NBC Beach Boys special Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels was working on in 1976?
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The Beach Boys: It's Ok
81.
What was the first Beach Boys compilation (greatest hits-type) album to be released in the 1980's?
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Ten Years Of Harmony
82.
Who was the first President of The Beach Boys' own Brother Records?
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David Anderle
83.
What former Elvis manager also managed The Beach Boys?
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Tom Hulett
84.
Who sang background on many of Brian Wilson recordings in the 1980's and 1990's?
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Andy Paley
85.
Which song on The Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" album was originally titled "Run James Run"?
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Pet Sounds
86.
What Beach Boys song is also known as the "Woody Woodpecker Symphony"?
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Fall Breaks And Back To Winter
87.
What song on The Beach Boys 20/20 album begins with the sound of a cymbal recorded backwards?
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Never Learn Not To Love
88.
Which song on The Beach Boys "20/20" album contains a backwards message which exclaims Satan?
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Cabinessence
89.
How long did it take to record the song "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys in 1966?
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6 Months
90.
How many studios were used to record The Beach Boys song "Good Vibrations"?
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4
91.
In the mid 1960's, where did Brian Wilson insist on writing songs with the other Beach Boys?
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Driving Around In His Limo
92.
What Beach Boys' song is the misheard lyric "I was livin' like Apple Man..." from?
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Darlin'
93.
The misheard lyric "It would be a peaceful life with a foreigner wife..." is from what song?
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Disney Girls
94.
What song, co-written by Beach Boy Brian Wilson, appeared in the movie "Muscle Beach"?
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Muscle Bustle
95.
Which song was not featured in the 1965 movie "The Girls On The Beach"?
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Stoked
96.
What Beach Boys music video was directed by Dennis Wilson in 1967?
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The Cyclist
97.
Who was the star of The Beach Boys promo music video called "The Cyclist"?
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Carl Wilson
98.
How did Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys come up with the lyrics to "Surfin' USA"?
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He Asked His Girlfriend's Brother
99.
Which Beach Boy was expelled from high school?
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Carl Wilson
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Which Beach Boys relative embezzled nearly $1 million from the group?
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Steve Love (Mike's Brother)
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