Wonderful (The Beach Boys Song)

Wonderful (The Beach Boys Song)

"Wonderful" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks, for the American rock band The Beach Boys, about a young woman and her steadfast embrace of adolescence through the loss of her own virginity. It was to be included on the ill-fated 1966–1967 Smile album. A minimalist version was released on their 1967 album Smiley Smile. A re-recording was later released as a single for Brian Wilson's 2004 album Smile.

The song has been covered by a variety of independent artists, including Adventures In Stereo, Nikki Sudden, and Outrageous Cherry.

Read more about Wonderful (The Beach Boys Song):  Initial Composition, Smiley Smile Arrangement, Solo Brian Wilson Re-recordings, Credits

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