Barbara Ann

Song Info:
"Barbara Ann" by The Beach Boys was released as a single on December 20, 1965. The song was initially included as a B-side to the single "When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)" but gained popularity and was later released as an A-side due to its success. "Barbara Ann" was written by Fred Fassert and was a cover of The Regents' 1961 hit. The song features lead vocals by Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean, with the Beach Boys providing backing vocals.

Artist Bio:
The Beach Boys are an American rock band formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group's original lineup consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. The Beach Boys are known for their close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a Southern California youth culture of surfing, cars, and romance. They gained popularity for their innovative sound, which combined rock and roll with elements of doo-wop, jazz, and classical music. The Beach Boys have released numerous hit singles and albums, including "Surfin' USA," "Good Vibrations," and "Pet Sounds," which is considered one of the greatest albums of all time. The band has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and continues to perform and record music to this day.