How The Beach Boys' 'Surfin' USA' Became the Biggest Song of 1963

From its iconic guitar riff to its rise to #1 on the Billboard charts, this Beach Boys' classic became the anthem that defined a generation.
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Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary who immortalized Del Mar and La Jolla in ‘Surfin’ U.S.A.,’ dies at 82

Brian Wilson performs as part of Nissan Live Sets on Yahoo! Music in Los Angeles, Wednesday, July 30, 2008. (File photo by Chris Pizzello?AP) Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader ...
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How The Beach Boys' 'Surfin' USA' Became the Biggest Song of 1963

Sixty-three years ago today, The Beach Boys released one of their most iconic songs ever: "Surfin' USA." With its instantly recognizable guitar riff and irresistible harmonies, the track captured the ...