Unreleased Songs

NOTE 1: Unless stated as instrumental, all songs feature lead vocals.

NOTE 2: this is a work in progress and does not feature all known Beach Boys songs yet

NOTE 3: Solo works that feature collaboration by other Beach Boys will be included, any works without will not.

RULES
 * 1) add the song you want to the year it was recorded
 * 2) If the song is not bootlegged however, place it in the "songs not bootlegged" section
 * 3) if the song is confirmed lost, drag it to the "songs never recorded or lost" section
 * 4) no live recordings! they did a lot of non-studio songs live over the past 60 years.
 * 5) Dennis Wilson songs recorded for his Poops album can be included here!
 * 6) if anyone here wants to do things differently feel free!

1962

Beginning of the End

Brian Wilson, Roger Christian, and Gary Usher song recorded on April 16, 1962.

My Only Alibi

Brian Wilson and Gary Usher song recorded on April 16, 1962. Also known as Human.

One Way Road to Love

Brian Wilson and Gary Usher song recorded on April 16, 1962.

Visions

Brian Wilson and Gary Usher song recorded on April 16, 1962. Also known as Number One.

1963

Pink Champagne

Al Jardine instrumental recorded in February 1963. The song was re-recorded by Murry Wilson for his album The Many Moods of Murry Wilson under the title Italia.

Chopsticks Boogie

Brian Wilson and Jan Berry song recorded in spring 1963.

Rockin' Roadster

Brian Wilson and Roger Christian song recorded in the summer of 1963.

Malibu Sunset

Brian Wilson, Gary Usher, and Roger Christian song recorded in mid 1963.

A Joy Ride Cruise

Brian Wilson song recorded in August 1963.

1965 - 1969

Sandy 

Remake of Sherry She Needs Me recorded on May 4, 1965. The backing vocals from this version were repurposed for use on the Made In California mix of Sherry She Needs Me.

How Deep Is the Ocean?

Cover of Irving Berlin song recorded on October 15, 1965. Features Dick Reynolds on lead vocals.

Stella by Starlight

Cover of Ned Washington/Victor Young song recorded on October 15, 1965. Features Dick Reynolds on lead vocals.

Tale of Man

Dennis Wilson and Stephen Kalinich song, recorded in 1968.

’Til I Die

Early piano demo recorded on November 6th, 1969. The demo is piano only, and features no vocals.

1970 

Symphony of Frogs

Brian Wilson musical production for Stephen Kalinich, recorded in June 1970.

Seasons in The Sun

Cover of Jacques Brel song recorded July 31 and August 4, 1970 with lead vocal by Carl.

My Solution

Brian Wilson song recorded on October 31, 1970.

Big Sur

An early version of the Mike Love song, in 4/4 instead of 3/4. Recorded August 15th 1970

1971

Quad Symphony

Dennis Wilson instrumental recorded April 1971, for a demonstration by Stephen Desper.

Hawaii Song

Dennis Wilson instrumental recorded in 1971. No lead vocal was recorded.

Won't You Tell Me

Murry Wilson and Rick Henn song recorded June 19, 1971 with Brian and Carl Wilson on vocals. A mix of the same recording with Henn on vocals was released on the 1996 Sunrays compilation For Collectors Only: Vintage Rays.

I've Got A Friend

Dennis Wilson song recorded in mid-1971 with no vocals. A live performance was recorded in the spring of 1972.

Ecology

Dennis Wilson track recorded in 1971. It is comprised of three sections. The first has been bootlegged as "All of My Love". The second section reportedly features "Water bubble sounds and exotic Moog sounds over a shimmery Eastern-flavored track. " as well as backing vocals. The third section, which is a piano piece reminiscent of the later Dennis Wilson track "River Song" has also been bootlegged.

1972

Out in the Country

Brian Wilson and Don Goldberg song. Recorded in the summer of 1972, with Al Jardine on lead vocals.

Carry Me Home

Dennis Wilson song recorded in summer 1972 with lead vocals by Dennis and Blondie Chaplin. It was considered for the 2013 compilation Made in California but left off due to its somber lyrics.

Hard Times

Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar song recorded on October 4, 1972.

1973

Rollin’ Up To Heaven/Clangin’/Brian’s Jam

FIX THIS ONE. If that Ding Dang Odyssey sheet is updated

1974

Battle Hymn of the Republic

Cover of Howe/Steffe traditional recorded on November 5, 1974. It was briefly considered for release on the 1998 compilation Endless Harmony Soundtrack.

You're Riding High On the Music

Brian Wilson and Stephen Kalinich song recorded in December 1974.

Don't Let Me Go

Carl Wilson and Mike Love song recorded in December 1974.

Our Life, Our Love, Our Land

Mike Love song recorded in December 1974.

Come to the Sunshine

Cover of Van Dyke Parks song recorded in October 1975.

1976

10,000 Years Ago

Dennis Wilson and Mike Love song recorded between January 30 and May 15, 1976.

On Broadway

Cover of The Drifters song recorded on March 3, 1976. The track was included on the reel for the unreleased Adult/Child album

Mony Mony

Cover of Tommy James and the Shondells song recorded March 15, 1976.

Runnin' Bear

Cover of the Johnny Preston song recorded on April 13 and 14, 1976.

Shake, Rattle & Roll

Cover of the Big Joe Turner song recorded on April 14, 1976.

Michael Row the Boat Ashore

Cover of the traditional song recorded April 16 and April 29, 1976.

Short Skirts

Brian Wilson song recorded on May 8, 1976. No lead vocal recorded, however backing vocals were. They do not appear on the version that widely circulates.

11th Bar Blues

Instrumental of unknown authorship, possibly recorded on May 8th, 1976.

Marilyn Rovell

Brian Wilson song recorded on August 21, 1976. The melody from the chorus would later be recycled for the American Spring song Do Ya in May 1978. The verse melody was reportedly recycled for a song called Wouldn't That Be Cool in 1986.

Lazy Lizzie

Brian Wilson song recorded in the fall of 1976. This track is a reworking of Better Get Back in Bed from the 1973 Mt Vernon and Fairway EP. The verse chords are also taken from an unheard section of Better Get Back in Bed.

We Gotta Groove

Brian Wilson song recorded in the fall of 1976. Vocals were recorded, but only the track and backing vocals widely circulate.

That Special Feeling

Brian Wilson song recorded in fall 1976.

Ruby Baby

Cover of The Drifters song recorded September 1, September 18, and October 2, 1976.

Hey There Momma

Brian Wilson song recorded on October 27, 1976. Vocals were recorded, but only the backing track and backing vocals widely circulate. The backing track would also be used for I Saw Santa (Rocking Around the Christmas Tree) for the Beach Boys' unreleased 1977 Christmas album.

1977

Deep Purple

Cover of the Peter DeRose song recorded on February 25 and March 11, 1977 with lead vocal by Brian. The track was arranged by Dick Reynolds.

Everybody Wants to Live

Brian Wilson song recorded between February and March 1977 with lead vocals by Brian and Carl.

It's Trying to Say

Brian Wilson song recorded between February and March 1977 with lead vocals by Dennis.

New England Waltz

Brian Wilson instrumental recorded in March 1977.

Life is for the Living

Brian Wilson song recorded on March 11, 1977 with lead vocals by Brian and Carl. The track was arranged by Dick Reynolds.

Lines

Brian Wilson song recorded on April 12, 1977 with lead vocals by Brian and Carl.

Santa's On His Way

A rerecording of H.E.L.P. Is On the Way recorded in October 1977 and November 1977.

Mike Come Back to L.A.

Brian Wilson song recorded between October and November 1977. No lead vocal recorded, though an impromptu recording of it can be seen on the Our Team documentary, with vocals.

Xmas Carol Medley

Christmas medley recorded in October and November 1977. The Beach Boys and their children are singing as a group. The songs are "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen", "O Come All Ye Faithful", "Hark The Herald Angels Sing", and "We Wish You A Merry Christmas".

How's About a Little Bit of Your Sweet Lovin'?

Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Diane Rovell, and Ron Altbach song recorded on November 15, December 4, 1977 and November 29, 1979. A rerecording was released by Celebration on their eponymous second album.

Go and Get That Girl

Ed Tuleja and Ron Altbach song recorded November 17 and November 21, 1977 with lead vocal by Carl.

Alone On Christmas Day

Mike Love and Brian Wilson song recorded November 17 and November 23, 1977, with Mike on lead. A re-recording was made for his Reason For The Season album.

1978

It Could Be Anything

Carl Wilson song recorded on February 11, 1978. Also known as Where We Are.

I Really Love You

Brian Wilson instrumental recorded on April 21, 1978.

Lookin' Down The Coast/Monterey

Al Jardine song recorded July 27, 1978 with Brian and Jardine on lead vocals. Intended to comprise a trilogy of songs which included Santa Ana Winds from Keepin' the Summer Alive. A re-recording of Lookin' Down the Coast was featured on Jardine's A Postcard from California album.

Calendar Girl

Cover of Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield song recorded in late 1978 with lead vocals by Mike. This song was re-recorded for Mike’s album Looking Back With Love.

I'm Begging You Please

Piano demo recorded between summer and October 6, 1978. An alternate studio instrumental is rumored to exist but is not bootlegged.

Drip Drop

Impromptu cover of the Leiber and Stoller song recorded on October 19, 1978.

1979

California Beach

Al Jardine and Mike Love song recorded in the spring of 1979. This song was re-recorded for Mike’s album 12 Sides Of Summer.

Skatetown U.S.A.

Reworking of California Beach recorded in the spring of 1979. Intended for the movie of the same name, but ultimately rejected.

Little Girl

Cover of Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwich, and Jeff Barry song recorded in spring 1979 with lead vocal by Carl. Little Girl was later adapted into an original song and renamed Sunshine, as Bruce Johnston explains: "Well, 'Sunshine' was originally called 'Little Girl'. And I can't remember who recorded it, probably a Phil Spector record, and so we cut this track and then we decided to write a new song to the track, so we took part of the old song, 'Smoky Places', and whatever Mike and Brian came up with, recorded on the existing track, didn’t have enough room because the song was too short, so we tape-copied the track a few times, put 21 splices in the 24-track tape and stretched the song out and came up with 'Sunshine'.

Why Didn't I Tell You

Early version of Goin' On recorded between November 20th and 26th, 1979. Features an almost identical chord sequence, but notable for having drum fills in the place of the final track's hook. The backing track has been booted, but vocals were recorded for it that are still unheard.

1980 - 2011

Song Within a Song

A medley that incorporates My Solution and Shortenin’ Bread. No lead vocal recorded.

River Deep, Mountain High

Cover of Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, and Phil Spector song recorded in July 1980 with lead vocal by Brian.

Stevie

Brian Wilson song recorded between December 1980 and January 1981.It was written about Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac and considered for the 2013 compilation Made in California.

I Ran (All The Way Home)

A song recorded by The Beach Boys in the spring of 1981 with Mike on lead vocals.

Rings

Brian Wilson song recorded in the spring of 1981.

Sweetie

Brian Wilson song recorded in the spring of 1981 with lead vocals by Brian, Mike, and Al.

Walking on Water

Brian Wilson song recorded in the spring of 1981.

Oh Lord

Brian Wilson song recorded in November 1982.

At the Hop

Cover of the Danny & the Juniors song recorded between October 1984 and January 1985.

Dancin' the Night Away

Brian Wilson and Andy Paley song recorded in November 1995. Partial vocal recorded by Carl, otherwise incomplete.

I’d Go Anywhere

Song intended to bridge the tracks Strange World and From There to Back Again. It was left unfinished.

Recordings Not Bootlegged

1962

Recreation

Brain Wilson, Bob Norberg, and Pomeroy song recorded in 1962.

1963

Witch Stand

Brian Wilson song produced for singer Dave Nowlen on August 5, 1963.

Girlie

Brian Wilson song recorded on August 5, 1963.

Hot Harp

Brian Wilson instrumental recorded on August 5, 1963.

1964

Boys Will Be Boys

Brian Wilson song recorded in January 1964. No vocals recorded.

What'll I Wear to School Today?

Brian Wilson song recorded in January 1964.

1969

What Can the Matter Be

Song of unknown authorship recorded on February 24 and May 24, 1969.

Raspberries, Strawberries

Cover of The Kingston Trio song recorded November 11, 1969. This song was transformed into the Sunflower track At My Window.

1970

You Never Give Me Your Money

Impromptu jam of the Beatles' song recorded on January 7, 1970 during a session for Good Time.

1971

Barnyard Blues

Dennis Wilson demo of the track released on MiC, recorded March 15th, 1971.

Behold The Night

Dennis Wilson song recorded July 7th, 1971. Alan Boyd’s review – ‘It's short, sweet, and very, very pretty.’ Some lyrics include: “Moon's out tonight, tonight I know you will behold the night, mmmmm, it's still…”

Change Partners

Cover of Stephen Stills song recorded in December 1971.

Beatrice from Baltimore

Brian Wilson and Tandyn Almer song, recorded December 6–10, 1971 and January 31, 1972. According to Debbie Keil, a verse was "She got a hole in her stocking, she does a whole lot of rockin'. She do the shake down a Bumbles, she do the chicano rumble. Little Beatrice from Baltimore."

Sea Cruise A rough jam recorded sometime in 1971. This is a different recording entirely from the 15 Big Ones version.

Before

Dennis Wilson and Daryl Dragon song from 1971. According to Alan Boyd, "There's another track – no title – with a partial scratch lead that might be called ‘We've Been Here Before.”’

1972

Spark in the Dark

Brian Wilson song recorded on January 21, 1972. It is described to be a "pounding organ jam" with a synthesizer melody recycled later in Brian's solo career.

Body Talk/Grease Job

Dennis Wilson song recorded February 17, 1972. Described by researcher Joshilyn Hoisington as being a "tack piano driven thing with a greasy bassline and handclaps."

Gimme Some Lovin'

Cover of the Spencer Davis Group song recorded on April 4, 1972 with lead vocals by Brian. In 2014, the tape was reported missing.

Rooftop Harry

Recorded on April 15, 1972 with lead vocals by Brian. According to engineer Barry Rudolph, Brian had been sitting in a lotus position for two hours while the Beach Boys unloaded recording equipment into Larabee Studios in West Hollywood. When he awoke, he recorded himself playing piano, electric bass, toy piano, and a calliope. The entire track was processed through a new device called the Countryman Phaser. The tape of this recording was found 2014.

1973

Dr. Tom

Al Jardine song recorded on March 12, 1973.

Canyon Summer

Al Jardine song recorded in May 1973.

Pattycake

Brian Wilson song recorded in summer 1973.

1974

Honeycomb

Cover of the Jimmie Rodgers hit, written by Bob Merrill. Recorded in 1974 with prominent Moog synthesizer and jagged bass lines. A lead vocal by Marilyn Wilson was added in 1976.

Why Don't You Try Me?

Song of unknown authorship recorded in mid 1974.

Earthquake Time

Mike Love song recorded in the fall of 1974.

1976

Gold Rush

Al Jardine song recorded between January 30 and May 15, 1976.

Lisa

Mike Love song recorded between January 30 and May 15, 1976 with Love on lead vocal.

Secret Love

Cover Of Doris Day song recorded between January 30 and May 15, 1976.

Working in the Coal Mine

Cover of Lee Dorsey song recorded between January 30 and May 15, 1976.

Let's Dance

Cover of Chris Montez song recorded April 27, 1976.

1977

Gimme Some Lovin'

Cover of the Spencer Davis Group song, recorded on June 23rd, 1977. Different from 1972 version.

Sad, Sad Christmas

A rerecording of the Mike Love song Sad, Sad Summer recorded on November 23, 1977.

Beach Burlesque

Song of unknown authorship recorded during the M.I.U. Album sessions on November 17, 1977. It may be an additional name for the Brian Wilson/Jack Rieley song "Burlesque".

TM Siddhi Program

Mike Love song recorded November 1977.

1978

Ride Arabian, Ride

Al Jardine instrumental recorded on May 11, 1978.

Rubles

Al Jardine song recorded on May 11, 1978 with lead vocal by Jardine.

Basketball Rock

Brian Wilson instrumental recorded on May 13, 1978.

Bowling

Brian Wilson instrumental recorded on May 13, 1978.

1979

Starbaby

Mike Love song recorded on November 29, 1979 with lead vocal by Mike. A version was released by Celebration on their eponymous second album.

Smoky Places

see Little Girl.

Jamaica Farewell

Cover of the Harry Belafonte song recorded July 23, 1979. No vocal was recorded. It should not be confused with a version by California Music, recorded in 1976 with Brian on organ.

Stranded in the Jungle

Cover of the Jay Hawks song recorded on July 24, 1979. No vocal recorded.

Johnny B. Goode

Cover of the Chuck Berry song recorded between October 15 and November 13, 1979.

Surfer Suzie

Ed Carter song recorded between October 10 and December 14, 1979 with lead vocal by Al.

Boys and Girls

Brian Wilson song recorded on October 19, 1979 and November 18, 1980.

I'll Always Love You

Cover of Barry Mann song recorded between November 19, 1979 and January 1980 with lead vocal by Carl.

1980-Present

Greenback Dollar

Cover of The Kingston Trio song recorded in July 1980.

I'm a Man

Brian Wilson song recorded in July 1980.

Fly

Song of unknown authorship recorded October 31, 1980.

Up Again

Song of unknown authorship recorded on November 18, 1980.

Candlesticks

Song of unknown authorship recorded on November 18, 1980.

Down By The Pier

Song of unknown authorship recorded between October 1984 and January 1985 with lead vocal by Carl.

She Believes in Love Again

2012 rerecording made for That's Why God Made the Radio. An earlier rerecording was released on a promo CD in 2007.

Songs Never Recorded Or Lost

On Top of Old Smoky

On April 11, 1967. Brian Wilson met with Paul McCartney and the two of them had a little jam session. Nothing from it was recorded. Any person who tries to claim that it still exists is simply lying to themselves.

Crack the Whip

Brian Wilson song recorded in spring 1967 with lead vocals by Jasper Dailey. No tape has surfaced.

When I Get Mad (I Just Play My Drums)

Brian Wilson song recorded in spring 1967 with lead vocal by Jasper Dailey. No tape has surfaced.

Good Time Mama

Recorded June 25–26, 1967. In 2007, Alan Boyd stated that a tape with the label "Good Time Mama" could not be found in the band's archives, and it is extremely likely this was a working title for the final section of She’s Going Bald.

Sunflower Maiden

Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks song written for the band Three Dog Night in tandem with "Darlin'" and "Time to Get Alone". No tape has surfaced.

Song to God

Reported in existence by Beach Boys' friend Stanley Shapiro. A Brian Wilson tape that Dennis Wilson asked engineer Stephen Desper to set up on a reel-to-reel before Brian ripped it off the playback and yelled "Don’t you ever touch that again! That’s between me and God!" No tape has surfaced.

Burlesque

Brian Wilson and Jack Rieley composition. A lyric is "Tantalation and hot glowing skin/Sun’s ‘bout to rest." Carl & the Passions – "So Tough" outtake. No tape has surfaced.

Is Jack Rieley Superman

Brian Wilson song recorded circa 1972. According to journalist Ben Edmonds, Brian wrote the song as a satire on Jack Rieley, who falsely claimed to have won a Pulitzer Prize. As of 2014, no tape has surfaced.

Just an Imitation

Brian Wilson song recorded circa mid 1974. May feature Brian on lead. Reportedly written about his father Murry Wilson who had died a year earlier; no tape has surfaced.

A Day in the Life of a Tree

Alternate take with Dennis Wilson on lead vocals. No tape has surfaced.

Wake the World

1970s remake recorded with Tandyn Almer and Stan Shapiro. No tape has surfaced.

Be Still

1970s remake recorded with Tandyn Almer and Stan Shapiro. No tape has surfaced.