All Summer Long

Name: All Summer Long
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing (AUS)
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Conversations with The Beach Boys from Surfin' to SMiLE

By: David Beard, John Stamos (Foreword by)

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Hardcover | 11 June 2026

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This unforgettable and in-depth exploration of The Beach Boysâ incredible output during their early to peak years, from 1961 to 1967, interweaves recollections by group members, family, friends, and musical colleagues.

David Beard compiles a wide range of fascinating and eye-opening conversations and original interviews with the group and integral figures in the bandâs history, including Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston, Jan Berry, Dean Torrence, Marilyn Wilson-Rutherford, Ginger Blake, and many others. All Summer Long is based on over 30 years of archival interview content and provides a wealth of fresh insights into the personalities, circumstances, and decisions that shaped the music created by one of the most enduring acts in popular music history.

This book covers the early transformative years of 1962 â"1963 when Brian Wilson was working at breakneck speed, as well as the influences of Jan & Dean. It looks at Brian and The Beach Boysâ incredible leap forward in music, the changing arc of Brianâs creativity in 1965, the triumph that was Pet Sounds, the synergistic shift with âGood Vibrationsâ in 1966, and the outcome of the SMiLE recordings. The subjects themselves take center stage in this book, sharing their recollections which allow their emotions to be fully conveyed. Love, laughter, sorrow, and joy are captured along with the history of the groundbreaking and chart-topping recordings. Grab a board and get ready for the ride of your life.

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