Break Away (The Beach Boys song)
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"Break Away" is a song by the American rock band the Beach Boys that was recorded during the early sessions for their album Sunflower and issued as a non-album single on June 16, 1969. It was written by Brian and Murry Wilson, although Murry was credited as lyricist under the pseudonym "Reggie Dunbar". Dennis Wilson's "Celebrate the News" was chosen as the B-side. The single peaked at number 63 in the US and number 6 in the UK.[1]
Quick Facts Single by the Beach Boys, B-side ...
"Break Away" | ||||
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Single by the Beach Boys | ||||
B-side | "Celebrate the News" | |||
Released | June 16, 1969 | |||
Recorded | March 31 – April 23, 1969 | |||
Length | 2:56 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | Brian Wilson, Reggie Dunbar | |||
Producer(s) | Brian Wilson, Murry Wilson | |||
The Beach Boys singles chronology | ||||
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Licensed audio | ||||
"Break Away" on YouTube | ||||
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Record World called it "an extremely pretty and summery song."[2]