Catch a Wave

For the book, see Catch a Wave: The Rise, Fall and Redemption of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson.

"Catch a Wave" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for the American rock band, the Beach Boys, released on their 1963 album Surfer Girl.

"Catch a Wave"
Song by the Beach Boys
from the album Surfer Girl
Released	September 16, 1963
Recorded	June 12 and July 14, 1963[1]
Studio	Western, Hollywood
Genre	Surf rock[2]
Length	2:11
Label	Capitol
Songwriter(s)	Brian Wilson Mike Love
Producer(s)	Brian Wilson
Licensed audio
"Catch a Wave" on YouTube

In 1964, a rewritten version of the song was recorded by Jan and Dean as "Sidewalk Surfin'". It was released as a single and reached No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Personnel

The Beach Boys

• Al Jardine – bass guitar, vocals
• Mike Love – lead vocals
• David Marks – rhythm guitar
• Brian Wilson – organ, piano, lead vocals
• Carl Wilson – lead guitar, vocals
• Dennis Wilson – drums, vocals

Additional Musicians

• Maureen Love – harp

Other recordings

DTV set the original Beach Boys recording to the Disney shorts Hawaiian Holiday and How to Swim and was featured on the Groovin' for a '60s Afternoon video.

The Kidsongs Kids released their version of "Catch a Wave" on their The Wonderful World of Sports video.

The Rock-afire Explosion covered the song on their first show tape.