The Beach Boys - Greatest Hits Live Broadcast Collection [2CD set]

Cat. no: LVIC2CD4018
Format: CD 2CD set
Barcode: 3755571401837
Release Date: 22 Aug 2025
Genre: Rock

Step into a time machine of golden harmonies and California sunshine with Live Icons' Greatest Hits Live Broadcast Collection - a defnitive collection of The Beach Boys' most cherished tracks captured live on the airwaves

Spanning three decades of musical brilliance, this album is a testament to the enduring spirit of one of America's most iconic bands.

From the shimmering optimism of 1966's golden era to the polished stagecraft of their late-'70s and early-'80s performances, this compilation brings together the band's best-loved songs as they were performed live on radio broadcasts--a format that preserved the raw energy, spontaneity, and warmth that studio recordings could never quite capture.

Featuring timeless classics such as "Good Vibrations," "God Only Knows," "Wouldn't It Be Nice," and "California Girls," alongside vibrant live renditions from 1979, 1980, and 1981, the album showcases the evolution of the Beach Boys' sound without losing the essence that made them a cultural phenomenon. These live cuts echo with the joy of summer, the longing of youth, and the tight vocal harmonies that defned an era.

Whether it's the surf-soaked energy of their early years or the seasoned charm of their later performances, Greatest Live Radio Broadcast Hits invites listeners to experience The Beach Boys in their most authentic and immediate form. It's a celebration not only of their extraordinary catalogue but of their ability to connect-- decade after decade--with fans through the intimate and electrifying medium of live radio.

For long time devotees and new listeners alike, this collection is a heartfelt reminder of why The Beach Boys remain one of the most beloved and infuential bands in the history of American music.

Tracks: Fun,Fun,Fun / I Get Around / Barbara Ann / Little Deuce Coupe / Do It Again / Sloop John B. / Sail On Sailor / Help Me Rhonda / California Girls / Wouldn't It Be Nice / Be True To Your School / In My Room / Good Vibrations / Surfn' USA / Surfn'/ Surfn' Safari / Darlin' / Shortenin' Bread / Don't Worry Baby / Livin' With A Heartache / God Only Knows / Little Honda / Surfer Girl / Goin' On / Catch A Wave / Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow / Monster Mash / Peggy Sue / Keepin' The Summer Alive / Disney Girls / Rock And Roll Music / Hawaii / You Are So Beautiful / Some Of Your Love / Lady Lynda / Good Timin / You've Got To Hide Your Love Away / Back In The USSR / Roller Skating Child / Long Tall Texan / School Days / 409/Shut Down / Johnny B. Goode