Leif Garrett recorded a cover of “Surfin’ U.S.A.” for his 1977 debut album and turned it into a hit again for the second time in 14 years.
Garrett’s “Surfin’ U.S.A.” reworked the surf-rock classic with a polished pop sound, trading the Beach Boys' signature layered harmonies for a smoother style that introduced the song to a new generation of fans.
“Surfin’ U.S.A.'s" melody is credited to Chuck Berry’s “Sweet Little Sixteen,” while Beach Boys band member Brian Wilson penned new lyrics celebrating surf culture.
Garrett's path to the song was completely different from the Beach Boys’. The young singer was told by his management which songs to record and had little say creatively.
Garrett certainly had the image for a song like “Surfin’ U.S.A.” He once told The Washington Post that he was marketed as a California heartthrob at the height of his teen stardom.
More than 60 years after its original release, “Surfin’ U.S.A.” remains a timeless summertime anthem that celebrates carefree days on the beach for generations of fans.
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