Hollywood, CA. -- Capitol Records will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the formation of The Beach Boys
with the May 22, 2001 release of Hawthorne, Ca - Birthplace of a Musical Legacy. Named after the
legendary group's hometown, the two-disc collection contains rare studio sessions, rehearsal tapes, and
commentary about the Beach Boys' incomparable recording career. Included are taped in-studio
conversations dating back to the origins of this group.
The 57 - track Hawthorne, Ca - Birthplace of a Musical Legacy opens with an introduction of The Beach
Boy's first hit "Surfin,'" followed by a 1961 rehearsal recorded where it all began: at 3701 W. 119th Street,
Hawthorne, home of brothers Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson. Included are rehearsals of such Beach Boys'
classics as the #1 "Good Vibrations," a demo of "Surfin' USA," radio promos, a guest appearance by Jan and
Dean's Dean Torrence on "Barbara Ann," a live recording of "Shut Down" and an unreleased Dennis Wilson
track, "A Time To Live In Dreams." Also featured are never released versions of "Little Girl," "Time to Get
Alone" and "Break Away." Other rare cuts include an a cappella versions of "Kiss Me Baby," and "Forever," and
a stereo single version of "Cotton Fields (The Cotton Song)."
"Two years ago Capitol Records embarked on a major initiative to digitally remaster and reissue all of the
Beach Boys' legendary catalog of recordings for Capitol and their own Brother Records label. There was so
much extra recorded material in the vaults that it was decided to release a collection of the very best
items," said Paul Atkinson, V.P. Catalog A&R, Capitol Records. "It is a "must-have" item for all Beach Boys
fans worldwide, and a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind many of their most beloved
songs."
Since their beginnings in Hawthorne, California, The Beach Boys have amassed a collection of 22 gold, five
platinum and three multi-platinum albums. They scored their first top 20 hit, "Surfin' Safari," in 1962. Their #1
hits include "I Get Around," "Help Me Rhonda" and the precedent-setting "Good Vibrations." Among their top
10 hits are "Surfin' USA," "Surfer Girl," "Fun Fun Fun," "Be True To Your School" and "California Girls."
"California Girls" and others like "In My Room" and "Don't Worry, Baby," are all pop standards. In 2001, The
Beach Boys were honored by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences with a Lifetime
Achievement Award, and Brian Wilson was inducted into the Songwriters hall of Fame by Sir Paul McCartney.
