1978 Leif Garrett – Surfin’ USA (US:#20)
“Surfin’ U.S.A.” is a song with lyrics by Brian Wilson set to the music of “Sweet Little Sixteen”, written by Chuck Berry. It was first recorded by Wilson’s band the Beach Boys and released as a single on March 4, 1963, then appearing as the title track to their album Surfin’ U.S.A. Also produced by Wilson, the single peaked at number two in the chart of the Music Vendor trade paper (within a year renamed Record World) and at number three on the Billboard and Cash Box charts. It was backed with “Shut Down”.
It was covered by Leiff Garrett in 1978 for his selftitled album.
Album
Leif Garrett’s selftitled album was released in 1977. In late 1976, Leiff Garrett signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records, released a single called Come Back When You Grow Up, and recorded his first album early in 1977, Leif Garrett. The album was released in July 1977, and his first four singles charted modestly on the […]
Musicians
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Produced By
Michael Lloyd
Songwriters
Brian Wilson
Chuck Berry
Charts
US:#20
UK:# –