Catch a Wave
"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.
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.