Funky Pretty
"Funky Pretty" is a song by American rock band the Beach Boys from their January 1973 album Holland. Themed around astrology, the song was written by Brian Wilson, Mike Love, and Jack Rieley. Carl Wilson explained that the song was quickly recorded in a "spontaneous flurry". Brian was an active participant in its production, a rare occurrence at the time. In April 1973, it was issued as the B-side to their single "California Saga/California".
Background
Rolling Stone wrote of the song in its review of Holland:Asked about the song in a 2013 interview, manager Jack Rieley said:
Drummer Ricky Fataar remembered,
Guitarist Blondie Chaplin stated,
Personnel
Credits from Craig Slowinski, John Brode, Will Crerar and Joshilyn Hoisington.The Beach Boys
- Blondie Chaplin - lead and backing vocals
- Al Jardine - lead vocals
- Mike Love - lead and backing vocals
- Brian Wilson - backing vocals, upright piano, drums, congas, Moog synthesizers, producer
- Carl Wilson - lead and backing vocals, electric guitar, producer
- Billy Hinsche - backing vocals
- Diane Rovell - backing vocals
- Marilyn Wilson - backing vocals
Cover versions
- 2012 – Christopher Holland, ''Corner Green''