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    Barbara Ann

    Written by: Fred Fassert
    Produced by: Brian Wilson
    Recording date: September 1965
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    Time: 2:05
    Lead Vocal by: Brian and Dean Torrence
    Originally appeared on: Best Of The Beach Boys
    Subsequently appeared on: Spirit of America; Summer Dreams; Made In The USA; The Best of the Beach Boys( 2CD);Good Vibrations (box set); 20 Good Vibrations

    Notes:
      A longer version of this massive "good-time" hit single and cover of the Regents hit appears on the Party! album.

      Yes, that's Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean sharing lead vocals!

      Reached #1 on the CashBox charts


    Single:

    Capitol 55561
    A-side with: Girl Don't Tell Me
    Released on: December 20, 1965
    Charted on: January 1, 1966
    Reached: #2

    Barbara Ann- album version






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