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    Barbara Ann

    Written by: Fred Fassert
    Produced by: Brian Wilson
    Recording date: September 1965
    Take Number:
    Master Number: $55205
    Time: 2:39
    Lead Vocal by: Brian and Dean Torrence
    Originally appeared on: Beach Boys' Party!
    Subsequently appeared on:

    Notes:
      A #13 hit for the Regents in 1961.
      The cry "Hal, and his famous ashtray!" refers to session drummer Hal Blaine.
      The album version includes 4 different alternate endings.
      At the very end of the album, you can hear Carl thanking Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean for sharing lead on this song.

    Barbara Ann-single version






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