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The Girl from New York City

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Wikipedia article




"'The Girl from New York City'" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for the American rock band The Beach Boys. It was released on their 1965 album 'Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!)'. It was written as an answer song to The Ad Libs' hit from earlier that year, "The Boy from New York City".

Other appearances



Aside from appearing on 'Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!)', "The Girl from New York City" has since appeared on many other Beach Boys releases. The song was released in Greece as the B-side to "Wild Honey." The song also appeared on the UK version of compilation album, 'Best of The Beach Boys Vol. 2', as well as 'Capitol Years', another compilation album.

Critical opinion



"The Girl from New York City" was described as "well done" by AllMusic writer Richie Unterberger, but he felt that the track didn't "break new ground." Author Jim Fuselli described the track as a throwback "to the group's happy-go-lucky days."

Personnel



;The Beach Boys

Sourced from Craig Slowinski.

*Al Jardine harmony vocals, backing vocals, Fender bass

*Bruce Johnston backing vocals, upright piano

*Mike Love lead vocals, bass vocals

*Brian Wilson backing vocals

*Carl Wilson backing vocals, 12-string lead guitar

;Other

*Hal Blaine drums

*Steve Douglas baritone saxophone

*Jack Nimitz baritone saxophone

*Clifford Hils upright bass

*Ray Pohlman Danelectro 6-string bass guitar

References



Category:1965 songs

Category:The Beach Boys songs

Category:Songs written by Brian Wilson

Category:Songs written by Mike Love

Category:Song recordings produced by Brian Wilson

Category:Answer songs

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