This show focuses on an era when the Beach Boys took control of the pop charts, and many considered them to be America’s finest band. A lighthearted spirit of sunshine pervaded every track, and outward appearances made them the cheeriest bunch of guys to ever share a microphone. The mood of their music was as harmonious as their vocals, but the reality of the situation was considerably more complicated.

Brian Wilson, the main songwriter and arranger, felt competition from every quarter, and his insecurities forced him to constantly challenge himself. As time passed, Brian’s perception of outside pressure continually mounted, while the arrangements grew more and more ornate. All the while, the music maintained its sunny patina and fans couldn’t help but smile whenever the Beach Boys came on the radio.

Here’s a list of songs from the show:

Surfer Girl

Little Deuve Coupe

Catch a Wave

The Surfer Moon

Surf City – Jan and Dean

Surfers Rule (excerpt)

In My Room

Be True to Your School

Little St. Nick

The Warmth of the Sun

Fun, Fun, Fun

Don’t Worry Baby

I Get Around

Little Honda

Wendy

All Summer Long