# Beach Songs **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [May 5, 2004, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587 "2004-05-05T04:49:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/1 "2004-05-05T04:49:40Z")
So I’m just learning to burn CD’s, I know, I know, how behind the times am I? So I’m looking for some help with songs that make you think of the beach. I know some that do it for me, but I’m wondering what does it for you? After all you’re such and interesting and diverse group I just know you’ll have some interesting suggestions. I’m waiting with baited breath, bring 'em on. Hey, and like thanks for the help. Peace. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/2 "2004-05-05T05:13:22Z")
Surfin’ USA Surfin’ Safari Surf’s Up California Girls Catch A Wave Do It Again Girls On The Beach Little Surfer Girl Noble Surfer Just to get you started. Oh, yeah. All of the above are from one group. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Doctor\_Who](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Doctor\_Who](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Who)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/3 "2004-05-05T05:44:19Z")
Buffet. Lots and lots of Buffet. My favorites: Tin Cup Chalice Banana Republics Come Monday Grapefruit-Juicy Fruit Havana Daydreamin’ Jamaica Mistaica Mexico One Particular Harbor Then the old standbys: Volcano, Boat Drinks, Margaritaville, etc… - Peter Wiggen ---
**Author:** ![nitroglycerine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c5a1d2/32.png) [@nitroglycerine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nitroglycerine)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/4 "2004-05-05T06:03:56Z")
“Rock Lobster” by the B52’s. The greatest beach song of all time. ---
**Author:** ![nitroglycerine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c5a1d2/32.png) [@nitroglycerine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nitroglycerine)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/5 "2004-05-05T06:08:51Z")
> [@nitroglycerine](#): > > “Rock Lobster” by the B52’s. The greatest beach song of all time. Oh, and just about anything by Dick Dale. ---
**Author:** ![bienville](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/6 "2004-05-05T06:58:42Z")
Rockaway Beach Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini Songs that are not explicitly beach songs but I think of them as “Beachy” I’m a Blonde Palisades Park You might do better in Café Society ---
**Author:** ![jastu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/43a26b/32.png) [@jastu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jastu)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/7 "2004-05-05T10:09:05Z")
Okay I have a few, mostly summer songs but for me summer = beach. Beach Baby - First Class Suddenly Last Summer - Motels Boys of Summer - Don Henley Come Said the Boy - Mondo Rock Echo Beach - Martha & The Muffins Soak up the Sun - Sheryl Crow Cheap Wine - Cold Chisel ---
**Author:** ![calm\_kiwi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc348/32.png) [@calm\_kiwi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/calm_kiwi)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/8 "2004-05-05T11:21:28Z")
If you want something mellow and relaxing but bloody good, do a search for Bic Runga…voice of an angel. ---
**Author:** ![calm\_kiwi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc348/32.png) [@calm\_kiwi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/calm_kiwi)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/9 "2004-05-05T11:22:49Z")
> [@jastu](#): > > Come Said the Boy - Mondo Rock Shit! I haven’t though of that song in years. I love it! ---
**Author:** ![RunSilent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e0b2c6/32.png) [@RunSilent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RunSilent)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/10 "2004-05-05T11:44:17Z")
Under the Boardwalk Pipeline Wipe Out ---
**Author:** ![dbygawdcapn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dbygawdcapn/32/3995_2.png) [@dbygawdcapn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dbygawdcapn)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/11 "2004-05-05T12:06:32Z")
I Wanna Be A Lifeguard Don’t Get Sand In It Ukelele Lady Fish Heads (well at least the beaches around here) ---
**Author:** ![DrMemory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/977dab/32.png) [@DrMemory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrMemory)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/12 "2004-05-05T12:27:29Z")
The Theme to “Endless Summer” The Sandals I Live for the Sun The Surf Punks Almost any song by the Ventures… ---
**Author:** ![bienville](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/13 "2004-05-05T13:05:59Z")
> [@dbygawdcapn](#): > > I Wanna Be A Lifeguard **dbygawdcapn** , thanks for reminding me! _Sand beneath my toes Hardly any clothes White stuff on my nose!_ ---
**Author:** ![jastu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/43a26b/32.png) [@jastu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jastu)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/14 "2004-05-05T13:07:27Z")
How could I have forgotten the best one of all… In the Summertime by Mungo Jerry ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/15 "2004-05-05T14:58:28Z")
Thank you so much, you guys rock. Those are all wonderful suggetions. I will spend some time listening to each and every one I promise you. Gee, maybe I’ll have to make two CD’s 🆒 Thank you again for your kindness; ``` May Heaven's Finest Blessings Shower Down Upon You ! ``` Peace. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Carter\_of\_Mars](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2bfe46/32.png) [@John\_Carter\_of\_Mars](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Carter_of_Mars)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/16 "2004-05-05T15:51:08Z")
Though **PeterWiggin** covered Jimmy Buffett quite nicely, I’ll toss in Buffet’s “Blonde Stranger” as one of the best. “Panama City Blues” by an obscure group called Larry and the Loafers is great, but lots of luck finding that one on line. (from circa 1962) ---
**Author:** ![DeVena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@DeVena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeVena)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/17 "2004-05-05T16:03:41Z")
Another Buffett song - “The Weather Is Here; I Wish You Were Beautiful.” Great beach song. ---
**Author:** ![cmkeller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmkeller/32/118_2.png) [@cmkeller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmkeller)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/18 "2004-05-05T16:10:32Z")
California Dreamin’ by the Mamas and the Papas. It’s not about the beach per se, but it’s about longing for the beach atmosphere, and I find it always puts me in that frame of mind. ---
**Author:** ![congodwarf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2004, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/19 "2004-05-05T16:28:39Z")
I’m drawing a complete blank on song names but a lot of Kenny Chesney’s new songs seem to be beach themed. The most recent one is a duet with Uncle Kracker. It’s a great song but I can’t remember the name. DAMN! This is going to bug me now. ---
**Author:** ![Enginerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bcef8e/32.png) [@Enginerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enginerd)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2004, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587/20 "2004-05-06T02:34:53Z")
**The Dead Milkmen** have a few beach-themed songs, if you’re looking for something a little more… well, stupid. _Beach Party Vietnam_ (“surfin’ with the Viet Cong”) and _The Beach_ (“the air smells like rotting fish and solarcaine”) come to mind. > [@nitroglycerine](#): > > “Rock Lobster” by the B52’s. The greatest beach song of all time. My name fits into this song really well. I knew a guy in college who discovered that, and whenever he saw me he would burst out with “Chuck Foster!” (not my real name) in that B52s falsetto thing. It was kind of annoying sometimes, but mostly really amusing. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-songs/243587.md?page=2)