Aug 3, 2018 · When calling out the roll of classic rock and roll car songs, the Beach Boys immediately come to mind as having been at the forefront of the 1960s hot rod ditty craze.

"409" is a song written by Brian Wilson, Mike Love, and Gary Usher for the American rock and roll band the Beach Boys. The song features Love singing lead vocals. It was originally released as the B-side of the single "Surfin' Safari" (1962). [4]

Today, we're taking a look at the car collection of the "real" Beach Boy, Dennis Wilson.

Nov 5, 2024 · Surfing was the first theme associated with The Beach Boys, but they also sang for the gearheads with hits like "Little Deuce Coupe," "Shut Down," and "Fun, Fun, Fun."

Jan 28, 2025 · When Craig Breedlove broke 407mph in his jet-powered car at Bonneville, the boys saluted his achievement with "Spirit of America." "A Young Man Is Gone" paid homage to the racing rebel, James Dean. Their personal lives …

With a bit of hot-rodding, more than 400 horsepower was easily available, making the car a big hit among street racers. >> This full-size family car 409 did the quarter mile in 13.58 seconds at 105.88 miles per hour. It could go from zero to 60 mph in under six seconds.

As the frontman of the band who spearheaded the 1960s hot rod craze, Wilson's car collection has certainly lived up to the Beach Boy's legacy. Today, we're taking a look at the cars of...

Jan 27, 2023 · The Beach Boys sang about one specific car in their 'Surfin' Safari' original '409.' Here's what we know about this track.

Here's some of their car or car related songs. Keep in mind "some" because I did not include all. If I did that then almost the entire Little Deuce Coupe alb...

Mike Love sang lead on this track. The line at the end of the song, "There's one more thing, I got the pink slip daddy," means that the singer won a race with his Little Deuce Coupe, earning him his opponent's car. The "pink slip" is the vehicle's registration, so "racing for pink slips" means the winner gets the other car.