Don't Worry Baby

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"Don't Worry Baby" is a song by the American rock band the Beach Boys from their March 1964 album Shut Down Volume 2. Written by Brian Wilson and Roger Christian, Wilson's lead vocal is considered one of his defining performances, and he later referred to the song as one of the band's finest records. It was issued as the B-side of "I Get Around" in May 1964 and charted separately at number 24. Inspired by Wilson's admiration for the Ronettes' 1963 single "Be My Baby", "Don't Worry Baby" shares a comparable musical structure but diverges in lyrical themes and production. Its narrative centers on a man who boasts his way into a drag race, regrets his decision, and is reassured by his girlfriend repeating the titular refrain. Initially intended for the Ronettes, the song was rejected by their producer Phil Spector, leading Wilson to produce it with the Beach Boys, who performed all instrumental parts. "Don't Worry Baby" is included in several retrospective rankings of all-time greatest songs...

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