These artists are ready to “Giddy up, giddy up, 409.” The Beach Boys sometimes sang about cars in their original albums, specifically mentioning one Chevrolet in Surfin’ Safari. Here’s what we know about “409” and the meaning behind this track.
The Beach Boys often sang about sun, surf, and cars Rock and roll band The Beach Boys walk along the beach holding a surfboard | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Originally comprised of Al Jardine, Mike Love, and brothers Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson, the Beach Boys made waves with their surf rock music — literally.
The group earned a reputation for singing about California’s sun, surf, and sand. They also shared an affinity for cars, sometimes singing about the “hot rod thing.” The Shut Down album featured tracks from several Capitol Record artists and bands, with the Beach Boys contributing “409” and “Shut Down.”
As noted in I Am Brian Wilson: A Memoir,...
The Beach Boys often sang about sun, surf, and cars Rock and roll band The Beach Boys walk along the beach holding a surfboard | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Originally comprised of Al Jardine, Mike Love, and brothers Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson, the Beach Boys made waves with their surf rock music — literally.
The group earned a reputation for singing about California’s sun, surf, and sand. They also shared an affinity for cars, sometimes singing about the “hot rod thing.” The Shut Down album featured tracks from several Capitol Record artists and bands, with the Beach Boys contributing “409” and “Shut Down.”
As noted in I Am Brian Wilson: A Memoir,...
- 1/27/2023
- by Julia Dzurillay
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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