Surfin' U.S.A. - The Beach Boys - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Surfin’ U.S.A." is one of the most iconic surf-rock anthems of the early 1960s, performed by American rock band The Beach Boys and released in March 1963. Written by Brian Wilson, with its melody directly adapted from Chuck Berry’s 1958 hit “Sweet Little Sixteen”, the song celebrates the surf culture that was booming along the California coast at the time. Featuring vivid references to popular surf spots across the United States—from Del Mar to Narragansett Bay—the lyrics of "Surfin’ U.S.A." evoke an idyllic, sun-soaked lifestyle of surfing, freedom, and youthful exuberance. The Beach Boys’ signature harmonies and twangy guitar riffs, heavily influenced by Chuck Berry’s style, helped shape the sound of surf rock and made "Surfin' U.S.A." a cultural touchstone of the era. Due to its melodic similarity to "Sweet Little Sixteen", Chuck Berry was later given co-writing credit. Despite that controversy, the song became a breakthrough hit for the group, reaching number three in the US.