"Rock 'n' Roll to the Rescue" is a single released by The Beach Boys on June 9, 1986. It was recorded for their 1986 greatest hits compilation Made in U.S.A.. It did not show up on Still Cruisin' released about the same time. A truly great tune that really not was released anywhere but single.
The single reached No. 68 on the U.S. Billboard pop singles chart. Brian Wilson sang most of the lead vocals, with Al Jardine, and Carl Wilson both having some lines. Mike Love and Bruce Johnston did backing vocals.
The group did a live version during their 1986 Farm Aid concert - right in this clip (kinda grainy) - appearance with Mike Love, Carl Wilson and Al Jardine sharing lead vocals.
Background
The song has an autobiographical feel to it. The 12" single of "Rock 'N' Roll to the Rescue" featured an extended remix of the song which has a lot more keyboard, heavier drum beat, and when Brian sings the verses, the music is led by the bass guitar, creating a more pop sounding version of the song, than mainstream rock like the album and 7" version. Brian Wilson is credited as co-producer, even though it does not list it on the single nor the album.
Music video
The video features a common Beach Boys theme of the beach, surfboards, and cars. The video features all (then-surviving) members of the Beach Boys (Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston).
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