“Good Vibrations” Vinyl Vibes Playlist

Let’s spin a vinyl-style playlist that channels the radiant, psychedelic optimism of “Good Vibrations.” This 1966 Beach Boys classic was a sonic revolution: layered harmonies, theremin swells, and modular recording techniques that shaped the future of pop.

Here’s a curated vinyl-inspired playlist that echoes its spirit — a blend of sunshine pop, baroque psychedelia, and harmonic experimentation:

Side A – Harmonies & Sunshine Pop

1. The Beach Boys – “Good Vibrations” (1966)
   The crown jewel — lush, layered, and endlessly inventive.
2. The Mamas & The Papas – “California Dreamin’” (1965)
   Melancholy wrapped in golden harmonies.
3. The Turtles – “Happy Together” (1967)
   Catchy, quirky, and full of feel-good charm.
4. Simon & Garfunkel – “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)” (1966)
   A breezy stroll through psychedelic folk.
5. The Association – “Cherish” (1966)
   Romantic orchestration meets soft pop sophistication.

Side B – Psychedelia & Studio Wizardry

6. The Beatles – “Strawberry Fields Forever” (1967)
Dreamlike production and surreal lyricism.

7. Love – “Alone Again Or” (1967)
Spanish guitar meets baroque pop.

8. The Zombies – “Time of the Season” (1968)
Haunting vocals and hypnotic grooves.

9. The Byrds – “Eight Miles High” (1966)
Jazz-infused psychedelia with soaring guitar work.

10. Brian Wilson – “Surf’s Up” (1971)
A spiritual successor to “Good Vibrations” — poetic and transcendent.