Catch a Wave

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"Catch a Wave" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for the American rock band, the Beach Boys, released on their 1963 album Surfer Girl.

In 1964, a rewritten version of the song was recorded by Jan and Dean as "Sidewalk Surfin'". It was released as a single and reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.

• Al Jardine – bass guitar, vocals
• Mike Love – lead vocal
• David Marks – rhythm guitar
• Brian Wilson – organ, piano, lead vocal
• Carl Wilson – lead guitar, vocals
• Dennis Wilson – drums, vocals

• Maureen Love – harp

DTV set the original Beach Boys recording to the Disney shorts Hawaiian Holiday and How to Swim and was featured on the Groovin' for a '60s Afternoon video.

The Kidsongs Kids released their version of "Catch a Wave" on their The Wonderful World of Sports video.

The Rock-afire Explosion covered the song on their first show tape.