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Wouldn't It Be Nice

The Beach Boys

1966

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About The Song

Reached #8 on the Hot 100, Charted for 11 weeks, Album: Pet Sounds.

Peak Chart Position#8
Year1966
AlbumPet Sounds

Overview

Why This Song Matters

Wouldn't It Be Nice became a nationally visible song, reaching #8 on the Hot 100. It stayed in circulation for 11 chart weeks. Pet Sounds places the song in its original album setting.

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