Rock 'n' Roll to the Rescue

"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.. 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 appearance with Mike Love, Carl Wilson and Al Jardine sharing lead vocals.

"Rock 'n' Roll to the Rescue"
Single by The Beach Boys
from the album Made in U.S.A.
B-side"Good Vibrations" (live)
Released1986
RecordedUnknown
GenrePop rock
Length3:44
LabelCapitol
Songwriter(s)Mike Love, Terry Melcher[1]
Producer(s)Terry Melcher and Brian Wilson (Uncredited)
The Beach Boys singles chronology
"She Believes in Love Again""
(1985)		 "Rock 'n' Roll to the Rescue"
(1986)		 "California Dreamin'"
(1986)

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).

Chart positions
Chart Peak
position
Australian Singles Chart 79
Canada Top Singles 73
Dutch Top 40 Singles Chart 33
New Zealand Singles Chart 50
US Billboard Hot 100[2] 68

References
  1. "45cat.com". 45cat.com. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  2. Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn’s Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 66.
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