Thomas Lyle Stephens (@tlsteel1952)
Jun 15th 2025, 6:33 pm
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"Little Deuce Coupe" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Roger Christian. The song first appeared as the B-side to The Beach Boys' 1963 single "Surfer Girl". The car referred to is the 1932 Ford Model 18 (deuce being for the year). "Little Deuce Coupe" became The Beach Boys' highest charting B-side, peaking on September 28, 1963, at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The music was written by Brian Wilson, with lyrics by local radio station DJ Roger Christian. Its main melody is a twelve-bar blues. The song typified the Beach Boys' car songs, which, along with surfing, glamorized the teenage 1960s Californian lifestyle, later known as the California Myth. It was released on the Surfer Girl album and then again as the title track of the album Little Deuce Coupe. A Christmas-themed spin-off, "Little Saint Nick", was released by the group as a single later in the year.

The car referred to is the Ford Model 18; the 1932 coupe model was referred to as a "deuce coupe."

I dedicate this to Brian Wilson. I loved and still love all the Beach Boys songs. I grew up in Southern California during the time of the Beach Boys. Wonderful times. Wonderful memories. Thank you for listening. Here is my cover of one of their hits; Little Deuce Coup. RIP Brian.

Cash: @tlsteel1952 Tom you called yer self old in a comment,, by yer voice , I'd guess 22yrs and that isn't old my friend, My gosh no one, have ever sang any better than you can, ,loved my listen, yer awesome
Jun 15th 2025, 10:44 pm Report
Mark Foote: @tlsteel1952 Another terrific job Tom. Blended in there nicely. Enjoyed my listen today! ~Mark~
Jun 16th 2025, 9:46 am Report
Joyce: @tlsteel1952 The spirit of the 60's surf is alive and well in your recording. You flowed like the waves!!
Jun 16th 2025, 10:21 am Report
Bev: @tlsteel1952 Awesome song and a great sing here Tom. Got me singing along with you. Just loved this. ❤♫
Jun 16th 2025, 10:54 am Report
Jay Dotson: @tlsteel1952 Love their songs and this is so great Thomas wonderful performance much enjoyed my listen
Jun 17th 2025, 3:18 am Report
Brad Mayo: @tlsteel1952 Love it Thomas. You rock....
Jun 18th 2025, 10:36 am Report
Thomas Lyle Stephens: @cash Thank you Cash
Jun 22nd 2025, 6:56 am Report
Thomas Lyle Stephens: @markstunes Thank you Mark
Jun 22nd 2025, 7:04 am Report
Thomas Lyle Stephens: @joyce Thank you Joyce
Jun 22nd 2025, 7:07 am Report