Little Honda

"Little Honda" is a song by the American rock band the Beach Boys from their 1964 album All Summer Long. Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, it pays tribute to the small Honda motorcycle and its ease of operation, specifically the Honda 50.[3]

"Little Honda"
Song by The Beach Boys
from the album All Summer Long
ReleasedJuly 13, 1964 (1964-07-13)
RecordedApril 2 / 10, 1964
StudioUnited Western Recorders, Hollywood
GenrePop rock,[1] hot rod rock,[1] car song[2]
Length1:52
LabelCapitol
Songwriter(s)Brian Wilson/Mike Love
Producer(s)Brian Wilson

Immediately following its appearance on All Summer Long, the song was covered by The Hondells, whose recording produced by Gary Usher peaked at No. 9 on the U.S. Billboard 100.[citation needed]

Recording

In a 1976 interview, Carl Wilson recounted an anecdote about "Little Honda",

[Brian] does exactly what he wants to do. I remember [sits back and laughs] — this is so funny — when we did "Little Honda," Brian wanted me to get this real distorted guitar sound, real fuzzy. "This guitar sounds like shit," I said. "Brian, I hate this." And he goes, "Would you fucking do it? Just do it." When I heard it, I felt like an asshole. It sounded really hot. That was before fuzz became a big deal.[4]

Personnel

Per Craig Slowinski.[5]

The Beach Boys
Additional musicians and production staff

Charts

Beach Boys
Chart (1964–65)Peak
position
Norway (VG-lista)[6]8
US Billboard Hot 100[7]65
West Germany (Official German Charts)[8]44

Covers

References