Number 14, a real little belter: Help Me, Rhonda by The Beach Boys:
"Help Me, Rhonda" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for their American pop band The Beach Boys. The song is notable for being the first Beach Boys song other than on their Christmas Album and first single to feature a lead vocal by Al Jardine.
The single peaked at number one in the United States, becoming their second U.S. number one single after "I Get Around". It peaked at number twenty-seven in the United Kingdom. The song is featured on most Beach Boys hits compilations; typically the single version is used.
The recording session of this song was infamously interrupted by the Wilson brothers' father, Murry, who openly criticized the Boys' enthusiasm. His criticisms drove Brian Wilson to the breaking point to where Brian screamed an expletive, removed his headphones and confronted his father. Shortly after defending his actions, Murry Wilson left the studio and The Beach Boys continued with the session. The recording reel continued to roll and recorded the entire confrontation which circulates among fans.
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