While making the song was a painful process, it still possesses a sense of whimsy and wonder. "Surf's Up" may have surf in the title, but it's worlds away from the Beach Boys' classic surf songs. In ...

The a cappella “Surf’s Up” showcases the band’s “impeccable” vocal harmonies, with a lead vocal for the second half of the song recorded in 1966 for the band’s Smile sessions.