Getcha Back
"Getcha Back"
Catch the wave with The Beach Boys' smooth 1985 comeback hit, "Getcha Back"! This polished pop rock track blended their classic harmonies with contemporary 80s production. Featuring shared lead vocals, it became a successful return to the charts for the legendary band.
Released as the lead single from their self-titled 1985 album, "Getcha Back" re-introduced The Beach Boys to a new generation via MTV and radio airplay. Its slick pop production, layered vocals featuring contributions from Brian Wilson and Mike Love, and rock foundation created a memorable later-career hit.
This 1985 rock track showcases the band's enduring vocal harmony prowess updated with synthesizers and electronic drums typical of the era. With lyrics expressing a desire to win back a former love, "Getcha Back" stands as a successful example of The Beach Boys navigating the pop landscape.
SONG MEANING: The song is a direct plea from the singer to a former lover, expressing his desire to reconcile and "get her back" after their relationship has ended ("Been thinkin' about you / Wonderin' if your love's still true"). He's making his case for them to get back together.
- BAND: The Beach Boys
- GENRE: Pop, Rock
- RELEASEDAY: May 08
- YEAR: 1985
"In The Air Tonight"
- BAND: Phil Collins
- GENRE: Experimental Pop, Soft Rock, Synth-rock
- RELEASEDAY: January 05
- YEAR: 1981
"Simply Irresistible"
- BAND: Robert Palmer
- GENRE: Rock
- RELEASEDAY: June 01
- YEAR: 1988
"Addicted to Love"
- BAND: Robert Palmer
- GENRE: Pop, R&B, Rock, Soul
- RELEASEDAY: January 27
- YEAR: 1985
