Little Honda

LITTLE HONDA
 
 
“Little Honda”  is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for the American rock band the Beach Boys.  It was released on their 1964 album All Summer Long, and featured on their EP, Four by The Beach Boys.  The song pays tribute to the small Honda motorcycle and its ease of operation, specifically the Honda 50.  Immediately following its appearance on All Summer Long, the song was covered by The Hondells, whose recording produced by Gary Usher peaked at #9 on the U.S. Billboard 100.  Capitol Records later released it as a single for the Beach Boys, and their version peaked at #65 on the U.S. Billboard 100.  (More from Wikipedia)
 
 

There is also a rare surf song on Pebbles, Volume 4 LP having a female lead, called “Thinkin’ ’Bout You Baby” by Sharon Marie.  Another (from Born Bad, Vol. 6) is “Yum Yum Yamaha” by Carol Connors and the CyclesCarol Connors co-wrote the hit song by the Rip ChordsHey Little Cobra.  “Little Honda” by the Hondells (written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love of the Beach Boys) honored a different brand of Japanese motorcycle and was a Top Ten hit in 1964.

 

(December 2014)

 

Last edited: March 22, 2021