Fifty Big Ones Explained

Fifty Big Ones should not be confused with 15 Big Ones.

Fifty Big Ones
Type:greatest
Artist:the Beach Boys
Cover:50 Big Ones.jpg
Released:October 9, 2012
Recorded:1962–2012
Genre:Rock
Length:134:43
Label:Capitol
Producer:Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, Nick Venet, Bruce Johnston, James William Guercio, Steve Levine, Terry Melcher
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Fifty Big Ones (also spelled 50 Big Ones) is a two-disc compilation album released by Capitol Records consisting of material from the American rock and roll band the Beach Boys. The album was released in 2012 to commemorate the band's 50th anniversary, and features some remastered mixes and stereo debuts. The track listing is similar to the setlist the band played on the 50th anniversary tour.

The name of the compilation is a reference to their 1976 album, 15 Big Ones, which included fifteen songs and commemorated their fifteenth anniversary (two songs from that album, "It's OK" and "Rock and Roll Music", are included here).

In Japan, the disc was released with a 51st track: the single version of "Be True to Your School".

Track listing

All tracks written by Brian Wilson/Mike Love, unless otherwise noted.

Disc two

Single disc track listing

All tracks written by Brian Wilson/Mike Love, unless otherwise noted.