Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) is the tenth studio album by The Beach Boys, released in June 1965. It was the first album recorded without the band's participation in tours, as Brian Wilson withdrew from concerts. The album continued the group's commercial success, reaching number 2 on the US charts. It includes the hit single 'California Girls'.
The album's sound is vibrant and summery, with more elaborate orchestral arrangements and complex vocal harmonies. 'California Girls' became a cultural anthem, while 'Help Me, Rhonda' (re-recorded) was another hit. Songs like 'Let Him Run Wild' and 'Salt Lake City' show the group's versatility.
The album is remembered as one of the band's best summer works, and 'California Girls' is one of their most iconic songs. It marked a transitional moment towards a more sophisticated sound. Its legacy endures as a classic of 1960s pop.