Bluebirds over the Mountain
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"Bluebirds over the Mountain" is a song written by Ersel Hickey. This is perhaps his best known song. The song was covered by notable artists such as The Beach Boys and Ritchie Valens.
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[edit] Beach Boys version
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| Single by The Beach Boys from the album 20/20 |
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| Released | December 2, 1968 | ||||
| Format | Vinyl | ||||
| Recorded | September 29, 1967 and November 14, 1968 | ||||
| Genre | Pop music | ||||
| Length | 2:51 | ||||
| Label | Capitol Records | ||||
| Producer | Bruce Johnston and Carl Wilson | ||||
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"Bluebirds over the Mountain" was also covered by The Beach Boys and it was released on their 1969 album "20/20". It was also released as a single on December 2, 1968 with the B-side of the single being "Never Learn Not to Love". The single charted at #61 in the United States and at #33 in the United Kingdom. The song features Mike Love on lead vocals and it also features Ed Carter on guitar.
[edit] Details
- Written by: Ersel Hickey
- Album: 20/20
- Time: 2 min 51 sec
- Produced by: Bruce Johnston and Carl Wilson
[edit] Performers
- Mike Love: Lead Vocals (verses, bridge)
- Carl Wilson: Lead Vocals (chorus)
- Ed Carter: Electric lead guitar
