You are right Mike, it took too long for them to be mentioned. I loved the Beach Boys before I realized I loved cars. It was cool to start learning about them asking my Mom and Dad what different parts of thier lyrics meant.
Probably the only thing that ever made me want a Corvette was "Shut Down"
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Because I'm a Punk Rocker at heart, I always loved when guys would cover the Beach Boys.
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If I was a Hipster in 1970's I'm sure I would be crusing to the Velvet Underground.
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The one song I feel is timeless is Sultans of Swing and it fits the original criteria so it get's the nod by me.
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