Let's Go Away For Awhile (track)
by The Beach Boys
Year: 1966
From the album Pet Sounds (track #6)
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Let's Go Away For Awhile appears on the following album(s) by The Beach Boys:
- Pet Sounds (track #6) (this album) (1966)
- The Pet Sounds Sessions (track #20) (compilation) (1997)
- The Pet Sounds Sessions (track #21) (compilation) (1997)
- The Pet Sounds Sessions (track #83) (compilation) (1997)
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| ! | 07/11/2026 08:46 | Siromynian | 18,131 | 71/100 |
| ! | 06/19/2026 09:14 | Johnnyo | 45,233 | 80/100 |
| ! | 05/14/2026 15:36 | michelefarina | 376 | 89/100 |
| ! | 04/14/2026 22:20 | Cheddar | 5,249 | 79/100 |
| ! | 03/09/2026 07:08 | Exist-en-ciel | 169,268 | 71/100 |
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I’d forgotten that this instrumental track was on the album as it feels a little "hidden away" but It fits into the album well and I’ve seen it described as a masterpiece, and I really don’t get that.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s a decent track but masterpiece? Not in my book (Edited)
corenfro 04/05/2017 14:04 | #188739
Psych pop staple. Sounds amazing live.
Nice instrumental track :) (Edited)
flamingyesdept 10/31/2016 13:01 | #177785
Beautiful and underrated instrumental piece, very overlooked for some reason (probably as it lacks the distinctive Boys' harmonies) (Edited)
Cojo7 04/12/2016 01:52 | #163660
A group like the Beach Boys should not do instrumentals, but this one is very good so it's alright.
NowhereMan 08/21/2014 23:54 | #120035
The best instrumental piece ever.
Interesting instrumental.
Jasonconfused 01/31/2013 06:49 | #63450
Cool instrumental. Love how some of the instruments only come in for a quick appearance. (Edited)
revolver94 11/17/2011 03:57 | #30706
This is a beautiful instrumental. Very peaceful. (Edited)
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