Caroline, No (track)
by The Beach Boys

Caroline, No by The Beach Boys
Year: 1966
From the album Pet Sounds (track #13)
Average Rating: 
88/100 (from 648 votes)
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Average Rating: 
88/100 (from 648 votes)
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From 07/03/2026 09:05 | #315158
Excellent track to end Pet Sounds.

A slower track and I think that it benefits form that. I really like this ballad.

Brian Wilson stated that "Caroline, No" was his favourite track on Pet Sounds, and I can see why. The production is fantastic.

I’m not sure about the train and dog noises at the conclusion of the song but I’ll allow Brian that one.
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From 05/26/2018 01:31 | #215602
Before the train comes in, this is the most beautiful and melodic song song I've ever heard. It's funny how similar the girl in the song is to one I knew in real life...
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From 01/17/2017 09:45 | #182987
Nice ending to a great album :)
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From 11/04/2015 18:27 | #152474
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From 08/25/2015 16:44 | #148493
Very nice song
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From 01/31/2013 07:11 | #63459
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