Sights and Sounds of Summer (CD & DVD)
'Sights & Sounds of Summer: The Vest Best of the Beach Boys' is a 2003 compilation of the Beach Boys greatest hits, released through Capitol Records. The most comprehensive Beach Boys product ever released, the collection contains 30 tracks, clocking in at 76 minutes, and including nearly every US Top 40 hit of their career making it the longest single-disc American collection ever. With all but five tracks being pulled from the band's peak (1962-1969) the 'Sights & Sounds of Summer' features classics like, 'In My Room,' 'Surfin U.S.A.,' and 'God Only Knows.' all unforgettable hits by the Beach Boys. Not presented in chronological order, 'Sights & Sounds of Summer' is rather divided into 'sets' of tunes providing a smooth, easy listen for the audience. With the wealth of material included, a true cornucopia of collected hits, no fan, new or old, can turn down the chance to own 'The Beach Boys: Sights & Sounds of Summer.'This release was succeeded in 2007 by, 'The Warmth of the Sun,' which collects other fan favorites and hits not featured on 'Sounds of Summer.'