The Warmth Of The Sun
Shut Down Volume 2 cover

"The Warmth Of The Sun"

(Brian Wilson / Mike Love)
The Beach Boys song
Album: Shut Down Volume 2 (1964)
Listen to The Beach Boys version: Youtube, SpotifyCovers: 48

Studio coversLive coversSamplesBeach Boys & solo versionMedleys"Bedroom" covers
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Artist Album Year ListenNotes
Available JellyIn Full Flail1989
Adrian BakerSummer Of Gold2013Youtube, SpotifyStraightforward cover.
Adrian BakerABCD1991Youtube, SpotifyStraightforward cover. Also appears on the Surfer's Paradise album.
The Beach Boys and Willie NelsonStars And Stripes Vol. 11996YoutubeCountry cover with Willie Nelson on lead vocals.
The Beach Boys And The Royal Philharmonic OrchestraThe Beach Boys With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra2018Youtube, SpotifyThe original Beach Boys recording and vocals with orchestral overdubs.
Michael R. BristowOcean In A Box1999Solo acoustic guitar instrumental.
Dave CloudAll My Best2004
The Alan Copeland ConspiracyA Bubble Called You1967Youtube, SpotifyPop cover.
Cranfield And Slade12 Sun Songs2009
Jeffrey FoskettClassic Harmony2015YoutubeA cappella
Friends Of Dean MartinezRetrograde1997Youtube, SpotifyInstrumental cover with a thermin(?) lead.
Vince GillAn All Star-Tribute To Brian Wilson2001YoutubeLive recording, performed with Brian's backing band.
The Hollyridge StringsThe Beach Boys Song Book: Romantic Instrumentals By The Hollyridge Strings1964Youtube, SpotifyOrchestral version, arranged by Stu Philips.
I Love SarahToothbrush EP2006
The LancersThe Warmth Of The Sun singleYoutubeVocal cover. Released as a single, backed with "Hushabye", which The Beach Boys covered on All Summer Long.

Appears on the No-Go Showboat - 20 Beach Boys Cover Songs compilation album.
Lili & Anders
(covered as "Det Borde Bli Kallt")
Påsen - Lill & Anders På Hamburger Börs1967Swedish lyrics by Peter Himmelstrand
Mike Love feat. Ambha LoveUnleash The Love2017Youtube, SpotifyStraightforward cover with Ambha on lead vocals.
Melissa ManchesterSingin'1977Youtube, SpotifyPop cover.
Laura Martier and The John Toomey QuartetIntersection2001
Mi-Ke太陽の下のサーフィン・Japan1992Japanese cover.
The Moon LoungersAcoustic Covers - Summer2014Youtube, SpotifyAcoustic cover
The Andrew Oldham OrchestraEast Meets West1965Youtube, SpotifyOrchestral cover.
Papa Doo Run RunCalifornia Project1985YoutubeStraightforward cover.
Red SquaresIt's Happening1967Youtube, SpotifyStraightforward cover.
Rockabye Baby!Lullaby Renditions Of The Beach Boys2006Youtube, SpotifyInstrumental lullaby.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
(covered as "Overture")
Symphonic Sounds: Music Of The Beach Boys1998Orchestral medley of "California Girls"/"Sloop John B."/"Surfer Girl"/"God Only Knows/"In My Room/"Don't Worry Baby"/"Please Let Me Wonder"/"Friends"/"The Warmth Of The Sun"/"All Summer Long"/"California Girls"/"Good Vibrations.

Produced by Bruce Johnston. Arranged by Bob Alcivar.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
(covered as "The Water Planet Suite")
Symphonic Sounds: Music Of The Beach Boys1998A 23 minute long orchestral medley of "Heroes And Villains"/"Help Me, Rhonda"/"Wouldn't It Be Nice/"God Only Knows"/"Surfer Girl"/"In My Room"/"The Warmth Of The Sun"/"All Summer Long"/"You Still Believe In Me"/"Caroline, No"/"Good Vibrations".

Arranged by Bob Alcivar, produced by Bruce Johnston.
The Royal Philharmonic OrchestraSymphonic Sounds: Music Of The Beach Boys1998Adrian Baker on lead vocals. Produced by Bruce.
Marty RudnickNet Sounds 32000
RumerAretha single2010Youtube, SpotifyPop cover. Later appeared on the B Sides & Rarities compilation.
Schizo Fun Addict
(covered as "Warmth Of The Sun")
...Just A Dimension Away2000
Fred SimonFred Simon's Interpretation Of The Beach Boys2003CD BabySolo piano version
Sounds IncorporatedSounds Incorporated1970YoutubeSaxophone-led instrumental.
The Surf City AllstarsAcoustic Vibrations2009Youtube, SpotifyAcoustic cover.
The Surf SymphonySong Of Summer1969YoutubeEasy listening instrumental.
The SurfsidersThe Surfsiders Sing The Beach Boys Songbook1965Notoriously bad cover.
Matthew Sweet and Susanna HoffsUnder The Covers Vol. 12006Youtube, SpotifyPop rock cover.
Matthew Thiessen And The EarthquakesMy Other Band Volume 12006YoutubeAlt Rock cover.
Thor-Erics
(covered as "Beachboys Medley")
Något Som Hände1978Medley of "California Girls"/"Little Deuce Coupe"/"In My Room"/"The Warmth Of The Sun"/"Help Me, Rhonda".
Trygve Thue
(covered as "Varmen Av Sol")
Jeg - En Beach Boy1994Youtube, SpotifyStraightforward cover, Norwegian lyrics by Gustav Lorentzen.
Time PoolsBeach Boys Gone Country2007Youtube, SpotifyInstrumental country cover.
Trio RococoFriends1996Instrumental.
Gary UsherAdd Some Music To Your Day (A 1970 Symphonic Tribute To Brian Wilson)2001Instrumental arrangement, recorded in 1970.
Tim Weston & Shelby FlintWouldn't It Be Nice (A Jazz Portrait Of Brian Wilson)1997YoutubeJazz cover
Brian WilsonI Just Wasn't Made For These Times1995Youtube, Spotify
Brian Wilson and Eric ClaptonParty At The Palace2002YoutubeLive recording.
Murry WilsonThe Many Moods Of Murry Wilson1967Youtube, SpotifyEasy listening instrumental.
The WilsonsA Song For My Father2007Youtube, SpotifyStraightforward cover.
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