My Jeanine
Beach Boys · Other Songs - Beach Boys
Apples were last name
My Jeanine my Jeanine
Each tree would ignite with blossoms of white
And apple her hair enflame
My Jeanine my Jeanine
Jeanine in jean and calico
A streak of mean don't let it show
So when she tells her let her go
Her yes may mean no
I love her so
We would meander now hand in hand in
Our appalachian clime
My Jeanine my Jeanine
We bring in the spring and toss from the swing
Along apple blossom time
My Jeanine my Jeanine
Remember when life was North Carolina
Two bits for Cokes and jokes at the diner
Time was a magazine
My Jeanine
My Jeanine my Jeanine
My Jeanine my Jeanine
About My Jeanine
"My Jeanine" is a 1962 recording by The Beach Boys, marking an early departure from the group's signature harmonies and surf rock sound. Composed by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, the track features a distinctive, almost operatic vocal arrangement that foreshadows the band's later experimental works. Released during a transitional period in the group's career, the song reflects the influence of contemporary pop standards and showcases Wilson's growing compositional ambition. While often overshadowed by their more famous hits, the recording stands as a significant artifact of the band's evolution toward more complex studio techniques and dramatic vocal styles. It remains a notable example of mid-1960s American pop music that blended traditional songwriting with innovative production approaches.