Beach Boy (Benee song)
| "Beach Boy" | ||||
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| Single by Benee | ||||
| from the EP Lychee | ||||
| Released | 3 February 2022 | |||
| Length | 3:12 | |||
| Label | Republic | |||
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| "Beach Boy" on YouTube | ||||
"Beach Boy" is a song by New Zealand singer Benee. It was released through Republic Records on 3 February 2022, as the second single from her third EP, Lychee. The song peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand Hot Singles Chart.
Background
Speaking about the song to Stereogum, Benee said: "It’s about being happy alone, but still wanting some love; wanting the thrill without the pain. It was the first time I’d worked with Greg Kurstin, and it was so sick...we got on super well, and I love this track...I think it is perfect for cruising down the freeway with the top down."[1] In an interview with Rolling Stone Australia, Benee also said:[2]
I was a huge Twilight fan growing up, and I wanted to have my own true vampire moment! I wanted this one to be upbeat and cheeky to match my lyrics, hehe.
Critical reception
Erica Campbell of NME called the track a "dreamy, summer-infused love song,"[3] and Robin Murray of Clash said the track was a "breezy return."[4]
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5] | 7 |
References
- ↑ "BENEE - "Beach Boy"". Stereogum. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
- ↑ Mier, Tomás (15 February 2022). "Benee Conjures a Vampire 'Beach Boy' in New Video". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
- ↑ Campbell, Erica (4 February 2022). "BENEE drops dreamy new single 'Beach Boy' and announces 'LYCHEE' EP". NME. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
- ↑ Murray, Robin (4 February 2022). "BENEE Returns With New EP 'Lychee'". Clash. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
- ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart - 11 February 2022". aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz. Retrieved 22 May 2026.