Cuddle Up

"Cuddle Up" is a song by American rock band the Beach Boys that was written by Dennis Wilson and Daryl Dragon. It was concurrently released in two formats on May 15, 1972. One version was released on the album Carl and the Passions – "So Tough", and another as the b-side to "You Need a Mess of Help to Stand Alone".[2]

For Pretty Ricky's single, see Cuddle Up (Pretty Ricky song).
"Cuddle Up"
Single by The Beach Boys
from the album Carl and the Passions – "So Tough"
A-side"You Need a Mess of Help to Stand Alone"
ReleasedMay 15, 1972
RecordedApril 9, 1972
StudioBeach Boys Studio, Los Angeles
Length5:30 (album)
5:20 (single)[1]
LabelBrother/Reprise
Songwriter(s)Dennis Wilson, Daryl Dragon
Producer(s)The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys singles chronology
"Surf's Up"
(1971)		 "Cuddle Up"
(1972)		 "Marcella"
(1972)

Recording

After the idea for producing this solo album was abandoned, Dennis re-recorded "Cuddle Up" at his brother Brian's home studio in Bel Air, California on May 15, 1972 for the Beach Boys.[3]

The lead vocal on Cuddle Up is performed by Dennis and production is credited to the Beach Boys.[2]

A slightly different mix of Cuddle Up was pressed on the b-side to "You Need a Mess of Help to Stand Alone". It features alternate mixing, additional string overdubs and backing vocals.

Reception

Matthew Greenwald of Allmusic stated ""Cuddle Up" is a somewhat top-heavy, classically influenced ballad. However, the lyrics and Dennis Wilson's excellent vocals render this an emotional masterpiece, closing the album out with style" and noted that it is essential listening for those exploring Dennis Wilson's talents.[4]

Cover versions

References
  1. Billboard Magazine May 20, 1972 page 58 Vol. 84 No. 21
  2. Bush, John. "Love Will Keep Us Together - Captain & Tennile : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". Allmusic. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  3. Badman, Keith. The Beach Boys. The Definitive Diary of America's Greatest Band: On Stage and in the Studio Backbeat Books, San Francisco, California, 2004. ISBN 0-87930-818-4
  4. Greenwald, Matthew. "Cuddle Up - The Beach Boys : Listen, Appearances, Song Review : Allmusic". Allmusic. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  5. Heibutzki, Ralph. "Love Will Keep Us Together - Captain & Tennile : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". Allmusic. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
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