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Summer is a State of Mind

by Surf School Dropouts

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California is a thousand miles away and I know It’ll be so many months of rain and cold and snow And I guess I’ll always be - in love with summer But for all my misery Summer is a state of mind (driftin’ away to another time, driftin’ away, it’s a state of mind now) Keep saying it all the time Summer is a state of mind for me (driftin’ away to another time, driftin’ away, it’s a state of mind now) Think about those summer days And the girls that we could chase Close my eyes and leave this place behind Summer is a state of mind Skies are grey it’s getting darker day by day and it seems I’m slipping further from the summer of my dreams I’m so tired of feeling blue – all through the winter There’s just one thing I can do Summer is a state of mind (driftin’ away to another time, driftin’ away, it’s a state of mind now) Keep saying it all the time Summer is a state of mind for me (driftin’ away to another time, driftin’ away, it’s a state of mind now) Think about those summer days And the girls that we could chase Close my eyes and leave this place behind There is a world of clear blue sky Where suntanned girls and icecream swirls will get you high – so high Nights down on the beach, we listen to the rolling waves Summer is a state of mind (driftin’ away to another time, driftin’ away, it’s a state of mind now) Keep saying it all the time Summer is a state of mind for me (driftin’ away to another time, driftin’ away, it’s a state of mind now) Think about those summer days And the girls that we could chase Close my eyes and leave this place behind Summer is a state of mind Close your eyes and visualize, it’s a state of mind
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I saw you yesterday in the park I caught your eye and I made a remark You smiled, you thought it was funny The day felt bright and sunny Baby how I wish you were mine We walked along and enjoyed the view You looked at birds, I looked at you I said when can I see you again You smiled at me and ran off in the rain Baby, how I long to be yours I’m confused I didn’t mean to push you away Was it me or just a silly little game that you play I should have run after you But my mind was in disarray Today I went back there in search of you My hopes were slim, my fears came true No traces left of our time together No sign of you, didn’t notice the weather Baby how I long to be yours
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It's early September Summer's about to slip away Try to remember Every bright and sunny day All the leaves are falling down Turns my smile into a frown Daylight's slippin' away Hurry up 'cause we still have a chance Run outside and catch the sunshine While you can Might not see it for a long time Take my hand Summer's fading fast - let's try to make it last We'll follow the sun It's the time of the season For a chill in the air and longer nights Must be the reason I find myself drawn towards the light Grey clouds cover up the sky Soon the flowers will all die Daylight's slippin' away Hurry up 'cause we still have a chance Run outside and catch the sunshine While you can Might not see it for a long time Take my hand Summer's fading fast - let's try to make it last We'll follow the sun Trees take on their shades of gold Makes me sad 'cause then I know Daylight's slippin' away Hurry up 'cause we still have a chance Run outside and catch the sunshine While you can Might not see it for a long time Take my hand Run outside and catch the sunshine (fading fast, try to make it last) Might not see it for a long time Run outside and catch the sunshine Might not see it for a long time (summer's fading) Summer's fadin' fast - let's try to make it last We'll follow the sun
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Interlude I 00:40
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Beach Bound 03:52
It’s been really hot now all week long, so we’re beach bound We know where to go when the weekend comes, yeah we’re beach bound Get out your surfboards and come with me We’ll cruise down the strip in my XKE Everybody’s beach bound (come along, you can come along, you can come along with me) Catchin’ sun and summer fun Come on come on come on Let’s get out of town now We’ll have a beach party with some suntanned girls, when they're beach bound Shooting the curl without a care in the world, cause they’re beach bound Everybody on the beach wants to join our gang When we do the Surfer Stomp in the golden sand Everybody’s beach bound (come along, you can come along, you can come along with me) Catchin’ sun and summer fun Come on come on come on You know these are the carefree days My sunburn is my only concern Most days I get around But right now I’m bound for the beach So let’s all go and get some sand between our toes, now we’re beach bound We’ll stop along the way for a hot rod show, while we’re beach bound Well nothing beats summer by the oceanside Turn the radio on and let’s go for a ride Everybody’s beach bound (come along, you can come along, you can come along with me) Catchin’ sun and summer fun (We’re) going going to the beach now - Beach bound, yeah we’re beach bound Let’s get out of town - Beach bound USA, from New York to Santa Monica Bay
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I'm gonna go in the sun and find the perfect one That perfect wave Drivin' down the coast on the 101 Searchin' everywhere for some summer fun All stoked up and ready to surf I step on the gas around Dead Man's Curve If I see some honeys, yeah, I'll stop by Waxing up my board as I give 'em the eye Blastin' out The Baggys on my car stereo I see the surf is up and I'm ready to go now 'Cause I'm searchin' for the perfect wave (Ride that perfect wave, hangin' five toes on a sunny day now) School is over and the time is now So get out your board, I'll show you how We're gonna ride that perfect wave (that perfect wave) I saved up my money all winter long Countin' down the days 'til summer would come Now I've got a woodie and a brand new board I'll be seeing you at the Northern Shore No one can understand why I love to surf And how can I explain that certain urge But when I see the beach and smell the sea I know right away it's the life for me now 'Cause I'm searchin' for the perfect wave (Ride that perfect wave, hangin' five toes on a sunny day now) School is over and the time is now So get out your board, I'll show you how We're gonna ride that perfect wave (that perfect wave) It's gonna be so fun, when I find the perfect one (early in the morning 'til the middle of the night, gotta keep searchin' 'til the wave is right) I'm searchin' for the perfect wave (Ride that perfect wave, hangin' five toes on a sunny day now) School is over and the time is now So get out your board, I'll show you how We're gonna ride that perfect wave Ride that perfect wave Up and down the coastline for that perfect wave
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Sometimes I feel your hand in mine An echo from days when all seemed fine They steal my time, those memories and dreams My mind is playing tricks on me Like it's bursting at the seam What will it take to keep this soul From drifting along without a goal My voice is off-pitch in life's harmony Even though I do my best I still can't sing in key Sun is shining through my window I see the road ahead of me Moving forward but it's going slow Your face is all I want to see
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Interlude II 00:44
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Run Away 03:01
Raise your glass and toast another year Ring them bells, when will we get away from here 'Cause as soon as the party quiets down We'll split, and have a rest before we leave this town We'll run away (run, run, we'll run away) At the light of the new day (run, run, we're not gonna stay) We both need a second chance So let's hurry home after just another dance Don't know if we're headed for the snow We could go to Mexico or maybe Tokyo But I wonder what the people might think If they knew we were leaving after this last drink We'll run away (run, run, we'll run away) At the light of the new day (run, run, we're not gonna stay) We both need a second chance So let's hurry home after just another dance I see confusion in your eyes (run, run, run, run away) Is that the fear that I can feel arise (run, run, run, run away) Is this the worst idea we've ever had We'll go back home if things should turn out bad Girl We'll run away At the light of the new day (run, run, we're not gonna stay) We both need a second chance So let's hurry home after just another dance
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Whenever you pass me by There’s only one thing on my mind I’d like to say hello and catch a glimpse of your smile That kind of smile that makes life worthwhile We see each other everyday But you don’t even know my name Oh, what I wouldn’t do just to kiss your lips Those kind of lips that makes my heart skip I’m head over heels in love with you Don’t know what to do or how to make my move Girl, if I could only make you notice me And make you see that I’m Stone cold crazy ‘bout you Stone cold crazy ‘bout you Stone cold crazy 'bout you I dream about you every night Imagine that I hold you tight You look at me and I look into your eyes Those kind of eyes that makes the stars all shine They say that love can make you blind Make you even lose your mind I guess that’s why I always think of you girl ‘cause you’re the kind of girl that I would give the world I’m head over heels in love with you Don’t know what to do or how to make my move Girl, if I could only make you notice me And make you see that I’m Stone cold crazy ‘bout you Stone cold crazy ‘bout you Stone cold crazy 'bout you Stone cold crazy about you baby, I’m a-stone cold crazy about you You know I am I’m head over heels in love with you Don’t know what to do or how to make my move Girl, if I could only make you notice me And make you see that I’m Stone cold crazy ‘bout you Stone cold crazy ‘bout you Stone cold crazy 'bout you
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All summer long I've been seeing you Hanging out with other guys You act so cold and it feels like Someone else is on your mind Each kiss now seems shorter Can't help thinking you wanna Call it a day Hold on to me baby Believe in me baby (just give me one more try) Hold on to me baby please (don't say goodbye) I try to show my devotion With every single tender touch That's why it hurts to know You no longer love me as much You say that all is fine I can tell it's just a lie Something has changed Hold on to me baby Believe in me baby (just give me one more try) Hold on to me baby please (don't say goodbye) Hold on to me baby Believe in me baby (just give me one more try) Hold on to me baby please (don't say goodbye) It's so easy to see You're drifting away from me What went wrong Hold on to me baby Believe in me baby (just give me one more try) Hold on to me baby please (don't say goodbye) Hold on to me baby Believe in me baby (just give me one more try) Hold on to me baby please (don't say goodbye) Don't say goodbye
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Sitting with my favourite record Can’t wait to hear the sounds inside Fingers keep fondlin’ the sleeve It’s just me and the music here tonight Vinyl spins around – needle drops down I hear gold in every crack & pop (it always picks me up) Found me a lifetime companion Long ago in a record shop I can quote the lyrics in my sleep I know the chords to every track This worn out copy’s always there for me With a tuneful pat on the back My teenaged writing on the cover, A sticker and some coffee stains This disc gave me the love of music That’s still pumpin’ through my veins Vinyl spins around – needle drops down I hear gold in every crack & pop (it always picks me up) Found me a lifetime companion Long ago in a record shop Hear the first bars of the opening song They sound like a friendly hello Talk about a soundtrack to your life This one will follow me wherever I go Found me a lifetime companion Long ago in a record shop Always picks me up Wherever I go Soundtrack to my life
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What you seek isn’t always what you’ll find Don’t let it bring you down no more Stick around to see what this place holds in store for us The long run shouldn’t leave you breathless Before it’s even half begun I can’t understand why you’d end it so soon Let us get old and grey We can sit here and gaze at the moon It’s full on in early May How can I convince you to stay What you get isn’t always what you give I could do you wrong you know Wait and see how time will straighten out all our differences Daylight’s coming, darkness is retreating I’m glad you decided to stay

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Recorded at Larmcentralen, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2010-2012

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released July 17, 2012

Surf School Dropouts:

Andreas Jacobsen: vocals, keyboards, bass, drums, guitars, various
Christian Bendix: vocals, bass, guitars
Jari Nielsen: vocals, guitars
Martin R. Jensen: vocals

Producer: Andreas Jacobsen

Vocal arrangements: Surf School Dropouts

Thanks:
Kristian Uhd Kristiansen: Trumpet on Stone Cold Crazy

Out on vinyl on Sunny Day Records!
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What others say about the Dropouts & their debut album:

"This is an album I found myself loving from beginning to end (...) Not a weak track here, folks - and not only that, but it's an album that will leave you smiling." (5/5)
Beachboys.com

"(...) the compositions and lyrics are so close, only the vocals give away that these aren’t the real Beach Boys. (...) Highly recommended to fans of First Class, Jan and Dean, The Sunrays and lovers of 60's surfer pop." (8/10)
powerpopaholic.com

"What can I say, I love this album, the more I play it the better it gets, fans of mellow surf, Californian harmonies and timeless melodies should just dive right in."
terrascope.co.uk

"Surf School Dropouts' Summer is a State of Mind is filled with 1960's style vocals and harmonies, reminiscent of the surf 'n' pop legends of that time. It's a lot of fun. This Danish group is A#1 in my book."
Surfrockmusic.com

"This, all said and done is a fantastic debut from an extremely talented outfit. I love it.This has been on constant repeat since I found it and is very quickly becoming one of my favourite albums this year!"
Icecreamman1967.blogspot.com

"If you like the Beach Boys, you might want to check out this group from Copenhagen."
Probyn Gregory, guitarist - the Brian Wilson & Beach Boys touring band

Placed at no. 18 on a list of the 100 best albums of 2013 compiled by noted music critic and festival CEO David Bash.
internationalpopoverthrow.com/2014/03/02/david-bashs-favorite-albums-of-2013/

"I love me some vocal harmonies a la these Dropouts. (...) Fans of vocal harmony groups and just plain very well-written songs evoking a simpler time will love the Surf School Dropouts, as I do."
Alan Haber / purepopradio.com

"(...) extremely listenable - The title track, aside from its philosophical wisdom, sets the album off on a strong note, with cascading harmonies and catchy melodies."
Cabin Essence blog / surfermoon.com

"Speaking of surf music... Mike Love can, y' know, fu----' fire all the Beach Boys he wants now; These guys - Surf School Dropouts - will happily step up to deliver tuneful surf pop."
www.mistersuave.com / Podcast # 247

"In my opinion, not many can pull off the Surf vocal thing. Only a FEW people in the '60s did; Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, Fantastic Baggys, Gary Usher, the Buddies, Bruce and Terry, Ronny & the Daytonas and Gary Zekley... After that, its a BIG DROP to almost no one. Surf School Dropouts is one of the very few current bands that can cut it & do it well."
Domenic Priore, Beach Boys / surf historian & author of the legendary Dumb Angel fanzine and books such as Riot on Sunset Strip and Pop Surf Culture.

"For this Copenhagen band Brian Wilson is a pill to be taken twice daily.(...) The jangle and organ quotient is high throughout, and could not sound more 60s pop if it tried."
Happening-magazine.com

"I would highly recommend this album if you want to hear the Beach Boys from 1962 after meeting the Beach Boys from 2012."
warnakeysbeachboysblog.blogspot.com

"I think 'Summer is a State of Mind' will lodge in my brain. Excellent stuff- well done chaps!!"
Kingsley Abbott, Beach Boys historian & writer for Record Collector, Uncut and Mojo Magazine

"Keep up the rich harmonic progressions and lush vocal voicings."
Rick Henn, former lead singer of legendary 60s group the Sunrays

"I think your work is fantastic and I hope you continue The Midsummer's DayDream that you have so lovingly taken on."
Brent Cash, Marina Records recording artist

"Much impressed!"
Stephen McParland, Beach Boys & Surf Culture historian

"The Front Stage was running about half an hour late so we were able to catch the full set from Denmark’s Surf School Dropouts. (...) we were gob-smacked. They harmonised so well they are in the same league as The Fendertones and Explorers Club and would give Brian Wilson’s backing band a run for their money!"
mintyandthebeeb.blogspot.com on our May 2013 show at the world famous Cavern Club, Liverpool

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Surf School Dropouts Copenhagen, Denmark

Harmony-laden songs of sun, fun and summer with the occasional dash of melancholia...

Our debut album 'Summer is a State of Mind' comprises songs written and recorded since 2010. The follow-up, 'Second Nature', was released in 2015
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