I just saw Brian Wilson post on Instagram that “Don’t Worry Baby” was released on this day in 1964.
I love The Beach Boys so much, and will definitely share a recording of theirs at some point. But the post reminded me of Big Star’s cover of “Don’t Worry Baby” which is, to me, one of the most incredible things ever recorded.
Something about slowing the song down and performing it acoustically makes it even more of a tender, painful, yet optimistic song. It sounds like a last resort in the face of inevitable heartbreak.
Thanks for listening,
Will