[7] Despite its commercial success, Still Cruisin' was left out of Capitol's Beach Boys re-issue campaign in 2000 and 2001, along with their following album Summer in Paradise.

After "Kokomo" (when released as a single from the Cocktail film soundtrack) gave the Beach Boys their first number one hit in the US since 1966's "Good Vibrations," the band decided to put together an album of recent and classic songs.

The songs "Somewhere Near Japan," "Island Girl," and "Still Cruisin'" were recorded for the album by the touring Beach Boys band as well as studio musicians and producer Terry Melcher.

However, as subsequent court actions have seen Landy's name removed from other period songs,[8] such as those on Wilson's 1988 album, these credits may be negated.

"Happy Endings" is a ballad which was a collaboration with Little Richard; it was produced by Terry Melcher and was (recorded in June and October 1987 and) released as a non-album single on November 3, 1987.

In addition, the 1988 remake of "Don't Worry Baby" from the film Tequila Sunrise with the Everly Brothers was not included.

"[10] Riding on the coattails of "Kokomo," Still Cruisin' went gold in the US and Austria[11] and gave the Beach Boys their best chart showing since 1976.