[3] The first draft of the song, with the working title "Goody Connie Won't You Come Back Home", was written by Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.

[2] Hal Blaine, Glen Campbell, Earl Palmer, Bill Pitman, Ray Pohlman and Billy Strange are identified as players for the single per the American Federation of Musicians contract.

[8] Released in May 1963, two months later it became the first surf song to reach number one on national record charts, remaining at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks.

[10] Before the single, Jan and Dean made music which was largely inspired by East Coast black vocal group records.

"[6] The single's picture sleeve featured a photo of Jan and Dean with future actress Linda Gaye Scott.