Caroline, No

About Caroline, No

The song may have been inspired by a former girlfriend of lyricist Tony Asher, who had moved to New York and cut her hair. In high school, Wilson became obsessed with Carol Mountain, a classmate and unrequited love interest. The song was initially written as "Carol, I Know". When spoken, however, Brian Wilson heard this as "Caroline, No." After the confusion was resolved, the pair decided to keep the new title, feeling that it brought a poignant earnestness to the song's sad melody. .

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About this song

Credited to

The Beach Boys

Album

Pet Sounds · Track 13 of 13

Released

May 16, 1966

Duration

2:51

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From the album: Pet Sounds