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Ballad of Ole’ Betsy

First released 1963English12 recordingson 22 releasesISWC T-700.001.442-8

Written by

Brian WilsonComposerRoger ChristianComposerBrian WilsonLyricistRoger ChristianLyricist

Recordings

PerformanceBy
Ballad of Ole’ BetsyThe Beach Boys2:17
Beach Boys BalladsThe Beach Boys9:35
Ballad of Ole’ BetsyMike Love, Bruce Johnston & David Marks2:32
Ballad of Ole’ BetsyThe Beach Boys2:15
Ballad of Ole’ BetsyThe Beach Boys2:16
Ballad of Ole’ BetsyThe Beach Boys2:17
Ballad of Ole’ BetsyThe Beach Boys2:17
The Ballad of Ole’ Betsy (instrumental takes 1-3)The Beach Boys1:24
The Ballad of Ole’ Betsy (instrumental take 4)The Beach Boys3:07
Ballad of Ole BetsyThe Beach Boys2:36
Ballad of Ole’ Betsy (takes 1–3)The Beach Boys
Ballad of Ole’ Betsy (take 4)The Beach Boys

On these albums

Little Deuce Coupe
Little Deuce CoupeThe Beach Boys · 1963
Greatest Hits: 20 All Time Greats
Greatest Hits: 20 All Time GreatsThe Beach Boys · 1988
Little Deuce Coupe / All Summer Long
Little Deuce Coupe / All Summer LongThe Beach Boys · 1990
Unsurpassed Masters, Vol. 2 (1963)
Unsurpassed Masters, Vol. 2 (1963)The Beach Boys · 1997
Mike Love, Bruce Johnston & David Marks of the Beach Boys Salute NASCAR
Mike Love, Bruce Johnston & David Marks of the Beach Boys Salute NASCARThe Beach Boys · 1998
Best Unsurpassed Masters (1962–1969)
Best Unsurpassed Masters (1962–1969)The Beach Boys · 2001
The Big Beat 1963
The Big Beat 1963Various Artists · 2013
Made in California
Made in CaliforniaThe Beach Boys · 2013

Source: MusicBrainz work 5bce2651-5e8b-391c-9315-aa3e3f3d7375 (CC0).