Which famous Beach Boys B-side song had the lyric "I've got the pink slip, Daddy"?

“Little Deuce Coupe” is the answer. The Beach Boys recorded the hot rod song for Capitol Records, with Brian Wilson and Roger Christian drawing on early-1960s car culture, the 1932 Ford coupe, and the group’s growing image as a band connected to surf, cars, and Southern California youth themes.

The Beach Boys’ Hot-Rod Song

“Little Deuce Coupe” is one of The Beach Boys’ best-known car songs from their early period. The song focuses on pride in a customized hot rod rather than the surf imagery often associated with the group. Its car-centered language helped show how The Beach Boys could turn teenage interests such as driving, speed, and customization into short, catchy 1960s music.

The B-Side Release Context

“Little Deuce Coupe” was released in 1963 as the B-side of “Surfer Girl.” That placement makes it a notable Beach Boys B-side, but the song became important beyond its original single position. It was prominent enough to give its title to the group’s 1963 album Little Deuce Coupe, which leaned heavily into hot-rod and car-themed material.

Brian Wilson, Roger Christian, and Car Lyrics

Brian Wilson and Roger Christian wrote “Little Deuce Coupe.” Christian was closely associated with car-themed lyrics during The Beach Boys’ early hot-rod period, while Wilson shaped the song musically within the group’s harmony-based pop style. Their collaboration helped connect technical car language with a bright, accessible pop sound.

What a Deuce Coupe Means

A “deuce coupe” refers to a 1932 Ford coupe, a car with a strong place in American hot-rod culture. In that context, “deuce” points to the 1932 model year. Understanding the car reference helps explain why the song fit so naturally into The Beach Boys’ early image, where cars were not just transportation but symbols of style, independence, and youth culture.