Music Story : Beach Boys - Kokomo

R.F.M Music Story discusses the song "Kokomo" by The Beach Boys. The band, known for their old songs and concerts, was asked to create a song for a film. This led to "Kokomo," which features Tom Cruise as a barman exiled in Jamaica, referencing exotic locations like Aruba, Jamaica, Bermuda, and the Bahamas. Kokomo itself is a place within the Florida Keys archipelago. The song became a number one hit for The Beach Boys, 22 years after "Good Vibrations," and subsequently inspired many vacation spots and beach bars to adopt the name "Kokomo." Notably, Brian Wilson, the leader of The Beach Boys, was not involved in this particular song. The discussion also mentions Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Happy" as another original song found alongside "Kokomo" in the original band's repertoire. The segment transitions into playing "Kokomo," inviting listeners to enjoy the music and find more music stories on podcasts and Instagram at 1620RFM. The lyrics evoke a tropical escape, listing various Caribbean destinations and the desire to "get down to Kokomo," promising a fast journey followed by a slow, relaxed experience. The song emphasizes the allure of these exotic locales for "afternoon delight, cocktails and warm at night."