This signed sheet music is for Tears in the Morning by The Beach Boys, autographed by longtime member Bruce Johnston, who wrote and sang the song. Released in 1970 on the band’s album Sunflower, Tears in the Morning is a poignant ballad that highlighted a more introspective side of The Beach Boys during a period of artistic transition. Written and sung by Bruce Johnston, the track features lush orchestration, heartfelt lyrics about love and loss, and a soaring arrangement that reflected the band’s continued sophistication beyond their surf-rock beginnings. Although it was not a major chart hit, the song has grown in appreciation over time as part of Sunflower, an album now widely regarded as one of The Beach Boys’ finest works of the post-1960s era. Bruce Johnston (born 1942) joined The Beach Boys in 1965, initially to replace Brian Wilson on live performances, but quickly became a vital part of the group’s sound. Beyond his role as a vocalist and instrumentalist, Johnston contributed original compositions, including Disney Girls (1957), and brought his skills as a producer and arranger. Outside of The Beach Boys, he also wrote I Write the Songs, which became a Grammy-winning hit for Barry Manilow. With decades of performances and recordings under his belt, Johnston remains an essential part of The Beach Boys’ enduring legacy. Owning this signed sheet music for Tears in the Morning is more than a collectible—it is a piece of The Beach Boys’ deeper catalog, tied to one of the band’s most underrated but beautifully crafted works. For fans of Bruce Johnston, admirers of The Beach Boys’ evolution, and collectors of classic rock memorabilia, this artifact reflects the artistry and emotional depth of the group’s 1970s period.

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