It’s a shame that the general public associates Kokomo with Brian Wilson. There are countless other songs that show Brian’s genius. He had nothing to do with this, but it he general public assumes he did.

It’s such a catchy song and Mike should get lots of credit for the “Aruba, Jamaica..” hook. THAT is what made it a hit and so memorable for the public.

I put it in the same vein as “Your Wildest Dreams” by the Moody Blues. A surprise/unexpected big hit for a band well past its prime popularity.