Brian Wilson covers Buddy Holly

[guitarfool2002]

I didn't understand the release of 2 Buddy Holly tribute discs, either - I've been listening to the first one off and on already, with Modest Mouse doing "That'll Be The Day", Black Keys doing "Dearest", etc. Whoever mentioned the difference between "established" artists versus "underground" artists seems right on the mark, as does the person who mentioned Sir Paul's financial motives since he owns and profits from Buddy's catalog of tunes. Every download rings up a sale in the McCartney fortune, which may need an extra jolt of revenue after the divorce...

[Alex]

You'd think with David Leaf being involved Brian would get top billing.

[Amy B.]

Every download rings up a sale in the McCartney fortune, which may need an extra jolt of revenue after the divorce...

Right, because now he has 400 million instead of 800 million...   

[Rocker]

I didn't understand the release of 2 Buddy Holly tribute discs, either - I've been listening to the first one off and on already, with Modest Mouse doing "That'll Be The Day", Black Keys doing "Dearest", etc. Whoever mentioned the difference between "established" artists versus "underground" artists seems right on the mark, as does the person who mentioned Sir Paul's financial motives since he owns and profits from Buddy's catalog of tunes. Every download rings up a sale in the McCartney fortune, which may need an extra jolt of revenue after the divorce...

Listened to Paul's "It's so easy" ? Terrible. I didn't expect something that awful....

[brucejohnstonfan]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, and I'm too lazy/short on time to read the whole thread, but Brian's song for this tribute didn't make the cut. Sorry if I'm repeating what's already known.

[pixletwin]

Seriously? 

[MaxL]

http://www.mxdwn.com/2011/07/26/news/listen-to-me-buddy-holly-new-tribute-to-feature-zooey-deschanel-brian-wilson-jackson-browne-and-more/

Brian certainly "made the cut".

[juggler]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, and I'm too lazy/short on time to read the whole thread, but Brian's song for this tribute didn't make the cut. Sorry if I'm repeating what's already known.

But not too lazy/short on time to post misinformation. 

[Andrew G. Doe]

He was on the CD three days ago:

http://www.rollingstone.com/videos/new-and-hot/buddy-holly-behind-the-scenes-of-new-tribute-cd-20110725

You do know that there are two different tribute CDs out this year ?

[bgas]

He was on the CD three days ago:

http://www.rollingstone.com/videos/new-and-hot/buddy-holly-behind-the-scenes-of-new-tribute-cd-20110725

You do know that there are two different tribute CDs out this year ?

Probably just too lazy/short on time to worry about something like that.

[brucejohnstonfan]

Hey man,

When a member of Brian Wilson's band tells you that the song didn't make the final cut for the album, I think it's safe to assume that the song didn't make the final cut of the album. But I guess I should trust the all knowing smiley smile message board before I trust dudes that y'know, actually played on it.

[Andrew G. Doe]

Hey man,

When a member of Brian Wilson's band tells you that the song didn't make the final cut for the album, I think it's safe to assume that the song didn't make the final cut of the album. But I guess I should trust the all knowing smiley smile message board before I trust dudes that y'know, actually played on it.

Or the Rolling Stone website... or the website for the album. Plus if that's so, the cover art needs a swift redesign.

listentomebuddyholly.com

[Andrew G. Doe]

Hey man,

When a member of Brian Wilson's band tells you that the song didn't make the final cut for the album, I think it's safe to assume that the song didn't make the final cut of the album. But I guess I should trust the all knowing smiley smile message board before I trust dudes that y'know, actually played on it.

With all due respect, at least one member of Brian's band has been dishing out inaccurate song info for decades. 

[pixletwin]

Phew glad that was debunked... 

[bgas]

Hey man,

When a member of Brian Wilson's band tells you that the song didn't make the final cut for the album, I think it's safe to assume that the song didn't make the final cut of the album. But I guess I should trust the all knowing smiley smile message board before I trust dudes that y'know, actually played on it.

Funny that: " a member of Brian Wilson's band " knows SO little, that they are telling people Brian didn't make the cut;
Funny that:  you assume they know SO much more than "the all knowing smiley smile message board";
Funny that:  you were SO lazy/short on time that you didn't check the facts, but now you have time to come back to defend someone that seems to know even less than you

[brucejohnstonfan]

Hey man,

When a member of Brian Wilson's band tells you that the song didn't make the final cut for the album, I think it's safe to assume that the song didn't make the final cut of the album. But I guess I should trust the all knowing smiley smile message board before I trust dudes that y'know, actually played on it.

With all due respect, at least one member of Brian's band has been dishing out inaccurate song info for decades. 

Most of his band members haven't even been with him for decades...

[brucejohnstonfan]

Hey man,

When a member of Brian Wilson's band tells you that the song didn't make the final cut for the album, I think it's safe to assume that the song didn't make the final cut of the album. But I guess I should trust the all knowing smiley smile message board before I trust dudes that y'know, actually played on it.

Funny that: " a member of Brian Wilson's band " knows SO little, that they are telling people Brian didn't make the cut;
Funny that:  you assume they know SO much more than "the all knowing smiley smile message board";
Funny that:  you were SO lazy/short on time that you didn't check the facts, but now you have time to come back to defend someone that seems to know even less than you

Made my initial post at the tail end of my lunch break, now I'm done work for the day. Got plenty of time now bro.

And I can assure you that, yes, I was told yesterday by a member of Brian's band that they didn't make the cut. Whether it's correct, or incorrect, it's the information I've been given.

[pixletwin]

Who? 

[brucejohnstonfan]

Hey man,

When a member of Brian Wilson's band tells you that the song didn't make the final cut for the album, I think it's safe to assume that the song didn't make the final cut of the album. But I guess I should trust the all knowing smiley smile message board before I trust dudes that y'know, actually played on it.

Or the Rolling Stone website... or the website for the album. Plus if that's so, the cover art needs a swift redesign.

listentomebuddyholly.com

It really would take about 20 seconds for the designer to open up his file for the cover art, and delete Brian Wilson's name from the text. Just sayin' that said "redesign" is a very very very easy task.

[Andrew G. Doe]

Hey man,

When a member of Brian Wilson's band tells you that the song didn't make the final cut for the album, I think it's safe to assume that the song didn't make the final cut of the album. But I guess I should trust the all knowing smiley smile message board before I trust dudes that y'know, actually played on it.

With all due respect, at least one member of Brian's band has been dishing out inaccurate song info for decades. 

Most of his band members haven't even been with him for decades...

I'll let that one pass - you'll get it in a day or two.

[Sam_BFC]

'The writer of every single song who have heard tonight....'

[brucejohnstonfan]

Wait... are you telling me Brian didn't write Johnny B Goode?

[roll plymouth rock]

Wait... are you telling me Brian didn't write Johnny B Goode?

Yeah man, he does it in his encore as a tribute to Buddy Holly bro

[brucejohnstonfan]

Wow! I already knew Marcella was a tribute to The Rolling Stones, but I had no idea he did a live Buddy Holly tribute as well!

[seanmurd]

Hey man,

When a member of Brian Wilson's band tells you that the song didn't make the final cut for the album, I think it's safe to assume that the song didn't make the final cut of the album. But I guess I should trust the all knowing smiley smile message board before I trust dudes that y'know, actually played on it.

Funny that: " a member of Brian Wilson's band " knows SO little, that they are telling people Brian didn't make the cut;
Funny that:  you assume they know SO much more than "the all knowing smiley smile message board";
Funny that:  you were SO lazy/short on time that you didn't check the facts, but now you have time to come back to defend someone that seems to know even less than you

Made my initial post at the tail end of my lunch break, now I'm done work for the day. Got plenty of time now bro.

And I can assure you that, yes, I was told yesterday by a member of Brian's band that they didn't make the cut. Whether it's correct, or incorrect, it's the information I've been given.

Very strange turn of events if Brian was indeed cut from the album. After all, the press release announcing this album was dated just THREE DAYS AGO, and Brian was listed among the participating artists. If his song was dropped, perhaps Brian will put it up on iTunes or give it away on his website. I bet he could do a great version of "Listen To Me" -- which reminds me, if they cut his song, it wasn't just cutting Brian Wilson, they've cut the TITLE TRACK of their CD! Odd...