UPDATED: I met with Alan Boyd last week

[Andrew G. Doe]

I'd like to hear a version of Happy Endings that doesn't have Little Richard singing on it. He ruins that one for me....
 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHZZ0QjPL2o

[Don Malcolm]

The two opposed yet (at that time) conjoined musical impulses of the band are embodied in the "Break Away"/"Celebrate The News" 45. When we get past worrying about which is "better," we can see the reason why we are all still here talking about this stuff  40+ years after the single was released. No other band has such a wide range of music that all somehow works under the collective rubric of a "band name."

I hope both tracks will be on MIC; they both deserve to make the cut.

[Nicko1234]

I'd like to hear a version of Happy Endings that doesn't have Little Richard singing on it. He ruins that one for me....
 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHZZ0QjPL2o

This version is infinitely superior to The Beach Boys version imo.

[doc smiley]

I'd like to hear a version of Happy Endings that doesn't have Little Richard singing on it. He ruins that one for me....
 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHZZ0QjPL2o

Thanks.. never heard this version before...
surprisingly good, didn't think Terry had that good a voice till now.

[doc smiley]

The two opposed yet (at that time) conjoined musical impulses of the band are embodied in the "Break Away"/"Celebrate The News" 45. When we get past worrying about which is "better," we can see the reason why we are all still here talking about this stuff  40+ years after the single was released. No other band has such a wide range of music that all somehow works under the collective rubric of a "band name."

I hope both tracks will be on MIC; they both deserve to make the cut.

oh oh!, Booklets go back to the printers again, looks like a June '14 release now 

[PongHit]

are you talking about the '63 or '70 (or '76) version of the song?  I'm assuming by Al, you're talking about the '70 version. Brian sang the '63 version.

Yes, I think it's 1970.

[PongHit]

What were your thoughts on Where Is She?

Nothing in my notes, so I'd guess it wasn't terribly exciting to me at the time.

[PongHit]

can't wait to hear "Where Is She?" and I know "Lucy Jones" isn't supposed to be great, but whatever, I really hope it's on there. What were your thoughts on these?

Sorry, I can't remember.

[PongHit]

Is it "Our Happy Home?"

No, what's that? An early version of "When A Man Loves A Woman"?

[PongHit]

Now i'm excited! Is it a cover or an original?

It's not a cover.

I like this delayed gratification thing.

Yes, it's more fun this way.

[Amazing Larry]

Is it "Our Happy Home?"

No, what's that? An early version of "When A Man Loves A Woman"?

I dunno, that's what I thought.

[PongHit]

I dunno, that's what I thought.

Remember one titled "Your Son," from somewhere, maybe it's the same?

[Shady]

This box set can only disappoint because I want everything

[Mooger Fooger]

This is how it will proceed as the release date rapidly approaches:

PHASE 1: Much anticipation and online bickering about what will constitute the final tracklist will develop. Several tracks will emerge as the race favourites, but uncertainty will rule the day until a tracklist makes it to Capitol's website or Amazon's.
PHASE 1A: The box contents, artwork and tracklist are released, the board goes into meltdown over which songs have or haven't been included, Phil still refuses to accept that it will be released

PHASE 2: The release happens with certain countries getting a sooner than planned release date than others. Much jealousy will transpire.

PHASE 3: Release. Initial rapture and festive mood breaks out the world over. Much rejoicing is given to the never-before-heard tracks. Many fans describe highly emotional religious experiences when hearing certain tracks for the first time.

PHASE 4A: The first negative appraisals appear in the tracklist selection. No matter how absurd the complaint, each thread attracts a devoted following.
PHASE 4B: The first negative appraisals via tachyon particle accelerator tests on the audio mastering appear. Any chance of any of the parties involved in the CD set appearing here are swiftly extinguished following the vitriol and claims of "I could have done it better than this slopfest".
PHASE 4C: Someone brings up why they hate hate hate vomit BWPS.

PHASE 5: A new set of whinging appears stating how the hyped up tracks didnt live up to the hype.

PHASE 6: The whole procedure is reset upon rumours of a new CD release.

[The Shift]

… with phases 2–6 occurring within 23 minutes of the release.

[Rocker]

This is how it will proceed as the release date rapidly approaches:

PHASE 1: Much anticipation and online bickering about what will constitute the final tracklist will develop. Several tracks will emerge as the race favourites, but uncertainty will rule the day until a tracklist makes it to Capitol's website or Amazon's.

PHASE 2: The release happens with certain countries getting a sooner than planned release date than others. Much jealousy will transpire.

PHASE 3: Release. Initial rapture and festive mood breaks out the world over. Much rejoicing is given to the never-before-heard tracks. Many fans describe highly emotional religious experiences when hearing certain tracks for the first time.

PHASE 4A: The first negative appraisals appear in the tracklist selection. No matter how absurd the complaint, each thread attracts a devoted following.
PHASE 4B: The first negative appraisals via tachyon particle accelerator tests on the audio mastering appear. Any chance of any of the parties involved in the CD set appearing here are swiftly extinguished following the vitriol and claims of "I could have done it better than this slopfest".
PHASE 4C: Someone brings up why they hate hate hate vomit BWPS.

PHASE 5: A new set of whinging appears stating how the hyped up tracks didnt live up to the hype.

PHASE 6: The whole procedure is reset upon rumours of a new CD release.

Sounds about right

[Paulos]

This is how it will proceed as the release date rapidly approaches:

PHASE 1: Much anticipation and online bickering about what will constitute the final tracklist will develop. Several tracks will emerge as the race favourites, but uncertainty will rule the day until a tracklist makes it to Capitol's website or Amazon's.

PHASE 2: The release happens with certain countries getting a sooner than planned release date than others. Much jealousy will transpire.

PHASE 3: Release. Initial rapture and festive mood breaks out the world over. Much rejoicing is given to the never-before-heard tracks. Many fans describe highly emotional religious experiences when hearing certain tracks for the first time.

PHASE 4A: The first negative appraisals appear in the tracklist selection. No matter how absurd the complaint, each thread attracts a devoted following.
PHASE 4B: The first negative appraisals via tachyon particle accelerator tests on the audio mastering appear. Any chance of any of the parties involved in the CD set appearing here are swiftly extinguished following the vitriol and claims of "I could have done it better than this slopfest".
PHASE 4C: Someone brings up why they hate hate hate vomit BWPS.

PHASE 5: A new set of whinging appears stating how the hyped up tracks didnt live up to the hype.

PHASE 6: The whole procedure is reset upon rumours of a new CD release.

There should a 'PHASE 1A: The box contents, artwork and tracklist are released, the board goes into meltdown over which songs have or haven't been included, Phil still refuses to accept that it will be released'.

[SloopJohnnyB]

The first Smiley Smiler here on the board to discover a link and post the track list will be a hero of sorts. Who will it be??? 

[Don Malcolm]

The first Smiley Smiler here on the board to discover a link and post the track list will be a hero of sorts. Who will it be??? 

He/she will only be a hero if the right tracks are on the track list...otherwise it could be a "shoot the messenger" scenario... 

[Mooger Fooger]

This is how it will proceed as the release date rapidly approaches:

PHASE 1: Much anticipation and online bickering about what will constitute the final tracklist will develop. Several tracks will emerge as the race favourites, but uncertainty will rule the day until a tracklist makes it to Capitol's website or Amazon's.

PHASE 2: The release happens with certain countries getting a sooner than planned release date than others. Much jealousy will transpire.

PHASE 3: Release. Initial rapture and festive mood breaks out the world over. Much rejoicing is given to the never-before-heard tracks. Many fans describe highly emotional religious experiences when hearing certain tracks for the first time.

PHASE 4A: The first negative appraisals appear in the tracklist selection. No matter how absurd the complaint, each thread attracts a devoted following.
PHASE 4B: The first negative appraisals via tachyon particle accelerator tests on the audio mastering appear. Any chance of any of the parties involved in the CD set appearing here are swiftly extinguished following the vitriol and claims of "I could have done it better than this slopfest".
PHASE 4C: Someone brings up why they hate hate hate vomit BWPS.

PHASE 5: A new set of whinging appears stating how the hyped up tracks didnt live up to the hype.

PHASE 6: The whole procedure is reset upon rumours of a new CD release.

There should a 'PHASE 1A: The box contents, artwork and tracklist are released, the board goes into meltdown over which songs have or haven't been included, Phil still refuses to accept that it will be released'.

Good suggestion - list is updated.

[Dunderhead]

The first Smiley Smiler here on the board to discover a link and post the track list will be a hero of sorts. Who will it be??? 

Maybe Phil Cohen's one shot at redemption...

[Shady]

The first Smiley Smiler here on the board to discover a link and post the track list will be a hero of sorts. Who will it be??? 

I found the smile sessions one so the best bet is me 

[The Shift]

The first Smiley Smiler here on the board to discover a link and post the track list will be a hero of sorts. Who will it be??? 

I found the smile sessions one so the best bet is me 

Then get looking and stop wasting time posting here until you've found it!

[Shady]

The first Smiley Smiler here on the board to discover a link and post the track list will be a hero of sorts. Who will it be???  

I found the smile sessions one so the best bet is me  

Then get looking and stop wasting time posting here until you've found it!

I'm looking  

Big difference though, I was unemployed back when the smile sessions was coming out so I had a little more time on my hands  

[The Shift]

The first Smiley Smiler here on the board to discover a link and post the track list will be a hero of sorts. Who will it be??? 

I found the smile sessions one so the best bet is me 

Then get looking and stop wasting time posting here until you've found it!

I'm looking 

Big difference though, I was unemployed back when the smile sessions was coming out so I had a little more time on my hands 

Been in similar circs… the advantages are outweighed by the inconveniences!