"That's Why God Made The Radio" Single!

[LostArt]

How has Phil Cohen hacked into so many people's accounts?  Seems like half of the board, even the anti-PhilCohen himself (perhaps especially him), has taken on the Eeyore-like pessimism of Phil Cohen.  "Doesn't look good for the album."  "I hate that God/Radio song now."  "We've been mislead."  "The Beach Boys are in bed with the Cosa Nostra - how is PBS going to react to that?"  

And all without hearing so much as one note.  Amazing.












Pretty funny, though.    

[The Heartical Don]

How has Phil Cohen hacked into so many people's accounts?  Seems like half of the board, even the anti-PhilCohen himself (perhaps especially him), has taken on the Eeyore-like pessimism of Phil Cohen.  "Doesn't look good for the album."  "I hate that God/Radio song now."  "We've been mislead."  "The Beach Boys are in bed with the Cosa Nostra - how is PBS going to react to that?"  

And all without hearing so much as one note.  Amazing.













Pretty funny, though.    

Good theory.

PC is dangerously infectious. Were he a Congressman, WW III would be a distinct possibiliity.

[Shady]

I think I missed out on something

[southbay]

How has Phil Cohen hacked into so many people's accounts?  Seems like half of the board, even the anti-PhilCohen himself (perhaps especially him), has taken on the Eeyore-like pessimism of Phil Cohen.  "Doesn't look good for the album."  "I hate that God/Radio song now."  "We've been mislead."  "The Beach Boys are in bed with the Cosa Nostra - how is PBS going to react to that?" 

And all without hearing so much as one note.  Amazing.
















Pretty funny, though.    

Well it's mostly 2 or 3 people---posting over and over and over

[SMiLE Brian]

Going to buy the album no matter what, this year is awesome with a new album and tour.

[Mikie]

AAAAAAAAAAAAPRIL  FOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!! 

[Runaways]

I guess we should have realized when brian wasnt sure which song it was when mike mentioned it.  I just wish thry eould plug a song they wrote.

[Ron]

Although, it must be said, it is sad that the standout track on the last Beach Boys album did not originate with Brian.

ITS NOT NECESSARILY THE LAST BEACH BOYS ALBUM.


That is all. 

[Ron]

How has Phil Cohen hacked into so many people's accounts?  Seems like half of the board, even the anti-PhilCohen himself (perhaps especially him), has taken on the Eeyore-like pessimism of Phil Cohen.  "Doesn't look good for the album."  "I hate that God/Radio song now."  "We've been mislead."  "The Beach Boys are in bed with the Cosa Nostra - how is PBS going to react to that?"  

And all without hearing so much as one note.  Amazing.












Pretty funny, though.    

I agree!  People are such pussies. 

From now on, I'm only going to listen to Brian Wilson songs if he's sitting in my living room and actually writes it while he's singing it.  That way I know there's no funny business going on.

It's like that Gosh Darn "God Only Knows', Brian didn't even write it!  HORRIBLE SONG I can't stand that sh*t. 

Or "I Can Hear Music".  Completely unlistenable tripe.  Not only did the Beach Boys not write it, another band actually recorded it.  And it was CHICKS.  The Beach Boys Stole That Song! 

Or what's that other one everybody always goes on about, "Love And Mercy" my ass!  Brian Wilson didn't even produce it!  That's not a Brian Wilson song, it's bullshit.  I refuse to listen. 

[Runaways]

How has Phil Cohen hacked into so many people's accounts?  Seems like half of the board, even the anti-PhilCohen himself (perhaps especially him), has taken on the Eeyore-like pessimism of Phil Cohen.  "Doesn't look good for the album."  "I hate that God/Radio song now."  "We've been mislead."  "The Beach Boys are in bed with the Cosa Nostra - how is PBS going to react to that?"  

And all without hearing so much as one note.  Amazing.












Pretty funny, though.    

I agree!  People are such pussies.  

From now on, I'm only going to listen to Brian Wilson songs if he's sitting in my living room and actually writes it while he's singing it.  That way I know there's no funny business going on.

It's like that Gosh Darn "God Only Knows', Brian didn't even write it!  HORRIBLE SONG I can't stand that sh*t.  

Or "I Can Hear Music".  Completely unlistenable tripe.  Not only did the Beach Boys not write it, another band actually recorded it.  And it was CHICKS.  The Beach Boys Stole That Song!  

Or what's that other one everybody always goes on about, "Love And Mercy" my ass!  Brian Wilson didn't even produce it!  That's not a Brian Wilson song, it's bullsh*t.  I refuse to listen.  

Oh shutout uuuup.  I don't think it's out of line for people to be annoyed that the song thats been hyped up wasn't even written by the band.  I don't listen to them because they play other people's songs well. And obviously it's totally fine that they're doing a song that someone wrote for them, but talk about the songs that y'all wrote at least

[Wrightfan]

I guess Brian wrote Sloop John B too 

As long as it sounds good with those Beach Boys harmonies, it won't matter. Plus, we'll have a ton of Brian songs regardless.

[Runaways]

I guess Brian wrote Sloop John B too 

As long as it sounds good with those Beach Boys harmonies, it won't matter. Plus, we'll have a ton of Brian songs regardless.

sloop john b is definitely the song everyone talks about when they talk about pet sounds 
not that sloop john b counts either, it's a traditional song arranged by brian.  This is a song written by joe thomas.  JOE THOMAS. 

and i know we'll have i'd say 4 brian songs?  talk about those!  i don't get why certain fans put beach boy versions of songs on the same level as songs written by the band

[joshferrell]

at least the song wasn't written by Joe Momma

[Runaways]

[Justin]

sloop john b is definitely the song everyone talks about when they talk about pet sounds 

Why wouldn't it be?

[Runaways]

sloop john b is definitely the song everyone talks about when they talk about pet sounds 

Why wouldn't it be?

wouldn't it be nice and god only knows? perhaps? i mean just maybe those songs are discussed more.  I'd like to state again i have no problem with them doing a song written by someone else for them, but it being the song that we've been hearing a lot about is a bummer, especially when it's coming from a guy who somehow made brian wilson's music very very dull.

[c-man]

Although, it must be said, it is sad that the standout track on the last Beach Boys album did not originate with Brian.

Y'know, it could be that Brian thought of that title and maybe even a hook to go with it, then Joe Thomas took it to Jim Peterik and that Larry guy, and together they wrote the majority of the song around the title & the hook, and recorded a demo with that Joe Vana guys singing backgrounds.  Then it eventually came back to Brian, who added his production touch and vocal harmonies for The Beach Boys to sing.  Wouldn't be the first time something along those lines has happened.  I'm sure we'll hear more about the song's history when it's released.

[The Shift]

Y'know, it could be that Brian thought of that title and maybe even a hook to go with it, then Joe Thomas took it to Jim Peterik and that Larry guy, and together they wrote the majority of the song around the title & the hook, and recorded a demo with that Joe Vana guys singing backgrounds.  Then it eventually came back to Brian, who added his production touch and vocal harmonies for The Beach Boys to sing.  Wouldn't be the first time something along those lines has happened.  I'm sure we'll hear more about the song's history when it's released.

Anyone we know doing the recording notes for the CD booklet? ? ? ?

 

[c-man]

Y'know, it could be that Brian thought of that title and maybe even a hook to go with it, then Joe Thomas took it to Jim Peterik and that Larry guy, and together they wrote the majority of the song around the title & the hook, and recorded a demo with that Joe Vana guys singing backgrounds.  Then it eventually came back to Brian, who added his production touch and vocal harmonies for The Beach Boys to sing.  Wouldn't be the first time something along those lines has happened.  I'm sure we'll hear more about the song's history when it's released.

Anyone we know doing the recording notes for the CD booklet? ? ? ?

 

Ha!  Wouldn't THAT be nice? 

[Wirestone]

Although, it must be said, it is sad that the standout track on the last Beach Boys album did not originate with Brian.

Y'know, it could be that Brian thought of that title and maybe even a hook to go with it, then Joe Thomas took it to Jim Peterik and that Larry guy, and together they wrote the majority of the song around the title & the hook, and recorded a demo with that Joe Vana guys singing backgrounds.  Then it eventually came back to Brian, who added his production touch and vocal harmonies for The Beach Boys to sing.  Wouldn't be the first time something along those lines has happened.  I'm sure we'll hear more about the song's history when it's released.

Good point. Other songs where that's been the case (off the top of my head) include "No Wrong Notes in Heaven" by Scotty and BW and "Miracle" by Carnie and Wendy and BW (and a lot of other people).

[Runaways]

one could hope but yeah.

[adamghost]

I've heard absolutely nothing from the album, but I have heard two or three people who have heard stuff single out this particular song for praise, from "cool" to "really good."

I do think concern over Joe Thomas' production style and influence is totally understandable and not out of line.  If you weren't into the IMAGINATION approach there's no particular reason to assume this one's going to be much different.  Not so sure about the mob thing though.  I do remember growing up on the east coast that they were still involved in a lot of the clubs out there well into the '80s (the Scotti Bothers heydey), but I haven't heard or seen much evidence of significant mafia influence in the industry since.  But then, I may not be in a position to see such things, being positioned fairly low on the ladder so to speak.

[Wirestone]

I do think concern over Joe Thomas' production style and influence is totally understandable and not out of line.  If you weren't into the IMAGINATION approach there's no particular reason to assume this one's going to be much different.

Joe's involvement is still unclear. He's involved in some way, but whether it's as a co-producer, executive producer, TV guy or what isn't confirmed one way or another. He's clearly worked on some of the songs being used on the album, and Brian did record with him in Illinois at one point last year, but beyond that everything is murky. Brian's band is also involved, so who knows.

[Wilson Love]

I hear the new album may be titled "Songs For Pussies and Pizza Parlors"

[stack-o-tracks]

I hear the new album may be titled "Songs For Pussies and Pizza Parlors"

I think they'd be able to sell a ton of copies based on that title alone.