Now that the setlist looks locked...

[JesusUK]

Are their any songs you are surprised they're not doing on this tour?  As pleased as I am with the setlist, I'm a little surprised it's not more Pet Sounds/Smile Sessions heavy.  Maybe Brian is sick of performing them live.  But I was really hoping to hear songs like "I Know There's An Answer" with all original leads present.

Since this is my first post, I also thought I'd say Hello.  I've lurked here for years.  It was due time I made t official.

Cheers,

Bill

[Wirestone]

There are a lot of shows to go. Given the constant soundchecks, I would be shocked if we didn't hear more songs.

[Kees]

I kinda miss Marcella and Add some music. Oh and Okie from Muskogee 

[The Shift]

Endless Harmony
Surfer's Rule
Still Surfin'
Brian Is Back
Do You Remember
Keeping the Summer Alive
That Same Song…

… anything that encompasses reunions, resurrections, reflections, nostalgia etc.

[SMiLE Brian]

Ding Dang, wrinkles, loop de loop, and I write the songs.

[hypehat]

I would like another Smile song, tbh.

[MaxL]

There's only been 2 concerts, with a third tonight, so I'd hardly say the setlist is "locked" so I wouldn't be surprised if they toyed with some different songs or orders.

[SMiLE Brian]

I would like another Smile song, tbh.

Just wait until Bonnaroo...

[Cabinessenceking]

I seriously don tknow why SU is not done given that Smile came out last autumn. Vegetables as well?
I'm surprised they didnt do California from Holland and nothing from Love You. Love You is actually gaining popularity and some of those tunes would be great like JC and Night was so young....

[hypehat]

I seriously don tknow why SU is not done given that Smile came out last autumn. Vegetables as well?
I'm surprised they didnt do California from Holland and nothing from Love You. Love You is actually gaining popularity and some of those tunes would be great like JC and Night was so young....

Surf's  Up is a ridiculously difficult song  to perform. I'm not surprised they don't play it.

[Mikie]

I kinda miss Marcella and Add Some Music.

Yeah, me too!!  Definitely.

[JesusUK]

As much as I love (and hope to hear in Tampa) Cotton Fields & Disney Girls, I'm still hopeful songs such as Lady Lynda and Deirdre might get cycled in at some point.

[Jim V.]

I'm not surprised they aren't doing "Surf's Up". I know it is one of their best songs but it is really tough to pull off every night, vocally. And I'm sure they want Brian to be somewhat comfortable, and this might be a tough one.

But I gotta say, I expected the setlist to be a little more varied. I thought we might get a few later classics. I don't think it would be too bad if they added "Good Timin'" to the setlist. People would probably dig that, especially as a nice slow song. And both Brian's band and the Mike/Bruce show have done it.

I am surprised too, at the lack of Pet Sounds and SMiLE. I would think they could add in "Caroline No", no problem, and maybe something like "That's Not Me" or "You Still Believe In Me". And then I'm sure they could do a good version of "Vega-Tables" or even something like "Do You Like Worms" or "Child Is Father Of The Man". Maybe just have a little SMiLE suite at one point in the show. How awesome would that be?

And lastly, I just think a few more early '70s songs wouldn't hurt. I'm sure they could add in "Marcella", "'Til I Die", "All I Wanna Do" or even something more abstract and cool like "Cool, Cool Water" and the crowd would still dig it.

I gotta say though, "Please Let Me Wonder" and "Sail On Sailor" are great, and if they bring back "This Whole World", that is totally awesome. But I think they could definitely get away with a few more artier songs.

But what do I know?

[Fro]

I also think they'll probably add in another song or two from the new album after that's released.

[Menace Wilson]

Count me as another guy who wished they'd done more Pet Sounds/Smile stuff. 

[Summertime Blooz]

I'm very surprised that they don't play 'Warmth Of the Sun',  which is definitely one of their better known songs, and 'Let Him Run Wild'. I also thought there was a good chance of them doing 'Surf's Up'.

[Runaways]

I would hope they get some variety, I dot see them for a month and I'm not expecting this same set list

[JesusUK]

I would hope they get some variety, I dot see them for a month and I'm not expecting this same set list

I hope you're right.  I know I took some liberties with the subject header.  But after seeing no new songs in night two, I thought (at the very least) it's worth discussing songs not making the cut.

[The Shift]

Suspect they might still be rehearsing some songs where there's a gap between dates. Most of the stuff played so far has been in set lists for both bands, esp here in the UK, so they can roll it out comparatively easily. They'll probably throw more stuff in as they go along.

Really pleased to hear they're debuting Wouldn't It Be Nice to Live Again at the RFH in September, that's appropriate…



WAKE UP MANNING YOU'VE NODDED OFF AT YOUR TERMINAL AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NatureShowInStereo]

Though I do think the set lists are pretty pleasing for a general audience, there are some things I would personally change if it were up to me.

No more Rock and Roll Music, California Dreamin, 409, or Be True to Your School. I'm also not a huge fan of Wendy, Fools, or Barbara Ann. Mike, you can keep Kokomo in there, that will your little treat. But I feel like those 7 songs could easily be traded out for better.

Rock and Roll Music from 15 Big Ones? Why not Had To Phone Ya, It's OK, Back Home, or That Same Song? All better imo.

I also mentally noted the lack of Pet Sounds/Smile goodies. Would have liked to hear at least one more Smile song. Cabinessence or Veggies would be cool if they can't do Surf's Up. Also IJWMFTT is a must. Caroline, No would be amazing.

Something from Love You would be nice. I've always thought Airplane would be a good one for Mike and Brian to trade off on live.

And you know what? I wouldn't mind some Getcha Back. Good tune.

All in all, I don't think the set is very... Career spanning. I mean kind of, but it's missing vital stuff in my eyes.

[Rocker]

"Caroline, no" and "Marcella" would be great additions. The setlist for the first night was great (This whole world). There are rumours about other songs that were mentioned by the Beach Boys in the weeks before the first gig "Warmth of the sun" "Lookin' at tomorrow" "California saga" "Don't fight the sea" "I just wasn't made for these times" (if Bruce was interpreted rightly). I wouldn't be surprised to see some other songs added. They'll probably play around a little with the setlist. All in all though, it'll be like the first two concerts I guess. I'm so happy "Wendy" and "You're so good to me" are included.

[Justin]

No offense to everyone's posts but the fact that no one's suggestions here (except one or two) has implied any major glaring oversight with the song choices---it just goes to show just how great the current setlists are.  Some are expecting it to be a "deep cuts" tour and we aren't going to get that.  The set list is at the moment evenly distributed to satisfy both Joe Public and Joe Hardcore Fan.  I'm sure we can all agree just how great the first and second night's set was...if not went beyond our expectations.  Let's not get greedy or unrealistic

[Mikie]

By suggesting "Marcella" (and "Add Some Music" and "Surf's Up")  I'm not being unrealistic at all!  Brian's band did those songs many times on tour. You don't see the Mike & Bruce band do those.  Just goes to show that Mike's band is a travelling jukebox and Brian's band plays the more artsy fartsy good album cuts stuff. I'm not really surprised - Mike and Totten and/or Bruce probably are the ones that don't want to do them. They'd have to think and concentrate harder 'cause they're not use to 'em. When you're popping off 43 songs fast, you don't want to have to slow down and remember stuff. Or maybe they didn't even come up as possibilities - I dunno. They'd better keep "This Whole World" in the set though! We need plenty of deep cuts for the hard cores!!

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

"Add Some Music" would have been a good choice, letting each member get to sing a part of it.

Wish they'd ditched "California Dreamin'" and let Al tackle something else instead (thinking Honkin' Down The Highway....why not? Would promote Al's solo record if nothing else....).

[Justin]

By suggesting "Marcella" (and "Add Some Music" and "Surf's Up")  I'm not being unrealistic at all!  Brian's band did those songs many times on tour. You don't see the Mike & Bruce band do those.  Just goes to show that Mike's band is a travelling jukebox and Brian's band plays the more artsy fartsy good album cuts stuff. I'm not really surprised - Mike and Totten and/or Bruce probably are the ones that don't want to do them. They'd have to think and concentrate harder 'cause they're not use to 'em. When you're popping off 43 songs fast, you don't want to have to slow down and remember stuff. Or maybe they didn't even come up as possibilities - I dunno. They'd better keep "This Whole World" in the set though! We need plenty of deep cuts for the hard cores!!

Eh, I'm not budging....over the two shows (mind you: only TWO SHOWS have happened)! we got: "All This Is That" "This Whole World" "Sail On Sailor" "Then I Kissed Her" "You're So Good To Me" "Don't Back Down"  "Cotton Fields" and "Forever."  Substantial deep cuts.  So at this point, we're just really pullling the two year old "Well, I want another cookie!!" fit.   The band will never completely satisfy ALL their fans--especially on the occasion of their 50th anniversary Reunion tour when the primary focus is simply that these guys are even sharing one stage TOGETHER.   To me, that the was the biggest mountain to climb.  The songs (whatever they play) are a bonus for me, at this point.  But that's just me!