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« on: July 09, 2012, 07:56:22 PM »
Fun Fun Fun is the greatest song ever written. The ending is the most wonderful thing I've ever heard. I wish it went on forever.
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« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2012, 08:11:40 PM »
The song that made me a fan for life when I was 5, in 1964.
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« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2012, 08:15:34 PM »
I'm not really a fan of pre-1965 BB, but "Fun, Fun, Fun" is a good tune.
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« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2012, 08:17:40 PM »
When I was at my second (and final) show of the tour, and Al was singing Help Me Rhonda, I kept having the thought that it was the greatest song ever written. It was only in that moment....
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« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2012, 08:38:56 PM »
Quote from: clinikillz on July 09, 2012, 08:15:34 PM
I'm not really a fan of pre-1965 BB, but "Fun, Fun, Fun" is a good tune.

Its not a "good tune". It is the perfect example of Brian writing a sophisticated song and making it into a rock and roll hit. I would argue that either Fun Fun Fun or I Get Around are the peak of Brian taking a sophisticated composition and making it look easy.
Fun Fun Fun is not a good tune. It is the greatest song ever written.
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« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2012, 09:00:20 PM »
Quote from: clinikillz on July 09, 2012, 08:15:34 PM
I'm not really a fan of pre-1965 BB

I used to say the same thing.  Luckily I've seen the error of my ways.
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« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2012, 09:26:30 PM »
It was so interesting watching Mike Love on the Front Row Center show describing how the lyric writing style of Chuck Berry influenced his own writing on the song. I learned that, whether or not I like the end result, he puts more thought into his craft than I normally give him credit for.
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« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2012, 09:48:43 PM »
It fades way too early, that's for sure.
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« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2012, 12:08:31 AM »
Quote from: Camus on July 09, 2012, 09:48:43 PM
It fades way too early, that's for sure.

The fade of the stereo version really sucks. The mono version fade is great. (Longer, too.)
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« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2012, 02:06:37 AM »
It is so unbelievable fantastic on the '73 live album, I could almost agree with you. The 'fade' on that is some seriously powerful rock and roll.
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« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2012, 04:16:37 AM »
Obviously an incredible song but better than GOK or Good Vibrations? Personally I don't see it
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« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2012, 05:42:52 AM »
The lyrics are so visual so props to Mike as well as Brian. The end falsetto part is legendary
..and a bitch to do live.
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« Reply #12 on: July 10, 2012, 06:08:45 AM »
'Fun, Fun, Fun' on Live at Knebworth blows my mind apart. I almost have to agree with Bort that it's the greatest song ever written.

'Little Deuce Coupe' is another pre-65 song that I really see genius in - that chorus vocal melody is incredible.
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« Reply #13 on: July 10, 2012, 06:25:58 AM »
"Fun, Fun, Fun" had two lives. First, it was one of the greatest AM radio cruisin' songs, which, maybe more than any other Beach Boys' song, merged the Chuck Berry/Four Freshmen influences.

"Fun, Fun, Fun" has now become a concert institution. The live encore version is to The Beach Boys what "Like A Rolling Stone" and "All Along The Watchtower" is to Bob Dylan, "Brown Sugar" and "Satisfaction" is to The Rolling Stones", and "Get Back", "I Saw Her Standing There",  and the Sgt. Pepper/Abbey Road closing medley is to Paul McCartney.
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« Reply #14 on: July 10, 2012, 08:25:11 AM »
Great song indeed ! I like the single-version the best (available on the Surfer Girl/Shut Down Vol.2 twofer). Although it was "just" no. 5 it blows away musically what for example the Beatles had out at that point imo. Probably the best example of the description "Chuck Berry beat/lyrics with Four Freshmen harmonies".
I think "I get around" is better though.
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« Reply #15 on: July 10, 2012, 10:02:41 AM »
Quote from: Rocker on July 10, 2012, 08:25:11 AM
Great song indeed ! I like the single-version the best (available on the Surfer Girl/Shut Down Vol.2 twofer). Although it was "just" no. 5 it blows away musically what for example the Beatles had out at that point imo. Probably the best example of the description "Chuck Berry beat/lyrics with Four Freshmen harmonies".
I think "I get around" is better though.


Of course 'I Get Around' is better.

These are the big ones, if 'favorites' has to be played.

SURFIN' U.S.A.
FUN, FUN, FUN
I GET AROUND

All three are electrifying in their own way because they have guitar in them - unlike so many later un-electrifying Beach Boy singles.
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« Reply #16 on: July 10, 2012, 10:05:57 AM »
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Quote from: Rocker on July 10, 2012, 08:25:11 AM
Great song indeed ! I like the single-version the best (available on the Surfer Girl/Shut Down Vol.2 twofer). Although it was "just" no. 5 it blows away musically what for example the Beatles had out at that point imo. Probably the best example of the description "Chuck Berry beat/lyrics with Four Freshmen harmonies".
I think "I get around" is better though.


Of course 'I Get Around' is better.




I have to mention though, that the lyrics to IGA can't hold a candle to Fun Fun Fun's.
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« Reply #17 on: July 10, 2012, 10:20:12 AM »
Quote from: Rocker on July 10, 2012, 10:05:57 AM
Quote from: JanBerryFarm on July 10, 2012, 10:02:41 AM
Quote from: Rocker on July 10, 2012, 08:25:11 AM
Great song indeed ! I like the single-version the best (available on the Surfer Girl/Shut Down Vol.2 twofer). Although it was "just" no. 5 it blows away musically what for example the Beatles had out at that point imo. Probably the best example of the description "Chuck Berry beat/lyrics with Four Freshmen harmonies".
I think "I get around" is better though.


Of course 'I Get Around' is better.




I have to mention though, that the lyrics to IGA can't hold a candle to Fun Fun Fun's.

Completely disagree. The lyrics to I Get Around scan so perfectly, and there's so much braggadocio there. Those lyrics have GUTS!
Fun, Fun, Fun's lyrics don't have the same wallop to me. They're cheesy. Of course, being a Beach Boys fan, I like cheesy! But, in comparison with I Get Around....
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« Reply #18 on: July 10, 2012, 10:23:42 AM »
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Quote from: clinikillz on July 09, 2012, 08:15:34 PM
I'm not really a fan of pre-1965 BB

I used to say the same thing.  Luckily I've seen the error of my ways.

I feel like saying you're not a fan of pre-1965 BBs is a bit like saying "I love bread, but I'm not a fan of wheat."

Without wheat, there is no bread, and without pre-65 Beach Boys there is no Beach Boys.  You subtract the pre-65 from, say, Smile and you're left with nothing.
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« Reply #20 on: July 10, 2012, 10:27:02 AM »
Quote from: EgoHanger1966 on July 10, 2012, 10:20:12 AM
Quote from: Rocker on July 10, 2012, 10:05:57 AM
Quote from: JanBerryFarm on July 10, 2012, 10:02:41 AM
Quote from: Rocker on July 10, 2012, 08:25:11 AM
Great song indeed ! I like the single-version the best (available on the Surfer Girl/Shut Down Vol.2 twofer). Although it was "just" no. 5 it blows away musically what for example the Beatles had out at that point imo. Probably the best example of the description "Chuck Berry beat/lyrics with Four Freshmen harmonies".
I think "I get around" is better though.


Of course 'I Get Around' is better.




I have to mention though, that the lyrics to IGA can't hold a candle to Fun Fun Fun's.

Completely disagree. The lyrics to I Get Around scan so perfectly, and there's so much braggadocio there. Those lyrics have GUTS!




They sure have guts and I have no problem with that. I just think they are sh!tty.
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« Reply #21 on: July 10, 2012, 11:03:48 AM »
Between the two, I prefer the music and lyrics to I Get Around over Fun Fun Fun.
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« Reply #22 on: July 10, 2012, 11:48:03 AM »
Quote from: lee on July 10, 2012, 11:03:48 AM
Between the two, I prefer the music and lyrics to I Get Around over Fun Fun Fun.
Vice versa for me, though I love them both. Fun Fun Fun is a story. I Get Around is a statment.
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« Reply #23 on: July 10, 2012, 04:33:11 PM »
I admit that I like I Get Arounds lyrics more. For such a goofy dude, Mike sounds awesome-"My buddies and me are getting real well known, the bad guys know us and they leave us alone".
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« Reply #24 on: July 10, 2012, 08:20:10 PM »
As far as being in a (however many ways) tie with other classics,
 I'd rate Fun Fun Fun as the best song ever written. It has flawless
Chuck Berry style lyrics, for sure!

It's weird. Years ago, after reading the chorus lyrics,  I never
again enjoyed I Get Around as much I used to. Real cool head?
Real good bread? I much preferred not knowing. My innocence
was lost. I could no longer sing Real coo-heee, I'm makin real-guh brehhh..  
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