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« on: October 02, 2008, 03:05:41 AM » |
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Can anyone confirm what my ears are telling me? Is that Mike Love on Bruce & Terry's cover of "Custom Machine," singing the line "Step on the gas, she goes ..."? It sure sounds like it to me, but I can't find confirmation anywhere. This link at Barnes & Noble.com plays a 30-second sample of the song that includes the line in question: http://music.barnesandnoble.com/search/mediaplayer.asp?ean=090771105226&disc=1&track=6 |
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« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2008, 06:35:14 AM » |
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Sure sounds like him.
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« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2008, 08:28:16 AM » |
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That doesn't sound that much like him. Compare it to the Beach Boys version, doesn't sound that similar.
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« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2008, 10:25:35 AM » |
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Probably not; according to the session sheet (November 4, 1963; session no. 94002) the following musicians participated:
Bruce: vocal, piano, session leader
Terry: vocal
Tommy Tedesco: guitar
Bill Pitman: guitar
Ray Pohlman: bass
Hal Blaine: drums
Little Deuce Coupe, Shut Down and 409 were cut a the same session, so it was a kind of a Beach Boys session as far as the songs were concerned.
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Watson, did you hear this?
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« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2008, 10:36:58 AM » |
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Not Mike... however he is on Bruce & Terry's "Don't Run Away" (which he also co-wrote with Bruce).
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« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2008, 01:24:50 PM » |
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Probably not; according to the session sheet (November 4, 1963; session no. 94002) the following musicians participated:
Bruce: vocal, piano, session leader
Terry: vocal
Tommy Tedesco: guitar
Bill Pitman: guitar
Ray Pohlman: bass
Hal Blaine: drums
Little Deuce Coupe, Shut Down and 409 were cut a the same session, so it was a kind of a Beach Boys session as far as the songs were concerned.
Is this an AFM session sheet? . . . If so, it would have been a tracking session (instrumental) . . . Vocal sessions were done separtately through AFTRA . . . not AFM. Though I suppose there could be exceptions. M. |
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« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2008, 01:33:35 PM » |
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You're right, AFM sheet. Never seen any of those vocal sheets. What do they look like?
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Watson, did you hear this?
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« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2008, 01:19:01 PM » |
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OOH OOH...dont Run away...Fine song..Totally shocked something that good came out of sessions doin BB covers for lp tracks
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« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2008, 10:25:31 PM » |
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Huh ? What are you on about - it was recorded 2/15/66.
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« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2008, 04:00:27 PM » |
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I wasnt actually thinking about what year it was recorded....If you look at all the B+T projects..Rip chords..etc..solo stuff..Dont Run Away stands out..I may like Hey Little Cobra..3 window Coupe..Summer Means Fun...DRA... Is different than the hits + lame lp BB covers etc...DRA Sounds Fress + original + maybe a little Pet Sounds influenced..Thats all..
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« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2008, 04:23:00 PM » |
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It sure does sound like Mike when they say "step on the gas"
I'd be pretty stunned if it turned out to NOT be Mike. Because I am about 99% certain it is.
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« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2008, 09:47:28 PM » |
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Prepare to be stunned.
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« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2008, 08:02:09 AM » |
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Step on the Gas...??..Thats Bruce...RIGHT..??....People assume BJ sang only high parts..Im thinkin thats not right..Whats REALLY interesting is.. BJ produced some sessions + TM produced others..I was under the assumption..Terry produced most sessiions...Dont think thats true..Any info..??
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« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2008, 10:26:41 AM » |
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Best I recall, Terry produced most of the B&T/Rip Chords/Rogues sessions on his own, the rest were co-productions with Bruce.
BTW, "step on the gas, she goes" is so obviously Bruce that i can't believe anyone could think it isn't. OK, maybe Beethoven...
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« Reply #14 on: October 09, 2008, 10:24:34 AM » |
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And isnt it Bruce who sings the Bass part..Shut em Down on Hey little Cobra..??
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« Reply #15 on: October 09, 2008, 10:57:18 PM » |
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Yeah, he sings the bass part on Hey Little Cobra but it's very boyish.
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