The many Moods Of Murry Wilson

[Andrew G. Doe]

Got the CD in the mail this morning, and one thing that's neatly tucked away in the small print of the booklet is that this isn't taken from the master - it's a needledrop.

Long time since I've listened to it, and y'know, it's not at all objectionable. Odd, quirky even, and not something I'd normally sit down and listen to... but in its own strange way, quite charming.  Even got some overdubbed finger-poppin' !

[Fun Is In]

Quintessentially inoffensive?

[sofonanm]

I always thought it was kind of touching that Murry did an arrangement of Brian's "The Warmth Of The Sun". I mean, sure you could say he included it for the obvious reasons but it makes me think of how Brian credits his dad for lots of his early exposure to music. So I sorta like to think of Murry, perhaps behind the scenes, sheddin' a few tears thinking about how beautiful a song his son wrote.

[JeffRetro]

I always thought it was kind of touching that Murry did an arrangement of Brian's "The Warmth Of The Sun". I mean, sure you could say he included it for the obvious reasons but it makes me think of how Brian credits his dad for lots of his early exposure to music. So I sorta like to think of Murry, perhaps behind the scenes, sheddin' a few tears thinking about how beautiful a song his son wrote.

Which he then went and ruined by not crediting Brian with cowriting "Heartbreak Lane" (at least not on the LP/CD; he IS listed on the sheet music).

Actually, I love this album, so I'm sad to hear it's a needle drop.  It appears the Japanese issue from earlier in the decade, which is beautifully mastered from a master and sounds great, remains the definitive issue.

[sofonanm]

I always thought it was kind of touching that Murry did an arrangement of Brian's "The Warmth Of The Sun". I mean, sure you could say he included it for the obvious reasons but it makes me think of how Brian credits his dad for lots of his early exposure to music. So I sorta like to think of Murry, perhaps behind the scenes, sheddin' a few tears thinking about how beautiful a song his son wrote.

Which he then went and ruined by not crediting Brian with cowriting "Heartbreak Lane" (at least not on the LP/CD; he IS listed on the sheet music).

Actually, I love this album, so I'm sad to hear it's a needle drop.  It appears the Japanese issue from earlier in the decade, which is beautifully mastered from a master and sounds great, remains the definitive issue.

Pssh, everyone knows that Murry cheated Brian out of lots of money so he could buy him a great Christmas present - a life-sized, inflatable doll of himself!

That's right, kids. It's Murry Wilson in inflatable form! Detachable cigar not suited for Adult-Childs under 30.

[chris.metcalfe]

Apparently Cherry Red records have done other needle-drops CDs recently. According to some reviewers on Amazon, their release of Fox's (wonderful) 1976 LP Blue Hotel has pretty execrable sound quality (as in s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-single bed?). It's a shame because in the past Cherry Red have made available some hard to find stuff (the Misunderstood, for example).

[Mr. Cohen]

Yeah, The Many Moods... isn't that bad. You'd think it would be a complete train wreck but it's so kitschy that it's charming. Brian wasn't the only genius in the family, you know. There's just something about the Beach Boys aura, once you get sucked in by it you'll come to appreciate some the cheesiest music known to man. I'm looking at you Pete, don't forget to take good care of your feet.

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Murry wrote some memorable music.  I can remember the chorus of "Two Step, Side Step" as well as the entire "Kentucky Fried Chicken Jingle" without having to hear them again, and I've only heard both no more than a couple of times.  That's not indicative of a lot of talent, maybe, but he had at least a little.