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« on: August 06, 2009, 06:48:17 PM »
I found a book at my library called Back to the Beach: A Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys reader by Kingsley Abbott. I had never even heard of the book til I seen it & decided to rent it out. Its a very enjoyable book & all kinds of interviews & what not in it, but one thing that Im confused about is it says that on "Hawaii", its a part lead vocal by Denny. I thought Mike sung that? Also it says that he sung "All I Want To Do" [not All I Wanna Do] which again I thought Mike sung....

Im guessing I must be wrong? or could this be a screw up in the book?
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« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2009, 07:19:58 PM »
Definitely a screw up by the book on both counts
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« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2009, 07:49:23 PM »
It would have been a great title for a 1970's BB album.
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« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2009, 10:03:00 PM »
You're right and the book is wrong. Someone didn't proof read that book too well, lol.

I haven't heard of that book, either; I'll have to check it out.
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« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2009, 10:41:07 PM »
Quote from: LittleSurferGirl on August 06, 2009, 06:48:17 PM
I found a book at my library called Back to the Beach: A Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys reader by Kingsley Abbott. I had never even heard of the book til I seen it & decided to rent it out. Its a very enjoyable book & all kinds of interviews & what not in it, but one thing that Im confused about is it says that on "Hawaii", its a part lead vocal by Denny. I thought Mike sung that? Also it says that he sung "All I Want To Do" [not All I Wanna Do] which again I thought Mike sung....

Im guessing I must be wrong? or could this be a screw up in the book?
Wrong. Dennis didn't sing lead on those songs. But there are other books who have gotten this wrong as well, and one sources from the other...so don't be surprised if you see this wrong info again somewhere. The vocal credits thread on this site is correct and up to date...probably your best source for who sang lead on BB's recordings.
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« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2009, 11:16:32 PM »
Dennis' vocal does appear at the end of the 20/20 tune, although I don't know if that could technically be construed as "singing" per se.
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« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2009, 08:24:08 AM »
A fine book. As I recall  it is only a compilation of articles by the late Kingsley Abbott who was a sincere fan with a deep appreciation of the BeachBoys.  It has been a while since I picked it up but I suspect that most of the errors were alreadiy n in the articles when he found them.  Also, as I recall, I think that is the one with the guys in the tent on the cover.
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« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2009, 09:07:26 AM »
The book that really made me dig into their catalogue.
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« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2009, 10:49:30 AM »
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A fine book. As I recall  it is only a compilation of articles by the late Kingsley Abbott who was a sincere fan with a deep appreciation of the BeachBoys. 

The late Kingsley Abbott ?

I must ask him when he died, and who has the contract for the ISP in heaven... 'cause I got  an email from him earlier this week  Grin
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« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2009, 01:58:50 PM »
Quote from: Andrew G. Doe on August 07, 2009, 10:49:30 AM
Quote from: donald on August 07, 2009, 08:24:08 AM
A fine book. As I recall  it is only a compilation of articles by the late Kingsley Abbott who was a sincere fan with a deep appreciation of the BeachBoys. 

The late Kingsley Abbott ?

I must ask him when he died, and who has the contract for the ISP in heaven... 'cause I got  an email from him earlier this week  Grin


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« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2009, 04:08:56 PM »
Quote from: Jon Stebbins on August 06, 2009, 10:41:07 PM
Quote from: LittleSurferGirl on August 06, 2009, 06:48:17 PM
I found a book at my library called Back to the Beach: A Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys reader by Kingsley Abbott. I had never even heard of the book til I seen it & decided to rent it out. Its a very enjoyable book & all kinds of interviews & what not in it, but one thing that Im confused about is it says that on "Hawaii", its a part lead vocal by Denny. I thought Mike sung that? Also it says that he sung "All I Want To Do" [not All I Wanna Do] which again I thought Mike sung....

Im guessing I must be wrong? or could this be a screw up in the book?
Wrong. Dennis didn't sing lead on those songs. But there are other books who have gotten this wrong as well, and one sources from the other...so don't be surprised if you see this wrong info again somewhere. The vocal credits thread on this site is correct and up to date...probably your best source for who sang lead on BB's recordings.

Thanks Jon! I was beginning to think I was going nuts lol
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« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2009, 04:10:12 PM »
Quote from: donald on August 07, 2009, 08:24:08 AM
A fine book. As I recall  it is only a compilation of articles by the late Kingsley Abbott who was a sincere fan with a deep appreciation of the BeachBoys.  It has been a while since I picked it up but I suspect that most of the errors were alreadiy n in the articles when he found them.  Also, as I recall, I think that is the one with the guys in the tent on the cover.

Correct you are, thats the book
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« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2009, 08:31:30 PM »
Quote from: Andrew G. Doe on August 07, 2009, 10:49:30 AM
Quote from: donald on August 07, 2009, 08:24:08 AM
A fine book. As I recall  it is only a compilation of articles by the late Kingsley Abbott who was a sincere fan with a deep appreciation of the BeachBoys. 

The late Kingsley Abbott ?

I must ask him when he died, and who has the contract for the ISP in heaven... 'cause I got  an email from him earlier this week  Grin

Probably confusing him with Byron Priess...or Timothy White.
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« Reply #13 on: August 10, 2009, 06:42:20 AM »
Quote from: donald on August 07, 2009, 08:24:08 AM
A fine book. As I recall  it is only a compilation of articles by the late Kingsley Abbott who was a sincere fan with a deep appreciation of the BeachBoys.  It has been a while since I picked it up but I suspect that most of the errors were alreadiy n in the articles when he found them.  Also, as I recall, I think that is the one with the guys in the tent on the cover.

That's correct -  it's a collection of historical features and any mistakes are therefore not the fault of the editor/author Kingsley.  It's one of the very best books out there in my opinion.
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« Reply #14 on: August 10, 2009, 08:56:18 AM »
I hadn't come across this one either, after hearing the good things people have to say, I've ordered it. Looking forward to checking it out.  Smiley
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« Reply #15 on: August 10, 2009, 09:14:42 AM »
When it came out, it gave me hope we were beginning to get more quality writing about the Beach Boys (not just fan-feeding, pop-type pieces) ... and we have.
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« Reply #16 on: August 10, 2009, 03:07:47 PM »
Quote from: Andrew G. Doe on August 07, 2009, 10:49:30 AM
Quote from: donald on August 07, 2009, 08:24:08 AM
A fine book. As I recall  it is only a compilation of articles by the late Kingsley Abbott who was a sincere fan with a deep appreciation of the BeachBoys. 

The late Kingsley Abbott ?

I must ask him when he died, and who has the contract for the ISP in heaven... 'cause I got  an email from him earlier this week  Grin

I hope I stand corrected.  I heard that he had passed.  And I either heard it on Susan's site or this one I'm pretty sure......but it could have been on smile shop.
I remember feeling sad upon hearing because I so enjoyed his book and he came across as sincere and unpretentious.

Am I the only one who read that?
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« Reply #17 on: August 10, 2009, 03:21:13 PM »
Quote from: donald on August 10, 2009, 03:07:47 PM
Quote from: Andrew G. Doe on August 07, 2009, 10:49:30 AM
Quote from: donald on August 07, 2009, 08:24:08 AM
A fine book. As I recall  it is only a compilation of articles by the late Kingsley Abbott who was a sincere fan with a deep appreciation of the BeachBoys. 

The late Kingsley Abbott ?

I must ask him when he died, and who has the contract for the ISP in heaven... 'cause I got  an email from him earlier this week  Grin

I hope I stand corrected.  I heard that he had passed.  And I either heard it on Susan's site or this one I'm pretty sure......but it could have been on smile shop.
I remember feeling sad upon hearing because I so enjoyed his book and he came across as sincere and unpretentious.

Am I the only one who read that?

I guess - he's still very much with us, and an all-round good egg.
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« Reply #18 on: August 10, 2009, 03:23:55 PM »
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Quote from: Andrew G. Doe on August 07, 2009, 10:49:30 AM
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A fine book. As I recall  it is only a compilation of articles by the late Kingsley Abbott who was a sincere fan with a deep appreciation of the BeachBoys. 

The late Kingsley Abbott ?

I must ask him when he died, and who has the contract for the ISP in heaven... 'cause I got  an email from him earlier this week  Grin

Probably confusing him with Byron Priess...or Timothy White.

Really love the late Timothy White's book "The Nearest Faraway Place". What an excellent writer. The epic piece he did for Billboard on the struggle over Brian's
solo album and relationship with Landy was really good.
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« Reply #19 on: August 10, 2009, 03:38:52 PM »
Quote from: Roger Ryan on August 07, 2009, 08:31:30 PM
Quote from: Andrew G. Doe on August 07, 2009, 10:49:30 AM
Quote from: donald on August 07, 2009, 08:24:08 AM
A fine book. As I recall  it is only a compilation of articles by the late Kingsley Abbott who was a sincere fan with a deep appreciation of the BeachBoys. 

The late Kingsley Abbott ?

I must ask him when he died, and who has the contract for the ISP in heaven... 'cause I got  an email from him earlier this week  Grin

Probably confusing him with Byron Priess...or Timothy White.
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Maybe Byron Priess.  Are we sure he is passed?  One of my early BB books was a magazine size book format by Priess.    I have fond memories of the book....practically memorized it.

Sorry Mr. Abbott!
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« Reply #20 on: August 10, 2009, 04:00:36 PM »
Byron died in a car crash about 5 years ago. I like his book a lot too.
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« Reply #21 on: August 10, 2009, 07:35:12 PM »
Quote from: donald on August 10, 2009, 03:38:52 PM
Maybe Byron Priess.  Are we sure he is passed? 

Yeah, we're sure.  Here's his obituary...
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/11/nyregion/11preiss.html
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« Reply #22 on: August 10, 2009, 08:35:03 PM »
This must truly be the site for hard core fans.   I thought I knew a little about this BB material...and I do.....  Roll Eyes...a little.....

I'm about to start a thread titled 4 beer plan that I came up with earlier this evening.  After 3-4 beers.  Let me know if this is as great an idea as I thought....
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