Mike and Bruce plus Stamos on Dancing with the Stars next week.

[Emdeeh]

Pretty sure I saw David Marks with them!

You're talking about the tall guy in the black hat playing bass? That wasn't David Marks, I think it was Randell Kirsch (with a beard).

Musical guest stars aside, I thought the rest of the show was a tough slog to get through. But then again, I'm not much of a fan of that type of programming, anyway. Your mileage may vary.

[TdHabib]

Unfortunately I have to agree with Emdeeh on that type of programming. Overactivity somehow leaves me bored.

And AFAIK David Marks most likely won't play with Mike&Bruce's band anymore.

[Rocker]

And AFAIK David Marks most likely won't play with Mike&Bruce's band anymore.

What do you mean? Sounds kinda scarry 


Well, the performance was good, although much of it seems to have been pre-recorded (which is common practice), though not Mike's lead. Anyway, this is on of the first times that I thought Mike's clothing looked cool. Nice run through the songs, you can't expect more for such a tv-show.

[markcharles75]

Here is said performance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFRYgYJXiZc

[oldsurferdude]

how sad

[Jim V.]

Brian definitely isn't anywhere close to where he used to be vocally, but even though he's different, hes still sometimes fun to listen to.

Mike on the other hand, sounds like garbage. What the hell happened to his voice? He sounds like crap. Its not like he spent years smoking or abusing drugs. Brian and Al's voices are so much stronger. Maybe it is all those years of touring taking their toll. After hearing this, I'm not sure the BB could ever reunite unless Mike really got back on top of his game.

Bruce sounds weak too. I dont get it. Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney and many others still sound strong. Somebody needs to explain what the hell happened to these guys.

[PongHit]

Here is said performance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFRYgYJXiZc

  Ugh!  That was PAINFUL!  WTF?? 

[grillo]

Man, you guys are pretty harsh. It sounded at least as good as ANY performance I've seen of Brian in the last ten years.The Guy is Seventy Years Old for crap's sake and maybe just doesn't have the lung power he once had.
I thought it was corny but pretty good, and I bet if mike were in the studio he could still do a really nice vocal. I don't see what all the fuss is about.

[Andrew G. Doe]

And AFAIK David Marks most likely won't play with Mike&Bruce's band anymore.

What do you mean? Sounds kinda scarry 

Means, things are not as they have been recently. It was great to see David with M&B in 2008, but I seriously doubt I'll see him with them in the foreseeable future. Shame.

[The Shift]

I've seem Mike with a similarly weak voice -  can't recall whether it was Manchester 08 or Glasgow '04 at the moment - did they play Glasgow another time recently?

But it's never spoiled the enjoyment of what's essentially a great show.

He handled the TM section – Everyone's In Love With You and All This Is That - pretty well. I wonder if his voice is growing better-suited to the softer songs?

He's not a teenager any more -  anyone on this board who expects to be able to hold a better note by the time they're his age, step up to the plate now!

We love to knock Mike but forget that he's flown the flag for the full 49 years and can still just about hold a very decent note.

This show looked fine to to -  and I bet it shifts a few more CDs to put more brass in everyone's pockets.

[Winston Wrong]

If I was Bruce - I would be p*ssed!

He hardly gets a look-in on that clip - the camera never focuses on him.. somebody should have told the producer that it was Mike, BRUCE and Stamos!

[hypehat]

Well, thats convinced me not to see Mike and Bruce. At least Brian knows he can't hit all his old notes anymore.

[urbanite]

The performance had a lot of energy, but Mike ought to consider turning some of the lead over to the younger guys, he just can't put it out any more.  It would have been nice if Al could have belted one out.

[Stegibo]

Bruce said on another Board that Mike has had a servere bronchitis for ten days.

[Custom Machine]

Bruce said on another Board that Mike has had a servere bronchitis for ten days.

That is the worst vocal performance I have ever heard from Mike.  With such severe bronchitis, he should have canceled if possible, rather than go on national tv.  Or, even better, Mike should have brought Al on board that evening and had him do Mike's leads for the show!    The rest of the band, as usual, sounded great.

[SurfRiderHawaii]

from Bruce on the BBB:

Re(2): Beach Boys on Dancing With The Stars
Posted on March 31, 2010 at 05:18:36 PM by Bruce Johnston

Tom:
We pre-recorded the band track(s) for Dancing With The Stars and then sang everything live-to track on the show. Mike Love has had severe bronchitis for ten days but he still sang his lead live. I'm sure he was struggling but it 'is what it is.'
Regarding the show: It was fantastic to spend the whole day around everyone who has anything to do with Dancing With The Stars....It's the most amazing teamwork on that show. We even ran onto Joel Peskin who was playing in the TV house band. Joel was in our BB horn section in 1969 and he's the recorded alto solo on our recording of "Kokomo."

Bruce Johnston
Montecito
March 31, 2010

[tpesky]

That explains it, I heard Mike in December and he sounded much, much better.  The reunion concert aspect does scare me, I'm just not confident Mike can handle the leads to impress and really put on a good show considering he would have the most leads and his voice just seems so fragile. The years of touring no doubt have taken their toll. I'm only slightly more confident in Brian, you can restrict Brian's leads more by tailoring the set list but it's tough when your lead singer of the hits  doesn't have a strong voice.

[Fun Is In]

It's a relief that it's a temporary voice problem. That's what I'd thought and hoped it was while wincing/watching. It sure won't sell many tickets. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

[Wirestone]

Okay -- can we all remember this thread when someone goes on about Brian "not having it anymore" after some live / televised performance?

Mike's apologists would have you believe that he hasn't skipped a beat since the 60s, but now we have clear, audible evidence that it just isn't so.

And yes, I understand. He had throat trouble. *Ahem.* The same throat trouble that by coincidence affects everyone when they either lip sync or give a publicly subpar performance.

[Dave in KC]

With the Summer concert season almost upon us, we'll find out soon enough if Mike's singing quality problems last night were indeed a result of some sickness, or someone on here will see a show and make a similar report. I think he indeed was hampered by a throat and/or lung condition because I have never heard him sound so bad/weak.

[Shady]

Good to hear Mike was sick and that was the reason for his voice, I'm seeing them soon and that voice would not be worth the 80 euro ticket price 

[TdHabib]

Okay -- can we all remember this thread when someone goes on about Brian "not having it anymore" after some live / televised performance?

Mike's apologists would have you believe that he hasn't skipped a beat since the 60s, but now we have clear, audible evidence that it just isn't so.

And yes, I understand. He had throat trouble. *Ahem.* The same throat trouble that by coincidence affects everyone when they either lip sync or give a publicly subpar performance.

Spot on Clay.

[Cam Mott]

I'm surprised the sound engineer/system hasn't been blamed yet, it used to always be the sound engineer/system's fault.

[Dave in KC]

Funny as hell. The first time I saw the Beach Boys, in 1968, Mike announced to the crowd, "Boy, our sound engineer really sucks tonight." I was somewhat stunned! Now I read Cam's post and just chortle.

[Aegir]

I am so glad I waited to see the youtube clip, because three minutes and 48 seconds of "dancing" is more than enough for me. Ugh, is this really a popular TV show?