The Specific Beach Boys Musical Moment That Is Kicking Your Ass Right Now

[MyGlove]

THE LONELY SEA. The chord progression is so soothing. I'm surprised way more artists haven't used it.

[rab2591]

2:26 in Summer's Gone when Brian sings "another summer gone"

One of the best vocals I've heard from Brian.

[Digory Kirke]

God, the Mark Linett mix of Fallin' in Love, especially when the acoustic guitar kicks in. 

[Arturo Bandini]

2 moments for me, had a long drive back from North Carolina so I played plenty of Beach Boys

1. "Love is woman, so tell her she smells good tonight! and then BW's voice not being able to carry the next "Love"
2. Our Prayer Dialog, the direction that Brian gives (which Love asks for) and then asking the group "You feeling the acid yet?"

[Danimalist]

I hadn't listened to Dennis' "Tug Of Love" much before. As soon as I pressed play, those first chords - right up to where Dennis starts singing, I could have sworn I was listening to a Cocteau Twins track. But what kills me is the juxtaposition of a Mike Love-style bass vocal line in the chorus, cutting right in on the pre-shoegaze vibe. And then that part just before the fade!

Good call, Cbm. A bit more over the top on the guitar effects and you've got "Whale Tales," "Bluebeard" or "Wolf in the Breast."

Ever heard this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IleS6R_ovEE
My fave Chinese singer.

[Newguy562]

that cling sound when the beat slows down and before carl says "i love you" on please let me wonder...omg it gives me goosebumps so beautiful it can make you cry..

[Disney Boy (1985)]

All of PCH.

It's really bugging me. PCH? My minds gone blank. What's the song please?

[musicismylife101]

All of PCH.

It's really bugging me. PCH? My minds gone blank. What's the song please?

Pacific Coast Highway

[ahoutman1]

The fade on Goin On

[Wah Wah Wah Ooooo]

A few that are really sticking with me right now:

1. The part on "From there to back again" where Al sings "The clouds are breakin' it's a beautiful day."  The way the whole track moves there under his strong vocal just floors me for about 5 seconds...I love it.

2. All of "Pacific Coast Highway."  By far my favorite song on the new album.  The "Goodbye" gives me chills and makes me pretty emotional every time I hear it.

3. "The Night was So Young" I guess it's the chorus...when Carl sings "won't somebody tell me why she has to LIE IE IE"  Love it. 

4. "California Feeling" from Al's album...lately I guess I'm a sucker for strong, high vocals from Al, but I really love last verse of this version, where he sings about eating a grapefruit, etc....great background vocals on this song too....this, with Al singing it, should be on the next album, I think.

[seltaeb1012002]

lately I guess I'm a sucker for strong, high vocals from Al

Same here! Al's voice is the most authentically original thing going for the BB's right now. Not to take away from the others.

My favorite moment.. the key change in Be True To Your School. I think it's so genius how Brian found the perfect note to hold out while switching keys. Such an awesome moment. Brian at a very creative point there.

[Newguy562]

A few that are really sticking with me right now:

1. The part on "From there to back again" where Al sings "The clouds are breakin' it's a beautiful day."  The way the whole track moves there under his strong vocal just floors me for about 5 seconds...I love it.

2. All of "Pacific Coast Highway."  By far my favorite song on the new album.  The "Goodbye" gives me chills and makes me pretty emotional every time I hear it.

3. "The Night was So Young" I guess it's the chorus...when Carl sings "won't somebody tell me why she has to LIE IE IE"  Love it. 

4. "California Feeling" from Al's album...lately I guess I'm a sucker for strong, high vocals from Al, but I really love last verse of this version, where he sings about eating a grapefruit, etc....great background vocals on this song too....this, with Al singing it, should be on the next album, I think.

"on this summers day there is nowhere else i'd rather be" i love when al sings that part..

[Eireannach]

My 2-year-old daughter was just trying to sing along to Our Prayer, so that is kicking my ass right now. 

[Zach95]

The piano chord changes in the beginning of Pacific Coast Highway and the beautiful guitar work on Summer's Gone.

[Paul J B]

Summers Gone, the very last word when Brian sings yesterday and (I think Mike) repeats it quietly after Brian. Even if that is not Mike, and I think it is, (can anyone verify?) it is an unbelievable way to end the last word on what may be their last album. If it is Mike, it makes it even more touching due to the history and such. I originally gave the record 7/10 but I had not heard it at home on a decent system and after another listen or two it's more like 8.5/10 for sure.

For the guy that said his 2 year old was singing along to Our Prayer, I know what you mean. My 4 year old daughter was DANCING to several tracks while I played the new record today. She likes the Beach Boys and it has nothing to do with me. I can site numerous instances since she came along where she has shown a connection if The Beach Boys are on in the car or house. It really brings things full circle and leaves me amazed.

[musicismylife101]

Summers Gone, the very last word when Brian sings yesterday and (I think Mike) repeats it quietly after Brian. Even if that is not Mike, and I think it is, (can anyone verify?) it is an unbelievable way to end the last word on what may be their last album. If it is Mike, it makes it even more touching due to the history and such. I originally gave the record 7/10 but I had not heard it at home on a decent system and after another listen or two it's more like 8.5/10 for sure.

For the guy that said his 2 year old was singing along to Our Prayer, I know what you mean. My 4 year old daughter was DANCING to several tracks while I played the new record today. She likes the Beach Boys and it has nothing to do with me. I can site numerous instances since she came along where she has shown a connection if The Beach Boys are on in the car or house. It really brings things full circle and leaves me amazed.

It's Mike. And I think he does the same thing at the part "I'm thinking maybe I'll just stay"

[Amazing Larry]

Dont Worry Babby and the.end of Surfs Up. Jezus howd anybody figure out how to make that stuff exist¡¿¡¿¡

Hehehe... babby.
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[Eireannach]

For the guy that said his 2 year old was singing along to Our Prayer, I know what you mean. My 4 year old daughter was DANCING to several tracks while I played the new record today. She likes the Beach Boys and it has nothing to do with me. I can site numerous instances since she came along where she has shown a connection if The Beach Boys are on in the car or house. It really brings things full circle and leaves me amazed.

Stuff like that is just awesome.  My 5-year-old one day started singing Vega-Tables and I about died laughing.  It was so unexpected.

[Newguy562]

that beautiful fade out and melody at the end "this whole world"

[Sie W]

My 2-year-old daughter was just trying to sing along to Our Prayer, so that is kicking my ass right now. 

Good taste she's got!!!! Start em early 

[hypehat]

The Surfer Girl 1967 'rehearsal' from the Good Vibrations box. So beautiful.

[Newguy562]

hey have any of you guys had your baby mother/wife play the beach boys next to her tummy so they baby can listen too?
my mother played the beatles everyday when i was inside her tummy and as a result i became a beatle maniac!

[ArchStanton]

Since we're telling cute kid stories, my daughter was a tough baby- she hated to sleep!  Honestly, the only thing that could really calm her down was rocking her while listening to the Beach Boys.  She's now nearly four and still into them (faves at the moment are Do You Wanna Dance and Surfer Girl), though she likes just about anything musical. 

[Wah Wah Wah Ooooo]

hey have any of you guys had your baby mother/wife play the beach boys next to her tummy so they baby can listen too?
my mother played the beatles everyday when i was inside her tummy and as a result i became a beatle maniac!

I sang "God Only Knows" and "Surfer Girl" against my wife's belly when my daughter was in there

She's 2 1/2 now and I sing "Surfer Girl" to her just about every single night as she's falling asleep.  One night a few months ago she started singing it back...that's what it's all about right there...I don't mind telling you, I got pretty choked up hearing her sing it with me.

[SIP.FLAC]

Middle eight of Some of Your Love