BWRG 2nd week - #53.

[the captain]

To be fair, I appreciate you not misusing the quotation tool on the site. That's a positive. And I usually agree with what you have to say. So there you have it. Everything evens out (aside from me being an asshole.)

[Shady]

Out of stock on amazon.co.uk lol

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003TOYG7M/ref=s9_simh_gw_p15_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1BPJ8XB8ZM9Y08A9G4Z1&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128533&pf_rd_i=468294

Never seen an album out of stock on the day of it's release 

[filledeplage]

To be fair, I appreciate you not misusing the quotation tool on the site. That's a positive. And I usually agree with what you have to say. So there you have it. Everything evens out (aside from me being an butthole.)

Relax Luther  - this is only a movie...we all just are here because we love the music.

No one needs to take a grammar test to join this board...all you need is to be a fan...and hopefully informed.

It is what we say...not how we say it...

You are not a b-hole...you're just fine...

I hate grades anyway...and I admire your spunk...my favorite kids in school were the boys with "spirit" - there I did it - the quotes!

It is just delightful that there are young people out there who love the music of the Beach Boys and Brian enough to take the time to listen to their great music and take the time to share and reflect about what you like and what you even don't like...

And I would even go so far as to say that those Beach Boys who read these community boards from time to time, as their time allows, are probably very happy to see young people who are interested and motivated to join the discussion and learn about the music from an historical perspective, even though when they were composing it and performing it on tour they maybe did not think they were making history, but they were. 

It really means that they did something worthwhile with their lives, and made a contribution in life and gratifying that young people want to learn all about that road.  At the end of the day, that is what we all want, I think.

It  can be intimidating to be among some of these Beach Boys/Brian Wilson scholars but the study of the music is well worth it.  This is study in a sense.  I learn something new all the time, even though I grew up alongside the music which is a real advantage for me because generally music reflects society at each particular moment in history.   They are no exception. 

And, I just loved seeing that photo of Dennis with his hand all wrapped up after an injury.  I knew he had injured it and was not at the drums, but never saw that picture.  Dennis the sexy Beach Boy and gone all these years...It was cool to see that.     

Don't beat yourself up...life can do that...

You're just fine...

d   

[the captain]

I don't like ellipses, either. 

[filledeplage]

I don't like ellipses, either. 

At least you know what they are, but, you are out of luck!

I hope you have watched all the videos in another thread.

That is your homework. 

Watch them and write something "cogent" about them...

Bonsoir! 

[the captain]

Sadly, I've seen them. I've said (about Wipeout, specifically) pretty much all I can bring myself to say without coming across as even more negative than I already do. And am. I really dislike most of those videos.

[rab2591]

This may be a really dumb question, but does Billboard also use foreign (to the US) sales in their charting?

Say if sales in England skyrocketed, would that be represented in Billboard?

[the captain]

No, the primary Billboard charts are based on U.S. sales, airplay, etc. (Billboard also has international charts, though.) More info is at: http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/charts_legend.jsp

[rab2591]

Thanks!

[Fun Is In]

I'm thinking (or is it wishing?) that BWRG is the lead-in to Brian being given the Gershwin Award by the Library of Congress next year. His associated performance at the White House before the Obamas and other un-crowned heads will then lead to astonishing sales of BWRG and gold or even platinum sales status.....

[rab2591]

His associated performance at the White House before the Obamas and other un-crowned heads will then lead to astonishing sales of BWRG and gold or even platinum sales status.....

Eh, with the approval ratings of you-know-who, I'd hope Brian would stay away from the White House....and I very much doubt his performance there would really change sales for the better - I doubt Dylan's appearance on the White House PBS special this last Winter helped his sales drastically.

[Dave in KC]

Very correct. Brian at the Whithouse NOW would not be a good idea. As for fiddlepage asking if the poster  has seen the videos, I think it has more to do with the fact that if you were not there, you can hardly have a point of reference to go against the grain.  It's not the fault of the young folk for not being around for the shows and such, but to sit and watch old films now and then to somehow think you're in a position to criticize what went down is LUdicrous.

[the captain]

Right. One may only comment about what one experienced first-hand. Things ain't what they used to be. Et cetera.

[Emdeeh]

I don't think ever-fluctuating poll ratings of the current (or previous) occupant of the White House has any relation to whether Brian deserves the Gershwin Award or not. Frankly, I was very surprised when McCartney (a non-U.S. citizen) got the GA last year, ahead of Brian. Brian is overdue for that recognition, imho.

[Fun Is In]

His associated performance at the White House before the Obamas and other un-crowned heads will then lead to astonishing sales of BWRG and gold or even platinum sales status.....

Eh, with the approval ratings of you-know-who, I'd hope Brian would stay away from the White House....and I very much doubt his performance there would really change sales for the better - I doubt Dylan's appearance on the White House PBS special this last Winter helped his sales drastically.

Good point about the current approval ratings. Whoever gets the award, the show won't happen until next spring.....when it could be better or worse. As someone else pointed out above, BW isn't in the same sales group as Dylan or Macca (who got the 2010 Gershwhin Award), so I wouldn't write off the possibility of a sales boost should an award come along. But you're likely right a big boost may be a fantasy.

[Fun Is In]

I don't think ever-fluctuating poll ratings of the current (or previous) occupant of the White House has any relation to whether Brian deserves the Gershwin Award or not. Frankly, I was very surprised when McCartney (a non-U.S. citizen) got the GA last year, ahead of Brian. Brian is overdue for that recognition, imho.

Exactly. But the sales benefit of getting the award program on TV could vary depending on the popularity of the venue host. It would make ZERO difference to me if the host was GWB or BHO but to some people it would make a difference in whether they would even watch.

[absinthe_boy]

I don't think ever-fluctuating poll ratings of the current (or previous) occupant of the White House has any relation to whether Brian deserves the Gershwin Award or not. Frankly, I was very surprised when McCartney (a non-U.S. citizen) got the GA last year, ahead of Brian. Brian is overdue for that recognition, imho.

Exactly. But the sales benefit of getting the award program on TV could vary depending on the popularity of the venue host. It would make ZERO difference to me if the host was GWB or BHO but to some people it would make a difference in whether they would even watch.

Worldwide Obama is still pretty popular....so overall global sales would be increased if Brian played at the white house.

As for comments on people too young to experience events....clearly nobody in the world is qualified to give an opinion on the Boer war, or the Roman empire. So its best nobody ever discusses them.

[Smilin Ed H]

foder that. Get him to the White House! Heaven forbid he be seen with an African-born black Muslim communist or is that nazi or...? Well whatever...

[The Heartical Don]

It's the numer one jazz album apparently

http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/jazz-albums

Who the heck is Trombone Shorty? Is that Al sneaking in to knock Bri out of the #1 spot? 

[Mike's Beard]

It's the numer one jazz album apparently

http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/jazz-albums

Who the heck is Trombone Shorty? Is that Al sneaking in to knock Bri out of the #1 spot? 

Maybe Al sports a trombone sporting alias? If so he needs to team back up with Mike and get him to dust off his saxophone for a Jazz duet album. I propose that Mike's jazz altar ego be "Saxyboy Lovehorn".

[The Heartical Don]

It's the numer one jazz album apparently

http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/jazz-albums

Who the heck is Trombone Shorty? Is that Al sneaking in to knock Bri out of the #1 spot? 

Maybe Al sports a trombone sporting alias? If so he needs to team back up with Mike and get him to dust off his saxophone for a Jazz duet album. I propose that Mike's jazz altar ego be "Saxyboy Lovehorn".

  I see possibilities... if Al and Mike would get Kenny G. to co-operate, a dream combination would be on the horizon.

[Mike's Beard]

Saxyboy Lovehorn & Trombone Shorty Present "Put Your Lips Around This (And Blow)". Instant classic.

[absinthe_boy]

Nice to hear TCTTAFM on BBC Radio 2 this morning at 06:50am, with a brief mention of the new record being launched in the UK today.

[The Shift]

Nice to hear TCTTAFM on BBC Radio 2 this morning at 06:50am, with a brief mention of the new record being launched in the UK today.

Aye, Lynne Parsons seems to be playing bits of the album quite regularly.  Should be made an honorary blueboarder!

[Magic Transistor Radio]

  I see possibilities... if Al and Mike would get Kenny G. to co-operate, a dream combination would be on the horizon.

Oh no! That should be titled 'Jazz Cheeze Galore'.