YOUR ideal Vault/Unreleased Compilation Tracklisting

[punkinhead]

I hope they would give half a disc to Adult Child, it really deserves it as much of the music is very good!

The first "Adult" side?   

reallly, most of the 2nd side has been released. (i think)

[Mikie]

Is Jack Rieley Really Superman?

Rooftop Harry

Can you explain what you know about these two, Disney Boy?

I know nothing about 'em other than they're in the vaults and i LOVE the titles.

That's what I thought.

And that's a problem why?

Not a problem. It's just that most of the songs on these lists have been booted before (with exception to "Wouldn't It Be Nice To Live Again", the 3 Survivors cuts, and maybe a handful of others) in addition to a couple on YouTube, so we already know what they sound like and would like to see them formally released. If you've never heard them before, how can you recommend them for release? And basing your selections on "loving the titles" is a little bit childish, don't you think? And you say you don't know anything about them so I assume you've never even read about them, so why list them? Just wonderin'.  

[Joshilyn Hoisington]

Is Jack Rieley Really Superman?

Rooftop Harry

Can you explain what you know about these two, Disney Boy?

I know nothing about 'em other than they're in the vaults and i LOVE the titles.

That's what I thought.

And that's a problem why?

Not a problem. It's just that most of the songs on these lists have been booted before (with exception to "Wouldn't It Be Nice To Live Again", the 3 Survivors cuts, and maybe a handful of others) in addition to a couple on YouTube, so we already know what they sound like and would like to see them formally released. If you've never heard them before, how can you recommend them for release? And basing your selections on "loving the titles" is a little bit childish, don't you think? And you say you don't know anything about them so I assume you've never read about them, so why list them? Just wonderin'.  

Yeah, obviously Alan's the guy to ask about those, but I don't remember hearing or running across those titles when I was working for him—and I don't have my notes real handy.

Stuff like that, though, if all we know is the title and that it's in the vault, usually ends up being some sort of Shortenin' Bread or Ding-Dang related noodling.

[Smilin Ed H]

"The ultimate tracklist would consist of titles we don't already know."

If only, although I'd settle for stellar unreleased versions of songs we might be familiar with, like the Surf's Up on the Smile Sessions. 

[Jason]

See, this is why the Beach Boys Central site was such a great idea. Instead of having to press a shitload of CDs, just offer the tracks for download in FLAC and mp3 and let people "roll their own", as Mark put it.

[Jim V.]

Is Jack Rieley Really Superman?

Rooftop Harry

Can you explain what you know about these two, Disney Boy?

I know nothing about 'em other than they're in the vaults and i LOVE the titles.

That's what I thought.

And that's a problem why?

Not a problem. It's just that most of the songs on these lists have been booted before (with exception to "Wouldn't It Be Nice To Live Again", the 3 Survivors cuts, and maybe a handful of others) in addition to a couple on YouTube, so we already know what they sound like and would like to see them formally released. If you've never heard them before, how can you recommend them for release? And basing your selections on "loving the titles" is a little bit childish, don't you think? And you say you don't know anything about them so I assume you've never read about them, so why list them? Just wonderin'.  

Yeah, obviously Alan's the guy to ask about those, but I don't remember hearing or running across those titles when I was working for him—and I don't have my notes real handy.

Stuff like that, though, if all we know is the title and that it's in the vault, usually ends up being some sort of Shortenin' Bread or Ding-Dang related noodling.

I gotta say, "Rooftop Harry" is one of those really interesting Brian titles. Who even knows if they tracked it entirely, much less got to a vocal? I have the feeling "Is Jack Rieley Really Superman" probably was never recorded, and was an off the cuff joke, but there are a few other ones that really interest me, such has "Burlesque", "Funky Fever", and "Pattycake".

[Mikie]

And "Beatrice From Baltimore".  Which becaaaaaaame ___________ (fill in the blank).

[I. Spaceman]

And "Beatrice From Baltimore".  Which becaaaaaaame ___________ (fill in the blank).

You Need A Mess Of Cocaine To Stand Up

[Dave Modny]

For a 1-CD, strictly studio collection (no released solo --  e.g. Sound Of Free, original stereo version of Lady, etc. -- included)...give or take:

Sandy (or Sherry) She Needs Me (finish it with Al)
CIFOTM (original Smile mix)
Barnyard (original stereo Smile mix)
With A Little Help From My Friends
The Letter
Mona Kani
My Solution
Wouldn't It Be Nice To Live Again (well, duh!)
Walkin'
Back Home
Big Sur (4/4)
Seasons In The Sun
It's A New Day
I'm Going Your Way
Carry Me Home
We Got Love
Hard Times
California Feeling ('74) (or obviously any other/better surviving Guercio sessions of merit)
In The Back Of My Mind (remake)
Shake, Rattle & Roll
Mony, Mony
Sea Cruise
It's A Beautiful Day (full version)
Runaway (well...it *did* have some studio overdubs)
You're Still A Mystery
Soul Searchin'


Of course...any of the mythical, yet unheard-to-the-masses stuff, too. Game Of Love, Where Is She?, Burlesque, etc.


I also wouldn't mind:


I'm In Great Shape (have Al put on a new lead vocal)
CIFOTM (have Al add a lead vocal)
Barnyard (have Al or Mike add a lead vocal)
Do You Like Worms (have Al add a lead vocal)
Love To Say Dada (have Al and Bruce add lead vocals)

or:

Had To Phone Ya ("strings up" backing track only)
Just Once In My Life (backing track only)
Let's Put Our Hearts Together (backing track only)


or...or.....or.........

[Mikie]

And "Beatrice From Baltimore".  Which becaaaaaaame ___________ (fill in the blank).

You Need A Mess Of Cocaine To Stand Up

Right you are, Ian!!  And you win the (.)(.) prize!

[Jim V.]

Oh hey, by the way, according to ESQ, it looks like the only Beach Boys stuff we'll get this year is That's Why God Made the Radio, a greatest hits album with a few new songs, and the box set.

So presumably our only chance to get vault material is the box set. I kinda wonder how many unreleased things we will get. I think we got approximately 25 unreleased cuts on the Good Vibrations: 30 Years... box set. Can we hope for that many this time? I hope they don't repeat ANY of the previously unreleased tracks from that set. I hope they do all previously unreleased stuff, and even use alternate versions of the "hits" so we can have new things. If we got 20 to 25 basically "new/unreleased" songs, I will be over the moon. Let's hope.

[runnersdialzero]

Is Jack Rieley Really Superman?

Rooftop Harry

Can you explain what you know about these two, Disney Boy?

I know nothing about 'em other than they're in the vaults and i LOVE the titles.

That's what I thought.

And that's a problem why?

Not a problem. It's just that most of the songs on these lists have been booted before (with exception to "Wouldn't It Be Nice To Live Again", the 3 Survivors cuts, and maybe a handful of others) in addition to a couple on YouTube, so we already know what they sound like and would like to see them formally released. If you've never heard them before, how can you recommend them for release? And basing your selections on "loving the titles" is a little bit childish, don't you think? And you say you don't know anything about them so I assume you've never even read about them, so why list them? Just wonderin'.  

Nothin' wrong or "childish" with wanting to hear a song that has such an interesting title or are from an interesting era.

[over and over]

See, this is why the Beach Boys Central site was such a great idea. Instead of having to press a sh*tload of CDs, just offer the tracks for download in FLAC and mp3 and let people "roll their own", as Mark put it.

I wonder when the site is going to be up? Its been in the making for a while right?

I'd give anything just to hear Brian's 1975 piano version of "In the back of my mind".

[punkinhead]

Oh hey, by the way, according to ESQ, it looks like the only Beach Boys stuff we'll get this year is That's Why God Made the Radio, a greatest hits album with a few new songs, and the box set.

So presumably our only chance to get vault material is the box set. I kinda wonder how many unreleased things we will get. I think we got approximately 25 unreleased cuts on the Good Vibrations: 30 Years... box set. Can we hope for that many this time? I hope they don't repeat ANY of the previously unreleased tracks from that set. I hope they do all previously unreleased stuff, and even use alternate versions of the "hits" so we can have new things. If we got 20 to 25 basically "new/unreleased" songs, I will be over the moon. Let's hope.

A boxed set? really? I hadn't heard about that. i must be behind on my post readings

[Jim V.]

Oh hey, by the way, according to ESQ, it looks like the only Beach Boys stuff we'll get this year is That's Why God Made the Radio, a greatest hits album with a few new songs, and the box set.

So presumably our only chance to get vault material is the box set. I kinda wonder how many unreleased things we will get. I think we got approximately 25 unreleased cuts on the Good Vibrations: 30 Years... box set. Can we hope for that many this time? I hope they don't repeat ANY of the previously unreleased tracks from that set. I hope they do all previously unreleased stuff, and even use alternate versions of the "hits" so we can have new things. If we got 20 to 25 basically "new/unreleased" songs, I will be over the moon. Let's hope.

A boxed set? really? I hadn't heard about that. i must be behind on my post readings

Yeah actually, I'm pretty sure the box set was announced in the press release that announced the reunion of the group. There haven't been any other real details on it, but I'm assuming we will get a nice amount of unreleased stuff.

[Mike's Beard]

There's a fairly large stack of tracks in the vaults from the 1980's. And it all seems to be really bad!! So yes 70's, yes - 80's no.

[seltaeb1012002]

I'm sure it's been proposed a number of times already, but hey..

A single CD / mini documentary "Brian Wilson: The Lost Years" documenting the early - mid 70's could be incredible.

Without a doubt the best way to present the unheard (and possible sub-par quality) unreleased Caribou era stuff.

A lot can be tracks we've already heard, but in much higher quality.

Awake (demo)
Good Time (original mix)
Sail On Sailor (demo)
Mount Vernon And Fairway (demo)
Daddy Dear
Good Timin ('74 rough)
California Feelin (demo)
In The Back Of My Mind ('75)
etc, etc......

All the way up to the Love You demos.

The definitive "Brian's Back" story, told through audio & visuals.

Any takers? Possibly with the initials M.L. and A.B.? 

[punkinhead]

Quick change of ideal Tracklisting, make one disc of unreleased solo items by each member.