Mike Love's merit as a singer

[filledeplage]

Surfin' USA, Fun, Fun, Fun, and I Get Around would suck with Frank Sinatra on lead!

Absolutely, and with Mike on fire on those songs! 

Agree 100%! 

[Micha]

On the other hand, "My Way" with Mike on lead wouldn't be quite as... um... believable?

[Mayoman]

California Saga is playing the Ella Awards ceremony with Al and Brian's kids. David Marks will be playing as well. Whatever the rift between the two camps is, it can't really be THAT huge, can it?

[sandmountainslim]

California Saga is playing the Ella Awards ceremony with Al and Brian's kids. David Marks will be playing as well. Whatever the rift between the two camps is, it can't really be THAT huge, can it?

It's not "Old Pink Floyd" style hardcore.  They work together when they all benefit.  2012 proves that. 
As to Mike, I like his singing.  He has a voice that is good for what he does.   He is the Roger Daltrey of the Beach.   Not a great singer but perfect for what he does.

[donald]

Roger daltrey of the beach?

[Shady]

On the other hand, "My Way" with Mike on lead wouldn't be quite as... um... believable?

The Record shows
I wrote Kokomo
And did it My Way

[Micha]

On the other hand, "My Way" with Mike on lead wouldn't be quite as... um... believable?

The Record shows
I wrote Kokomo
And did it My Way

Even with those lyrics it sounds better in my mind with Sinatra's voice.

Or Sid Vicious's.