Mike Love on Love & Mercy: ‘Poor Brian, He’s Had a Rough, Rough Time’

[Douchepool]

Just as the Four Seasons became Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, and the Animals became Eric Burdon and the Animals, so should it have become Mike Love and the Beach Boys.

But you know what? Mike is too humble to put himself forward like that. (Do you know he once met Marlon Brando?)

Mike's all about the positivity. It always should have been Mike Love and the Beach Boys, but he's not about that life.

[The LEGENDARY OSD]

Without the Mike Love sound there'd be no Beach Boys.

Yeah, shame Brian, Carl, Al & Dennis were such lousy singers. 

Clearly they were. Riding on the coattails of Mr. Positivity. Mike Love and the four assholes. Remember it well.

Do we not speak of Bruce?

Bruce is Historical.

You misspelled what you meant to say. Mister mykestand is hysterical. 

[Douchepool]

Without the Mike Love sound there'd be no Beach Boys.

Yeah, shame Brian, Carl, Al & Dennis were such lousy singers. 

Clearly they were. Riding on the coattails of Mr. Positivity. Mike Love and the four assholes. Remember it well.

Do we not speak of Bruce?

Bruce is Historical.

You misspelled what you meant to say. Mister mykestand is hysterical. 

It won't adjust itself!

[clack]

You know, those in the industry were always advising him, "Mike, you should go solo, you could become the next Elvis". But our Mike was all, "I couldn't do that to the guys. And yeah maybe I'm loyal to a fault, but that's just who I am."

[SloopJohnnyB]

 

[Douchepool]

You know, those in the industry were always advising him, "Mike, you should go solo, you could become the next Elvis". But our Mike was all, "I couldn't do that to the guys. And yeah maybe I'm loyal to a fault, but that's just who I am."

When Elvis sat down for dinner he checked underneath his fried peanut butter and banana sandwich for the Lovester.

[The LEGENDARY OSD]

Without the Mike Love sound there'd be no Beach Boys.

Yeah, shame Brian, Carl, Al & Dennis were such lousy singers. 

Clearly they were. Riding on the coattails of Mr. Positivity. Mike Love and the four assholes. Remember it well.

Do we not speak of Bruce?

Bruce is Historical.

You misspelled what you meant to say. Mister mykestand is hysterical. 

It won't adjust itself!

Br00th was never a well adjusted guy. 

[Douchepool]

Without the Mike Love sound there'd be no Beach Boys.

Yeah, shame Brian, Carl, Al & Dennis were such lousy singers. 

Clearly they were. Riding on the coattails of Mr. Positivity. Mike Love and the four assholes. Remember it well.

Do we not speak of Bruce?

Bruce is Historical.

You misspelled what you meant to say. Mister mykestand is hysterical. 

It won't adjust itself!

Br00th was never a well adjusted guy. 

Going public changes people.

[clack]

Even today, promoters are always pressuring Mike to tour as a one-man act, just Mike and his wailing sax. But that's not the way Mike rolls -- too many other musicians depend on him for their livelihoods.

[Douchepool]

Even today, promoters are always pressuring Mike to tour as a one-man act, just Mike and his wailing sax. But that's not the way Mike rolls -- too many other musicians depend on him for their livelihoods.

Boots Randolph, Clarence Clemons...they all can't compare with the Honk of Love.

[Komera]

Even today, promoters are always pressuring Mike to tour as a one-man act, just Mike and his wailing sax. But that's not the way Mike rolls -- too many other musicians depend on him for their livelihoods.

Boots Randolph, Clarence Clemons...they all can't compare with the Honk of Love.

Probably.

[The LEGENDARY OSD]

Without the Mike Love sound there'd be no Beach Boys.

Yeah, shame Brian, Carl, Al & Dennis were such lousy singers. 

Clearly they were. Riding on the coattails of Mr. Positivity. Mike Love and the four assholes. Remember it well.

Do we not speak of Bruce?

Bruce is Historical.

You misspelled what you meant to say. Mister mykestand is hysterical. 

It won't adjust itself!

Br00th was never a well adjusted guy. 

Going public changes people.

It does-makes them go from pants to shorts not to mention severe clapping. 

[clack]

Even today, promoters are always pressuring Mike to tour as a one-man act, just Mike and his wailing sax. But that's not the way Mike rolls -- too many other musicians depend on him for their livelihoods.

Boots Randolph, Clarence Clemons...they all can't compare with the Honk of Love.

Mike is really into Ornette Coleman-type free jazz. But there would be not only that, but Mike would also recite some of his poetry, tell some jokes, and top it all off with a little soft shoe. A full evening's entertainment.

Well, maybe someday. Fingers crossed.

[Douchepool]

Even today, promoters are always pressuring Mike to tour as a one-man act, just Mike and his wailing sax. But that's not the way Mike rolls -- too many other musicians depend on him for their livelihoods.

Boots Randolph, Clarence Clemons...they all can't compare with the Honk of Love.

Mike is really into Ornette Coleman-type free jazz. But there would be not only that, but Mike would also recite some of his poetry, tell some jokes, and top it all off with a little soft shoe. A full evening's entertainment.

Well, maybe someday. Fingers crossed.

A decade from now when the ironic hipster space age pop listeners look for more far out sounds, they'll find Mike's rare (250 copies) Honkin' With Love LP in a dustbin for 15 cents.

[lostbeachboy]

Just as the Four Seasons became Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, and the Animals became Eric Burdon and the Animals, so should it have become Mike Love and the Beach Boys.

But you know what? Mike is too humble to put himself forward like that. (Do you know he once met Marlon Brando?)

No cuz he wasnt the sole lead vocalist. Jim Morrison, Robert Plant, Steve Perry, Lou Gramm, Steven Tyler are the lead vocalists in there bands. So that would make sense to name the band with them as top billing. Diana Ross and the Supremes, Gary Puckett and Union Gap, Huey Lewis & The News, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.

Mike Love & The Beach Boys...? Mmmm not feelin it

[Douchepool]

Just as the Four Seasons became Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, and the Animals became Eric Burdon and the Animals, so should it have become Mike Love and the Beach Boys.

But you know what? Mike is too humble to put himself forward like that. (Do you know he once met Marlon Brando?)

No cuz he wasnt the sole lead vocalist. Jim Morrison, Robert Plant, Steve Perry, Lou Gramm, Steven Tyler are the lead vocalists in there bands. So that would make sense to name the band with them as top billing. Diana Ross and the Supremes, Gary Puckett and Union Gap, Huey Lewis & The News, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.

Mike Love & The Beach Boys...? Mmmm not feelin it

They should have been Mike Love and the Four Assholes.

[lostbeachboy]

Just as the Four Seasons became Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, and the Animals became Eric Burdon and the Animals, so should it have become Mike Love and the Beach Boys.

But you know what? Mike is too humble to put himself forward like that. (Do you know he once met Marlon Brando?)

No cuz he wasnt the sole lead vocalist. Jim Morrison, Robert Plant, Steve Perry, Lou Gramm, Steven Tyler are the lead vocalists in there bands. So that would make sense to name the band with them as top billing. Diana Ross and the Supremes, Gary Puckett and Union Gap, Huey Lewis & The News, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.

Mike Love & The Beach Boys...? Mmmm not feelin it

They should have been Mike Love and the Four Assholes.

Hahaha like the four seasons.. The four aces.. The Four Freshmen.. The four assholes!
Although I don't think Alan, Brian, Carl & Dennis were assholes

[Douchepool]

Just as the Four Seasons became Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, and the Animals became Eric Burdon and the Animals, so should it have become Mike Love and the Beach Boys.

But you know what? Mike is too humble to put himself forward like that. (Do you know he once met Marlon Brando?)

No cuz he wasnt the sole lead vocalist. Jim Morrison, Robert Plant, Steve Perry, Lou Gramm, Steven Tyler are the lead vocalists in there bands. So that would make sense to name the band with them as top billing. Diana Ross and the Supremes, Gary Puckett and Union Gap, Huey Lewis & The News, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.

Mike Love & The Beach Boys...? Mmmm not feelin it

They should have been Mike Love and the Four Assholes.

Hahaha like the four seasons.. The four aces.. The Four Freshmen.. The four assholes!
Although I don't think Alan, Brian, Carl & Dennis were assholes

All the assholes were the ones not named Love.

[Wirestone]

I have long advocated for the full-length ML sax album. Just solo sax though -- no other distracting instruments.

[Komera]

I have long advocated for the full-length ML sax album. Just solo sax though -- no other distracting instruments.

Nay.  He plays more instruments.  He should solo the tambourine every third song.

[rogerlancelot]

I have long advocated for the full-length ML sax album. Just solo sax though -- no other distracting instruments.

Nay.  He plays more instruments.  He should solo the tambourine every third song.

Maybe a track of the "woo woo" machine?

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

That sounds dirty lol

[drbeachboy]

Back in the summer of 69 the billboard in Atlantic City advertised the show as "Carl Wilson and The Beach Boys".

[SMiLE Brian]

Without the Mike Love sound there'd be no Beach Boys.

Yeah, shame Brian, Carl, Al & Dennis were such lousy singers. 

Clearly they were. Riding on the coattails of Mr. Positivity. Mike Love and the four assholes. Remember it well.

Do we not speak of Bruce?

Bruce is Historical.

pistol whipping...

[Douchepool]

The Historical Honkin' Down the Love Highway.