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Title: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: dwtherealbb on November 09, 2012, 09:31:24 AM to themselves? (and since Denny and Carl are dead I'll say their 15 Big Ones selves) . Would it be like "Back To The Future 2" where they don't say they are their older selves but rather "a distant relative". Like Biff in BTTF2, do they come with an almanac of sorts (the equivalent here being the words to all the good songs written by other groups) to make it so all their music tops the charts?
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Cabinessenceking on November 09, 2012, 11:04:07 AM T_T
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: joshferrell on November 09, 2012, 11:12:55 AM You young whipper snappers need to stay away from drugs and booze....especially acid!
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Sheriff John Stone on November 09, 2012, 11:13:39 AM I think the last week or two of the reunion tour showed that the more things change, the more they stay the same. So, I don't think the older selves would be too much different than the newer selves. Also, the Beach Boys have repeatedly shown that they don't have anything to say anyway.
Did you ever get the feeling that if The Beach Boys were given the opportunity to go back to 1961 and start again, that things would turn out eerily the same? Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Myk Luhv on November 09, 2012, 11:41:14 AM Brian probably would've ended up releasing farty synthpop in 1964 instead of a decade later if Future Brian came back extolling the virtues of the Moog. I can just hear it... "Please Let Me Wonder" with thundering synth bass!
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Bubba Ho-Tep on November 09, 2012, 11:57:04 AM Just say "no" to drugs, Brian.
Just say "no" to wives, Mike. Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Sound of Free on November 09, 2012, 11:58:01 AM How about if they go back to 1963, when Brian was off the road and the touring group was Mike, Carl, Dennis, Dave and Al. Al could tell Dave, "Look, I know you can't stand Murry, but Brian is going to fire him soon and leave the road for good, so there can be six of us in the studio and us five on the road. You and Carl on guitar, me on bass, it's great. Don't quit, just hang in a little while longer."
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Cabinessenceking on November 09, 2012, 12:28:30 PM How about if they go back to 1963, when Brian was off the road and the touring group was Mike, Carl, Dennis, Dave and Al. Al could tell Dave, "Look, I know you can't stand Murry, but Brian is going to fire him soon and leave the road for good, so there can be six of us in the studio and us five on the road. You and Carl on guitar, me on bass, it's great. Don't quit, just hang in a little while longer." That would mean no Bruce. Hurray? Many people given the possibility would go back in time and prevent Hitler from seizing power. I would go back and bum Bruce his chance at being a Beach Boy. Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: SMiLE Brian on November 09, 2012, 12:34:07 PM It is truly scary comparing a 1975 picture of Brian to a 1964 Brian photo. Those 11 years transformed the boy-genius into the disturbed manchild.
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Smilin Ed H on November 09, 2012, 01:15:19 PM Quit smoking and look after each other.
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: joshferrell on November 09, 2012, 01:35:39 PM well one way to find out is to simply do it..I just happen to have a time machine sititng in my garage.
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Aegir on November 09, 2012, 02:56:48 PM They'd warn everyone about 9/11
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: GuyOnTheBeach on November 09, 2012, 03:19:08 PM Brian wouldn't say anything, he'd be going around the old time restaurants that you don't see any more.
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Sound of Free on November 09, 2012, 03:26:36 PM That would mean no Bruce. Hurray? Many people given the possibility would go back in time and prevent Hitler from seizing power. I would go back and bum Bruce his chance at being a Beach Boy. It's not anti-Bruce so much, but more pro-Dave. I think he would have helped Dennis and Carl take the band in a progressive direction in the mid-to-late 70s instead of the retro route they took. Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: The Shift on November 09, 2012, 03:35:12 PM They'd pass on winning lotto numbers for the next few weeks, their 60s counterparts would scoop the jackpot, retire and deprive us of everything that should have followed Shutdown Vol II.
We should be careful what we wish for. Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: GuyOnTheBeach on November 09, 2012, 03:52:18 PM Actually, I think Brian would go to 1966 and give himself a laptop loaded with pro-tools so that SMiLE is easier to make..
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: SMiLE Brian on November 09, 2012, 04:04:18 PM Actually, I think Brian would go to 1966 and give himself a laptop loaded with pro-tools so that SMiLE is easier to make.. One can only dream. ;D Hell ,take 1966 Brian to 2012 to try his hand at popular music.Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: GuyOnTheBeach on November 09, 2012, 04:05:42 PM Actually, I think Brian would go to 1966 and give himself a laptop loaded with pro-tools so that SMiLE is easier to make.. One can only dream. ;D Hell ,take 1966 Brian to 2012 to try his hand at popular music.Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: SMiLE Brian on November 09, 2012, 04:19:02 PM Actually, I think Brian would go to 1966 and give himself a laptop loaded with pro-tools so that SMiLE is easier to make.. One can only dream. ;D Hell ,take 1966 Brian to 2012 to try his hand at popular music.Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: rab2591 on November 09, 2012, 06:16:33 PM Actually, I think Brian would go to 1966 and give himself a laptop loaded with pro-tools so that SMiLE is easier to make.. One can only dream. ;D Hell ,take 1966 Brian to 2012 to try his hand at popular music.....Obviously the reason for his '64 breakdown... Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: halblaineisgood on November 09, 2012, 07:08:52 PM .
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Alan Smith on November 09, 2012, 10:34:19 PM While Brian warns himself about Phil Spector, older Mike takes younger Mike out to the carpark and hands over a copy of Gray's Sports Almanac...
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Mike's Beard on November 10, 2012, 04:05:03 AM Mike would hand them a copy of SIP and tell them that one day they would be reduced to putting this out. At which point the band would break up and get normal 9 to 5 jobs.
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: SMiLE Brian on November 10, 2012, 08:28:49 AM While Brian warns himself about Phil Spector, older Mike takes younger Mike out to the carpark and hands over a copy of Gray's Sports Almanac... Spot on about Mike Love. :lolTitle: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Steve Mayo on November 10, 2012, 08:37:55 AM "dang if our bellies didn't get big!!"
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: ♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇 on November 10, 2012, 10:53:46 AM I wonder what 1964-Brian would say if he heard GIOMH, especially his vocals on 'Fairy Tale'...
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Chris Brown on November 11, 2012, 02:45:52 PM I wonder what 1964-Brian would say if he heard GIOMH, especially his vocals on 'Fairy Tale'... Playing 1964-Brian any of his vocals from the mid-70's onward would probably elicit a confused reaction, to put it mildly. Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: runnersdialzero on November 11, 2012, 07:07:11 PM "SHIT."
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Alex on November 11, 2012, 07:28:41 PM Mike would tell his younger self to invest in Rogaine and join the Hair Club for Men. (Too easy!)
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Kurosawa on November 11, 2012, 07:31:35 PM Try to live cleaner or some of you will die. And don't smoke.
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Magic Transistor Radio on November 11, 2012, 07:56:31 PM Mike will kill off the other Beach Boys of 2012, then gain respect from the other Beach Boys by standing up to Murray in 1962. They hire Mike as the manager, and he tells them to stick to the formula. They then become a vegas act by 1968. Endless Summer never comes out. The Beach Boys are forgotten in history.
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: runnersdialzero on November 11, 2012, 08:06:27 PM Try to live cleaner or some of you will die. And remember, ONLY YOUUUU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES. Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: dwtherealbb on November 13, 2012, 05:48:54 PM one thing i thought would be interesting is if the Carl of 1976 goes back to 1964 and brings the sheet music and lyrics to the entire So Tough/Holland catalog and tell them to record it in place of SDV2 and ASL. Would it have been considered groundbreaking if CATP and Holland were released in 1964 or would people have been like WTF?
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: rab2591 on November 13, 2012, 06:08:32 PM one thing i thought would be interesting is if the Carl of 1976 goes back to 1964 and brings the sheet music and lyrics to the entire So Tough/Holland catalog and tell them to record it in place of SDV2 and ASL. Would it have been considered groundbreaking if CATP and Holland were released in 1964 or would people have been like WTF? Really great question. 'Marcella' would have been huge. I also think that 'Here She Comes' would have been a great hit too (so unlike the Beach Boys, but so good!). Later in their career, The Beach Boys would be credited for helping start the environmentalist hippie movement in California after millions of teens heard 'The California Saga' and started their pilgrimage to the West. 'Funky Pretty' would've BLOWN everyone's mind. I think if they were to combine the best songs from both albums into one album it would've taken people for a loop. Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Magic Transistor Radio on November 14, 2012, 05:05:52 PM one thing i thought would be interesting is if the Carl of 1976 goes back to 1964 and brings the sheet music and lyrics to the entire So Tough/Holland catalog and tell them to record it in place of SDV2 and ASL. Would it have been considered groundbreaking if CATP and Holland were released in 1964 or would people have been like WTF? Really great question. 'Marcella' would have been huge. I also think that 'Here She Comes' would have been a great hit too (so unlike the Beach Boys, but so good!). Later in their career, The Beach Boys would be credited for helping start the environmentalist hippie movement in California after millions of teens heard 'The California Saga' and started their pilgrimage to the West. 'Funky Pretty' would've BLOWN everyone's mind. I think if they were to combine the best songs from both albums into one album it would've taken people for a loop. If people weren't ready for Pet Sounds in 1966, why would they be ready for Holland in 64? But the reaction to Mount Vernon and Fairway would be interesting. :) I wonder what the 67 Beach Boys would think of the disco version of HCTN? Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: rab2591 on November 14, 2012, 05:18:44 PM one thing i thought would be interesting is if the Carl of 1976 goes back to 1964 and brings the sheet music and lyrics to the entire So Tough/Holland catalog and tell them to record it in place of SDV2 and ASL. Would it have been considered groundbreaking if CATP and Holland were released in 1964 or would people have been like WTF? Really great question. 'Marcella' would have been huge. I also think that 'Here She Comes' would have been a great hit too (so unlike the Beach Boys, but so good!). Later in their career, The Beach Boys would be credited for helping start the environmentalist hippie movement in California after millions of teens heard 'The California Saga' and started their pilgrimage to the West. 'Funky Pretty' would've BLOWN everyone's mind. I think if they were to combine the best songs from both albums into one album it would've taken people for a loop. If people weren't ready for Pet Sounds in 1966, why would they be ready for Holland in 64? But the reaction to Mount Vernon and Fairway would be interesting. :) People were ready for Pet Sounds, and they were also ready for 'Good Vibrations' in '66. The Beach Boys became the #1 band in the Britain just after both releases...and WIBN, Sloop JB were in the top 10, and GV became #1. I think with the '64 wrecking crew recording those Holland/CATP songs it would've made for a great album! Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: ♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇 on November 14, 2012, 05:22:01 PM I think they would have lost the grittiness that made them special. Same with Wild Honey.
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: SamMcK on November 15, 2012, 12:39:58 AM Current Brian: Gee whiz younger me! Hearing Surf's Up again has totally flipped me out!
Young 1967 Brian: Thanks! So is there anything I could do to improve it what with you being me in the future and surely having more wisdom when it comes to music producing? Current Brian: Yeah, uh just add like little moog synthesizers sounds using this machine here (hands over moog to young Brian) and do it to the tune of Be My Baby. Young Brian: Hey I love that song! Is Phil Spector around in 2012? Current Brian: Uh............................ Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Cabinessenceking on November 15, 2012, 04:27:18 AM Current Brian: Gee whiz younger me! Hearing Surf's Up again has totally flipped me out! Young 1967 Brian: Thanks! So is there anything I could do to improve it what with you being me in the future and surely having more wisdom when it comes to music producing? Current Brian: Yeah, uh just add like little moog synthesizers sounds using this machine here (hands over moog to young Brian) and do it to the tune of Be My Baby. Young Brian: Hey I love that song! Is Phil Spector around in 2012? Current Brian: Uh............................ hilarous! Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Magic Transistor Radio on November 15, 2012, 04:43:43 PM one thing i thought would be interesting is if the Carl of 1976 goes back to 1964 and brings the sheet music and lyrics to the entire So Tough/Holland catalog and tell them to record it in place of SDV2 and ASL. Would it have been considered groundbreaking if CATP and Holland were released in 1964 or would people have been like WTF? Really great question. 'Marcella' would have been huge. I also think that 'Here She Comes' would have been a great hit too (so unlike the Beach Boys, but so good!). Later in their career, The Beach Boys would be credited for helping start the environmentalist hippie movement in California after millions of teens heard 'The California Saga' and started their pilgrimage to the West. 'Funky Pretty' would've BLOWN everyone's mind. I think if they were to combine the best songs from both albums into one album it would've taken people for a loop. If people weren't ready for Pet Sounds in 1966, why would they be ready for Holland in 64? But the reaction to Mount Vernon and Fairway would be interesting. :) People were ready for Pet Sounds, and they were also ready for 'Good Vibrations' in '66. The Beach Boys became the #1 band in the Britain just after both releases...and WIBN, Sloop JB were in the top 10, and GV became #1. I think with the '64 wrecking crew recording those Holland/CATP songs it would've made for a great album! Not as much in the US. The record company at least. Although, Sail On Sailor does have something to do with water. They may have seen that as a good follow up to Sloop John B. And of course, the California Saga fits the image. The poetry might have given them some hip cred. Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Magic Transistor Radio on November 18, 2012, 04:05:03 PM one thing i thought would be interesting is if the Carl of 1976 goes back to 1964 and brings the sheet music and lyrics to the entire So Tough/Holland catalog and tell them to record it in place of SDV2 and ASL. Would it have been considered groundbreaking if CATP and Holland were released in 1964 or would people have been like WTF? Really great question. 'Marcella' would have been huge. I also think that 'Here She Comes' would have been a great hit too (so unlike the Beach Boys, but so good!). Later in their career, The Beach Boys would be credited for helping start the environmentalist hippie movement in California after millions of teens heard 'The California Saga' and started their pilgrimage to the West. 'Funky Pretty' would've BLOWN everyone's mind. I think if they were to combine the best songs from both albums into one album it would've taken people for a loop. If people weren't ready for Pet Sounds in 1966, why would they be ready for Holland in 64? But the reaction to Mount Vernon and Fairway would be interesting. :) I wonder what the 67 Beach Boys would think of the disco version of HCTN? They probably would've assumed that it was the music of the future. Correctly so, I might add. Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: SufferingFools on November 19, 2012, 06:11:39 AM Actually, I think Brian would go to 1966 and give himself a laptop loaded with pro-tools so that SMiLE is easier to make.. He should be sure to take Darian with him, though. Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: ♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇 on November 19, 2012, 08:54:15 AM Time travel's risky business. I was trying to go back to 1966 and steal the GV multi-tracks, and accidently wandered into Brian's tent. Got too stoned, and we ended up rolling a joint using the actual Smile tracklisting. That list? It was my handwriting.
Sorry all. Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: SMiLE Brian on November 19, 2012, 10:24:18 AM Time travel's risky business. I was trying to go back to 1966 and steal the GV multi-tracks, and accidently wandered into Brian's tent. Got too stoned, and we ended up rolling a joint using the actual Smile tracklisting. That list? It was my handwriting. So close Billy. :lolSorry all. Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Pretty Funky on November 19, 2012, 06:08:19 PM Dennis. Note to self. 'Don't Go Near The Water' Dec 28 1983.
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Pet Sounder on November 22, 2012, 07:51:20 PM While Brian warns himself about Phil Spector, older Mike takes younger Mike out to the carpark and hands over a copy of Gray's Sports Almanac... That would totally be the case! :lol Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: halblaineisgood on November 25, 2012, 09:21:47 PM .
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Mr. Cohen on November 26, 2012, 06:45:39 AM Brian: "Don't do the high voice on 'Let Him Run Wild'. Maybe have a few smokes before the take to get that Sinatra sound. Also, do another take on the harmonies for the ending of 'California Girls'."
Carl: "It's 'SUNSHINE', not 'SHUNSHINE'. I repeat: 'SUNSHINE', not 'SHUNSHINE'." Dennis: "You're going to meet two girls on the side of the road that look like they have STDs. Don't pick them up." Al: "Don't try to record your own version of Brian's 'Sail Plane Song'. You'll literally go mad trying to record the perfect engine sounds." Mike: "There's guy named Van Dyke Parks. Find him, and then don't EVER let him get near Brian. EVER!" Bruce: "Adjust your mic!" Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: bluesno1fann on January 26, 2014, 12:05:37 AM Yeah, I say 1963 instead of 1964.
What I want to say has already been said on this thread. Except this: The BB's tell Carl never to touch a cigarette and always avoid it so he can live a long life and never get cancer Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: retrokid67 on January 26, 2014, 12:54:07 AM Bring Dave back. Stay true to your wives (don't just write songs about it). stay away from smoking, drugs, and alcohol. when you start to change your style (in two years), change your name too. Release the album Smile in three years (and become even bigger than the Beatles ;D (particularly in America)) and Mike, calm your ego :-\
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: bluesno1fann on January 26, 2014, 01:27:36 AM Bring Dave back. Stay true to your wives (don't just write songs about it). stay away from smoking, drugs, and alcohol. when you start to change your style (in two years), change your name too. Release the album Smile in three years (and become even bigger than the Beatles ;D (particularly in America)) and Mike, calm your ego :-\ For the most part I agree, but the one problem with the drugs and alcohol part is that without them, a LOT of their songs wouldn't exist. Take California Girls for example. Brian wrote that after his first LSD experience. So we would be missing a lot of their classics. Instead I'd say try not to take too much or only have it in moderation or horrible things would happen to you Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Disney Boy (1985) on January 26, 2014, 01:43:10 AM They'd warn everyone about 9/11 And thus saving the lives of 3,000. Wouldn't it be better to warn everyone about the Iraq war instead and thus save the lives of 1,000,000? Sorry, politics, let's not go there. Ok, well firstly I'd tell Mike to start using some Regaine Plus immediately, and lots of it. Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: The Shift on January 26, 2014, 02:00:37 AM Mike: you're flatting dear…
Al: syncopate, syncopate Carl: your mother could use some help… Brian: so you're a genius, huh? David: did you just cuss? Dennis: where is Dennis? Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Peadar 'Big Dinner' O'Driscoll on January 26, 2014, 05:44:00 AM Many people given the possibility would go back in time and prevent Hitler from seizing power. I would go back and bum Bruce Each to their own but I could think of much better uses for a time machine :lol Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Phoenix on January 26, 2014, 10:21:01 AM Switch labels now! The British are coming and you're about to be treated like the ugly stepchild!!!
Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: retrokid67 on January 26, 2014, 10:25:57 AM Bring Dave back. Stay true to your wives (don't just write songs about it). stay away from smoking, drugs, and alcohol. when you start to change your style (in two years), change your name too. Release the album Smile in three years (and become even bigger than the Beatles ;D (particularly in America)) and Mike, calm your ego :-\ For the most part I agree, but the one problem with the drugs and alcohol part is that without them, a LOT of their songs wouldn't exist. Take California Girls for example. Brian wrote that after his first LSD experience. So we would be missing a lot of their classics. Instead I'd say try not to take too much or only have it in moderation or horrible things would happen to you you make a good point ;D Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Micha on January 27, 2014, 01:45:30 AM For the most part I agree, but the one problem with the drugs and alcohol part is that without them, a LOT of their songs wouldn't exist. Take California Girls for example. Brian wrote that after his first LSD experience. So we would be missing a lot of their classics. We'll never know how many classics we never even got because Brian took those drugs! I'll take a world with a healthy Brian any day over a world with "California Girls". I'd even trade "Good Vibrations" for Brian's health. Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: RangeRoverA1 on January 27, 2014, 02:01:55 AM We'll never know how many classics we never even got because Brian took those drugs! I'll take a world with a healthy Brian any day over a world with "California Girls". I'd even trade "Good Vibrations" for Brian's health. +10.000.000-ad infinitum times!Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Magic Transistor Radio on January 27, 2014, 01:55:47 PM Bring Dave back. Stay true to your wives (don't just write songs about it). stay away from smoking, drugs, and alcohol ....... and Mike, calm your ego :-\ They wouldn't need to travel back in time. Murray already told them these things. :) Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: retrokid67 on January 27, 2014, 02:06:30 PM Bring Dave back. Stay true to your wives (don't just write songs about it). stay away from smoking, drugs, and alcohol ....... and Mike, calm your ego :-\ They wouldn't need to travel back in time. Murray already told them these things. :) :-D great point but who actually listened to Murray :lol Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: Magic Transistor Radio on January 30, 2014, 08:34:26 PM Bring Dave back. Stay true to your wives (don't just write songs about it). stay away from smoking, drugs, and alcohol ....... and Mike, calm your ego :-\ They wouldn't need to travel back in time. Murray already told them these things. :) :-D great point but who actually listened to Murray :lol True! :) Title: Re: if their older selves went back to 1964, what would they say Post by: chrs_mrgn on January 30, 2014, 10:53:58 PM If they told Dennis how old he lived to be he would probably just party even more knowing he didn't have much time left!
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