Title: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: SMiLE Brian on January 11, 2013, 02:36:46 PM List your favorite "tasteful" additions such as the cheerleaders that were added to the concerts.
Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: AndrewHickey on January 11, 2013, 03:32:08 PM Billy Hinsche rapping
Ponytails Adrian Baker Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Eric Aniversario on January 11, 2013, 04:23:08 PM Fluorescent short shorts and fluorescent windbreakers
Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: gfac22 on January 11, 2013, 05:11:23 PM Stamos.
Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again on January 11, 2013, 06:10:02 PM Carl always looked sharp in his suits.
Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: SMiLE Brian on January 11, 2013, 06:15:58 PM Carl always looked sharp in his suits. Carl looked lost in those crass shows.Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: punkinhead on January 11, 2013, 07:21:43 PM Billy Hinsche rapping What'd he rap? Ponytails Adrian Baker Wipe Out? Smart Girls? Hip and Hop to the Rescue? Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Mikie on January 11, 2013, 07:27:53 PM 1. The addition of some rarities into the setlists.
2. The second Beachago tour. 3. The "Unplugged" concerts. 4. Matt Jardine doing the falsetto parts magnificently! 5. Billy Hinsche wearing shades and doin' da Wipe Out! For three years straight we toured the nation When we get through we needed a vacation We wanted to party and get a little rest So we packed our things and headed out west We got our surfboards took the beachball out Jumped in a limosuine ready to wipeout Now were ready to go Here we go here we go One one two one two one two hit it d Here we go We got to California I said headed for the beach There were girls galore all within our reach There was sand and sun and lots of fun But when we get there the fun really begun So we cut on the box and started to shout It was the beach boys rockin huh huh the wipeout Oo oo Ooo ooo Oo Oo Oo oo Wa-ah-ah-ah wawawa-ooh-oo Wa-ah-ah-ah wawawa-ooh-oo That's it, that that that's it dit dit dit dit dit Hit it d The sun went down and the night began We was rapping for the people cold chillin boppin We was partying hard making lots of noise When around the corner came the real beach boys So we all jumped up and started to shout Lets all sing the song called the wipeout Wipin out wipe out Wipin out wipe out Wah wah wah Wipin out wipe out Wipin out wipe out Wah wah wah Wipin out wipe out Wipin out wipe out Wah wah wah Wipin out wipe out Wipin out wipe out Hey watch out Wah wah wah Wipin out wipe out Stay go stay go stay go Bring it out now Wipin out wipe out Wipin out wipe out Wah wah wah Wipin out wipe out Wipin out wipe out Wah wah wah Wipin out wipe out Wipin out wipe out Wah wah wah Wipin out wipe out Wipin out wipe out Hey watch out Wah wah wah Wipin out wipe out Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Lonely Summer on January 12, 2013, 01:01:37 AM I noticed that when the BB's started doing Wipe Out as an encore in 1987-88, Carl was not onstage.
Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: metal flake paint on January 12, 2013, 01:19:28 AM I noticed that when the BB's started doing Wipe Out as an encore in 1987-88, Carl was not onstage. ...just as he didn't appear in the video clip. Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Jay on January 12, 2013, 01:46:20 AM Carl singing Forever in 1988. Sadly, that and the 1993 box set tour were probably the group's only real "highlight" during the post Dennis era when Carl was still there.
Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Lonely Summer on January 12, 2013, 08:27:36 AM I noticed that when the BB's started doing Wipe Out as an encore in 1987-88, Carl was not onstage. ...just as he didn't appear in the video clip. Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Eric Aniversario on January 13, 2013, 03:39:54 PM They brought back California Saga briefly in 1990, with Al on lead, and it sounded really good. Audience tapes that I've heard indicate a good reception for the song too.
Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Dave in KC on January 13, 2013, 04:10:07 PM Carl singing Forever in 1988. Sadly, that and the 1993 box set tour were probably the group's only real "highlight" during the post Dennis era when Carl was still there. Didn't matter. It was always a highlight and a sell out when I attended concerts in that era. It was always great!Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Emdeeh on January 13, 2013, 08:20:18 PM I'm mighty partial to "This Whole World" performed live in 1988!
:love Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Aegir on January 14, 2013, 09:32:43 AM I think what I like about this period of the band was that they were in some sense still a contemporary act, regularly recording and releasing things, even if those albums were Still Cruisin, Summer in Paradise, and Stars and Stripes. I find the reunion tour, though objectively "better" in a lot of ways, was far more of a nostalgia trip than the 80s/90s period.
Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: southbay on January 14, 2013, 09:54:38 AM I think what I like about this period of the band was that they were in some sense still a contemporary act, regularly recording and releasing things, even if those albums were Still Cruisin, Summer in Paradise, and Stars and Stripes. I find the reunion tour, though objectively "better" in a lot of ways, was far more of a nostalgia trip than the 80s/90s period. Even though they had a new album in the top 3 as they toured and artistically far better than each of those you mentioned? Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: BB Universe on January 14, 2013, 10:46:43 AM They brought back California Saga briefly in 1990, with Al on lead, and it sounded really good. Audience tapes that I've heard indicate a good reception for the song too. We saw the Beach Boys at Pilot Field (Buffalo, NY) in 1990 and Mike Love was not with them at the time. Gerry Beckley from America was touring with the group. Al sang California Saga (he introduced it as a "pro-environmental song" saying that the BB were promoting the issue since '73). It was well received and a nice departure from the often standard set they played during "baseball game/concert" during that time. IIRC, Beckley sang Sister Golden Hair. Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Lonely Summer on January 14, 2013, 12:07:14 PM I think what I like about this period of the band was that they were in some sense still a contemporary act, regularly recording and releasing things, even if those albums were Still Cruisin, Summer in Paradise, and Stars and Stripes. I find the reunion tour, though objectively "better" in a lot of ways, was far more of a nostalgia trip than the 80s/90s period. Even though they had a new album in the top 3 as they toured and artistically far better than each of those you mentioned? Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: BB Universe on January 14, 2013, 12:57:20 PM Both California Callin' and Getcha Back also fall within the timeframe mentioned and were included in sets during that time.
Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Lonely Summer on January 14, 2013, 01:00:48 PM I saw them every year from 1983-88, and was always interested to see what new stuff was in the show.
Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: BB Universe on January 14, 2013, 01:23:54 PM Roughly during this time period (maybe slightly past 1998), they played Runaway (Del Shannon) at one of the concerts - that was a surprise. Don't recall who had the lead on it and whether it was one of the BB or a back up musician.
Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Lonely Summer on January 14, 2013, 01:26:52 PM Al sang that when they did it in 83. There was a version of it released on a Sunkist promo lp. I think there's a youtube clip of them singing it in Seattle - Brian dances!
Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Lowbacca on January 14, 2013, 01:59:38 PM Al sang that when they did it in 83. There was a version of it released on a Sunkist promo lp. I think there's a youtube clip of them singing it in Seattle - Brian dances! One of my very favourite BBs videos. :-D (And one of my favourite songs e-v-e-r by anyone, anyway. :-D)CLICK to see Brian dance like Donkey Kong (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbLx5Y5zRww) I guess he was heavily on stuff there, but it's cool nevertheless. His passion for the tune is authentic, after all. Look at his face. ^-^ Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: I. Spaceman on January 14, 2013, 02:06:17 PM I guess when Brian, as per She's Got Rhythm, went out "disco dancing", those are the moves he busted on the dance floor. Wearing his 1976 white comeback suit.
Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Cliff1000uk on January 14, 2013, 02:09:26 PM Al sang that when they did it in 83. There was a version of it released on a Sunkist promo lp. I think there's a youtube clip of them singing it in Seattle - Brian dances! One of my very favourite BBs videos. :-D (And one of my favourite songs e-v-e-r by anyone, anyway. :-D)CLICK to see Brian dance like Donkey Kong (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbLx5Y5zRww) I guess he was heavily on stuff there, but it's cool nevertheless. His passion for the tune is authentic, after all. Look at his face. ^-^ Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: The Shift on January 14, 2013, 02:25:53 PM Al sang that when they did it in 83. There was a version of it released on a Sunkist promo lp. I think there's a youtube clip of them singing it in Seattle - Brian dances! One of my very favourite BBs videos. :-D (And one of my favourite songs e-v-e-r by anyone, anyway. :-D)CLICK to see Brian dance like Donkey Kong (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbLx5Y5zRww) I guess he was heavily on stuff there, but it's cool nevertheless. His passion for the tune is authentic, after all. Look at his face. ^-^ Aye, my attention was drawn by Dennis. I guess this gig was pretty darn close to the end? But what a powerhouse, even in the bad shape he was visibly in. Just a lovely fun performance all round. Did I blink or was Mike absent? Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: southbay on January 14, 2013, 02:30:01 PM They were playing Seattle, right? Love Brian's new Space Needle t-shirt
Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Sheriff John Stone on January 14, 2013, 02:41:23 PM That "Runaway" is the perfect example of the Landy dilemma. Just look at Brian - he's trim, clean, singing, clapping, dancing(!) - and you think "Alright!"
But, did they know what was being put into Brian's brain that was getting him like that? I mean, who was gonna step in and stop the progress, the physical progress? In that video, just look at Bruce looking over at Brian. Bruce was so inspired, almost in awe. They all were. This is what they were all waiting for since probably 1967-68. If they only knew... Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Lonely Summer on January 14, 2013, 03:16:09 PM I was at that show, and I was really surprised Brian would get up from the piano and dance like that! He looked so much more trim than he had just a few months earlier, of course I knew Landy was back in the picture, but I had no idea at the time what a control freak he was. I really felt Brian was on his way back at the time. On the flip side, I knew nothing about Dennis' personal life, had no idea he was in bad shape. He may not have looked his best, but he sure could pound those drums. The girls sure were screaming for him. I have the video from that concert, and there are a few rough spots. Wouldn't it Be Nice starts with Brian singing lead, then he drops out unexpectedly on the second verse, IIRC Al takes over but not quickly enough. You just never knew what Brian was going to do onstage.
Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Cliff1000uk on January 14, 2013, 04:17:39 PM What gets me is when you watch the Live at Knebworth DVD, 3 years previously, Dennis and Brian's roles are reversed.
I can't remember if Landy was approached to sort Dennis out and he refused but I see from AGDs timeline that Brian went to Hawaii for treatment in Jan '83 If that footage is what the result is after a number of months, then it makes me wonder what he could have done for Dennis but maybe he would have rebelled against that level of care. Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Lonely Summer on January 14, 2013, 05:19:15 PM Did Dennis ever express an opinion about Brian being reunited with Landy? Or just too lost in his own problems to care?
Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: c-man on January 14, 2013, 05:56:12 PM I noticed that when the BB's started doing Wipe Out as an encore in 1987-88, Carl was not onstage. ...just as he didn't appear in the video clip. Actually, the first time I saw 'em do it live was in '87, before the record had even been released...and Carl played keyboards in the back. Eventually, he had to play lead guitar on it, after Jeff left. What a trooper! Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Sheriff John Stone on January 14, 2013, 06:39:02 PM I noticed that when the BB's started doing Wipe Out as an encore in 1987-88, Carl was not onstage. ...just as he didn't appear in the video clip. Actually, the first time I saw 'em do it live was in '87, before the record had even been released...and Carl played keyboards in the back. Eventually, he had to play lead guitar on it, after Jeff left. What a trooper! Yeah, I saw Carl play that "Wipe Out" guitar solo at a concert or two. Carl and the band also played a little "Pretty Woman" riff when the cheerleaders were introduced by Mike. It's funny but the time frame of this thread, 1985-1998, was the period of time when Brian actually looked great (except for 1994-95), yet he was barely with the band live in concert. However, I remember a concert, I believe it was January 1989 at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, with Chicago opening, and all of a sudden, Brian Wilson was announced, and he comes out with a Fender bass stra pped on. He performed three songs with a small backup band, "Love And Mercy", "Walkin' The Line", and "Melt Away". I was going crazy, yelling and screaming and clapping, almost having a heart attack, and everybody around me was sitting on their hands, looking at me like I was nuts. I swear some people didn't even know who Brian Wilson was, others had no idea what songs he was playing, and most couldn't care less; they just wanted The Beach Boys and/or Chicago. I felt like I was experiencing a historical event. The only disappointing thing was that Brian didn't play the Beach Boys' set. He popped up at the encores, again with the bass strapped on, but he was standing so far at the back of the stage that you could barely see him. He wasn't singing or playing, just kind of wandering around. I think he was gone before "Fun Fun Fun" was over. Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Mikie on January 14, 2013, 07:00:26 PM During that '85 to '98 era, I didn't see Brian do songs from his solo album during a Beach Boys concert. I did see him play with The Boys in the Bay Area in May, 1990 at the Circle Star Theatre. Mike Love told Brian that his shoes looked "hideous" back stage. Nice guy. Another two highlights were the home video taken, presumably by Stamos of Brian Wilson, Bruce Johnston, Jeff Foskett, and Stamos himself on July 2, 1990. It's known as the "Great Hotel Video". BUT the biggest highlight of that decade for me was........26 days later, where I saw Brian play a few feet in front of me here:
http://members.tripod.com/~fun_fun_fun/7-28-90.html Title: Re: 1985- 1998 Beach Boys live show Post by: Lonely Summer on January 14, 2013, 10:50:09 PM I only saw Brian with the group one time other than the Seattle Kingdome show, it was 1985 - but Carl was gone! Never got an explanation for that one! At the time I thought he must've left the band to do another solo album - which would've been strange timing, as the group had done what he wanted, recorded a new album, which he was all over. Brian sang God Only Knows and Good Vibrations at that show, was very slim, had one of those strap-on keyboards for some songs, and once again, did some dancing. Now I may be wrong about this, but my impression was that when Brian was working on his book ( ::)) and Sweet Insanity, he was basically out of the group. I can't imagine the guys being too warm towards him after all the stuff "Brian" said about them in "his" book. IJWMFTT certainly portrays the BB's part of Brian's life as in the past. And then Stars and Stripes came along.....
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