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Title: An Honor Post by: Jon Stebbins on July 11, 2014, 12:26:07 PM The Library of Congress has just asked me (and I've accepted) to write the official essay on the Beach Boys and Pet Sounds for the National Recording Registry and the Library's historical archive.
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Dudd on July 11, 2014, 12:27:08 PM :thud
Dang. Sweet deal. You certainly deserve it, the FAQ is a favourite of mine. Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Andrew G. Doe on July 11, 2014, 12:34:33 PM The Library of Congress has just asked me (and I've accepted) to write the official essay on the Beach Boys and Pet Sounds for the National Recording Registry and the Library's historical archive. Why am I utterly unsurprised ? ;D Most excellent. Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Joel Goldenberg on July 11, 2014, 12:37:11 PM Wow! A most hearty congratulations.
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: alf wiedersehen on July 11, 2014, 12:39:56 PM Congrats, Jon.
A wonderful thing for both you and the Beach Boys. Title: Re: An Honor Post by: pixletwin on July 11, 2014, 12:40:50 PM Quite an honor. Congrats!
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Gertie J. on July 11, 2014, 12:43:57 PM :woot :spin :king
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Rocker on July 11, 2014, 12:54:01 PM Fantastic! Congratulations Jon!! Absolutely the right person
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: JK on July 11, 2014, 12:59:00 PM Congratulations, sir. Not acquainted with the FAQ but The Lost Beach Boy is a stupendous read. :=)
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: rab2591 on July 11, 2014, 01:00:04 PM Congratulations!
Agreed with Rocker, absolutely the right person indeed. Title: Re: An Honor Post by: ♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇 on July 11, 2014, 01:01:54 PM Awesome, Jon!
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Mikie on July 11, 2014, 01:10:05 PM Congrats, Jon. You da maaaaaaaan.
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: SMiLE Brian on July 11, 2014, 01:15:16 PM Go Jon! :woot
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Foster's Freeze on July 11, 2014, 01:44:30 PM That is FANTASTIC, congratulations! :bow
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Emdeeh on July 11, 2014, 02:06:29 PM Wonderful news, Jon -- kudos to you!
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: the captain on July 11, 2014, 02:28:38 PM Congrats, Jon. By the way, my favorite part is your "(and I've accepted)." Because, um, OBVIOUSLY! Fantastic honor, I'm excited for you, as well as for everyone who comes behind us and reads it, knowing they will get accurate and well written information. It's a rare combo.
But go easy on the Dennis stuff, OK? (I'm kidding, I'm kidding!) Title: Re: An Honor Post by: bgas on July 11, 2014, 02:38:22 PM GREAT!! Evidently some branches ( at least one) of the government know to contact the best person for the job, and get it done right the first time.
Congratulations Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Catbirdman on July 11, 2014, 02:42:21 PM Congrats Jon! Glad this is in your capable hands.
Don't forget the bits about how the wrecking Crew played on all the hits and how Mike Love killed Smile and the reuinion tour. Seriously, though... how lengthy and indepth is the essay expected to be? Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Gabo on July 11, 2014, 02:43:17 PM But go easy on the Dennis stuff, OK? (I'm kidding, I'm kidding!) And David >:D Title: Re: An Honor Post by: seltaeb1012002 on July 11, 2014, 02:45:03 PM Whooa! Big congrats, man!
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: feelsflow on July 11, 2014, 02:56:41 PM Congrats Jon, a real honor!
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Pretty Funky on July 11, 2014, 03:08:48 PM Well done!
For us non- american's, what format does this involve? Book, multi-page essay available online? Due for the 50th anniversary by chance? Great news again and evidence governments can do something right occasionally. :lol Title: Re: An Honor Post by: metal flake paint on July 11, 2014, 03:15:27 PM Congratulations, Jon. This is wonderful news!
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: drbeachboy on July 11, 2014, 03:19:38 PM Wow Jon, what an honor. Congratulations, and I am really happy that they chose you, most deserving.
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Shady on July 11, 2014, 03:36:24 PM What an honour.
Congrats Jon Title: Re: An Honor Post by: CenturyDeprived on July 11, 2014, 03:49:14 PM Congrats, Jon! Well deserved.
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Custom Machine on July 11, 2014, 04:08:04 PM As I write this I'm tent camping and trout fishing at Diamond Lake, Oregon. My intent was to take a break from modern communications, including this message board, when it started raining a couple of hours ago, so after enjoying some JacK Tennessee Honey and Jack Tennessee Fire (now being test marketed in a few states, including Oregon), I broke down and logged on to the the SS Message Board.
This is great news, and an incredibly well deserved honor! Congrats to JS for being chosen to provide info on one of the greatest albums of all time, in the form of an essay that will be preserved for all time. Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Awesoman on July 11, 2014, 04:15:58 PM Cool!
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: The Shift on July 11, 2014, 04:49:51 PM Don't forget the bit about how none of the other Beach Boys played on the sessions, and that they all hated it and it was a complete sales flop. I offer that info for no reward other than the sake of accuracy.
And can I say how gracious and wise of you it was to let Smiley Boarders know of this honour before you've out pen to paper… absolutely no pressure there and no one reading over your shoulder, then! Seriously though, a zillion congrats. Neat honour, well earned. Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again on July 11, 2014, 05:24:52 PM They made THE perfect choice.
Huge congrats :) Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Smilin Ed H on July 12, 2014, 02:40:51 AM Congratulations, Jon.
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: SurfRiderHawaii on July 12, 2014, 02:48:08 AM Very exciting, congratulations Jon!
All your hard work is getting some most well deserved recognition! Title: Re: An Honor Post by: bluesno1fann on July 12, 2014, 02:52:10 AM This is so awesome! Congratulations!
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Mike's Beard on July 12, 2014, 03:36:29 AM Congratulations Jon!
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Moon Dawg on July 12, 2014, 05:25:56 AM They picked the right guy - congrats.
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: retrokid67 on July 12, 2014, 06:15:23 AM Celebrate the news ;D congratulations Jon!
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Cyncie on July 12, 2014, 07:24:54 AM Biggest congrats!
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Lowbacca on July 12, 2014, 07:28:41 AM Congratulations! Well deserved.
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Generation42 on July 12, 2014, 07:43:27 AM Well, that is just wonderful, Jon. :)
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Billf on July 12, 2014, 08:49:16 AM Nice, Jon, and well deserved.
Let me know if you need any hat jokes for the part about, you know. Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Phoenix on July 12, 2014, 08:58:48 AM Congratulations! That's quite a feather for your cap!
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Alan Smith on July 12, 2014, 04:17:21 PM :banana
Change your board name to The Legendary Jon Stebbins! Congratulations! on this great news - A Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Jon Stebbins on July 13, 2014, 10:04:37 AM Thanks for all the nice comments and good vibes. As I said years ago in the acknowledgments of the BB's FAQ book, the Smiley Smile board is always a great source of energy and heart... and you folks continue to influence and inform my writing. I'll update you when the essay is published at the LOC.
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: The 4th Wilson Bro. on July 14, 2014, 11:33:40 AM Well, this really doesn't seem like such a big deal to me. JUST KIDDING!!! :lol. Congratulations, Jon Stebbins; you, as much or more than anyone, have given me great joy – and great perspective – with what you've written about my all-time favorite band.
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Steve Mayo on July 14, 2014, 12:18:55 PM :thumbsup
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Paulos on July 14, 2014, 12:33:16 PM Bret Wheadon's not going to be happy...
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: Rocky Raccoon on July 14, 2014, 12:42:19 PM They chose you over David Leaf? Weird.
;D I'm kidding of course. Congrats! Title: Re: An Honor Post by: BB Universe on July 14, 2014, 12:57:49 PM That is fantasic!! Congratulations.
Title: Re: An Honor Post by: astroray on July 14, 2014, 09:25:21 PM WOW! Congrats Mr. S, at last government work, you don't have to do anything and they can't fire you!
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