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Title: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: Smilin Ed H on October 08, 2015, 01:14:54 PM Al Jardine, founding member of the Beach Boys, will honor John Lennon tomorrow in New York's Central Park on what would have been the late musician's 75th birthday. Jardine will play at the Imagine mosaic plaque in the Strawberry Fields section of Central Park, an area dedicated to the memory of Lennon. The appearance will be filmed as part of a project by Jardine and director Michael Jurkovac and produced by longtime Jardine collaborator Larry Dvoskin. The history between Jardine and Lennon goes back to the 1960s when the Beach Boys and The Beatles were contemporaries and friends, even embarking on a trip to India together to visit the father of Transcendental Meditation Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. http://www.relix.com/news/detail/al_jardine_to_commemorate_john_lennons_75th_birthday Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: Jason Penick on October 08, 2015, 01:48:29 PM Al Jardine, founding member of the Beach Boys, will honor John Lennon tomorrow in New York's Central Park on what would have been the late musician's 75th birthday. Jardine will play at the Imagine mosaic plaque in the Strawberry Fields section of Central Park, an area dedicated to the memory of Lennon. The appearance will be filmed as part of a project by Jardine and director Michael Jurkovac and produced by longtime Jardine collaborator Larry Dvoskin. The history between Jardine and Lennon goes back to the 1960s when the Beach Boys and The Beatles were contemporaries and friends, even embarking on a trip to India together to visit the father of Transcendental Meditation Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. http://www.relix.com/news/detail/al_jardine_to_commemorate_john_lennons_75th_birthday Sounds good! Hopefully a film of this gets produced. I wonder who else they'll have in the way of guest stars? Tangentially related, but Larry Dvoskin is a cool guy. He co-wrote "Waves of Love" which I always felt would have been a nice fit on TWGMTR. I found out about him via a songwriting workshop he posted to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qy9YAk2vNI Great stuff for aspiring songwriters like me. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: HeyJude on October 08, 2015, 01:56:04 PM My favorite Larry Dvoskin quote is, regarding the non-appearance of "Waves of Love" on TWGMTR:
“Mike 1000% c*ck blocked Al Jardine & Bruce from having any of their songs on the record out of self interest.” Yes, I'm well aware that Fine's Rolling Stone article mentions that Brian wasn't into it either, but Dvoskin’s take is interesting and thought-provoking if nothing else. I hope this deal Al's doing for this show turns out well. I'm not holding my breath that they'll actually finish and release any film project; their pace/track record for getting product out there isn't too great. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: bgas on October 08, 2015, 02:20:43 PM WHoa.... Just hold on there bub!
With any luck, they're likely to have the project finished in time for the 50th Anniversary of Lennon's passing Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: Sheriff John Stone on October 08, 2015, 02:24:10 PM The history between Jardine and Lennon goes back to the 1960s when the Beach Boys and The Beatles were contemporaries and friends, even embarking on a trip to India together to visit the father of Transcendental Meditation Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Well, you learn something new every day. I didn't know Jardine and Lennon had a "history", I didn't consider The Beach Boys and The Beatles to be "friends", and I didn't realize Al and/or The Beach Boys embarked on a trip to India "together" with The Beatles. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: Jason Penick on October 08, 2015, 02:39:57 PM My favorite Larry Dvoskin quote is, regarding the non-appearance of "Waves of Love" on TWGMTR: “Mike 1000% c*ck blocked Al Jardine & Bruce from having any of their songs on the record out of self interest.” Yes, I'm well aware that Fine's Rolling Stone article mentions that Brian wasn't into it either, but Dvoskin’s take is interesting and thought-provoking if nothing else. Wow. I'm not a Mike-hater by any stretch, but (if accurate) what a dick move. "Don't Fight the Sea", "Waves of Love" and potentially the re-make of "She Believes in Love Again" (never heard it) in place of some of the weaker ML numbers would have strengthened the record and given it a more representative group sound, including two Carl vocals. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: bgas on October 08, 2015, 03:01:57 PM My favorite Larry Dvoskin quote is, regarding the non-appearance of "Waves of Love" on TWGMTR: “Mike 1000% c*ck blocked Al Jardine & Bruce from having any of their songs on the record out of self interest.” Yes, I'm well aware that Fine's Rolling Stone article mentions that Brian wasn't into it either, but Dvoskin’s take is interesting and thought-provoking if nothing else. Wow. I'm not a Mike-hater by any stretch, but (if accurate) what a dick move. "Don't Fight the Sea", "Waves of Love" and potentially the re-make of "She Believes in Love Again" (never heard it) in place of some of the weaker ML numbers would have strengthened the record and given it a more representative group sound, including two Carl vocals. Mike wouldn't have done any c*ck blocking if he'd just been allowed to sit alone in a room with Brian and write some new versions of his old songs Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: Jason Penick on October 08, 2015, 03:58:33 PM Mike wouldn't have done any c*ck blocking if he'd just been allowed to sit alone in a room with Brian and write some new versions of his old songs How's About a Little Bit of Rock 'n Roll Music? Daybreak Over Kokomo? Santa's Got a Little Deuce Coupe? Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: Emily on October 08, 2015, 04:16:55 PM The history between Jardine and Lennon goes back to the 1960s when the Beach Boys and The Beatles were contemporaries and friends, even embarking on a trip to India together to visit the father of Transcendental Meditation Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Well, you learn something new every day. I didn't know Jardine and Lennon had a "history", I didn't consider The Beach Boys and The Beatles to be "friends", and I didn't realize Al and/or The Beach Boys embarked on a trip to India "together" with The Beatles. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: MikestheGreatest!! on October 08, 2015, 04:18:31 PM How about Return to Kokomo? ;D Get to work on it Mike!
Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: Autotune on October 08, 2015, 04:28:30 PM I was expecting posters to jump all over Jardine about the inaccuracies in the article. But no; such a thing happens with ML-article/interview threads.
BTW, this very thread turned into an anti-Mike fest about a quote that is not unsupported by first-hand accounts (i.e. first-hand accounts let us know Brian nixed Al's song). But it's easier to blame Love, just as it was easy for O'Hagan to blame the failure of his purported association with the Boys on Mike rather than on Brian's lack of interest. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: bgas on October 08, 2015, 04:59:20 PM I was expecting posters to jump all over Jardine about the inaccuracies in the article. But no; such a thing happens with ML-article/interview threads. BTW, this very thread turned into an anti-Mike fest about a quote that is not unsupported by first-hand accounts (i.e. first-hand accounts let us know Brian nixed Al's song). But it's easier to blame Love, just as it was easy for O'Hagan to blame the failure of his purported association with the Boys on Mike rather than on Brian's lack of interest. So if something is not unsupported, then that means it is supported. Correct? For the rest , all I hear is blah blah blah Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: Autotune on October 08, 2015, 05:09:25 PM I was expecting posters to jump all over Jardine about the inaccuracies in the article. But no; such a thing happens with ML-article/interview threads. BTW, this very thread turned into an anti-Mike fest about a quote that is not unsupported by first-hand accounts (i.e. first-hand accounts let us know Brian nixed Al's song). But it's easier to blame Love, just as it was easy for O'Hagan to blame the failure of his purported association with the Boys on Mike rather than on Brian's lack of interest. So if something is not unsupported, then that means it is supported. Correct? For the rest , all I hear is blah blah blah Oh that is not supported. Anyway, time to destroy that Bruce J interview. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: tpesky on October 08, 2015, 05:19:13 PM Take that Mike and Pisces Brothers. Nice tribute...but Al's friendship with Lennon was likely about as strong as Mike's and Harrison's.
Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: The LEGENDARY OSD on October 08, 2015, 05:23:16 PM Mike wouldn't have done any c*ck blocking if he'd just been allowed to sit alone in a room with Brian and write some new versions of his old songs How's About a Little Bit of Rock 'n Roll Music? Daybreak Over Kokomo? Santa's Got a Little Deuce Coupe? :lol :lol ...and yes, myKe luHv is a dik. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: The LEGENDARY OSD on October 08, 2015, 05:32:49 PM My favorite Larry Dvoskin quote is, regarding the non-appearance of "Waves of Love" on TWGMTR: “Mike 1000% c*ck blocked Al Jardine & Bruce from having any of their songs on the record out of self interest.” Yes, I'm well aware that Fine's Rolling Stone article mentions that Brian wasn't into it either, but Dvoskin’s take is interesting and thought-provoking if nothing else. Wow. I'm not a Mike-hater by any stretch, but (if accurate) what a dick move. "Don't Fight the Sea", "Waves of Love" and potentially the re-make of "She Believes in Love Again" (never heard it) in place of some of the weaker ML numbers would have strengthened the record and given it a more representative group sound, including two Carl vocals. Not a matter of being a myKe hater but more of a matter of clarity as to how ego has forever mucked up his psyche to a hightened state of FUBAR. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: Gerry on October 08, 2015, 05:36:28 PM Hey Autotune, does Mike's Beard know you're out by yourself?
Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: Howie Edelson on October 08, 2015, 07:02:20 PM I was at Al's "Imagine" recording session today as well as his private Pond 5 "storyteller" gig tonight.
Stellar stuff. By the way, it was Lennon & Harrison who hipped Al onto TM in '67. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: RubberSoul13 on October 08, 2015, 07:11:23 PM Maybe it's just me as a Beatles fan seeing this, but why does it seem the Beach Boys are always trying to make-up 60's friendships with the Beatles that never really happened to the degree they describe? Mike & George Harrison lately...now Al & John Lennon and this might sound a bit harsh, but Brian really seems to push the Paul McCartney thing way more than Paul does whenever the two end up in the same place...and jamming with the boys on the 4th of July meant so much to Ringo that he got drunk and has said multiple times he has no recollection whatsoever of the entire day......
Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: bgas on October 08, 2015, 07:23:43 PM Maybe it's just me as a Beatles fan seeing this, but why does it seem the Beach Boys are always trying to make-up 60's friendships with the Beatles that never really happened to the degree they describe? Mike & George Harrison lately...now Al & John Lennon and this might sound a bit harsh, but Brian really seems to push the Paul McCartney thing way more than Paul does whenever the two end up in the same place...and jamming with the boys on the 4th of July meant so much to Ringo that he got drunk and has said multiple times he has no recollection whatsoever of the entire day...... The Mike thing, yeah. Al? Seems to me, he's doing a tribute performance because he treasures the memory of John and CAN do something that some people will appreciate( obviously not you )I don't see any quotes in the article where AL is claiming the freindship. Relix printed something based on events they think happened. Of course it's completely unheard of for a magazine to get their facts wrong... Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: guitarfool2002 on October 08, 2015, 07:28:11 PM this might sound a bit harsh, but Brian really seems to push the Paul McCartney thing way more than Paul does whenever the two end up in the same place... Because as we know, fans like you are more qualified to cast doubt on this kind of thing than the actual musicians involved, who share a friendship, are to mention it in conversations. Makes perfect sense. ::) Or maybe you know more about Brian and Paul's personal interactions than anyone else, if so please fill us in. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: guitarfool2002 on October 08, 2015, 07:38:32 PM I was expecting posters to jump all over Jardine about the inaccuracies in the article. But no; such a thing happens with ML-article/interview threads. BTW, this very thread turned into an anti-Mike fest about a quote that is not unsupported by first-hand accounts (i.e. first-hand accounts let us know Brian nixed Al's song). But it's easier to blame Love, just as it was easy for O'Hagan to blame the failure of his purported association with the Boys on Mike rather than on Brian's lack of interest. Sean O'Hagan reference? That's scraping the bottom of the proverbial barrel. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: guitarfool2002 on October 08, 2015, 07:40:14 PM Hey Autotune, does Mike's Beard know you're out by yourself? (http://www.batfriend.com/movie/images/movie_044.jpg) Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: Smilin Ed H on October 08, 2015, 11:27:04 PM I was at Al's "Imagine" recording session today as well as his private Pond 5 "storyteller" gig tonight. Stellar stuff. By the way, it was Lennon & Harrison who hipped Al onto TM in '67. Thanks, Howie. With the almost inevitable direction this thread was taking, I was beginning to regret I posted what I thought was some interesting news for fans of the band. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: guitarfool2002 on October 08, 2015, 11:48:23 PM I was at Al's "Imagine" recording session today as well as his private Pond 5 "storyteller" gig tonight. Stellar stuff. By the way, it was Lennon & Harrison who hipped Al onto TM in '67. Thanks, Howie. With the almost inevitable direction this thread was taking, I was beginning to regret I posted what I thought was some interesting news for fans of the band. Fans appreciated it, thanks for the heads up! Others must have felt otherwise, or just wanted to stir the pot: The history between Jardine and Lennon goes back to the 1960s when the Beach Boys and The Beatles were contemporaries and friends, even embarking on a trip to India together to visit the father of Transcendental Meditation Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Well, you learn something new every day. I didn't know Jardine and Lennon had a "history", I didn't consider The Beach Boys and The Beatles to be "friends", and I didn't realize Al and/or The Beach Boys embarked on a trip to India "together" with The Beatles. For the record, Lennon and Harrison are pictured here: (http://beatlephotoblog.com/photos/2011/06/1135.jpg) Taken 12/15/1967 (The Beatles sites often date it 12/16...) at that Beach Boys concert which they played for a UNICEF benefit, where John and George were in attendance...and some other stuff happened. Check the board's archives, it's all there. And Al seems to have confirmed it too... :) So the India part of it wasn't 100% accurate...maybe he was "misquoted", or rather he meant to say "Paris" but forgot, or an intern at the publication made a sloppy error...or something. ;D EDIT: Cleaner version of the photo, and there are multiple others since it was an event the international media covered... (http://40.media.tumblr.com/be4f70c6760cf371c5049c4498de55a7/tumblr_mi0rdo151j1qgv804o1_500.jpg) (http://41.media.tumblr.com/e869445ae9ff1f09f827064417d2b7c1/tumblr_ncxwfzoub51schxhbo5_r1_500.jpg) Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: rogerlancelot on October 09, 2015, 01:32:07 AM I think that this makes my respect for Al Jardine keep on rising. I wish I could be there in Central Park for this. I also really loved the 6000+ persons human peace sign that Yoko orchestrated a couple of days ago. Peace is cool again.
Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: HeyJude on October 09, 2015, 06:12:55 AM Not sure what the context for this is, but this appears to be from something somewhere that Al did yesterday, singing "Help Me Rhonda" to an actual Rhonda:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDM87WKgsNc Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: RubberSoul13 on October 09, 2015, 11:06:48 AM this might sound a bit harsh, but Brian really seems to push the Paul McCartney thing way more than Paul does whenever the two end up in the same place... Because as we know, fans like you are more qualified to cast doubt on this kind of thing than the actual musicians involved, who share a friendship, are to mention it in conversations. Makes perfect sense. ::) Or maybe you know more about Brian and Paul's personal interactions than anyone else, if so please fill us in. Just making a social observation. Never claimed to be right, but thanks for the usual snarky response...right on schedule. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: Howie Edelson on October 09, 2015, 12:49:33 PM Al's appearance at Strawberry Fields today to film him with the crowd singing "Imagine" as part of the Yoko-approved, UN-sponsored peace effort was nothing short of a hero's welcome.
After two takes, one of the thousand guitarists at the mosaic launched into "Little Deuce Coupe" and although he tried hard, Al couldn't resist and soon singing lead. Another guy handed him a guitar and Al started "Wake The World" -- then declared it was "too esoteric" and dove into into "Help Me, Rhonda." Hearing all of Strawberry Fields (hundreds of people) singing a Brian Wilson tune on Lennon's 75th birthday was a total mind f***. Then (because he wanted to end on a serious note) -- for the first time ever -- Al Jardine, standing on the "Imagine" mosaic sang an acoustic rendition of "God Only Knows." MAJOR. Start looking for it on YouTube, because EVERYONE was filming it. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: HeyJude on October 09, 2015, 01:55:42 PM Al's appearance at Strawberry Fields today to film him with the crowd singing "Imagine" as part of the Yoko-approved, UN-sponsored peace effort was nothing short of a hero's welcome. After two takes, one of the thousand guitarists at the mosaic launched into "Little Deuce Coupe" and although he tried hard, Al couldn't resist and soon singing lead. Another guy handed him a guitar and Al started "Wake The World" -- then declared it was "too esoteric" and dove into into "Help Me, Rhonda." Hearing all of Strawberry Fields (hundreds of people) singing a Brian Wilson tune on Lennon's 75th birthday was a total mind f***. Then (because he wanted to end on a serious note) -- for the first time ever -- Al Jardine, standing on the "Imagine" mosaic sang an acoustic rendition of "God Only Knows." MAJOR. Start looking for it on YouTube, because EVERYONE was filming it. Very cool story. I've thought over the years about how Al has never really sung "God Only Knows" himself. He sang along with his sons alternating lines with the Wilson sisters in the "Family & Friends" days. But nothing near a solo version. Hope some quality footage and/or audio of Al's activities in NY show up soon. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: SurfRiderHawaii on October 09, 2015, 02:14:48 PM Al Jardine, founding member of the Beach Boys, will honor John Lennon tomorrow in New York's Central Park on what would have been the late musician's 75th birthday. Jardine will play at the Imagine mosaic plaque in the Strawberry Fields section of Central Park, an area dedicated to the memory of Lennon. The appearance will be filmed as part of a project by Jardine and director Michael Jurkovac and produced by longtime Jardine collaborator Larry Dvoskin. The history between Jardine and Lennon goes back to the 1960s when the Beach Boys and The Beatles were contemporaries and friends, even embarking on a trip to India together to visit the father of Transcendental Meditation Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. http://www.relix.com/news/detail/al_jardine_to_commemorate_john_lennons_75th_birthday Although Al has been known for some memory flubs, the article doesn't quote him. I imagine the writer is confusing Mike and Al. No doubt Al remembers he wasn't in India with the Beatles Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: Tord on October 09, 2015, 04:01:02 PM Al's appearance at Strawberry Fields today to film him with the crowd singing "Imagine" as part of the Yoko-approved, UN-sponsored peace effort was nothing short of a hero's welcome. After two takes, one of the thousand guitarists at the mosaic launched into "Little Deuce Coupe" and although he tried hard, Al couldn't resist and soon singing lead. Another guy handed him a guitar and Al started "Wake The World" -- then declared it was "too esoteric" and dove into into "Help Me, Rhonda." Hearing all of Strawberry Fields (hundreds of people) singing a Brian Wilson tune on Lennon's 75th birthday was a total mind f***. Then (because he wanted to end on a serious note) -- for the first time ever -- Al Jardine, standing on the "Imagine" mosaic sang an acoustic rendition of "God Only Knows." MAJOR. Start looking for it on YouTube, because EVERYONE was filming it. Very cool story. I've thought over the years about how Al has never really sung "God Only Knows" himself. He sang along with his sons alternating lines with the Wilson sisters in the "Family & Friends" days. But nothing near a solo version. Hope some quality footage and/or audio of Al's activities in NY show up soon. He sang it with Lars Muhl and Githa Ben-David in 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVPUtmTyeqQ Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: RubberSoul13 on October 09, 2015, 05:16:17 PM Al's appearance at Strawberry Fields today to film him with the crowd singing "Imagine" as part of the Yoko-approved, UN-sponsored peace effort was nothing short of a hero's welcome. After two takes, one of the thousand guitarists at the mosaic launched into "Little Deuce Coupe" and although he tried hard, Al couldn't resist and soon singing lead. Another guy handed him a guitar and Al started "Wake The World" -- then declared it was "too esoteric" and dove into into "Help Me, Rhonda." Hearing all of Strawberry Fields (hundreds of people) singing a Brian Wilson tune on Lennon's 75th birthday was a total mind f***. Then (because he wanted to end on a serious note) -- for the first time ever -- Al Jardine, standing on the "Imagine" mosaic sang an acoustic rendition of "God Only Knows." MAJOR. Start looking for it on YouTube, because EVERYONE was filming it. Wish I could have been there...incredibly tasteful, and full of nothing but honor. The pictures on Al's Facebook say it all. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: guitarfool2002 on October 09, 2015, 07:05:43 PM Snippet Of Imagine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkYydzQxAX0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkYydzQxAX0) Snippet of Help Me Rhonda (Al's official YT account): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA-S2GD3vvA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA-S2GD3vvA) More of a group sing-along than Al solo Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: guitarfool2002 on October 09, 2015, 07:08:41 PM Here is 25 minutes of Al talking yesterday at the interview event:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US3QqYXU1JM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US3QqYXU1JM) Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: tpesky on October 09, 2015, 07:49:44 PM Hope that GOK shows up at 1 point
Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: Smilin Ed H on October 10, 2015, 01:58:53 AM Al's appearance at Strawberry Fields today to film him with the crowd singing "Imagine" as part of the Yoko-approved, UN-sponsored peace effort was nothing short of a hero's welcome. After two takes, one of the thousand guitarists at the mosaic launched into "Little Deuce Coupe" and although he tried hard, Al couldn't resist and soon singing lead. Another guy handed him a guitar and Al started "Wake The World" -- then declared it was "too esoteric" and dove into into "Help Me, Rhonda." Hearing all of Strawberry Fields (hundreds of people) singing a Brian Wilson tune on Lennon's 75th birthday was a total mind f***. Then (because he wanted to end on a serious note) -- for the first time ever -- Al Jardine, standing on the "Imagine" mosaic sang an acoustic rendition of "God Only Knows." MAJOR. Start looking for it on YouTube, because EVERYONE was filming it. That's great, Howie! Made my Saturday morning. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: J.G. Dev on October 10, 2015, 06:15:39 AM Here is 25 minutes of Al talking yesterday at the interview event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US3QqYXU1JM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US3QqYXU1JM) Al could very well be the world's worst story teller but I could listen to him all day long. Such a genuine, charming guy. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: Cool Cool Water on October 10, 2015, 10:32:23 AM Snippet Of Imagine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkYydzQxAX0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkYydzQxAX0) Snippet of Help Me Rhonda (Al's official YT account): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA-S2GD3vvA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA-S2GD3vvA) More of a group sing-along than Al solo Heart-warming stuff, thanks for posting! Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: SonoraDick on October 10, 2015, 12:50:55 PM this might sound a bit harsh, but Brian really seems to push the Paul McCartney thing way more than Paul does whenever the two end up in the same place... Because as we know, fans like you are more qualified to cast doubt on this kind of thing than the actual musicians involved, who share a friendship, are to mention it in conversations. Makes perfect sense. ::) Or maybe you know more about Brian and Paul's personal interactions than anyone else, if so please fill us in. Just making a social observation. Never claimed to be right, but thanks for the usual snarky response...right on schedule. Not so, RS. This was not a usual, snarky response at all. Far more filthy, spiteful, hateful comments are totally ignored (and therefore encouraged) as long as they aren't directed at a personal favorite. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: guitarfool2002 on October 10, 2015, 02:32:24 PM this might sound a bit harsh, but Brian really seems to push the Paul McCartney thing way more than Paul does whenever the two end up in the same place... Because as we know, fans like you are more qualified to cast doubt on this kind of thing than the actual musicians involved, who share a friendship, are to mention it in conversations. Makes perfect sense. ::) Or maybe you know more about Brian and Paul's personal interactions than anyone else, if so please fill us in. Just making a social observation. Never claimed to be right, but thanks for the usual snarky response...right on schedule. Not so, RS. This was not a usual, snarky response at all. Far more filthy, spiteful, hateful comments are totally ignored (and therefore encouraged) as long as they aren't directed at a personal favorite. So it's Ok then to complain about other posters, "the usual suspects", ad infinitum, then go ahead and throw shade at and cast doubt on things related to John Lennon's b-day commemorations by Brian and Al, in this case Al specifically, for no discernible reason other than to play the negative card. And I got called a hypocrite? Gotcha. Noted. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: ESQ Editor on October 12, 2015, 03:35:01 PM Al's appearance at Strawberry Fields today to film him with the crowd singing "Imagine" as part of the Yoko-approved, UN-sponsored peace effort was nothing short of a hero's welcome. After two takes, one of the thousand guitarists at the mosaic launched into "Little Deuce Coupe" and although he tried hard, Al couldn't resist and soon singing lead. Another guy handed him a guitar and Al started "Wake The World" -- then declared it was "too esoteric" and dove into into "Help Me, Rhonda." Hearing all of Strawberry Fields (hundreds of people) singing a Brian Wilson tune on Lennon's 75th birthday was a total mind f***. Then (because he wanted to end on a serious note) -- for the first time ever -- Al Jardine, standing on the "Imagine" mosaic sang an acoustic rendition of "God Only Knows." MAJOR. Start looking for it on YouTube, because EVERYONE was filming it. Welcomed news. Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: Bicyclerider on October 12, 2015, 05:28:38 PM The woman sitting next to Al is HOT! Is she someone we should know?
Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: bgas on October 12, 2015, 07:27:33 PM The woman sitting next to Al is HOT! Is she someone we should know? Someone we'd like to know!! Title: Re: Al's John Lennon Tribute Post by: Pretty Funky on December 09, 2015, 12:47:03 PM Official Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0t0mvJugvA Published on Dec 8, 2015 On Oct. 9th, 2015 Al Jardine, original founding member of The Beach Boys and I, Larry Dvoskin, went to Central Park's IMAGINE plaque at Strawberry Fields to lead a crowd in singing John Lennon's classic IMAGINE. It was filmed as part of a UNICEF/UN charity project called "Every Voice Counts" which features ordinary people around the world singing IMAGINE, along with celebrities to spread peace and awareness. December 8, 2015 is the 35th anniversary of when Mr. Lennon was killed. This 'making of' preview video is to commemorate the mission of peace that Yoko and John devoted their lives toward. To find out more about the children's rights and emergency relief organization visit www.unicef.org |