Title: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Ganz Allein on December 01, 2009, 08:09:39 PM I came across this article today and can find no references to it on the board: http://www.sonicboomers.com/pastprint/beach-boys-mike-love-stepping-out-surf Forgive me if it's already been posted.
It's a very interesting 1974 interview with Mike. Among other things, he says that Sunflower is one of the best albums they've ever made, that the band's new album is coming out in January (1975), and that they've recorded about 40 tracks between the Colorado and Santa Monica studios. Did they really cut that many in 1974? Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: MBE on December 01, 2009, 08:16:33 PM Great interview! How David Leaf could write what he did about Mike still amazes me. Obviously he didn't read many of Love's comments or bother to talk to him.
Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Jason on December 01, 2009, 08:29:58 PM Wow. I'm speechless.
EXCELLENT interview. A lot of great information in there, and Michael seemed very warm and inviting with his answers. Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: phirnis on December 01, 2009, 09:33:40 PM Quote "The album's a combination between Sunflower and Holland. It's got some of the feel that Holland had, but also sounds a bit like Sunflower in certain respects." I'd probably kill to hear an album like that. Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: A Million Units In Jan! on December 02, 2009, 01:59:18 AM Quote "The album's a combination between Sunflower and Holland. It's got some of the feel that Holland had, but also sounds a bit like Sunflower in certain respects." I'd probably kill to hear an album like that. Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Nicko on December 02, 2009, 02:42:41 AM Agree that it's an excellent interview and the comments about the new material they were all working on make it even more frustrating that they eventually only released 15BO. At this point they clearly had a lot of confidence in themselves and their abilities...
Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Ian on December 02, 2009, 05:22:01 AM Well-one of the songs worked on was "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and it does not inspire confidence in the quality of 1974 recordings. Probably one of the worst recordings I have heard
Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: PongHit on December 02, 2009, 06:44:21 AM It is really accurate to say they had never done "In My Room" live before 1974?
Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Nicko on December 02, 2009, 06:54:05 AM No. I guess he wasn't speaking absolutely literally but mean that they'd played them infrequently.
Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: shelter on December 02, 2009, 07:25:38 AM Quote Brian is very involved with the LP. Brian "very involved" circa 1974? Really?Quote We weren't going to be stepped on by a record company that still promoted us in 1968 as the, No. 1 surfing group in the U.S. And 41 years on, they're still putting surfboards on the cover of pretty much every BB comp they release - even the new christmas comp. Quote Carl played the stand up bass. He did?Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: shadownoze on December 02, 2009, 07:28:00 AM This interview also substantiates some revisionist history which has always bugged me. Mike states here (and in several other articles from this period) that Warmth of the Sun was written BEFORE the Kennedy assassination. In recent years, it has been changed to take place AFTER the assassination. Just another example of choosing the "better story" over the truth.
Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: punkinhead on December 02, 2009, 07:53:56 AM "'Catch A Wave,' from the Surfin' album which has always been a favourite of mine."
Really? When did this Surfin' album release? around the same time of Surfer Girl? ;) Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Wirestone on December 02, 2009, 07:59:19 AM Mike still says WOTS was written before. Brian says it was written after.
I believe Mike. Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Andrew G. Doe on December 02, 2009, 09:17:09 AM Mike still says WOTS was written before. Brian says it was written after. I believe Mike. As I recall, we did a dissection on this some time back and the concensus was before was unlikely as they were on the road. Fascinating interview, but with enough errors of fact to warrant an advisory sticker. :) Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: punkinhead on December 02, 2009, 09:54:30 AM We need to have a Smiley newsletter that goes over main topics from the past month. :-D
Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Fall Breaks on December 02, 2009, 10:53:42 AM Mike still says WOTS was written before. Brian says it was written after. I believe Mike. As I recall, we did a dissection on this some time back and the concensus was before was unlikely as they were on the road. Fascinating interview, but with enough errors of fact to warrant an advisory sticker. :) Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: oldsurferdude on December 02, 2009, 06:43:30 PM Wow. I'm speechless. A moment in history! "...Michael seemed very warm and inviting." :o Yeah especially with a comment like "...it won't be CSN&Y-they're too busy fighting with each other." Sounds like a leftover from his award winning HOF speech. And we all know who won the award in the category for best in group fighting-Michael Love and the Beach Boys with best yet to come. 8)EXCELLENT interview. A lot of great information in there, and Michael seemed very warm and inviting with his answers. Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Amanda Hart on December 02, 2009, 07:01:39 PM Wow. I'm speechless. A moment in history! "...Michael seemed very warm and inviting." :o Yeah especially with a comment like "...it won't be CSN&Y-they're too busy fighting with each other." Sounds like a leftover from his award winning HOF speech. And we all know who won the award in the category for best in group fighting-Michael Love and the Beach Boys with best yet to come. 8)EXCELLENT interview. A lot of great information in there, and Michael seemed very warm and inviting with his answers. Seriously, why even read it if you are going to be such a hater? Besides, this interview was from '74, so it couldn't have been "leftover" from the HOF speech Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: MBE on December 02, 2009, 08:41:42 PM I don't like getting upset or involved about comments I disagree with on the internet, but how about posting what you like about the guys and letting people who like Mike like him. I don't mean this insincerely or to come off as bossy but we understand you don't dig Mike Love you don't need to hammer that point over and over.
Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: oldsurferdude on December 03, 2009, 05:40:32 AM you've got a point there, MBE,
Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Magic Transistor Radio on December 03, 2009, 07:51:51 AM It seems to me that Mike has always been likeable in interviews and speaches, except for the HOF speach. I can't think of any others. In fact, isn't he one of the easiest, barring maybe Al to talk to in an interview? At least that is the impression I get. Plus, the notion that he was anti-proggressive music has been refuted by him many times. Outside of Smile. But, hey when Smile was being recorded, it was unlike anything else, and seemed a bit far out. It seems that a few years later, Mike was promoting that Smile would come out soon. But Brian wasn't interested.
I think that around 1977 or 78, Mike and the other BBs realised that the audience responded best with the oldies. But they fought that image for 12 years (66-77). Mike was part of trying to fight the old image. I sort of look at the 1980s on as a group that retired in pushing foward creatively, as Brian had done around 1967. Perhaps, it became a group taking the easy road for financial security. Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Smilin Ed H on December 03, 2009, 10:24:37 AM "He also wrote another tune which is very up and bouncy. Only he can write things like that."
Ding Dang? Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: MBE on December 03, 2009, 05:25:53 PM you've got a point there, MBE, Thank you for taking my comments the right way. Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Jim V. on December 04, 2009, 07:32:40 AM "He also wrote another tune which is very up and bouncy. Only he can write things like that." Ding Dang? Probably "It's Ok", I remember Brian talking about it in some late '74 interview. Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: runnersdialzero on December 07, 2009, 04:04:52 PM Seriously, why even read it if you are going to be such a hater? Besides, this interview was from '74, so it couldn't have been "leftover" from the HOF speech *WHOOSH*, that joke went right over your head. Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Jason on December 07, 2009, 04:46:23 PM A little backstory on Mr. oldsurferdouche for Ms. hart - this guy's been around since the Crusades trying to spread the Good News about Brian and the evil of Michael Love. He spreads the news like a fundamentalist Christian - no metaphors or parables, just THE WORD. :)
Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Aegir on December 07, 2009, 05:01:46 PM One day all these great combo-between-Sunflower-and-Holland tracks will be dug out of the vault and it'll be the greatest day ever. I'm young, I can wait for decades.
Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Wilsonista on December 07, 2009, 07:10:39 PM A little backstory on Mr. oldsurferdouche for Ms. hart - this guy's been around since the Crusades trying to spread the Good News about Brian and the evil of Michael Love. He spreads the news like a fundamentalist Christian - no metaphors or parables, just THE WORD. :) Mr. OldSurferGuy was buying BB records bAck when your parents were buying Mrs. Mller records. Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Jason on December 07, 2009, 07:24:07 PM Mr. OldSurferGuy was buying BB records bAck when your parents were buying Mrs. Mller records. What a terrible joke! But it's your only line, right? :) Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Wilsonista on December 07, 2009, 07:29:32 PM My bad. I forgot.
They were actually Sing Along WIth Mitch records. Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Jason on December 07, 2009, 07:42:13 PM I can't even reply to these "burns" (if they can be called such) with a straight face. It's like the scene at the end of Blazing Saddles with the f****t entertainer pounding on the cowboy's chest yelling "YOU BRUTE, YOU BRUTE, YOU BRUTE!"
Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: oldsurferdude on December 07, 2009, 08:10:12 PM A little backstory on Mr. oldsurferdouche for Ms. hart - this guy's been around since the Crusades trying to spread the Good News about Brian and the evil of Michael Love. He spreads the news like a fundamentalist Christian - no metaphors or parables, just THE WORD. :) 'preciate the compliment!(-if only something could be done about that avatar) ;)Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Jason on December 07, 2009, 08:40:20 PM Mr. oldsurferdude's reply only proves that McCabe has no sense of humor. :)
Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: oldsurferdude on December 08, 2009, 06:26:02 AM Mr. oldsurferdude's reply only proves that McCabe has no sense of humor. :) TRBB-The Man With nearly All His Toys. ;)Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Jason on December 08, 2009, 07:47:06 AM Hey, what's a Beach Boys board without a little Male Ego-esque flaming? :)
Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Dr. Tim on December 08, 2009, 08:20:30 AM Actually the Mrs. Miller joke might work too. Isn't there a Beach Boys cover somewhere in her oeuvre? (Or for that matter on any of her records?)
On second thought, I'm not sure I need an answer to that. Don't wanna think about the possibility. Been a rough week and I don't need the aggro. Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Jason on December 08, 2009, 08:29:30 AM I think she covered God Only Knows later in her career. The other BB connection is that she was signed to Capitol Records and was actually promoted rather well by them considering her novelty act status. She had some small hits back in the day.
Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: ♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇 on December 08, 2009, 11:37:41 AM Who in hell is Mrs Miller?
Title: Re: 1974 Mike Interview by Harvey Kubernik Post by: Roger Ryan on December 08, 2009, 12:39:44 PM Who in hell is Mrs Miller? Here you go... http://www.mrsmillersworld.com/ (Yep, even Mrs. Miller has a small corner in cyberspace!) |