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Title: BW & Rodney Bingenheimer
Post by: Acechaser on March 06, 2011, 06:56:40 PM
I watched The Mayor of Sunset Strip last night and was surprised by Brian's appearances in the film.  Today, I found his performance of "Rodney on the ROQ" on YouTube and was surprised by how well Brian belted out the high parts.  I assume that the very beginning of the song includes a non-Brian Rodney jingle (repeated again in the middle of the song) - correct?  But, the rest of the song sounded like multi-track Brian in fine form. 

Did Brian write the song?  When was it recorded?   


Title: Re: BW & Rodney Bingenheimer
Post by: Andrew G. Doe on March 07, 2011, 01:14:41 AM
Bellagio 10452 - Odds & Ends (http://www.esquarterly.com/bellagio/odds.html)

... and scroll down to 2004.


Title: Re: BW & Rodney Bingenheimer
Post by: Christian on March 07, 2011, 08:20:27 AM
Did Brian write the song?

written by Brian Wilson & Andy Paley

When was it recorded?

probably spring 2001

Itīs not only "multi-track Brian", but also Andy and Jeff Foskett on vocals.


Title: Re: BW & Rodney Bingenheimer
Post by: Amy B. on March 08, 2011, 09:36:55 AM
I watched The Mayor of Sunset Strip last night and was surprised by Brian's appearances in the film.  Today, I found his performance of "Rodney on the ROQ" on YouTube and was surprised by how well Brian belted out the high parts.  I assume that the very beginning of the song includes a non-Brian Rodney jingle (repeated again in the middle of the song) - correct?  But, the rest of the song sounded like multi-track Brian in fine form. 

Did Brian write the song?  When was it recorded?   

Not an answer to your question, but as I recall there's a bonus feature on that DVD with Brian in a room with Rodney and maybe Elvis Costello? Can't remember. Anyway, I remember that Brian was so, so natural and relaxed. It was great (and amazing) to see.