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Title: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Jason on February 11, 2006, 02:28:54 PM He's done it all!
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Swamp Pirate on February 11, 2006, 07:40:12 PM Bruce has always been there for the Beach Boys...period. And the first member of the Beach Boys family to win a Grammy.
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: punkinhead on February 12, 2006, 10:19:24 AM never heard him say a mean thing
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Aegir on February 12, 2006, 01:06:18 PM HEY LITTLE COBRA DON'T YOU KNOW WE'RE GONNA SHUT 'EM DOWN!
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Surfer Joe on February 12, 2006, 02:36:49 PM If y'all knew how much I love "Deirdre" you'd give me a wedgie.
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Jason on February 12, 2006, 02:37:23 PM If y'all knew how much I love "Deirdre" you'd give me a wedgie. Deirdre is a great song. I love it. No wedgie from me. Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Surfer Joe on February 12, 2006, 02:55:13 PM This seems like a good time to ask: years and years ago a couple guys told me that Brian was co-credited on that because Bruce said he was partly inspired by what we then called "Tune X" or "Tones", which we now know as "Holiday" or "On A Holiday". I guess the Badman book pretty well dispels that, but has anyone else ever heard any version of that? I don't think these guys (who were very knowledgeable for the time) would have dreamed it up- it seems likely that Bruce must have said something slightly similar, somewhere, sometime.
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Jason on February 12, 2006, 02:56:33 PM I have no idea about that.
Tones is actually its own song. It was misappropriated on early Smile bootlegs over the track Holidays. Tones is a Carl composition, April 1967. Sounds like Penny Lane. Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Joshilyn Hoisington on February 12, 2006, 02:57:53 PM Bruce did say at some point that Brian wrote about one line, but Bruce was feeling generous, so he gave him the co-credit.
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Jason on February 12, 2006, 03:00:23 PM Bruce said that Brian was throwing him dozens of little four-word phrases that Bruce removed. He only kept two of Brian's contributions.
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Surfer Joe on February 12, 2006, 03:06:31 PM Right- that's what I got from the Badman book. I'm still intrigued by the older story (but then, all kinds of stuff made the rounds back then and a lot of it has just disappeared since). By straining, I can almost imagine I hear some kind of resemblance to the SMiLE track.
Dr. UNH, we called it "Tones" then (as well as "Tune X") because that's how it was titled on vinyl (and early CD) bootlegs. The story was that "Tones" was written as part of an incompete technical spec on the tape box. We know better now, but that was the story then. Carl's "Tones" was pretty well unknown at the time, and I believe I've still never heard it. Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Jason on February 12, 2006, 03:13:47 PM Wow, I appreciate the promotion but you can call me Jason. It was called Tones then because that was all anyone knew, unfortunately. Thankfully we have the work of our friends here who have dispelled years of rumors and given us the right titles for the tracks.
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: SurferGirl7 on February 12, 2006, 03:16:37 PM He wasn't bad looking then either :D
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Surfer Joe on February 12, 2006, 03:22:42 PM It's been just amazing to see this age of enlightenment come. I used to think that the little we knew of SMiLE was just about all that was knowable. All you ever got was "I don't remember", "only Brian knows (or knew)", and "I don't want to talk about it".
I can remember the frustration of thinking we'd never know for sure who played on what, to any degree. I didn't think the information had been kept. Was there really a Lei'd In Hawaii album? I read the Lewisohn Beatles Recording Sessions book and thought "why not Brian? At least the sixties!" And I thought that the answer was that the information and many of the tapes didn't exist. Boy, have we been blessed since then. Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Surfer Joe on February 12, 2006, 04:59:02 PM And one other note about Bruce- you piss him off, he'll knock your d___ in the dirt.
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Evenreven on February 13, 2006, 05:17:56 AM Great songwriter, arranger, and pistol-whipper. What's not to love.
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: harveyw on February 13, 2006, 09:20:49 AM Bruce said that Brian was throwing him dozens of little four-word phrases that Bruce removed. He only kept two of Brian's contributions. But compare & contrast "we're together again" with "deirdre". As for Bruce: a wonderful guy, whose memoirs would be to die for. Some of his records certainly are. Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: theeponymuseudonym on February 13, 2006, 02:14:12 PM ...and he surfs too!
Really, when did Brucey become a full fledged voting corporate member of the group?? considering he quit basically in '72-73'74??? what kind of compenation was he given, if any. he was quoted as stating he quit cause he wanted to heaar 72 beach boys w/ a 72 brian. does anyone on this board have a slight inkling Bruce was queer or rascist?? i like bruce johnston really. just rileying you all up!! Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: I. Spaceman on February 13, 2006, 02:51:26 PM Quote Really, when did Brucey become a full fledged voting corporate member of the group?? He has never been one. Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Jason on February 13, 2006, 02:52:00 PM Quote Really, when did Brucey become a full fledged voting corporate member of the group?? He has never been one. Never will be one either. Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: I. Spaceman on February 13, 2006, 02:54:09 PM Yep. The original 5 are the BRI corporation.
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Jason on February 13, 2006, 02:54:49 PM Yep. The original 5 are the BRI corporation. Not Dennis, Dennis' estate got out of BRI. Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: theeponymuseudonym on February 13, 2006, 03:04:13 PM this i news to me?!! what is the BRI corp.?
i love alot"shebelievesinloveagain" does he mean Mike...Love?.. Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Jason on February 13, 2006, 03:05:56 PM BRI Corp. is Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Carl Wilson's Estate (Justyn and Jonah Wilson, his sons). Bruce has never been and never will be a member of this voting organization.
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: theeponymuseudonym on February 13, 2006, 03:09:58 PM when was this corp. started nd why isn't bruce j involved...is he in fact, a free agent?
then in that case, Mr. Love had better mind hhi p's and Q's around him, or it'll be Peace Out Mike i think i'll go join Brian and we'll start a real beach Boys follow up to LA album, Boooooyyyeeeee. Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: I. Spaceman on February 13, 2006, 03:11:19 PM Quote is he in fact, a free agent? Paid employee. Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Rocker on February 13, 2006, 03:19:00 PM BRI Corp. is Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Carl Wilson's Estate (Justyn and Jonah Wilson, his sons). Bruce has never been and never will be a member of this voting organization. What happended to Dennis estate? I can't believe his estate hasn't got anything to say in BBs-terms... Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Joshilyn Hoisington on February 13, 2006, 03:22:53 PM I think it was probably a good idea to get out of Bri from many standpoints, however, it would be nice to have a voice from that estate in terms of helping Dennis' music get better represented, probably.
Corporate entities are so strange. Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: theeponymuseudonym on February 13, 2006, 03:30:37 PM Hey Dr.Jason. considering yr avatar, are u a disguished member of the BRI corp, the skull &bones society,
or any other subversive secret agency devoted soley to the furthering knowledge of all things Brian wilson & beach boys related.? Oh and world Donmination!!! Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Jason on February 13, 2006, 03:36:45 PM I'm a member of the "I Know Sh i t You Don't Know" agency.
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: theeponymuseudonym on February 13, 2006, 03:43:27 PM I'm rubber and You're glue.
hey how about that n***** quote from Steve Love? did bruce quit over that, or was that blondie? i think bruce has a 2nd mortgage to pay off, thats why hes aqcuiested to Mon Herr Love. too bad for Brian & al. Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Dancing Bear on February 13, 2006, 03:45:27 PM I could swear that when Bruce quit in 1972 he had some ties to Beach Boys' business. I think this was recent news, against the old knowledge that Bruce never wanted anything to do with BRI and the sorts.
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Jason on February 13, 2006, 03:45:34 PM I'm rubber and You're glue. hey how about that n***** quote from Steve Love? did bruce quit over that, or was that blondie? i think bruce has a 2nd mortgage to pay off, thats why hes aqcuiested to Mon Herr Love. too bad for Brian & al. Blondie quit over that. Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: theeponymuseudonym on February 13, 2006, 03:48:01 PM the love family sure stirred up the pot.
does Bruce like beryan Adams? Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Jason on February 13, 2006, 03:51:44 PM Ask Bruce on Beach Boys Britain. He probably won't answer you.
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: theeponymuseudonym on February 13, 2006, 03:58:06 PM i like U2.
still, whats that smoke yer blowin' Dr.? i like that mr.Johnson' favorite bb lp i sunflower. All i wanna do is my favorite bb song, now. I love that hidden"porn"ending!!! ha ho ho he he MY DICK HAS RISIN FROM THE DEAD!!!! Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: I. Spaceman on February 13, 2006, 05:09:34 PM The standard of writing has gone into the toilet on this board.
Spring cleaning, I say. Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: theeponymuseudonym on February 13, 2006, 05:12:28 PM American Spring, i Presume!!??
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Jason on February 13, 2006, 05:13:04 PM Brazilian.
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: the captain on February 13, 2006, 05:13:20 PM Ahem...for Ian.
Bottom line though, FUM HIM THE MOURDOROUS BASTARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: I. Spaceman on February 13, 2006, 05:14:29 PM ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Jason on February 13, 2006, 05:15:42 PM Amen brotha.
Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: theeponymuseudonym on February 13, 2006, 05:19:05 PM THSES NIGHTS PRETTY NIGHTS THAT WERE MEANT TO BE....
DEIRDRE its about a grrl from Birmingham, she just had an Abortion!!!! Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: Jason on February 13, 2006, 05:19:51 PM Troll Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
::) Title: Re: Bruce Johnston Appreciation Thread Post by: theeponymuseudonym on February 13, 2006, 05:27:12 PM just an interesting twist. im not a troll, more like a tortise...or porpoise.
the trouble u had it wasnt so bad its only life & what you're living for? abortion-on-demand she was cast away for a time by her friends and family then came back afterwards to the loving understanding alanalda arms of Brucey circa1970... cant blame a fan for digging deeper? Disney Girls is even weirder |