Haha I just assumed the Beach Boys did a crappy cover of Tutti Frutti that I hadn't heard (just like I haven't heard Under the Boardwalk).
Like I said, I was just going by what wikipedia had to offer. A more comprehensive listing would probably prove to be a more interesting read. But as it stands it offers a lot of stuff that most greatest hits" releases do but also includes occasionally overlooked tracks like "The Nearest Faraway Place". I've removed Tutti Frutti from the original post.

I was bored and made a playlist of beach boys tracks that reached number 1 or 2 on the charts somewhere in the world. I also included their b-sides. Completely basing this on the discography info on wikipedia, so it may not be 100% accurate but it is an interesting listen. Gets really crap towards the end there haha.

1s 2s As Bs

1 Surfin' Safari
2 409
3 I Get Around
4 Don't Worry Baby
5 Help Me, Rhonda
6 Kiss Me, Baby
7 Barbara Ann
8 Girl Don't Tell Me
9 Sloop John B
10 You're So Good to Me
11 Wouldn't It Be Nice
12 God Only Knows
13 Good Vibrations
14 Let's Go Away for Awhile
15 Do It Again
16 Wake the World
17 Cottonfields
18 The Nearest Faraway Place
19 Getcha Back
20 Male Ego
21 Wipe Out (with The Fat Boys)
22 Kokomo


Edit: removed 'Tutti Frutti' because it isn't a crappy beach boys cover like I assumed.

Fun fact: How many people do you know have The Beach Boys sharing a cd shelf with 2pac, Pink Floyd Marilyn Manson, Frank Sinatra, AND Brian Eno?

How about Nirvana, The Beach Boys, A Tribe Called Quest, Radiohead and Andy Wiliams?  That's a sample of what I have!

How about The Beach Boys, Megadeth, Frank Zappa, Immortal, Captain Beefheart, Death, Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, The Strokes, Yes

Yes! I haven't made my own mix yet... but I will as soon as the box comes out. I like the idea of making a mix that totally disregards the standard sequence of tracks. Maybe I'll start it with Child then Fire then some Vegetable arguments into Prayer.

Wow, this looks like a small club gig!?!
That is actually really cool.

The Beach Boys In Paris (1964)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQyX1q_lXlM

This is some amazing footage. Interview footage with the guys in France!!
Sorry if it's already been posted.

This is the best news ever. Amazing.
 Imagine making your own version of SMiLE now!!!   
Crisp, clean, fresh officially released tracks.

I'd put Dennis in the same league as Ringo Starr - perfect drummer for the band they were in.

Sorry, I may have taken that the wrong way. 
They were perfect drummers for the band they were in... which were THE perfect bands.

I get a real kick out of watching Dennis drum on the Knebworth DVD. Man is he hitting those skins hard or what? The intro to California Girls is priceless... ***BUH BUH BUH BUH BUH*** I really like his drumming style throughout his career but I'm sure there were plenty of concerts where he was too far out of it and played quite sloppy (hence the extra/sober drummer).

Trying not to steer away from the topic at hand... but Ringo was a freaking awesome drummer. I think his playing and influence goes beyond being the "perfect drummer for the band he was in". Not saying that Mike's Beard was leaning towards it, but I've never understood the "Ringo was an amateur drummer" argument.

just realised there is already a thread for this 

Ozzy Osbourne, Beach Boys, Syd Barrett figure into 2011 Record Store Day promotions

Capitol/EMI will put out a 78 rpm vinyl double disc set pairing two Beach Boys’ high watermark recordings, “Good Vibrations” and “Heroes and Villains,” both recorded after the “Pet Sounds” album during sessions for the highly anticipated “SMiLe” album that was eventually shelved. The Record Store Day set will include commercially released versions of both songs on the first disc, and early alternate takes of both on the second.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/02/record-store-day-beach-boys-ozzy-osbourne-syd-barrett.html?utm_source=feedburner

I can imagine how terrible this song would've sounded in the context of 1979!! But for some reason I have decided that in the context of the music of the last ten years... somehow it almost sounds modern. The music sounds like it wouldn't be out of place on a Daft Punk album (who sample a lot of late 70s/early 80s disco synth funk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJPdVVOmbz4). Not that Daft Punk are my kind of music, but they are very popular and well respected in the 18-30 age bracket. In saying that, there are lots of cheesy parts that tear the song straight back to a bad disco track from a band joining the band wagon too late. The sax solo is lame and Carl's vocals immediately make it sound like a band of men approaching middle age. Sampling and remixing of old songs wasn't really happening in 1979... but this track woulda been so much better if they samples the original vocals and um... made it less crap.

I started this post thinking the song was actually better than most people think it is. I am listening to the track as I am writing this and I am changing my mind.

Whoah, I just hit 8mins30secs and it turned into a disco-polka... genre defying!! 

I agree. Though I think the song is great and very, very underrated. I was probably discovering the greater Beach Boys catalogue in the very early 00's whilst still at high school. At the same time I was getting into bands like the Strokes. I had read reviews online that said How She Boogalooed It was utter crap, but I loved it. It seemed to fit in with all the other new music I was getting into.

Jesus with a hangover produced by Spector with a heart.

That is freakin' awesome! Haha!
My friends and I have a longstanding mantra... WWDWD? or What Would Dennis Wilson Do?


I'd say it's a mix of... classic beach boys, drunken outpours and cocaine jams.
The beach in winter.

What the Beach Boys should've been doing (or at least what some of their music should've sounded like at that point). It sounds authentic. Dennis Wilson acts his age.

[I’m sad that Carl Wilson passed away 11, 12 years ago from the same lung cancer problem that claimed the life of George Harrison.]

This is what Mike originally said (or what he was quoted as having said, and there's been no claim that he was misrepresented):

"We began in the fall of 1961, and our first tour was in 1962, and it’s been nonstop since then. Now we’re gearing up for the 50th anniversary, and Brian Wilson, who has been working on some unfinished Gershwin music project, will rejoin us. I’m sad that Carl Wilson passed away 11, 12 years ago from the same lung cancer problem that claimed the life of George Harrison. That was not a fun time for us. But I am happy that now my son Christian is in the group. Yes, the lineup has changed over the years, but it’s been pretty consistent the past several years. “

Here is a perfect example of where I struggle to deal with Mike.  I truly want to like him.  I love the Beach Boys in part because of him and what he contributed.  However, this is a perfect example (IMO) of where he uses poor tact.  Why does he always have to bring up the Beatles?  Whether its pointing out that he was in India (with John, Paul and George) in 68', or writing Back in USSR with the guys (so he claims), or here in this poorest of uses, comparing Carl's cause of death (lung cancer) with George's death.  People die of lung cancer all the time, every day, everywhere.  Sorry, but I really think Mike tries to include a link to the Beatles to gain public appreciation.  You may disagree, but ask yourself, why does he have to mention George's death?  Why couldn't he just say that Carl died of lung cancer?  Sorry, but I think its poor taste in conversation and its (unfortunately) typical of Mike.  Is it just me?  
 

It's not just you.  But boy, I'm surprised at how few people pick up on this.

Yeah, that is pretty disgusting. Sounds like he is saying saying "We're as good as the beatles, we even die the same way". Let the Beach Boys stand on their own merits, you don't need the Beatles to boost the Beach Boys status.

Anyways, back to the reunion... I like the idea of the old boys hangin out and harmonising together on film. Maybe recorded to tape as well. I can picture a CD release even of the boys/men/grandpa's doing a classy set around the piano consisting of beach boys songs, some favourite covers, some four freshman tunes... sung only by the beach boys (no backup musicians/vocalists) and done in a way that suits their current age. If done right, it could be a popular album (for the over 50s market). As long as they try and aim for the oldies market. Don't want to make anyone cringe, but I'm thinking of the success of such hits as the Rod Stewart "great amercian songbook" style (or whatever he did). But somehow the beach boys tend to miss the mark.

This is one I made a while back. A great listen! 

Surf Instrumentals
or if you prefer "The Nearest Faraway Vocal Track"

1 Moon Dawg
2 Miserlou
3 Stoked
4 Honky Tonk
5 Surf Jam
6 Let's Go Trippin'
7 The Rockin' Surfer
8 Boogie Woodie
9 Shut Down, Part II
10 Denny's Drums
11 Carl's Big Chance
12 Summer Means New Love
13 Let's Go Away For Awhile
14 Pet Sounds
15 Diamond Head
16 The Nearest Faraway Place

Yeah... Meatloaf says it's only "sort of" true. Coulda been Manson... coulda been one of the family. But Meat says he recognised Charlie's face when it was on the news. Dennis wasn't home... but I'm picturing a weird scene with Meatloaf jamming with Dennis and Charlie. Meatloaf taking leed vocals for "Cease to Exist". Whack! 

Just found this on the youtubes. Good little story.... well told.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSBm576vcJw

It's like rain on your wedding day or a free ride when you've already paid.......

Nah, that's just bad luck.
And "Ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife"? - Now that's just ridiculous!

Speaking of girls... the Vivian Girls have covered Girl Don't Tell Me.

Warning: This is not for people who enjoy good quality recordings. The Vivian Girls are a lo-fi noise pop band.

Studio version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNaIJzDel1o
Live version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGL4oEIk9Ds

How big were the Beach Boys in their prime?

Well we know Brian was around 300 pounds at one stage. Carl gott pretty big at different stages... not sure when his prime was though... and umm.... the jokes over. damn.
 

I Just Got My 'pé

That is the best! Ever! 

Hanson's MMMBop sung to the tune of some BB's classics.... on ukelele.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAUkSVtlI6k

Anyone seen this short film about Dennis meeting Manson?

Vaughn Juares - "LIE" - 1968 Film Competition Revelation Award Winner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npvEFYribe4

2 minutes and 29 seconds into the Fleet Foxes song "Quiet Houses" and it sounds like you are listening to SMiLE!
Please check it out... it's great!