What an incredible honor!! And no one, no one deserves it more than Brian. Kudos to all involved!

Very happy to see Brian delivering such a strong performance! I have been worried for him, yet this doubter here has clearly got it all wrong

Just when you may think he's really down, the man comes back and leaves us floored! Thanks, Brian!! 

From first hand experience, Al's a hell of a nice guy.

Absolutely correct, Billy! I remember the Villanova concert (72) when they were staying at a hotel up the road. Somehow, I ended up taking Al and a bunch of guys to the hotel in my 70 Chevy Camero. All of us including Al sang BB songs on the way. It was incredible! I know we covered Little Deuce Coupe for sure, so I got to sing with a real Beach Boy and I'll never forget it. And yes, and as we dropped him off, he thanked us for the ride. There's more to the story that happened in 2015 but I'll save that for another time.

I’d rather have permanent soap scum than own SIP.

 

"Lookin' at Tomorrow"  yeah, the BB played that in the late 70's a few times... really heavy too, sort of a Marcella'fied version of it. Heard it on an unofficial recording about a year ago... cool

"Lookin' at Tomorrow" was in the setlist back when "Surf's Up" came out in 1971. It may have survived into early 1972, but beyond that, I believe the next time it came up in the setlist was, strangely, 1983. That version was done with a more bluesy organ solo bit in the middle. That popped in and out of the setlist in 1983, and that was it, for the "Beach Boys" anyway.

Al did the song with his Family & Friends band in 1999 (and possibly in the year or two or so after that as Family & Friends limped along and did scattered shows), in an arrangement pretty similar to the 1983 arrangement with the organ solo. I think they added a sax solo part for Richie Cannata.

I believe since then Al has occasionally worked it into his setlist for his various solo-ish shows. He performed it in 2012 at the Roxy to celebrate the relaunch of the "Postcards" album. And it's of course often in his current "Storytellers" shows.

Here's the 1983 version. Compared to the otherwise kind of (sometimes) rote, fluffy, light sound of the '83 band, the '83 band absolutely *cooks* on this version of "Lookin' at Tomorrow"; like it's a different band. Would love to hear a soundboard of this from the '83 tour:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv77kR-l5mc

Here's the 1971 version from Princeton:

https://youtu.be/Lnqxisj-8aI?t=3334

I was at the Princeton show and it was incredible to say the least. I remember LAT and being somewhat surprised they included it. This and the Carnegie show were quite honestly the absolute best I've ever seen them throughout the many years. I remember someone at the Carnegie show mentioning that Brian was backstage but wouldn't join the rest of the group but just knowing he was there was beyond cool. Had he appeared it could have been the event of the decade or perhaps much more.

juggler, that was a fantastic review! Thank you! 

Thanks for your thoughtful posts, Rab! You've brought up good points and questions.

Non-English speakers' tone and statements can be harsher than expected, as we have definitely found out on this board. The OP certainly has a lot of love for Brian, and maybe it is helpful to keep that in mind when they make a statement like "using him like a puppet". I agree, in English that's very bad. But, you can also just decide to give them the benefit of the doubt and not consider it board-bannable slander.

On the other hand, it is hilarious when the guy who has spent tens of thousands of hours graffiti-ing Mike Love hatred all around the internet is so quick to support an internet ban due to slander.

It would help all of us to remember that only a small minority of the detractors actually think that there is a group conspiracy to mine resources out of Brian. It could be that Brian is, after all these years, actually doing what he wants, but he also knows that lots of people are relying on him (and keeping him going) and as such he is choosing to "take one for the team" sometimes. Given his history and the grand scale of his touring machine that can appear nefarious from certain outside perspectives. Just food for thought.

As I said before, Mike Love gets what he gives. Many, hundreds of others who are not necessarily affiliated with this board, have expressed their dislike for Mike Love in the same vein as I have. In fact, there are several sites that dedicate themselves to their distaste of him "all around the internet" which by your post, you've been an active reader. As a band member who certainly owes his lifestyle to another band member, Mike Love has taken liberty to infest his interview comments with negative references to the man that kept him from working in a metal fabrication shop. So, regardless of while you spread your food for thought , Think about this KP, Mike Love readily deserves, yes deserves any negative comment he gets, and that's getting off very lightly indeed.

I often read that it is not the real beach boys who are touring today. Hum... who will try to make me believe that Brian's shows are really Brian's shows. He can't move, can't sing, the backing band does all the job. Brian is not here for the rehearsals, but in the shows, it's the same. So sad to watch his wife using him like a puppet. And some people love those shows...awfull! His personnal renditions are an offense to his great songs. He should really stay at home.
Some people are happy to watch those rehearsals. The fendertons do the same, but they don't try to make us believe that Brian is a part of this.
And believe me... I really love Brian Wilson, my heroe.

You can't say that around here, this is the group that believes Brian is in full control of his life, loves touring, and sounds as good as he ever has.

No this is the group that has replied to you multiple times challenging your opinion but you have nothing to retort with.

*edit, just want to add that I am still waiting for a reply from you Lonely Summer, from what is probably the 5th or 6th time I have responded to your accusations about Melinda, Brian, the band, etc.

Again I'll suggest to the leadership here that if slanderous accusations continue to be thrown at Melinda (with zero evidence and no rational dialogue/discussion after the accusations have been made) that these people are banned for the good of the forum. It's getting tiresome to read the slander.

I'll gladly 2nd and 3rd that Rab. Let's be done with this idiotic line of weak thinking for good!

I often read that it is not the real beach boys who are touring today. Hum... who will try to make me believe that Brian's shows are really Brian's shows. He can't move, can't sing, the backing band does all the job. Brian is not here for the rehearsals, but in the shows, it's the same. So sad to watch his wife using him like a puppet. And some people love those shows...awfull! His personnal renditions are an offense to his great songs. He should really stay at home.
Some people are happy to watch those rehearsals. The fendertons do the same, but they don't try to make us believe that Brian is a part of this.
And believe me... I really love Brian Wilson, my heroe.

After posting this, how can this mustomax say he loves Brian Wilson and that he's his heroE Looks fairly contradictory to me. 

If it's a pleasure for you to watch this : https://youtu.be/wKEibZqSCFU
Watch it... for me, it's a nightmare! And you kow, I think Brian IS the heroe of EVERY Beach Boys fan. The difference between you and me, it's I don't need to put Mike down every 5 minutes to be sure that Brian is the best of the best of all time.

Hey Musto, we all get older but do we want others whispering behind our collective backs that he/she should do this or that or retire to an easy chair because he may need a wheelchair?? Hell no!! And, yes, plenty of us are going to end up in one but that doesn't mean we stop doing what we need to or love to do. Quit being an armchair quarterback for Brian. He doesn't need your pity. And Mike? He gets what he gives.

I often read that it is not the real beach boys who are touring today. Hum... who will try to make me believe that Brian's shows are really Brian's shows. He can't move, can't sing, the backing band does all the job. Brian is not here for the rehearsals, but in the shows, it's the same. So sad to watch his wife using him like a puppet. And some people love those shows...awfull! His personnal renditions are an offense to his great songs. He should really stay at home.
Some people are happy to watch those rehearsals. The fendertons do the same, but they don't try to make us believe that Brian is a part of this.
And believe me... I really love Brian Wilson, my heroe.

After posting this, how can this mustomax say he loves Brian Wilson and that he's his heroE Looks fairly contradictory to me. 

https://youtu.be/WBXE2tssCLU

RIP Nicky

The perfect share. Thanks so much! In a horrible coincidence, I was traveling to and from, and attending my husband's memorial service on 8/7, so I'll try to take this in as a can. I guess we can find out if we run out of tears.

What terrible losses we are experiencing. I hope this indicates that we can join them at some special place (if we behave ourselves)...and that Nicky will be there with his guitar.

Oh Deb, I am so very sad and sorry to hear of your husband's passing. All I can do here is forward my profound wishes that he found peace and that you can withstand his absence and stay strong through this difficult time. Please know that many are thinking of you and wishing the best we possibly can. 

Mike Love is all about Mike Love. Any "tributes" to any other member of the original BBs is all about Mike Love. The ego that Mike Love possesses is all about Mike Love. Do not be taken in by Mike Love. His sole purpose in life at this stage is all about Mike Love and that he is The Beach Boys and that when people hear and think about The Beach Boys, it will be him they think about most. He cannot accept just being a singer in the band, he wants the complete focus to be on him and him alone. What he totally fails to realize is that will never happen in his lifetime or beyond. 

YOU compared Mike to Hitler first. Do you think he deserve that? Read what you write before posting.

Help me out here, Musto, as to where on this thread I called Mike Hitler. And remember, he is not a post or member of this board (that we know of). And furthermore, Mike Love doesn't need you to defend him. I only post my opinion of him and if you don't like that, well, that's fine but don't attack members because they don't happen to like Mike Love. It's none of your business. If you attacked someone you didn't like, then that's your business and I could care less.

As a fellow Lovester hater I have to say I look forward to your comments. They describe the subject with 100% accuracy and are hilarious to boot.

  Thanks, Love Thang!!! Your comments rock, too!

There is an "opinion", and there is pure ugly hatred. Wishing and hoping for the death of someone is disgusting and offensive, and doesn't belong on this board.

I'll ask the same question of you, Jay. Where did I post that I was "hoping" for anyone's death?? The OP is the one who posted "time is running out for him". As for the deathbed comment, we're all going to face that someday but I did not wish that nor state that I wished him dead.

"The only thing that gleams positive is that yes, time for him is running out... ".

Wrong again, Jay. Read the whole sentence Jay. You took it out of context, Jay. 

There is an "opinion", and there is pure ugly hatred. Wishing and hoping for the death of someone is disgusting and offensive, and doesn't belong on this board.

I'll ask the same question of you, Jay. Where did I post that I was "hoping" for anyone's death?? The OP is the one who posted "time is running out for him". As for the deathbed comment, we're all going to face that someday but I did not wish that nor state that I wished him dead.

YOU compared Mike to Hitler first. Do you think he deserve that? Read what you write before posting.

Help me out here, Musto, as to where on this thread I called Mike Hitler. And remember, he is not a post or member of this board (that we know of). And furthermore, Mike Love doesn't need you to defend him. I only post my opinion of him and if you don't like that, well, that's fine but don't attack members because they don't happen to like Mike Love. It's none of your business. If you attacked someone you didn't like, then that's your business and I could care less.

Mike Love. Three new albums in as many years. Mike is 78 now. Time is running out, and it seems as if he wants to get these last statements out before he retires. I bought "Unleash the Love" and I liked it. Won't be playing disc two much, but I am glad to know it's there. And the Christmas album - Mike knows how to do Christmas. The latest, "12 Sides of Summer", I might sit that one out. Read nothing but bad reviews of it. Could it be worse than even "Summer in Paradise"?

Which leads us to the next question, if Mike can get these new albums out, do you think there's an outside chance we might get reissues of the older solo stuff? "Looking Back With Love", "Mike Love Not War", and the Celebration stuff?

Face it man, SIP is the Mike Love solo standard. 12 Sides of Summer is the most hollow of them all and they're all pathetically in the same vein. Why would anyone think that something good could be crafted by someone as untalented as he is??? The only thing that gleams positive is that yes, time for him is running out and hopefully this last batch of slop will be his last, but if he somehow insists on being ignored, there could be more and more which will only go to cement the fact that he cannot write a song worthy of release or pique the interest of anyone with earshot of any taste whatsoever. The sad fact is that he'll go to his grave thinking he's absolutely more talented than his famous cousin and that he is The Beach Boys.

What an horrible comment once more!  So much hate... horrible! Isn't  there a moderator here?  
Idisgusting...

Yes, by all means, he should be banned just for having an OPINION alone!! And if that OPINION is contrary to ours, then it is just PURE HATE!!!  

Right, because it is so wrong to spread hatred towards any one person, unless that person happens to be Mike Love. Mike Love is Hitler, Manson, and Trump all rolled into one!  

 Omparing Mike  Love ti Hitler... The only nazis here are the haters of Mike. So much hate seems to be a pathology.
It seems some fans think they are superior if they hate Mike... poor guys... and  they say Mike Love is a bad guy. Please... read what you write. I don't think Mike have ever been as horrible as you are.

OK!! As a poster and member of this board, I've now been labeled not only horrible, but a Nazi. Hmmm, I didn't call YOU any derogatory names did I? Isn't attacking another poster somewhat of a rule breaker? "Read what you write", Musto.

From the show on my birthday

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pcS76uMbGlA
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vOv37hWXYxE

A belated Happy Birthday, Billy!! 

Mike Love. Three new albums in as many years. Mike is 78 now. Time is running out, and it seems as if he wants to get these last statements out before he retires. I bought "Unleash the Love" and I liked it. Won't be playing disc two much, but I am glad to know it's there. And the Christmas album - Mike knows how to do Christmas. The latest, "12 Sides of Summer", I might sit that one out. Read nothing but bad reviews of it. Could it be worse than even "Summer in Paradise"?

Which leads us to the next question, if Mike can get these new albums out, do you think there's an outside chance we might get reissues of the older solo stuff? "Looking Back With Love", "Mike Love Not War", and the Celebration stuff?

Face it man, SIP is the Mike Love solo standard. 12 Sides of Summer is the most hollow of them all and they're all pathetically in the same vein. Why would anyone think that something good could be crafted by someone as untalented as he is??? The only thing that gleams positive is that yes, time for him is running out and hopefully this last batch of slop will be his last, but if he somehow insists on being ignored, there could be more and more which will only go to cement the fact that he cannot write a song worthy of release or pique the interest of anyone with earshot of any taste whatsoever. The sad fact is that he'll go to his grave thinking he's absolutely more talented than his famous cousin and that he is The Beach Boys.

What an horrible comment once more!  So much hate... horrible! Isn't  there a moderator here? 
Idisgusting...

Yes, by all means, he should be banned just for having an OPINION alone!! And if that OPINION is contrary to ours, then it is just PURE HATE!!! 

“The only way anything will change in the band members' lifetimes is some extreme event like Mike being charged and/or convicted of some serious crime or something of that nature”

Wouldn’t his solo albums qualify as that?

  You' got that right!!

Mike Love. Three new albums in as many years. Mike is 78 now. Time is running out, and it seems as if he wants to get these last statements out before he retires. I bought "Unleash the Love" and I liked it. Won't be playing disc two much, but I am glad to know it's there. And the Christmas album - Mike knows how to do Christmas. The latest, "12 Sides of Summer", I might sit that one out. Read nothing but bad reviews of it. Could it be worse than even "Summer in Paradise"?

Which leads us to the next question, if Mike can get these new albums out, do you think there's an outside chance we might get reissues of the older solo stuff? "Looking Back With Love", "Mike Love Not War", and the Celebration stuff?

Face it man, SIP is the Mike Love solo standard. 12 Sides of Summer is the most hollow of them all and they're all pathetically in the same vein. Why would anyone think that something good could be crafted by someone as untalented as he is??? The only thing that gleams positive is that yes, time for him is running out and hopefully this last batch of slop will be his last, but if he somehow insists on being ignored, there could be more and more which will only go to cement the fact that he cannot write a song worthy of release or pique the interest of anyone with earshot of any taste whatsoever. The sad fact is that he'll go to his grave thinking he's absolutely more talented than his famous cousin and that he is The Beach Boys.

I would suggest that if this trend continues, that Al would perhaps be the lead singer for the Pet Sounds segment with Brian assisting with the bv's when he feels compelled to do so. Al's got the voice to do it and played a substantial part in the vocals on PS. That way you still get Brian and PS sung well.

such sad and shocking news, and what awful timing.

Nicky had so much style and charisma on stage and the chops to back it all up, a perfect supporting musician.
I spoke to him briefly in Ann Arbor on Brian's first little tour with The Wondermints back in '99.

he was obviously a huge fan, at least as obsessed as I was, and you could tell how excited and honored he was to play with Brian.
I remember asking if he'd suggest playing Busy Doin Nothin to Brian and he lit up and said something like, "That would be so cool!"

sure enough, the band was playing it within a few years along with so many other great songs we never thought we'd hear Brian perform.
I know Nicky had a lot to do with helping make Brian feel comfortable and confident in general and also in some of his deeper cuts, including SMiLE and so much more.

thank you Nicky. I always enjoyed what you brought to the band and I hope you're jamming with Carl and Dennis right about now.

Great tribute indeed, Bossaroo that echo my thoughts completely. How sad for Brian and the band and Nicky's family. So very sad and condolences for everyone.

Mike Love.

 

If Mike is selling his solo CDs at "Beach Boys" shows, then all of Brian's solo catalog should be for sale at the merch booth too...

Absolutely! The only fly in the ointment being that Brian would have to sell Mike's awful CD's as well and I wouldn't want to see that quite honestly.