Today's song is Barnyard.

I love Barnyard. And even though I love the version from The Smile Sessions, I find myself going back to the lo-fi sound of the boots without the lyrics for some reason. That short one minute of Smile has always fascinated me. I have to give it 5.

It's a nice tribute, but it's not for me. I've never been crazy about the tributes to the BBs. Barenaked Ladies, The Queers, Weezer...not my kinda stuff. But I agree with Hickory about if it turns anyone on to the BBs that it's not a bad thing.

*The only tribute to the BBs that I've ever liked was by a band called The Sand Of Times with a song called Beach Boys '76.

Get well Bruce!

Am currently listening to Take It To Mexico (Tulsa County Blue)

I was there too.  August 16, 2002 at the Avalon Ballroom in Boston. It was the first time I saw him solo (seen him a dozen times since). I agree completely with Googa about Brian's enthusiasm and his voice back then. The First Pet Sounds Tour and the Smile Tour were the most memorable and amazing shows I saw him do. And it does seem that since those Pet Sounds and Smile tours some other artists have picked up on the "classic album" tours. I just saw The Damned perform two of their classic albums 

Past few days it's been this. Love the colorful sounds.

Three Blind Mice

I would love to hear this piece as part of a completed song. After years of hearing only bootlegs it's nice to hear it on the Smile Sessions ("Three Blind Mice 10/15/65"). I like how Brian imitated the horn sound with his voice. "The horns should be a little more BAAAAH-BAAH-BAH...."

I can't say it's 5, and it seems better than 3, so I'm giving it a nice big 4.

Caroline, No

FIVE

Beautiful and bitter sweet. Love that very last note especially.

Pet Sounds

FIVE

This song has such an amazing sound all over it! Run, James, Run!

IJWMFTT

FIVE!!!

I've been a Beach Boys fan since I was a little kid in the 1970s. Over time my favorite Beach Boys song has changed multiple times. But for the last decade or so IJWMFTT is the song I think of as my favorite. I love this song more than words can describe. 

I think both are great but judging by what I tend to play more than the other, TWGMTR wins.

Here Today

FIVE

Awesome bass line and Mike is spot on. Great forceful song. A+, boys!

I Know There's An Answer

FIVE

Everything about it is great. The vocals are out of this world. The song is driven nicely by that bass harmonica and the banjo. Brilliant.

How's this?

God Only Knows

FIVE

The reasons: Carl Wilson, the amazing backing track, the beautiful rotating tag featuring Brian and Bruce, all the emotion. It's perfect!

Sloop John B

FIVE

It's been described by some fans as the "sore thumb" of the album, and I guess I understand why, but I think it fits nicely on the LP. The vocal performance is out of this world, especially on the a cappella break. Pure gold. 

He's very missed. I'm so glad I got to see him live in '93 (my first BB concert). He was definitely my favorite member of the band at the time. What a great man and a gentle soul.

Let's Go Away For A While

FIVE

Another beautiful and atmospheric song. One of my favorite instrumentals. Brian once said of LGAFAW, " it's the most satisfying piece of music I've ever made." I can see why.

IWFTD

FIVE

I love Brian's vocals swinging from tender to aggressive. Very powerful. Love that tympani, too. One of my favorite songs on the album.

Don't Talk

FIVE

One of the most romantic songs I ever heard, if not THEE most romantic. Beautiful.

That's Not Me

FIVE

Another perfect song, with an amazing bass line weaving all around Mike's excellent vocal. And I love those eccentric drum patterns. Amazing stuff!

The muffled discussion on George Fell Into His French Horn.

You Still Believe In Me

FIVE

Truly angelic. An absolutely beautiful song. Heavenly. Man, those vocals....

Wouldn't It Be Nice

FIVE

A masterpiece! Stunning! And best explosive drum shot ever!

This song would be right at home on MIU.

I've often thought that too.

My copy of POB is autographed by Dennis. It originally belonged to a DJ named Tom Doyle. Dennis wrote on the album cover "To Tom Doyle, Get Well, Dennis Wilson 9/26/77". Next to my Beatles Butcher Cover copy of Yesterday And Today it is a most cherished piece and is displayed in a glass frame.

I love POB and all of its moodiness. From the opening piano riff representing the flow of the river to the mournful farewell which ends the LP, it's a perfect album in my opinion.

Snap a picture man, that sounds awesome!