https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaugccN6njk

The comment by Jay Levy sheds some light on the fake Dennis song.  

The guy who played Mike was spot-on casting.  The actor even went bald like Mike and could probably still play him today!

http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/bigbangtheory/images/b/b2/Headshot2.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130814013205

I am glad this thread has been bumped up, as I have just been getting into them very recently.  In fact, I recently downloaded "The Very Best of the Everly Brothers" (1964) as a way of getting all of their hits on one album.

When I started listening to the album, I noticed something wasn't quite right. I didn't realize until after my purchase that I was a victim of what might be considered false advertising.  I guess I should have dug a little deeper and did some research before purchasing the album, as I discovered that 6 of the album's 12 songs were actually re-recorded by the Everlys in 1964 specifically for this album, including Bye Bye Love, Til I Kissed You, Bird Dog, All I Have to Do is Dream, Wake Up Little Susie, and Devoted to You.

Although the 1964 versions were pretty close to the originals, there weren't what I had expected.  So, I found the original versions on other albums.  It was actually difficult to find those original versions, and I had to resort to searching in movie soundtrack albums and miscellaneous compilations.  I don't know if is an issue with the record label or not as to why some of their best known songs are so hard to come by.

Anyway, I now have all of the original versions of the songs I intended to buy on the "Very Best" album.

Actually, those Cadence recordings are by far the easiest to track down. They have been reissued countless times by countless labels. Most Everly "best of's" are JUST the Cadence recordings, no Warners stuff.

I guess I should have clarified my comment that my search was limited to ITunes.  I probably would have had more success if I had performed a wider search.

ah! good ol' Barbara ann.  If this song were a cow, I would hate to be its udder and teats.
I'd be feelin pretty sore by now 

That is one of the best and most hilarious analogies I have ever heard! 

Setlist for Jackson - it was a benefit concert with a few speeches beforehand, so shorter than usual.

Our Prayer
Heroes and Villains
California Girls
Dance Dance Dance
I Get Around
Shut Down - Al
Little Deuce Coupe - Al
Little Honda
In My Room
Surfer Girl
Don't Worry Baby - Matt
Then I Kissed Her - Al
Do It Again
One Kind of Love
Wild Honey - Blondie
Sail on Sailor - Blondie
Wouldn't it Be Nice- Matt
Sloop John B - Al/Brian
God Only Knows
Pet Sounds
Good Vibrations
All Summer Long
Help Me Rhonda - Al
Barbara Ann
Surfin USA
Fun Fun Fun
Love and Mercy

No encores. The band played straight through. Gary Griffin was at this show.

Brian and the band were very loose and in great form.
After Brian came out and said, "Hello, Jackson!" he said, "How loud can the girls yell?" And we yelled. Then "How loud can the boys yell?"

Brian kept praising Al throughout the show. At one point he said, "Al Jardine is the latest and the greatest! He died and went to heaven last night!" Al looked at Brian and said, "Huh??" Then Brian shrugged and said, "I don't know!" The audience laughed, I thought it was hilarious, as it was obvious that Brian had no idea why he said what he did.

Later, Blondie came out, wearing a white flower in his hair. Before singing Wild Honey, he gave out this weird wonderful wailing sound. I tell you, these guys were loose!

Loved the two drummers going at it alone during Pet Sounds after the sax solo. (note - I got to the auditorium early and heard loud drumming - guess they were rehearsing this)

Brian said "I say Yeah" and the crowd said Yeah in return. Then it repeated a few times. Was thinking, what song was this? Sounded like some oldies including Stevie Wonder's Fingertips. But ended up being Barbara Ann

At the end of Fun Fun Fun the final part of Rhapsody in Blue was played.

A wonderful show.

Thanks so much for the review.  I'm in Covington, so the concert was only about 2 hours away, but I couldn't make it due to another commitment.  I'm glad to hear the band was in good form and having fun.

I believe it was a building of influences starting with Rhapsody in Blue first heard as a child.

That makes sense. Can you think of any other producers/arrangers in the 60s who were going in this direction that Brian may have personally or just through listening that he may have been bouncing ideas off of?

What about Jan Berry?  I'm sure Brian was influenced in some way by his production methods.

I believe it was a building of influences starting with Rhapsody in Blue first heard as a child.

I'm not sure if Brian is the church-going type, but I wonder that if he were and there were instruments there, if he'd have the urge to bolt out of the pew and sit in on keyboard...

I've noticed with me, a lot of times, if I get away from a band/artist/song for awhile, I'll grow to appreciate it again.  Sometimes, hearing a song in a movie or TV show will be a trigger. 

I really hadn't listened to Styx in awhile, but I heard Renegade during the credits of an episode of Ash V Evil Dead.  Due to overexposure, I forgot how great of a song that is. 

I hope I can get back to Aerosmith one day, as I really like their first five albums a lot - especially Toys in the Attic and Rocks. 

I have a habit of zoning in on a particular band/artist and immersing myself in their catalog and obsessing about collecting each and every album.  I really got into Styx about 25 years ago but got burnt out on them after playing their stuff incessantly. 

I swear, the last verse of Catch a Wave sounds like someone is saying "Suck a D!$# Boy"

That's a great way of putting it and a great story.

My "meeting" Brian was not really a meeting, but rather, a locking of eyes.  In 2005, Brian played Jazz Fest here in New Orleans.  His concert was scheduled for around 5:00 in the afternoon, but around 1:00 or so, there was a separate Q&A session in another area of the Fairgrounds, moderated by Harry Shearer.

There were about 50-75 people in the seats facing out toward the large windows which overlooked the horseracing track.  Brian was on the floor level.  Joining Brian were Jeff Foskett and Darian Sahanaja.  They sang a few a cappella tunes (I think Jeff had his guitar and Darian had a portable keyboard) interspersed with questions taken from the audience.  BWPS had recently been released a few months earlier, so there were a lot of questions asked about SMiLE.  I had practiced a question to ask (I don't remember what it was) but I was never called upon.

The Q&A session lasted around 45 minutes.  I had been fortunate enough to get there early and sit in the front row.  After it ended and Brian and the group were walking out, I stood up, hoping to be able to reach over and shake his hand.  Brian stood up and looked me square in the eyes for what to me seemed to be 10 seconds (it was probably 1 second in reality).  I saw so much depth in those eyes for that one brief second.  Brian's vibe was one of fear, sadness, and strength all at the same time.  I remember giving him a smile, but he was expressionless.  It was surreal and I will never forget that moment.

One More Reason by Marshall Crenshaw from the Field Day Album.  I love that album!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR_9qzwzBcs

I am glad this thread has been bumped up, as I have just been getting into them very recently.  In fact, I recently downloaded "The Very Best of the Everly Brothers" (1964) as a way of getting all of their hits on one album.

When I started listening to the album, I noticed something wasn't quite right. I didn't realize until after my purchase that I was a victim of what might be considered false advertising.  I guess I should have dug a little deeper and did some research before purchasing the album, as I discovered that 6 of the album's 12 songs were actually re-recorded by the Everlys in 1964 specifically for this album, including Bye Bye Love, Til I Kissed You, Bird Dog, All I Have to Do is Dream, Wake Up Little Susie, and Devoted to You.

Although the 1964 versions were pretty close to the originals, there weren't what I had expected.  So, I found the original versions on other albums.  It was actually difficult to find those original versions, and I had to resort to searching in movie soundtrack albums and miscellaneous compilations.  I don't know if is an issue with the record label or not as to why some of their best known songs are so hard to come by.

Anyway, I now have all of the original versions of the songs I intended to buy on the "Very Best" album.

This group is fantastic and Jason Brewer is a very talented songwriter.  I am very much looking forward to their new album in June.  Check out this song from the upcoming album - wonderful!

http://popdose.com/popdose-premiere-the-explorers-club-californias-callin-ya/

http://youtu.be/bY7s8AqPON0?list=PL31D170C98CD79AA4

Petra Praise.......anyone?

Oh Man, Petra.  That brings back some memories!  Their album covers were kind of like a Christian version of Boston.  Their sound was even similar to Boston.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i8rXXupc88

Yeah. She gets all tizzed out about the quirkiest things.

Such as cursing out the ice cream man?

I can't imagine Brian performing any of the songs mentioned above, but that doesn't mean he couldn't. I just can't hear in my head what keys they'd be in and the arrangements. Not exactly gospel, but I can easily imagine him singing Turn Turn Turn. Or Morning Has Broken.

Oh yes, Morning Has Broken would be fantastic!

The piano demo for "I'll Bet He's Nice" is so good. 

I try to put myself in Brian's position of playing this for the rest of the band.  I can't tell if their hoots and hollers during the song are genuine or sarcastic, but the song certainly elicits a response.  I love how Mike says at the end "THAT IS A MOTHER F'ER!"

I've often been in church and heard a particular song which made me think, "Wow, Brian and his band could do an awesome cover of this song!"

Many times I'll hear the choir and try to imagine the vocal blend and harmony voices of Brian's band performing the song.

Has anyone else thought this?  These songs would sound awesome by Brian's band:

On Eagle's Wings
How Great Thou Art
Be Not Afraid

I really like the idea of a final Beach Boys or Brian Wilson album going full circle with a cover that references the 'Surfin' Safari' cover. Like a "this is where the journey that started with 'Surfin' Safari' ends" thing.

I absolutely love that Going Home cover! 

The last chord played at the end of Strange World, buried in the swooshing wind sounds, right before From There to Back Again begins.  What is that chord?  It is haunting.

Brian's multi tracking his vocals on the chorus of "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin"

The backing track of In the Back of Mind - geez could that track be any more sophisticated? Light years ahead of contemporary music of that time.  When was that recorded, late 1964?  So advanced and beautiful.

Happy Birthday, NPP.  It's a solid B- for me.  At first, I thought I would not enjoy the guests vocalists, but to my surprise, I Guess You Had to Be There and Saturday Night are among my favorite tracks.

My ideal track listing would have been:

This Beautiful Day
What Ever Happened
Half Moon Bay
Our Special Love
The Right Time
Guess You Had to Be There
Somewhere Quiet
One Kind of Love
Saturday Night
The Last Song

Perhaps this moment?

The jazzy break at the end of the chorus in 'Let Him Run Wild'.

Awesome.  There are so many cool parts of that song that give me joy.  I love the backing track, the chord changes, the vocal phrasing on the word "care", the lyrics...  After listening to the entire catalog backwards and front, I always come back to LHRW as one of my all-time favorite BB songs - definitely in my top 5.

The almost unbearably poignant vocal harmonizing on "Thank Him":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRahW0sF04Y 

Impeccable timing!  I was just listening to this song yesterday and totally agree.  I love the melody and harmonizing on this song.

Surfer Moon