Also, I mentioned 'Kokomo' to get people excited on purpose. I believe it's called 'Trolling'! I also never got why Brian rarely plays Surfin Safari. Wasn't that the first song that did really well compared to Surfin'/Luau etc.. ?

Joel, the guy dancing all night in front of the stage was so funny. Extremely entertaining! Especially when they did the last song around the piano! He looked like he was conducting an orchestra! I have video of that.

I saw  Brian's XMAS show tonight in Hollywood, FL at the Hardrock Casino. It was an awesome time but I have no doubt some Beach Boy fans felt disappointed in many of the well known songs not being performed.

Some thoughts:

Positive:

Al Jardine's voice is incredible. He was awesome on Christmas Day and a bunch more. I really hope he rejoins Mike's team at some point assuming Brian is near the end.

Blonde Chaplin's voice was also really good and funny. Not as bizarre this time around.

Rob B. (Carnie's Husband) was awesome. He's different than Matt Jardine. More charismatic and more animated. His voice is really nice. He took some really good XMAS leads.

The full band/instruments etc... Just spectacular.

Negative:

They had an 'opening act' who were really good but most people thought Brian started at 8PM and it was closer to 9PM. That might've taken a little wind out of the crowd.

They only played 8 or so non XMAS Beach Boys songs. They didn't even play California Girls, Do You Wanna Dance?, Surfin Safari,  Kokomo, I Get Around or Don't Worry Baby.

Brian's Solo XMAS songs don't go over well. Nobody knew them (including me).

Brian's voice was really weak/bad. He barely showed any emotion today and you can tell his physical status is really poor. It's sad to see but the show must go on!

I think they should drop O Holy Night, Run Run Rudolph and a few others. Replace them with Beach Boys songs.

Overall, it's really special to hear the XMAS songs in person especially Al on Christmas Day. I'd say go in with low expectations of Beach Boys songs and just more of a Christmas show with a few Beach Boys songs.

Summer In Paradise
Wendy (Mike on lead!)
Somewhere Near Japan
Papa Oom Mow Mow
Hey Little Tomboy
Airplane
Farmer's Daughter (would be incredible with Jeff)
Salt Lake City

Brian, did you sing Falsetto on 'Getcha Back'. I've been told it was Jeff Foskett.

I received some great emails! More than I expected! Anyways, someone said they had some video of Mike performing it live. If you're reading this please follow up with that! I'd love to see it.

Wow that's so great they did the Carl Tribute. Really nice and considerate of them. Im shocked at 'Rocky Raccoon's' negative response and his/her vulgarity. Please children read these forums too.

thanks for the response. I certainly did mess with the balance. So cool to know somebody actually knew exactly why I was able to hear that. It was on a cassette (2 sides) maybe 8 songs total. Surfin' was definitely on there and All Summer Long.

Lost Art, without Christian Love present did Mike by any chance sing lead on GETCHA BACK? Wendy?

Hello,

Is there a way to adjust the settings to only hear the low bass vocals? When I first bought my first Beach Boys cassette a few years ago I remember messing around with the bass/treble and it got rid of all the lyrics except Mike's low parts on "Don't Worry Baby". It was really incredible. I feel like I can't hear most of his low parts except in obvious spots where it's just him (Getcha Back, Dance Dance Dance....many more) Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I've been looking but can never find this shirt. It's one of my favorites and really represents America's Band. John wears it fairly regularly on tour. Does anyone know when this shirt originated and where I can possibly buy it? Thank you

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Catch A Wave!!

Maybe something on Facebook...that's a simple way to connect with the fans.

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Hello,

I hope Brian releases a statement on the passing of his uncle Milton Love. I'd love to know what he meant to Brian and their families.

Never work with them again? I have no interest in debating but your comment doesn't seem accurate.

I'm very fortunate and grateful the 50 year reunion tour and album release occurred The memories and excitement will last forever.

thanks for the responses! I love the pic of Mike with Mike!

Does anyone know if any of the guys ever met Michael Jackson or if there were any quotes from either about one another? Would've loved to hear Mike remake one of MJ's songs.

Mikie...what are you talking about Mike's voice sounds amazing! It's improved so much since the 80s/90s!

Just heard Hey Little Tomboy for the first time ever! Great little song! Also love the HELP song! Really funny. Love Mike and Carl's vocals on Tomboy.

Just discovered this song recently! Its really great! Surprised it wasn't more popular...

I wish Gary Lewis would open for The Beach Boys...that would be too good to be true!

Not sure the point of this post....I was tricked to until I Saw the first response. o well

Really want to hear/see Scott on Warmth of The Sun...

Shutdown (Especially Mike Live! So much energy and love the SAX solo when available).....409 is awesome.....Still Cruisin is really great. Custom Machine is really cool with Mike's low parts and awesome lead and Brian's high parts. All those silly Car Crazy Cutie songs are incredible too.

All the Jan & Dean stuff (Dead Man's Curve, Pasadena) are incredible.

Little GTO