Years ago I heard some unreleased Smile material via the phone that I have never heard again.

Specifically, what appeared to be a demo of "The Elements".  Or at least three parts of it.  I also heard what could be described as "Jungle Music" in The Elements vain.

Good luck hearing any more of these fabricated nuggets after posting about it on a public forum.

No Fabrication.  Indeed, another poster on this thread has also heard them.

Durrie Parks?  I contacted her and she confirmed to me she had tapes/acetates.  When I Emailed her back, someone had gotten to her and she was no longer willing/able to discuss.  I actually was going to offer to buy the tapes.  Last I heard they were being archived and going to her daughter.

Years ago I heard some unreleased Smile material via the phone that I have never heard again.

Specifically, what appeared to be a demo of "The Elements".  Or at least three parts of it.  I also heard what could be described as "Jungle Music" in The Elements vain.

I still think a chunk of the 66/67 Smile puzzle sits unsolved with the acetates/tapes in the possession of Durrie Parks.

Also, music that people on this board heard in the 80's (With me tonight, H&V sessions, etc.), has never been released.

It was Andrew who told me that Durrie had Smile tapes and acetates.  At the urging of Doug Sulpy I took a flyer and sent her an E-Mail.   Not that it did me any good.

Still can't understand the big deal about saving and restoring some old tapes and acetates? 

Fine.  I won't bother the woman.

Somehow, I get the feeling she will end up on Antique Roadshow asking if this box of tapes and acetates is worth anything?

I found her E-mail so I'll drop her a line to see what's up.  Hope she or VDP respond.

By the way, having had the opportunity in the past to listen to material thought to be lost or erased; I can assure that it is a great rush listening to it.

The mistake I made when I had Durrie Parks ear for fifteen minutes, was not offering to buy all the tapes and acetates lock, stock and barrel from her.
 

I simply can't believe that when David Leaf interviewed Durrie Parks for the "Beautiful Dreamer" documentary, that he wouldn't have asked her about the tapes and acetates?

My gut tells me that these tapes have vocals and sections thought lost or missing.

Charles,
Thanks for the info on the status of the Durrie Parks tapes and acetates.
Bottom line is that no one has heard them.  Hard to believe.
I can't help but believe that if the missing 45 minutes cut from "The Magnificent Ambersons" was found, someone wouldn't want to check it out.

Then again, maybe these tapes and acetates would show that a true Beach Boys "Smile" could be released?

In July 2006 this is what I want to know about Smile.  In September 2000 Durrie Parks E-mailed me stating she had Smile acetates and tapes.

Could someone please tell me if the tapes and acetates are safe?  Further, has anyone (Hello David Leaf) listened to them?