A better article:

https://bestclassicbands.com/eric-carmen-obituary-raspberries-3-11-24/

Sad news. Eric was a major fan / admirer of the Beach Boys.

So sad to see so many of our musical heroes pass away.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/eric-carmen-all-by-myself-singer-and-raspberries-frontman-dies-at-74/ar-BB1jJtef

You might be interested in this video:

https://youtu.be/qKeDedppnYY?si=FdtDecMPtey5TRxM

I’m not an audio engineer and thought someone on the Board might be able to answer my question:

My understanding is that vocals for much of the SDSN album, including one of my very favorites cuts, “Let Him Run Wild”, were recorded at Columbia Studios using its recently acquired 8-track system.

Does this mean that a multi-track tape may exist containing nothing but 8-tracks of isolated vocals?

When “Let Him Run Wild” was first re-mixed to stereo on the 2007 compilation, “The Warmth of The Sun”, I remember noticing just how gorgeous the background vocals on that song are (approximately 52 seconds into the cut). Unfortunately, they’re still buried deep into the mix and difficult to hear.

I’d love to hear just the isolated background vocals – something the tape I referenced above would allow.

Thank you.     

The June 30, 1976 issue of the "South San Francisco Enterprise Journal" also discusses the pageant and references the Susan Seaton mentioned in the video clip.

Ian – as someone who has admired and enjoyed your work for many years, I sincerely appreciate your kind words!

If it's been a while since you've seen the clip, here it is:

https://youtu.be/l0R0jXkdpQ4

For those of you who, like me, enjoy researching obscure details about the Beach Boys:

The August 5, 1976, NBC television special about the Beach Boys featured a segment in which Dennis is seen judging a beauty pageant while a live version of “California Girls” is being performed.

According to the article published in the June 30, 1976 issue (page 6) of the “Pacifica Tribune” (attached), that was the “Floral Fiesta Dream Girl Pageant” held on Friday, June 25, 1976 at the San Mateo, California County Fair.


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https://guitar.com/features/opinion-analysis/the-story-of-carl-wilson-fender-prototype/

Mark:

I own both of your excellent, meticulously researched, J & D books - they're incredible and I recommend them to everyone!

Thank you for all the hard work that went into producing these.

Hopefully, you're now working on others.
 

Here is some rare footage I think Board members might find interesting:

https://youtu.be/5_uXxgJiARU

I've often wondered how much footage like this and featuring the Beach Boys is locked away in someone's closet - never before seen.

I'd love for you to ask Howie about this subject:

I remember excitedly gathering in front of our family television on Thursday evening August 5, 1976, to watch the one-hour NBC special on the Beach Boys, who were all over the media that bi-centennial summer.

I know little about television production but assume that many hours of video were shot in June of that year and then carefully edited down to a 50-minute broadcast.

Does anyone know what may have happened to all that unused footage? Was it destroyed or is it stored in an NBC vault somewhere? It would be fascinating to see the raw footage and sad to think of it languishing in a vault never to be seen.

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This Friday night May 27, 1983, 30-minute television interview with Carl is certainly one of the best I've seen:


https://youtu.be/vpG7AL2UF4E


Please note that there are a few technical issues with the clip.

I enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing!

Here is a very interesting video from a jazz pianist who only recently discovered the complexity of Beach Boys music:

https://youtu.be/zaa-4JgSsKM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW9p11cuu4Y

I wonder what happened to the recording they made for especially for Audrey?

Joshilyn - thank you for your response. I LOVE your fascinating videos - please keep making them!

These two notices were published in the September 1, 1962 and October 5, 1962 issues of the “Los Angeles Evening Citizens News” (the former included Al).

I’m familiar with the “Rachel and the Revolvers” recordings but am not sure the purpose of these notices. Does anyone know? 

Here is the full episode that Ian is referring to:

https://youtu.be/oAWzmZDit2c

Ian – please accept my apology for not mentioning your incredible book as a date source as well.

It resides on my Beach Boys bookshelf right next to Jim’s. I can’t recommend it enough – a must have for every fan.

I do hope you're working on a 2nd edition, as you can count on an order from me!

Elora’s YouTube channel has uploaded a fascinating, rare clip – one I’ve never before seen.

According to Jim Murphy’s great book, “Becoming the Beach Boys 1961-1963”, it was shot on April 21, 1963.

https://youtu.be/PObRjMmD7mY

Here is a link to the interview:

https://youtu.be/UrKdM6Igyjk?t=4647

New Jon Stebbins interview:

https://youtu.be/DqCo8SYQaDQ

Interesting new interview with Mark Linett:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxEhmpG0KP4

I remember excitedly gathering in front of our family television on Thursday evening August 5, 1976, to watch the one-hour NBC special on the Beach Boys, who were all over the media that bi-centennial summer.

I know little about television production but assume that many hours of video were shot in June of that year and then carefully edited down to a 50-minute broadcast.

Does anyone know what may have happened to all that unused footage? Was it destroyed or is it stored in an NBC vault somewhere? It would be fascinating to see the raw footage and sad to think of it languishing in a vault never to be seen.