So what Brian takes lead on 'Southern California'..

Shame I liked Scott on it.

Your opinion - nothing more.  I guess Scott was responsible for that whole Beach Boys sound. Wow. I have really got my facts all wrong.

Yeah...I remember it now. Scott was that 300 lb guy in bed for a long time. Brian must seem like a 300 lb gorilla on his back these days.

Tested the turntable. First time it has been on for at least 3 years. All systems go.

T-minus 48 hours or so until liftoff. (I refuse to get my hopes up that it will arrive on Tuesday).

If you don't hear Brian's major contributions musically to "Southern California," then you can't hear Brian.

Stay off of my cloud!

Thanks. I guess I'll just have to settle for the wax until the CD arrives in September.

This page for the MP3 downloads on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ED8H02/ref=mu_dm_alb_dp is kind of confusing, as it lists both dates.

I may be wrong on the downloads as I read that elsewhere. I am looking for the date on Amazon right now and will post what it is for sure if I find it.

Thanks...love 'em! I am getting even more excited now for Tuesday (MP3 downloads and vinyl).

I really think this is going to be his best complete work in almost 40 years. The spoken narratives are way-cool also, IMHO.

Jimmy Hester's Idol? I remember you. That porcelin guy, right?

Oh, and this is Jimmy. That was really funny, by the way.

TLOS will soon rule the planet and my "idol" will be forced to
move out of my garage. Might be a good thing, but then who
will I get to mow my yard?

All hail Jimmy Hester's idol!