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2376  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: New Beach Boys release will make you 'Smile' on: March 11, 2011, 01:12:36 PM
It's truly official now -- the release has been mentioned in the news section of Capitol's BB website (albeit a link to the Billboard article).



2377  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: \ on: March 11, 2011, 10:33:52 AM
I like his version of the Beatles' performing "Sail On Sailor" much better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EMcsEJsfqw&feature=related
2378  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: New Beach Boys release will make you 'Smile' on: March 11, 2011, 10:29:51 AM
Nope, you guys can always argue about whether they got the sequencing right, etc..

I'm one of those who's been waiting since 1967. I like/love the music, but never got much into the dissection of it. But to have the Beach Boys recordings in a tangible, officially released format -- all I can say is w00t! . And one other thing, I prefer having "Surf's Up" with Carl on the lead.

Thanks to Alan Boyd, Mark Linett, and all the Boys. I'd better start saving up for that deluxe set!





2379  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: BEACH BOYS Live Atlanta 1974 0r 73 on: March 10, 2011, 08:02:22 PM
Astroray, I've got an identical poster hanging in my office. People who see it usually either comment on the ticket prices or how the Boss' name is spelled.  Grin




2380  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Terry Melcher's production value on: March 10, 2011, 01:54:12 PM
One thing that bothered me is that Melcher's voice sticks out like a sore thumb in the harmony stacks on those recordings. Not that he didn't have a nice voice, but more that it affected the overall sound of the blend. For example, Jeff Foskett or the Jardine sons in the blend didn't stick out the same way Melcher did, imho.

That said, I still love "Somewhere Near Japan."





2381  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: The 'Here Comes The Night' incident? on: March 10, 2011, 10:11:16 AM
By the time "Here Comes the Night" was released, disco was experiencing a sizable backlash, hence the boos from people who hated disco.

I would have much rather heard them play the Wild Honey arrangement of HCTN (love that "hiccup" chorus).


2382  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: BEACH BOYS Live Atlanta 1974 0r 73 on: March 08, 2011, 08:41:07 PM
The BBs played the Omni in 1973. They played the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium in 1974, so the footage is gotta be '73. One of the opening acts was some guy named Bruce Springsteen. Grin

Thanks for posting footage from a hometown show, Ray! It's nice to see something from a show I actually attended.




2383  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Pet Sounds mailing list members here? on: March 04, 2011, 08:43:05 PM
I'm here and still on the PSML.




2384  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Stories of Smile obsession (and BBs Obsession in general), I want to hear them. on: February 28, 2011, 01:31:36 PM
Hearing Wild Honey and Sunflower both for the first time -- I fell in love with the BBs all over again.

Not that I'd ever stopped being a fan...




2385  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Upcoming release: Carl Wilson -- Here and Now on: February 28, 2011, 10:40:02 AM
Carl Wilson -- Here and Now, Billy Hinsche's documentary on Carl Wilson is now available for pre-ordering at www.billyhinsche.com.

There's a trailer for the doc on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWwhrVXXcZU.

Looking forward to seeing this one!


2386  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Was Dennis a good drummer? on: February 24, 2011, 10:33:50 AM
Am I the only one here who suspects the Muppet character Animal was inspired by Dennis Wilson and Keith Moon?  Grin

Drumroll

"Sahhhh-reeeeeen!"
2387  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: New Beach Boys release will make you 'SMiLE' on: February 22, 2011, 03:43:57 PM
There was once a font called Monkey Chunks that was close. However, there are several fonts out there by the same name, so be aware when searching for it.

Tilt Arazia, do you think the original Smile logotype was set on a Phototypositor or hand-drawn?  LOL I'm leaning towards hand-drawn. Grin



2388  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Last known pictures of Dennis and Carl on: February 20, 2011, 08:37:33 PM
Love that photo of Carl wearing two pairs of shades at once -- it really captures his sense of humor!



2389  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Thread for various insignificant questions that don't deserve their own thread! on: February 20, 2011, 08:21:55 PM
Al sang the lead on "Vegetables" in the 1993 Atlanta show.



2390  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: New Beach Boys release will make you 'Smile' on: February 15, 2011, 10:09:40 AM
A red herring, perhaps? Misdirection?






2391  Smiley Smile Stuff / The Beach Boys Media / Re: Who's kids. on: February 12, 2011, 07:43:53 PM
More recent (2007) photos of Jonah and Justyn here:
http://www.carlwilsonfoundation.org/golf07/scramble07-pt2.htm
2392  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: SUNFLOWER ESQ Issue! on: February 12, 2011, 07:16:42 PM
Excellent job, guys! ESQ arrived yesterday and I read it cover to cover. Love the insights on the BB's recording process during this time. The photos are great. Did anyone notice that there are pics of each Wilson brother playing drums? That shot of Dennis on the old motorcycle is very nice, too.  Cool


2393  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Photo of Brian on: February 11, 2011, 08:37:53 PM
Yikes, those photos are scary! Shocked

They're rather anti-Brian, imho. (What was Landy thinking?) And all before Photoshop; doctoring photos was a lot more hands-on back then.
2394  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Last nights show now up on YouTube on: February 10, 2011, 08:20:26 PM
Welcome, Matt! It was so good to see and hear you sitting in with your dad on Saturday!



2395  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / The Sandbox / Re: Won't let me put a photo. on: February 08, 2011, 10:30:38 AM
Quote from: Runaways
Yelp says that Wilson is closed.

Drat! I was hoping to catch lunch there next time I was in L.A. Michael has a very good reputation as a chef, I suspect he'll land on his feet pretty quickly. I'd love to see him compete on Iron Chef America.

If anyone knows where Michael's hanging his chef's hat these days, please let us know.


2396  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / The Sandbox / Re: Won't let me put a photo. on: February 07, 2011, 08:49:38 PM
In Bloom is comprised of Justyn Wilson, Carl B. Wilson, and Mario Tucker. I don't know how active they are as a band these days, but they do show up at CWF benefits. Jonah Wilson sells high-end real estate. Dennis' son Michael owns a restaurant in Culver City, called appropriately "Wilson." Last I heard, Carl was working there as well. Scott Wilson is in the construction business and he built the Beach Boys Historical Monument in Hawthorne.

I was at the concert at Royce Hall in 2002, where Carl B. Wilson sang "Forever" with In Bloom. Carl brought the house down with his rendition, it seemed like he was channeling his dad at times -- a very emotional performance. He's one hard-working drummer, too, and uses one of his dad's kits.

There's a photo of that performance at:
http://www.carlwilsonfoundation.org/walk02/concert02b.htm


2397  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Carl on: February 06, 2011, 09:21:24 PM
Love him, miss him, celebrate him. One of the best, ever.

Carl was a true gentleman, a very generous man, gracious to the BB's fans, with a magnificent voice and a sharp sense of humor. Those who get a chance to meet his sons Jonah and Justyn will see a lot of him in them, not just in looks but also personality.


2398  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Last nights show now up on YouTube on: February 06, 2011, 07:56:56 AM
Yes, it's Christian Love.

I find it hard to put my feelings into words sometimes. I still miss Carl -- and I'm always going to miss his voice and presence onstage -- he's irreplaceable. But I'm just so happy to see Al onstage with Mike and Bruce again and to hear Al's and Matt's voices in the mix once more. Their addition/return is such a positive thing.

 Love



2399  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Al just announced a reunion show?! on: February 03, 2011, 08:58:58 AM
Beach Boys and Rolling Stones celebrating their respective 50ths -- Blondie Chaplin should have no shortage of work in 2012!   Cool



2400  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: New Beach Boys release will make you 'Smile' on: February 03, 2011, 05:53:04 AM
Wow, my jaw just dropped (literally) when I read the Jardine story in my newsfeed.

If the tour and the Smile release actually happen, I'll be a very happy camper.

  w00t!  Brian, Dennis, & Carl
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