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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: New Beach Boys release will make you 'Smile'
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on: March 11, 2011, 10:29:51 AM
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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 . 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!
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Terry Melcher's production value
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on: March 10, 2011, 01:54:12 PM
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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."
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: BEACH BOYS Live Atlanta 1974 0r 73
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on: March 08, 2011, 08:41:07 PM
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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. Thanks for posting footage from a hometown show, Ray! It's nice to see something from a show I actually attended.
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: SUNFLOWER ESQ Issue!
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on: February 12, 2011, 07:16:42 PM
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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.
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Non Smiley Smile Stuff / The Sandbox / Re: Won't let me put a photo.
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on: February 08, 2011, 10:30:38 AM
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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.
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Non Smiley Smile Stuff / The Sandbox / Re: Won't let me put a photo.
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on: February 07, 2011, 08:49:38 PM
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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
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Carl
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on: February 06, 2011, 09:21:24 PM
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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.
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Last nights show now up on YouTube
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on: February 06, 2011, 07:56:56 AM
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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.
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