The newest recording of my band is now online. The song is called "Coolin' down". Maybe some of you would like to listen to it and share their thoughts.


http://www.myspace.com/orangewhipband

JIm went to university in Florida, and in L.A. he lived rough on the beach for a while. How could he avoid the music of the BBs? It must have been a constant presence.

I remember a quote in which he said that the Beach Boys were the reason he came to California.
Anyway:


Morrison's 1966 Elektra bio

FAVORITE SINGING GROUPS: Beach Boys, Kinks, Love
INDIVIDUAL SINGERS: Sinatra, Presley


Frank Lisciandro, a very close friend of Morrison, said this: But Jim really, really loved the Beach Boys, and he loved Elvis.

After that he goes on about how they went to a Elvis-show in Miami in 1970

Dennis and Jim Morrison once got into a fight iirc

If that's true, I just hope they're not re-hashing old hits.

just a thought: do you believe that they had enough time to write new songs (and that's what Mike wants to do with Brian) ? Personally I don't think so. So if this is true I have a bad feeling about it

I'm sharing this thought/fear, actually. But wouldn't it be nice if they used some new songs...

Of course. It would be nice if they for one time could do something right. But it's the gosh darn Beach Boys....

Once again, thanks Steve ! This is really fascinating to read

If that's true, I just hope they're not re-hashing old hits.

just a thought: do you believe that they had enough time to write new songs (and that's what Mike wants to do with Brian) ? Personally I don't think so. So if this is true I have a bad feeling about it

If something like Stars & Stripes Vol.2 should happen and is similar awfully done as vol.1 then good night.......

Thanks Steve ! This is very interesting stuff. Reading such articles is almost as travelling back in time.

Just got this wonderful CD ! Fantastic ! Everyone: buy it ! You will love it !

Thats sad news, was listening to the Freshmen just the other night. Bob's voice was the one that Brian was mainly influenced by wasn't it?

RIP Bob.

Didn't brian once say that he learned singing from listening to Bob ? Might be wrong about that, though.
Anyway this is sad news.

Mike's speech for that Maharishi thing from a few years back. McCartney (and probably Ringo) standing behind him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxMtDv8UZjQ&feature=related


And a backstage interview with Mike from South Africa:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQR4vHjR-CA&feature=related



EDIT:

A 10-part Manson/Dennis documentary. It looks like even Brian gets interviewed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y74c2ymKEJQ&feature=related

I thought the meeting with Elvis and the fake karate chop happened in 1969.

I know Brian was at RCA in 1976 (I saw him) but don't think he was there to see Elvis.

'75 while Elvis was recording "Pieces of my life" for his "Today"-album.

Great interview ! So many funny answers. I love it !!

Bgas (what the hell does bgas stand for anyway?)

I also wondered if it's got something to do with this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyqmZbNsu3U

Brian's been doing this retiring from the road stuff since 1964.

He probably just wants time so he can lay down tracks for Mike, Al and Bruce to sing on

[cuming]

What is this, another showcase for up and cumingartists?

 


Now people, don't be so harsh. We haven't heard anything. It might surprise everyone here for good

Well, if this is true then I think a last Beach Boys-concert would be a very nice way to end his stage carreer. Of course he'll might keep on recording and releasing records but even if this is the last thing we heard from Brian, he deserves it. Even not talking about what he gave the world and what he went through, he's getting old. That's life.

Here's some info on the more "fashionable" tribute - it features more contemporary artists and (of course) Sir Paul.

http://www.jambase.com/Articles/49586/Buddy-Holly-Tribute-Album-MMJ-Black-Keys-McCartney

Doesn't Paul own the rights to all of Buddy's music? So I wouldn't wonder if he appears on every tribute that has some kind of commercial potential

Maybe he'll premiere the song at his concert at the Surf Ballroom !


EDIT:
Cool, Brian even gets the titletrack, Listen To Me

Just in case someone hasn't heard..... the bird is th.... oh wait, wrong..... I meant Country Air in stereo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kymhUNr7Yhk&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kymhUNr7Yhk&feature=related


Country Air in stereo

Great move by him !!
He signed the Beach Boys to Warner Bros. iirc

Interestingly, another fan contacted me just two days ago encouraging me to turn the site into book format. Easier said than done but I said if he can find the means I'll supply the beans ... ;-)
 

That would be great !

The "glue" holding it all together, on nearly every track, is Brian's detuned piano. His sense of drive and rhythm on that piano throughout most of Wild Honey's tracks is an overlooked element: The guy was awesome on piano and this album needed his piano to hold the rhythms together.

Every time I hear the album I remember how much I love hearing Brian grooving away at that detuned piano.

Indeed, Brian had/has a fantastic feel for rhythm.

but I heard a live show in Seattle and it sounded like a pretty good audeince.

I don't think that counts because people who went to a Beach Boys concert probably also were fans or at least interested in them. One has to concentrate on ticket sales, magazine articles, etc

It's really strange that they were as big as anyone in the UK but the US didn't notice or didn't want to

( Johnstone, nice!)

 

Heard he was a sheriff....