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101  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Ode to Bobbie Gentry: The music and mystery of a Mississippi Delta Queen on: July 28, 2012, 11:41:55 AM
Hi all,

Yesterday was the 68th birthday of singer/songwriter Bobbie Gentry. I wrote a 2-part article explaining her significance as a recording artist and why she abandoned her career. Both the single and the album, "Ode to Billie Joe", knocked The Beatles off the top off the pop charts -- "All You Need Is Love" and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. She and Glen Campbell had a very popular duet album, too.

Anyway, the article includes interviews with arranger Jimmie Haskell [Rick Nelson's producer & arranger for 28 years], her guitarist and drummer, singer B.J. Thomas, and former Capitol A&R man Ken Mansfield.

Elvis/Steve McQueen author Marshall Terrill interviewed Mansfield. Mansfield has a lot of connections to the Beach Boys. He was there when the Beach Boys did the Hawaii shows in '67. And Gentry was present for those shows, too.

If anyone has any info on whether the Beach Boys have ever commented on Bobbie Gentry, please let me know. Also, don't hesitate to share your memories/anecdotes below or on Examiner.com.  There hasn't been a major article about her since a 2003 Mojo feature, so it's high time for a new one. I will be writing more about her later this year...




PART ONE     http://www.examiner.com/article/ode-to-bobbie-g-the-music-and-mystery-of-a-mississippi-delta-queen?cid=PROD-redesign-right-next


PART TWO    http://www.examiner.com/article/bobbie-gentry-rediscovering-the-girl-from-chickasaw-county
102  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: \ on: June 09, 2012, 06:58:39 AM
One of my favorite parts: After Mike says he couldn't dream of not performing their biggest hits in concert, Brian is asked for his vision for the Beach Boys' tour: "I'd like to scare people a little." Just wish he had convinced Mike to do Add Some Music To Your Day & Marcella a little earlier in the tour, since I missed it...
103  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: "The Fragile Beach Boys Reunion" - Rolling Stone Magazine on: June 08, 2012, 11:33:04 PM
You're welcome, Awesoman. Finally was able to do 3 image "snips" per article page from Rolling Stone's online archives. Mine hasn't arrived in the mail yet. The writer, Jason Fine, also wrote one of the best profiles on Merle Haggard for the magazine a few years ago.
104  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: \ on: June 08, 2012, 09:43:36 PM


















105  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: "The Fragile Beach Boys Reunion" - Rolling Stone Magazine on: June 08, 2012, 09:28:54 PM
106  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Tonight Show tonight on: June 06, 2012, 02:38:20 PM
Thanks for the reminder. You might want to add "Jay Leno" or "Leno" in the title of the thread so everyone will see it...
107  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Not one vocal credit for David Marks on the new album? on: June 06, 2012, 02:36:01 PM
The only thing that saddens me a bit about the album is the lack of any Beach Boy on instruments, other than Dave. That will continue to feed detractors of the band who love to say the guys didn't or couldn't play any instruments on their records. I would love to hear just the 5 BB's write, sing, and play at least one song all by themselves [okay, maybe with a drummer]. But they would have to get out of their comfort zone first...
108  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Group Interview On PBS - Charlie Rose Show Tonight on: May 21, 2012, 04:54:57 PM
The Charlie Rose interview just came on again on Bloomberg Television [channel 353 on DirecTV]. Started around 10:20 PM Eastern tonight...
109  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Who wants to be the BB's on SNL? on: May 16, 2012, 01:05:52 PM
A huge, black & white poster of the guys in 1964 was squarely placed in the center of the cold open during last week's SNL broadcast. Did anyone notice it on here? The sketch where Will Ferrell portrayed George W. Bush & Jason Sudeikis was Vice President Joe Biden.
110  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Thread For VIP Experiences on: May 14, 2012, 07:50:40 PM
Zach95,

You never know.  You can probably make a few friends while you wait. I think that depends on the venue location as to whether you might see a Beach Boy before or after a show. If it's a theatre, you might have a better chance [buses may be parked closer to venue]. By the way, as the VIP folks were filing into the venue in St. Augustine, David Marks walked by, on his way to soundcheck.
111  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: CONCERT ATTENDERS: WHAT'S ON THE MERCH TABLE? on: May 14, 2012, 04:24:18 PM
The tour book is just pictures -- no text.  I thumbed through it on the merchandise table -- the seller didn't mind. The Walmart Zine pack is much more worthwhile for a third of the price.
112  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Thread For VIP Experiences on: May 14, 2012, 04:14:03 PM
There were maybe 70 people at the meet & greet in St. Augustine. After the soundcheck, the "meet and greet" lasted less than 10 minutes for 70 people.  So I was definitely not happy. For nearly $400, I at least expected to shake their hands. The hooker analogy mentioned above is very appropriate.

Anyway, the advice about focusing on one Beach Boy was definitely worthwhile. And that was Al. Cool that others have had such a good experience with him. A friend of mine actually flew on a plane with them as they left Raleigh & traveled to St. Augustine. Al talked to him the whole time about agriculture, The Civil War [he had several magazines on the plane] & revealed he had lost his wallet in Raleigh. Maybe someone found it for him.
113  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Thread for various insignificant questions that don't deserve their own thread! on: May 12, 2012, 08:39:13 PM
During the opening segment of Saturday Night Live [SNL] tonight with Will Ferrell as guest host, it featured a sketch with Joe Biden, Obama, & George W. Bush. Right in the center of Biden's bedroom was a classic, oversize photo of The Beach Boys from 1964, in black and white.
114  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Rolling Stone session coming soon? on: May 09, 2012, 03:57:14 PM
excellent shot of Bruce with that 1971 cover; lot of water has been under the bridge since then
115  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Thread For VIP Experiences on: May 08, 2012, 06:46:15 PM
Hi Pet Sounder,

Say what you want when you get to meet the Beach Boys. Again, it will go by very fast. I got a small conversation going with Al, but only a couple of sentences before the host wanted to take the photo. I'm sure you can put your arms around them. I just kinda stood in the middle of them behind Brian's chair.

 The guy in front of me was smart enough to shake all of their hands. Somehow I missed Mike. I just had my arm on the back of Brian's chair. Had rehearsed what I was gonna say to him, but could just think to say it was a pleasure to meet him. Got a quick "Thank you" from him.

I would encourage you to be last in line. You have a better chance of getting something signed then. Also, introduce yourself to Jeff Foskett. He stood in the back [behind the VIP Nation host, out of the picture], and I was stupid & didn't say hello to him. Again, it all goes by so quickly. That can also probably increase your chances of getting something signed. Say hello to security; say hi to the VIP Nation host. You never know, this could increase your chances of getting something signed.

Also, take a Sharpie or two with you. The guys might not have one, and if you have a marker in hand, another chance of getting something signed. Mainly, just be nice, but don't be afraid to take the moment & run with it. Life is too short.
116  Smiley Smile Stuff / Concert Reviews / Re: Show 6: St Augustine Amphitheater- St Augustine, FL 5/2/12(SETLIST/PICS/REVIEWS) on: May 08, 2012, 05:13:10 PM
Thanks for the nice compliments. I also took my parents to the show. They didn't do the VIP thing. Anyway, my mom kept my camera until the show started; really wish I could have taken some photos at soundcheck. You all have  to see Al wearing shorts.

If PBS uses most of the footage from St. Augustine, I think the band will look good on TV. The only one to watch out for is Mike, who dressed kinda loud & Hawaii-like as usual. I wonder if someone told him to change his lime-green pants; he wore the coffee-brown ones after the intermission.
117  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Thread For VIP Experiences on: May 08, 2012, 12:05:12 PM
Oh yeah, Jeff Foskett was behind the VIP Nation host as everyone stepped forward to get their pic with The Beach Boys. He told Brian several times to smile. So maybe it is working.
118  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Thread For VIP Experiences on: May 08, 2012, 08:51:18 AM
Yes, VIP Nation will send an email approximately 2 weeks after the show is over. I think the photos will then be available on smugmug, and VIP Nation will give everyone a unique password to retrieve their photo.

Eric...now I envy you. At least you were in Carl's presence from afar. Thanks for sharing your story.
119  Smiley Smile Stuff / Concert Reviews / Re: Show 6: St Augustine Amphitheater- St Augustine, FL 5/2/12(SETLIST/PICS/REVIEWS) on: May 08, 2012, 01:37:06 AM
Yes, they're mine. Sorry it's taken so long to upload. Seeing the BB's brilliant performance on Jimmy Fallon gave me that extra push I needed. Hope some of these are worthwhile. Just wish I had gotten more of Brian, but he was on opposite side of stage, buried behind that grand piano...I didn't use my flash for any of these photos, as my camera probably would have been confiscated. I was sitting on aisle & didn't get to focus like I wanted to (I was also holding pen & notebook).  The lighting was weird on some of the pics, so I made them black & white.


























































120  Smiley Smile Stuff / Concert Reviews / Re: Show 6: St Augustine Amphitheater- St Augustine, FL 5/2/12(SETLIST/PICS/REVIEWS) on: May 08, 2012, 01:11:55 AM

































121  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Thread For VIP Experiences on: May 08, 2012, 12:53:42 AM
I don't think I said it above -- but the main reasons I went with the VIP thing:

1.  I figured it was my only opportunity to be in the band's presence.
2.  I wanted to sit close to the stage.
3.  Access to the soundcheck (it lasted an hour)
4.  Photo with the band


I could have paid $450 for front row seats, but I stuck with $375 for tickets within the 1st five rows. I wound up in the second row, since I purchased my package the minute it went on sale. As others have said, concerts in larger cities commanded much higher prices. Regardless, it's the most I've ever paid to see an artist, but it seems reasonable that the guys may not tour together again...
122  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Thread For VIP Experiences on: May 08, 2012, 12:36:16 AM
123  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Thread For VIP Experiences on: May 08, 2012, 12:35:21 AM






Here you go. The shirt just came out of the clothes dryer. The image used for the tote bag is very similar to the black t-shirt being offered for sale on the official BB's website. Except it costs $35, doesn't have the band member's individual names on the bottom, and has the tour dates on the back. I was talking to my mom -- I think I've convinced her to take the tote bag to a graphic tee artist & use it to make a brand-new shirt for me. Kind of an early birthday present.

http://thebeachboys.shop.bravadousa.com/Product.aspx?cp=55723&pc=BGCTBZ02
124  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Thread For VIP Experiences on: May 07, 2012, 11:24:41 PM
In St. Augustine, meeting the Beach Boys for the photo lasted all of 30 seconds, tops. A few folks were able to get stuff signed if they were at the very end of the line. Expect security to tell you to move on, and the VIP host will say that nothing can be signed. Perhaps if you plead your case...

If you & your family/friends bought the VIP ticket, I'm sure you could all get a photo with the BB. Brian was seated, Mike & David were on side, Al & Bruce were on another.  VIP Nation hasn't released my photo yet, so that's all I can offer. You can probably get a few sentences in to whichever Beach Boy you're standing next to, but keep in mind that the VIP host may take the photo while you're talking... Personally, I wish they would allow more interaction with the band due to the steep price.  The backing band was not present for the photo session. I take that back for a second -- Jeff Foskett was there. I wish they all had been.

Getting to see the soundcheck was the biggest thing to me. Beware: The T-shirt they give you is really crappy. You can just about see through it. Probably cost them a few dollars at the most. But the black VIP tote bag was cool. I wish they had used the pic on the tote bag [Beach Boys 50th with classic Brother logo] for the t-shirt.
125  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Reminder: Beach Boys on Fallon Tonight - May 7th, 2012 on: May 07, 2012, 10:53:37 PM
Al got some really good close-ups on Radio & Wouldn't It Be Nice.  Also funny to hear him yell out "Yee-hoo!" at the end of Radio. Brian was really hunching his shoulders up during Radio, too. Looks like Bruce & David wore the same shirts they wore in St. Augustine when the show was filmed.

And thanks for the Johnny Carson info. Sad that the footage is probably lost.
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