I have a few questions about 'Ding Dang'. Question One: When was the version on 'Love You' recorded? Question Two: Who is that speaking at the beginning just as the drums start playing along with the piano? Question Three: Is that Brian singing the verse before the song fades out? I know Mike sings the verses the first two times but for the third time it doesn't really sound like him.

Personally I think had it come out in '67, it would be a success, only because there was so much buzz surrounding the record and its high importance. I don't think it would top Sgt. Pepper but it would be around the same height of popularity, then again....who knows?

What I find interesting about M.I.U is that its one of those few Beach Boys albums that I immediately enjoyed. I remember hearing Pet Sounds for the first time and did not like it at all, but through time it has become one of my favourite albums. M.I.U. in terms of production is great but in terms of lyrics there are hits and misses. I actually admire the way they have taken harmonies from earlier songs and spliced them with new recordings, call it unoriginal, I call it nostalgic in a way. With 'Kona Coast' the melodies and the old harmony from the song 'Hawaii' go together REALLY well in my opinion. It definately beats 'Keepin The Summer Alive'. I laughed when my mom said "Gee, the 80's sure weren't good to them were they?" This was after she borrowed the album to listen to it.

I like where the conversation is going

Mike sounds sleepy.

I didn't know Smile bootlegs had circulated that early

Around what year did SMiLE Bootlegs start appearing?

I'm not in a band (currently) but I can play 'Wonderful', Wind Chimes' and the opening part to 'Song For Children' on piano

Yeah, all that time I didn't know that 'With Me Tonight' was originally used for Vega-Tables. I always thought it was an original non-SMiLE related piece.

I can see how constant smoking can wreck your vocal chords, but how does cocaine wreck them exactly?

Those are quality pictures I must say

Awesome pics from the July 25th Concert. Man, that John Stamos didn't age a bit ever since he joined. I'm very surprised to see Brian in that Carl & The Passions - So Tough pic. He doesn't look too good.

I think I'll grow a beard. 

That is so cool. Two original members together many years later. And the other guys ain't bad either

I might have asked this before in another thread, but what place currently occupies where the Radiant Radish used to be?

I think that was their only R & B and soul album

Wild Honey is a standout. There is no other Beach Boys album like it.

yeah, Mike was a dink!

It is a fun album to sing along with

Love the harmonies on 'With Me Tonight'

Mike was a big part of their success. They probably still do put out a great product. The fact is that, if you have only Mike & Bruce.....(especially when Brian & Alan are still around and are prominent touring musicians).....then it's not the Beach Boys. It's.....

I've seen that picture and I'm thinking.....no! Not the Beach Boys, just Mike & Bruce plus a bunch of random guys I could care less about. It's just an example of how self-centred Mike is and that he thinks its HIS band. It's not HIS band. He may be one of the lead singers but there isn't an ounce of genius within this guy. I say....keep the band....'cause they might be good, I dunno.....but don't call them the friggin' Beach Boys, because they are far from even living up to their legacy. If Mike thinks he is the leader, why not just name the group after him and the members. But to call them the Beach Boys is disloyal in so many ways. Damn you, Mike! DAMN YOU!

I'm not sure what to think of Smiley Smile....One thing is for sure...its their most NEATEST album. A couple of things I could do without would be the increasingly higher-pitched harmonies on 'She's Goin' Bald'. The first time I heard it, I didn't know what the hell to do or where the hell this was going for that matter. Another thing I dislike is at the beginning of 'Little Pad', there is laughing over decent backing vocals. Other than those 2 things, I think its a very interesting album and is enjoyable to listen to.

Does anybody got any pics of the band (with Brian) that were taken during the sessions for 'Wild Honey'?

Thankyou, MBE! I appreciate your contribution