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76  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson - 2018 Tour Thread on: December 22, 2018, 07:12:25 PM
Thanks so much for posting that clip! I love seeing Brian and Al just hanging out. That was a nice little stocking stuffer to go with my Christmas gift of getting to see them perform in Pittsburgh a few weeks ago.
77  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: Top 10 Songs By Different Artists or Bands on: December 19, 2018, 10:16:17 AM
Jethro Tull

1. Minstrel in the Gallery
2. Living in the Past
3. One White Duck/010=Nothing at All
4. Black Satin Dancer
5.Songs from the Wood
6. Broadsword
7. Bungle in the Jungle
8.Singing All Day
9. Too Old to Rock and Roll
10. Fallen on Hard Times
78  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: The return of the \ on: December 18, 2018, 07:52:44 PM
Holiday Traditions channel on Sirius XM. A few days ago I heard Rosemary Clooney for the first time. Her voice is much deeper than I expected! I remember Brian mentioning something in "I Am Brian Wilson" about Clooney's song "Tenderly". Ah, just found the quote. He says, "I feel like I learned to sing from that song".
79  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: Cover songs better than their original on: December 18, 2018, 06:58:39 PM
I prefer the Beach Boys' version of "Just Once in My Life" over The Righteous Brothers' version. Sure, the Brothers' version is great in its own right, with the baritone vocals and Spector Wall of Sound, but there's something about the mix of Carl's sincere lead and Brian's raw, aching pleading that comes through in the chorus that I just love. It just makes the song seem so much more, I dunno, personal, I guess? And I love the use of the synthesizer in the BBs' version because it feels grand but not overpowering-- like the vocals are allowed to be the star of the show.
80  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: Uncharacteristic Songs on: December 17, 2018, 05:42:30 PM
"Beth" - Kiss
"Debbie Denise" - Blue Oyster Cult
"This Guy's In Love With You" - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
"Here Comes The Night (1979)" - The Beach Boys
"My Ding-A-Ling" - Chuck Berry
"Eleanor Rigby" - The Beatles
 

Great choices! I'd like to add:
"Tell All the People" - The Doors
"Hurt" - Johnny Cash
81  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: What Is Your Favorite Soundtrack? on: December 12, 2018, 02:23:43 PM
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Forrest Gump
A Clockwork Orange
82  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: Your Favorite Non-BBs Christmas Album on: December 10, 2018, 08:15:59 PM
Wow, thanks everyone!  Cheesy The ones from your selections that seem to pique my interest most are Elvis, Phil Spector, and John Denver. Another one I enjoy that I forgot to mention is "Christmas with Mario Lanza."
83  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: Your Favorite Non-BBs Christmas Album on: December 09, 2018, 08:48:46 PM
Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme - That Holiday Feeling!
The Carpenters - Christmas Portrait
Spike Jones Presents A Xmas Spectacular

Enjoy!

Thanks for the recs! I actually heard some Carpenters' Christmas music recently and was blown away by how pretty it was. I will definitely check these out.
84  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: Saddest songs on: December 09, 2018, 08:32:15 PM
"Big Bad John" Jimmy Dean
"If It Be Your Will" Leonard Cohen
"Tears in Heaven" Eric Clapton

And then, the Beach Boys "Until I Die"

All of these have made me weep.
85  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Your Favorite Non-BBs Christmas Album on: December 09, 2018, 08:17:11 PM
Hi -- this my first new thread ever -- anyway, since we are in the midst of the holiday season, I was wondering what folks' favorite non-BBs Christmas albums are. I guess I'm asking here, because well, my opinion is, if you're a BB/BW fan, you likely have good taste in music all around, and I wouldn't mind expanding my collection with some outtasight Christmas recommendations.

Just for the record, here are my top three:

1. Johnny Mathis "Merry Christmas"
2. Bing Crosby "White Christmas"
3. Trans-Siberian Orchestra "The Lost Christmas Eve"

Thanks in advance for your help!
86  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson - 2018 Tour Thread on: December 09, 2018, 07:48:10 PM
I do think Brian wants to be there !!!!!


I'm so glad to hear yet another concertgoer feels that way, too! You wouldn't know it from various media reviews out there.  Roll Eyes Tongue
87  Smiley Smile Stuff / Welcome to the Smiley Smile board / Re: Welcome thread on: December 05, 2018, 05:13:13 PM

Been listening to them non-stop for months! Got to see Brian in November! Died! Resurrected! My family thinks I'm possessed!


 LOL That has been my experience as well! Bless my husband for putting up with my buying tons of CDs and mp3s, watching every documentary, Love & Mercy, Making of Pet Sounds clips, watching the 25th Anniversary Hawaii show and my BBs book buying spree (Even found a copy of David Leaf's bio!)

Nice to meet you!
88  Smiley Smile Stuff / Welcome to the Smiley Smile board / Re: Welcome thread on: December 05, 2018, 05:02:53 PM
Thank you, Billy C and thelonelysea for welcoming me! I am so heartened to know I am not the only person born in the last 4 decades who loves the BBs and BW.  Because usually when asked about who my favorite music artist is, and I say "Brian Wilson," I get a puzzled look and the words, "Brian who?" I even have some younger coworkers who have never heard of the Beach Boys.
89  Smiley Smile Stuff / Welcome to the Smiley Smile board / Re: Welcome thread on: December 05, 2018, 04:29:43 PM
Hi, I'm new here. Came to enjoy and maybe occasionally post. It's hard to find folks in person who share my interest in the Beach Boys/Brian Wilson, especially being a 30-something female in Northern Appalachia, so I'm grateful a board like this exists.

I grew up listening my parents' copy of Endless Summer on 8-Track, and within the last year rekindled my love for the music of the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson. I'm still discovering their vast catalogues, but I'm loving every stage of their musical journey, with Pet Sounds being my favorite album, but Love You as my second. Just attended Brian's Christmas Show a few nights ago and it was like a dream come true for me!
90  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson - 2018 Tour Thread on: December 05, 2018, 04:17:33 PM
Hi, I'm new here and this is my first post. I've been a lurker for several months, and decided I wanted to become a member so I could share my thoughts on the Christmas Show. Sorry this is a few days late--I didn't realize there was a brief waiting period for registration, so it will read as though the concert was the night before. Anyway, my two cents.

I attended the Pittsburgh show last night, and in short, I left pleasantly surprised. This was my first Brian Wilson concert ever, but I felt very realistic in my expectations having read some of the earlier reviews of the Christmas tour, and, well, the fact that Mr. Wilson is 76 years old. Truthfully, compared to the clips of the show from a few days prior, I can tell you that to me, Brian seemed much more lively at the performance this evening. To my memory, yes, he sang about as often as previous posters have mentioned, but I was not disappointed when he did. I thought he sounded terrific on “Christmasey.”

Some random things I noticed:

Brian did not appear to be nearly as uncomfortable as he appeared in the clips from a few days ago. I really only saw him shift in his chair a few times, he did not have a pained expression on his face, moreover, the mouth/jaw movements (perhaps tardive dyskinesia?) he had were much milder and infrequent. I wonder if the fact that there was a full day between this show and the last one had something to do with this, meaning, maybe he got more rest and was feeling better?

Brian’s facial expression stayed fairly neutral most of the evening, but I did not get the sense that he was distracted or bored, or anything like that. On the contrary, at one point, Brian was waving his hands in the air to the music, and my spouse remarked, “I think he likes just being here.” I agreed. And there were a few times when Brian spoke, too. He thanked the audience at the end of the show, and (again, with assistance and a limp) walked off with the rest of the band when they finished singing Auld Lang Syne.

Of course, Al and Blondie were fantastic. Good night, these two can sing! Blondie is an energy guy if I ever saw one, with way he moved around the stage, played guitar and delivered his sonorous vocals. And when Al took the lead with songs like “Christmas Day” and “Help Me Rhonda” I was amazed at how well his voice has maintained its quality. Al was the emcee for the evening, although Blondie talked a bit as well, I recall him saying that he became a Steelers fan when he came to America. 

As stated by many others, the band nailed everything perfectly. And I enjoyed Rob’s leads.

Just an item of note, they did perform “Winter Symphony”, but I honestly don’t remember if they played “White Christmas.” I don’t think they did.

From where we sat, Heinz Hall appeared to be about two-thirds to possibly three-quarters full. Most of the attendees looked to be 60+ years of age.
In the end, I am so glad I went. I am not quite out of my thirties, but most of the musicians I admire and listen to are either in their twilight years or are deceased, so, to see Brian Wilson (my favorite songwriter ever) in person, regardless of anything else, is a privilege and for me, most likely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I just choose to bask in the moment and hold on to the memory.



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