Very, very nice!
I loved it! 

No one thinks Island Fever sounds even a tiny bit like Kokomo?

Lahania Aloha is my favorite on that album mostly for Carl's vocals.

And Carl's vocals are one of the few things on that album that don't suck.

I think Island Fever sounds a teensy weensy almost can't hear it bit like Kokomo. OK?

Yes.   

No one thinks Island Fever sounds even a tiny bit like Kokomo?

Lahania Aloha is my favorite on that album mostly for Carl's vocals.

And Carl's vocals are one of the few things on that album that don't suck.

Blue Christmas and Christmas Day.

"I think maybe it's more of a backlash against classic artists doing cover albums of oldies (Hello Rod Stewart)"

If that is the case, then why was Rod Stewart nominated this year for doing that very same thing?

Fly Me To The Moon...The Great American Songbook Vol V....Rod Stewart

My bad LOL, didn't read the whole list.  There goes that theory :-(  Guess they didn't like the album then.

I suppose not. Maybe they weren't too keen on "Brianized' Gershwin. Or he just got overlooked. Regardless, I think it's a shame but not too suprising I guess, given their track record.

"I think maybe it's more of a backlash against classic artists doing cover albums of oldies (Hello Rod Stewart)"

If that is the case, then why was Rod Stewart nominated this year for doing that very same thing?

Fly Me To The Moon...The Great American Songbook Vol V....Rod Stewart

I certainly hope not.

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.
Crazy Love
Michael Bublé
The Greatest Love Songs Of All Time
Barry Manilow
Let It Be Me: Mathis In Nashville
Johnny Mathis
Fly Me To The Moon…The Great American Songbook: Volume V
Rod Stewart
Love Is The Answer
Barbara Streisand

Before we get too uptight, has anyone listened to the albums that did get nominated?

No. And...

You can't force me to listen to Rod Stewart and Barry Manilow! 

Been a fan since June of 64. All I can say is some things never change. Hey, at least Brian and the Boys have us diehards hangin in for almost half a century 

I agree with that and with the sentiments expressed about the Grammy Awards in general.

Still... I can't help feeling somewhat disappointed.

It would have been nice to see Brian get some recognition for his fine work on BWRG.

After 50 years in the biz he has just one honorary Grammy (for being a member of the Beach Boys) and one for best instrumental (Fire) to show for it.

You are correct.

Apparently the Grammy voters were less than impressed with BWRG.

No nominations of any kind.
I guess they didn't need to release it early here in the USA after all.

I gave up hope on modern music years ago. With the exception of the odd BB's related release (and some of those are purchased simply because I'm a completist) I don't own any modern music. I think the most contemporary album I own is from 1992!

Nothing in 18 years has struck your fancy enough to buy?

That's a long time. My daughter's entire lifetime.

I believe that the nominations for the Grammy Awards will be announced today. While I would like to believe that BWRG will be nominated for any of the major categories, in reality I don't see this happening.

However, there are a few other possible categories BWRG could be nominated for.

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, Best Pop Instrumental Performance (Plenty Of Nuttin') and possibly Best Jazz Vocal Album being the most likely.

Your thoughts on this, if any, are appreciated. 

Anybody else have an opinion on my alternate 15 BO?

I think you made some good choices Billy.
I  think they should have stuck to the original plan of an all oldies album with maybe It's OK as a closer and then an album of new material.

My "new" album: River Song, Good Timin', That Same Song (w/gospel choir) Had To Phone Ya, Back Home, Everyone's In Love With You, Susie Cincinnati, Shortenin' Bread, Pacific Ocean Blues, Goodtime, San Miguel, Angel Come Home, California Feelin'

I don't get the "Viva Las Vegas"-connection, except maybe that Ann-Margaret was pretty damn hot. Or was that not related to his "joke"? Was he maybe talking about the new re-mix-album "Viva Elvis"?

I believe he was referring to this "Viva Viagra" commercial.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umhEoIdKYm8

I think that his lack of lead vocals from the Surfs'Up through the Holland album had much more to do with his mental state and relations or lack thereof with the other Beach Boys.

His deteriorating voice seems to me to have little or no role.

He didn't seem very shy about singing here even though it's obvious something is going on with that singing voice...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5FmLIBzo0Y

I think it's great!

And it doesn't necessarily preclude doing any US dates.

I agree with  both"Marcella "and "Darlin'

And would  also add the live version of "Sail On Sailor" from  In Concert

And "Let The Wind Blow".

[would]

Yeah, a VDP Presents SMiLE would be a corker. His own arrangements......... how would he have done it bearing in mind the masterpiece Song Cycle which followed...... 

Judging from this arrangement it would be about twice as long.

Wouldn't it be interesting if Brian won a second Grammy for an instrumental?

Welcome aboard!

Thanks!

I was thinking it was Sloop John B

Yes, it was.

My first post! Whoohoo!