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101  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Guess we know where us US members are buying our copies of NO PIER PRESSURE on: April 03, 2015, 08:38:43 PM
Mine has shipped, probably won't see it until next wednesday, it will be worth the wait, especially at  that price. I ordered an extra to send to my Aunt who loves Brian and it dealing with stage IV lung cancer. The lyrics to The Last Song hit home pretty hard for me.

I have the same info from Target, Bud.  Wishing all the best to your Aunt.  I still remember the NPR report on a study on the healing effects of music.  The big winner of the songs that helped the most, "Whistle In" - no kidding.  With Brian, you're sending her the right guy for the job.

Thank you Debbie.
102  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Guess we know where us US members are buying our copies of NO PIER PRESSURE on: April 02, 2015, 10:03:33 PM
Mine has shipped, probably won't see it until next wednesday, it will be worth the wait, especially at  that price. I ordered an extra to send to my Aunt who loves Brian and it dealing with stage IV lung cancer. The lyrics to The Last Song hit home pretty hard for me.
103  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: It has leaked on: April 02, 2015, 09:51:52 PM
  Cool Guy Ahhh! w00t! Kool-Aid Man Pirate Rock! Brian, Dennis, & Carl Smokin
104  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: LISTEN TO THE LAST SONG, ON THE ISLAND, & I'M FEELING SAD!! BBC RADIO on: March 29, 2015, 09:12:07 PM
I definitely hear the music from Kiss Me Baby's "were you still awake like me" line after he sings "I'm sad as a guy can be" in I'm Sad.

Great tune. 
105  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: LISTEN TO THE LAST SONG & ON THE ISLAND!! BBC RADIO on: March 28, 2015, 11:29:30 PM
Loved both tracks. I think this album is a grand slam instead of a bunt.

 Cool Guy Long Live Brian Wilson!  Cool Guy
106  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Guess You Had To Be There on: March 25, 2015, 03:58:00 PM
To clear this up for Ray and everyone else, I didn't postulate a "theory."  I simply asked a question.  Over the last many months, official sanctioned PR on this album noted the presence of a forthcoming song on the album that dealt with the aftermath of the 2012 reunion.  I found the lyrics - which have a great dramatic arc from positive to negative - fascinating and simply wondered if this might be the song in the PR blurbs.

Here's my post:

"3.  No one has yet commented on the lyrics.  Is this Brian's subtle take on the 2012 reunion ending?"

A question.  Simple as that.  Nuff said.

I'm the one who went further, Steve. Your question was fair. I'm to blame on this one.

No supper for you! Now go to your room... Grin
107  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Guess You Had To Be There on: March 25, 2015, 02:43:24 PM


Sorry guys but I have to jump in here , as you could not be more off base with this interpetation. This song has zero to do with the C50 breakup , and everything to do with the 64-66 period in BRIAN's life.  When I was out there, Brian had already written the lyrics to the chorus' and then he recorded the chorus vocals. His kids were very into Kacey's record , so he had been listening to it and liked her voice and her lyrics; he really liked the lyrics . The first time they met , she had flown out to LA just to sit and discuss the song with Brian , and what his vision of it was. They talked about how it was when their individual careers got rolling; Brian asked her to write the lyrics for the verses talking about that, which is what you are hearing in the verses. For example, the part " guess you miss some of the gold " ( relationships , friendships, happiness) "when youre too busy chasing the shine" (chasing money and fame).

My recommendation is that you have a good listen to what I think is a great record, and all this distraction from enjoying it turns into a headache.


I was right! Thanks for setting the record straight, Ray.
108  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Guess You Had To Be There on: March 25, 2015, 10:21:55 AM
This is totally a song about the dissolution of the C50 band. In true BW/BB style, the bounciness disguises a lot.

Well I guess you had to be there
Such a different place
I was cruising along
Never thinking that we'd ever change.

Yeah, I guess you had to be there
It was a hell of a ride
Lines were blurry and hurried
But it felt like the stars had aligned

We were sharing a new day
Singing a new song
And everyone's problems
Were suddenly gone

Everything I ever wanted
Is right before my face
And all the beautiful people
Were always at my place

Well I guess you had to be there
All we wanted was more
There were winners and losers
And people passed out on my floor

And you know you should have called me
For that real good time
Guess you miss some of the gold
When you're too busy chasing the shine

We were sharing a new day
Singing a new song
And everyone's problems
Were suddenly gone

Everything I ever wanted
Is right in front of my face
Cause all the beautiful people
Were always at my place

(solo)

We were sharing a new day
Sippin' on a new wine
And everyone's problems
Were suddenly mine

And all you ever wanted
Is in right in front of your face
It starts as a good thing
Turns into a headache

Holy hell. Thanks for writing the lyrics out, Wirestone. Just based on the last line, I knew this song was about a lot more than the bouncy/happy melody would have you believe....but I was so enthralled with the actual music that I didn't really listen closely to the lyrics yet. When considered in this context this song really packs a punch.

I thought the song was more about the Beach Boys rise to success in the 60s, but it totally applies to C50, too.
109  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Rank the released NPP songs on: March 24, 2015, 11:09:04 PM
(Updated 3/28/15)

I like all of the songs I've heard so far but this is how I would rank them:

1. Runaway Dancer
2. Last Song
3. Saturday Night
4. On The Island
5. Guess You Had to Be There
6. Our Special Love
7. Sail Away
8. The Right Time
110  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: No Pier Pressure Links on: March 24, 2015, 10:21:10 PM
After collecting and compiling these tracks in the order they will appear on the album, I sat down for a listen on my stereo.  Even with only (roughly) half of the tracks from No Pier Pressure I was left extremely satisfied with the end results. The versions I have are of varying fidelity but it didn't distract from my enjoyment. This album has a chance of being something special. While it's not a Beach Boys album or typical 'seasoned artist with famous fans' duets collection, it's a pure Brian Wilson production.

April 7th can't get here soon enough for me.
111  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Love and Mercy - News and Reviews - First clip is out. on: March 22, 2015, 11:59:20 PM
The only thing that kinda bothers me, it's just me tho, it's the fact how brown dark Cusack eyes are!

Which is funny because when I looked into Brian's eyes (the one time I got to meet him) I couldn't believe how blue they were. I'm jusyt glad I didn't blurt out, "Damn your eyes are blue."
112  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: My First BB Concert/Your First BB Concert on: March 20, 2015, 07:18:34 PM
My mother was 6 months pregnent with me in 1973 and went to a show with my father in Delhi NY. She had to leave the auditorium/gymnasium and sit in the hallway outside because I was kicking so much. I guess I've been feeling those Good Vibrations since I was in utero.

I didn't see them with my own eyes until 1988 at the NY State Fair (during the height of Kokomo.)
113  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Heroes and Villains stereo Cantina mix on: March 20, 2015, 07:14:44 PM
Thanks! I liked it a lot!
114  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson Taping Soundstage Special With Special Guests on: March 20, 2015, 07:04:05 PM
Some folk like coffee, others, like me, don't. Nothing to do with anything bar personal preference. I don't like Deschanel's voice. Simple as that. Doesn't matter to me how "authentic" it might be or how far the tradition goes back... don't like her voice, never will. If you think I'm doing it just for effect, finding a fault just to post about it, fine, I can't make you think otherwise. But permit me my considered opinion, expressed politely and grammatically correctly, without inferring I'm trolling.

I think the proper term for your stance is 'douchey'. 
115  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Blondie on Wild Honey on: March 20, 2015, 06:20:26 PM
Don't forget Billy Hinche!
116  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian is Doing an AMA on Reddit Today at 1pm PST on: March 20, 2015, 01:13:28 PM
So he never met John Lennon? Is that story Alice Cooper tells a put on, or does Brian truly not remember meeting him?

That Alice Cooper story was my first thought, as well.

Micky Dolenz recalls a party somewhere in Beverly Hills or LA with Harry Nilsson, John Lennon, Brian Wilson and others. They had all dropped acid and Brian sat a a piano all night and just hit one note continuously through the entire party. It's very likely Brian may have no recollection of meeting John because he was so out of it during this period (which was likely 1973-74).
117  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: LOVE AND MERCY screening on: March 15, 2015, 10:12:05 AM
There's a photo of Brian and John Cusack at SXSW today on Brian's Twitter.

118  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Happy 74th birthday to Mike Love on: March 15, 2015, 10:04:32 AM
119  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Happy 74th birthday to Mike Love on: March 15, 2015, 10:03:47 AM
120  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Happy 74th birthday to Mike Love on: March 15, 2015, 10:01:21 AM
121  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Love and Mercy - News and Reviews - First clip is out. on: February 26, 2015, 09:26:28 PM
I always thought that Brian looked very different in the 80's-early 90's, like he didn't look like an older version of the same guy like the other BB did. He almost looked to me like he had plastic surgery or something, the way Landy had him dressed and such, he just looked very different. So I think that it will work in the movie because Brian will so so different and so broken from where he once was.

Very good trailer, it's clear a lot of love and care went into this.

Brian DID have a facelift in the 80s.
122  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Love and Mercy - News and Reviews - First clip is out. on: February 25, 2015, 09:18:18 AM
The trailer made me cry, in a good way.
123  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Preview No Pier Pressure On Google Play! on: February 21, 2015, 02:45:49 AM
I really want to hear Don't Worry in its entirety.  Smokin
124  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Sweet Insanity Sessions? on: February 20, 2015, 04:13:45 PM
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125  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Hi from Brian - see you here next Monday on: January 21, 2015, 12:10:19 PM
I can't wait!
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