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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Guess we know where us US members are buying our copies of NO PIER PRESSURE
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on: April 03, 2015, 08:38:43 PM
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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.
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Guess You Had To Be There
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on: March 25, 2015, 03:58:00 PM
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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...
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Guess You Had To Be There
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on: March 25, 2015, 02:43:24 PM
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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.
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Guess You Had To Be There
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on: March 25, 2015, 10:21:55 AM
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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
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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.
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: No Pier Pressure Links
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on: March 24, 2015, 10:21:10 PM
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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.
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: My First BB Concert/Your First BB Concert
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on: March 20, 2015, 07:18:34 PM
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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.)
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson Taping Soundstage Special With Special Guests
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on: March 20, 2015, 07:04:05 PM
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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'.
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian is Doing an AMA on Reddit Today at 1pm PST
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on: March 20, 2015, 01:13:28 PM
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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).
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Love and Mercy - News and Reviews - First clip is out.
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on: February 26, 2015, 09:26:28 PM
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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.
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