Nice to find my original account........

If you collect live BB  shows, this set is simply a collection of the common live shows that were on the radio. For example, the Washington DC 1967 tape, the 1971 Fillmore Closing, the 1974 Long Island show, 1980 live broadcast, the live broadcast from 1981, Carl  Wilson My Father's Place show,
1985 show for feeding the world. Chances are many of you already have most of them.

The reason Smile became famous is a mixture of interacting forces. The music that was heard by member's of the music press and the statements made by people at that time had a large influence. Most persuasive at the time were Paul Williams, Jules Siegel, and Leonard Berstein/David Oppenheim (hope I spelled Oppenheim correctly). Paul Williams heard the acetates at Brian's house. Jules Siegel and his then wife were part of Brian's group of interested newcomers, who he met through Van Dyke Parks. Leonard Bernstein heard Surfs Up on the Oppenheim film footage, and of course,  Oppenheim shot several hours of film about Brian.

In my opinion, those people, contemporaries of Smile, who spoke favorably and emphatically about Smile in film, press, and in creative music circles, launched the Smile legend.  Later, David Anderle and Paul Williams spoke about Brian in a two part conversation about Brian roughly 8 months after Brian shelved the tapes. Then Cabinessence and Our Prayer were issued on 20/20, and reinforced the power and innovative nature about Smile. Surfs Up was issued in a form done by Carl Then Carl tried to make sense of the modules in 1972, only to give up. That was publicized. Then the Endless Summer craze, the Brian's Back fiasco, and 30 minutes of previously uncirculated Smile are turned and traded, beginning to circulate.

You most likely know the story from there. But what I want to say about 1967 is that if Brian was going for a humor approach and Zen orientation, Smiley Smile was the real deal. It was also the first album fully assembled in a modular approach.  For me, it was the first modular musical album that the Smile tapes never could be.

Stephen is a first rate historian and has documented many sides of Surf and Pop Music with attention to accurate details. I heartily recommend his work.

Stephen is a meticulous and methodically sound student of California music, as well as the Australian surf scene. The type of research he does, qualitative research, is both methodologically sound, and brings new understanding to seemingly unrelated data. I find his publications to be invaluable.......

I want to thank Mark and Alan for their attention to bring the cleanest sounding source tapes to this project. The questions about Beach Boys work that arise when paperwork from the projects are persistent. In addition to the great archival work done on Sunshine Tomorrow, I can say honestly that I have NO questions about The Beach Boy's work during this period. I also want to compliment Howie Edelson for his notes about this project

I love the Guess Who, and for me, they were one of the great late 60s and early 70s bands...

I have not been to a Brian show since 2008. Reviews of his shows on this Pet Sounds Tour seem to lean toward "grading on a curve." Brian has verbalized a desire to record a "rock and roll album." At this point on his life, his needs should be attended to closely. His shows on the first Pet Sounds, Smile, and Lucky Old Sun tours were stellar in quality. But then...he was in his early to mid 60s.

Any cover art designed by the late great Neon Park. See Dixie Chicken or zWaiting for Columbus by Little Feat.

A beautiful song from one of Dennis's best writing years

1. Just Once in My Life
2. Had to Phone Ya
3. In the Still of the Night
4. Susie Cincinnati
5.Blueberry Hill

Really enjoying the John Coltrane Stardust album and the 3 great albums MuddyWaters cut with Johnny Winters.

I first met Timothy White at a friend's Christmas Party. I had a chance to chat for about an hour around the time we began the effort to separate Brian and Landy. The article that he wrote back then supported many of the conclusions most of us had sorted out.

Tim died of heart failure at a relatively young age. The time he spent covering Brian's Landy interactions in 1976 and the mid to late Eighties was presented in a manner that was caring but as objective as he could. He avoided the "Poor Brian" approach to writing about him. His coverage was something a judge handling Brian's situation with little familiarity with the case could understand.

Finally, Timothy was a great husband and father. He was a class act his every domain of his life.

My favorite non BeachBoys music is an even split between The Who and Little Feat. Any Who fans should have Quadraphenia and Tommy.

Regarding the various choices being offered, for best sound quality, both the Analog Productions cds are excellent. Another option is the Japanese SACD reissues. There are several you cannot find in the USA. CD Japan is a reliable and reasonably priced vendor of Beach Boys cds.

Nice work....well presented!

As time has gone forward, my primary guests are mote and more my family. I often play music, once in awhile it is Brian/Beach Boys.

At this point, I am not in the need of further exposure of the Dailey photos, nor is David. Personally, I prefer to respond to requests for use myself. Getty is not really necessary for future use of those photos. But, I thank you for the suggestion.

Brian missing Landy is a classic example of Stockholm Syndrome.

With respect to the Dailey Beach Boys photos, my adult children owned the print rights and David Leaf now owns all other rights. My kids had no desire to deal with the print rights, so they legally gave them back to me. Jasper sold all rights to me in 1978. David and I own complete sets of negatives and we have allowed them to be used in a few projects the last decade. The person who sold prints in 2003 is no longer authorized to do so.
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Do It Again

There are several fine albums besides Pet Sounds. Iwould say Surfin' USA, Surfer Girl, All Summer Long, Today, Summer Days, Party, Smiley Smile, Wild Honey,Friends, 20/20, Sunflower, Surfs Up,Holland, and Love You. All of them are very good to excellent.

Thought a few folks here would enjoy knowing that Brian held the Mrs. O'Leary's Cow (Fire) today exactly 50 years ago...

Through the generosity of friends, I was able to attend the numerous performances of Brian Wilson Presents Smile on the occasion of its debut in London. I got to hear at least 8 performances then and again in Portland with Bob Hanes in 2005. The experience of hearing it at the debut is an experience I will never forget.

I was also able to work on the 2011 Smile Box, and wrote an essay for the book issued with the set. Domenic Priore also did a great article for the 2cd box and the deluxe box. The Smile music as cut in 67 and modified in 2003 is for me a peak in Brian's creativity. Most professional musicians in bands that I know see Smile as a unique and diverse burst of creativity that is unmatched in pop music annals.

Anyone who is interested is invited to read my reviews of Brian and Mike's new books, located at Reuminations on blogger.com. The address for USA readers is peternreum@blogspot.com   Thank you to anyone who has already read them!