This was probably posted in one of the Grammys threads but I had not seen it and thought it would be worth a post. Nice seeing Brian looking relatively at ease with his family. 

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/NPmFF2AJeXX/54th+Annual+GRAMMY+Awards+Arrivals/gksHiCFZq0b/David+marks

(L-R) Musicians David Marks, Al Jardine and Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys with Melinda Wilson and guests arrive at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.

Brian looks great in this photo!  Melinda doesn't match him at all though, a little overdressed.

Does Brian's left foot look like some kind of horrible bony claw/talon looking thing to anyone else?  I can't unsee it.
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Thanks for those Eric.   What an odd mix  BB and SQ.  How did THAT come about?

All us Irish, Aussies and Brits are in the same boat..

Were not getting a concert 

Yeah that's a shame huh, considering we have supported them at times when their own country didn't.  They might add them on later??   

They're just throwing off the colonial yoke, that's all.

 

They look happy and relaxed.  Don't know what goes on behind closed doors, but I get a feeling of them being at peace with each other and the past.  Bittersweet for Brian though, he must be thinking about his brothers a lot right now.

BTW Jon, I received FAQ a couple of weeks ago,  excellent book, thanks.  Pity I can't get The lost beach boy down here.  We always get the short end of the stick with books and music 

Thanks Jon.   Excellent song either way

At first I thought it was about a man and woman type love, but when I listened the other day I realised it was something far more spiritual and deeper than that,  It makes me love it more.  Did he believe in that kind of thing? I don't know if anyone has asked this question before, sorry if they have.   

His guardian angel would have had a hell of a ride!   


I am your constant companion
Never drifting from your side
Always laughing as you wonder
Who you are, what you are
And what you are here for

Distant voices have been calling
Reaching out from inner space
All the colors you imagine
Are shining in my eyes
The colors that will guide you

I will stay with you forever
I’ve got more love to share
We will carry on together
Being free, moving free
That’s what we are here for

I can hear the sound of thunder
As your children march to war
I will listen as they tell you
Who you are, what you are
And what you are here for

I am your constant companion
We have traveled here before
And even if you don’t remember
Who you are, what you are
And what you are here for

I am your life time companion
I know the secrets of your soul
I have the answer to your question
Carried by the wind
Blowing deep inside you

I am your constant companion
Never drifting from your side
Always laughing as you wonder
Who you are, what you are
And what you are here for

All us Irish, Aussies and Brits are in the same boat..

Were not getting a concert 

Yeah that's a shame huh, considering we have supported them at times when their own country didn't.  They might add them on later??   

Oh, good, another Australian to even up the numbers!

Welcome!

Thanks for the welcome!  Aussies have damn fine taste (well, the ones on here anyway) 

Welcome Wild-honey! I'm a sister Carl fan and WH happens to be my favorite album of all time.

Thanks Emdeeh!  My daughter and I are both BB fans,  Brian is her favorite,  we both love Dennis and POB too 

Thanks Lowbacca    I thought I'd seen most of the BB youtubes but hadn't seen that one.  I wonder who Al was talking to when he asks how he should sing it "Bing Crosby" etc.  That's kind of weird actually, couldn't he just use his own voice?

Thanks!   

Justyn looks so much like young Dennis!

Has she really married again?  I suppose she would have only been in her 40's when he died. 

Hi,  I'm from Australia and have been reading the posts on this forum for quite a few months before joining. I love it!

 I have loved  The Beach Boys all my life, but had only really listened to the best of compilations. Now however I've discovered all their post 68 albums and I am so amazed I've never heard any of it before!  I've been deprived. 

The funny thing about what started me on my current journey is that it began with Lady Lynda!  Yep, I heard it on the radio and thought "that's pretty, wonder who sings it?"  When they said Beach Boys, I Couldn't believe it.   I then looked for it on youtube and then my obsession really began.  I found songs I'd never heard before, beautiful, amazing songs.  I must admit after Lady Lynda it was seeing the live clip of Carl singing Darlin' that really clinched it, He is by far my favourite. 

I look forward to meeting lots of fellow BB fanatics .