He did nail the live versions of those 1967 concerts, as far as I recall. Maybe not as great as the studio cut, but definitely worth listening to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYxl1hCq0FE

If anyone wants to hear Big Sur live, I uploaded the version I have. I sure hope a better quality version is available. My copy has this strange noise all over the recording.

Love the dirty bass synths on this album, especially in LUGOTW.

There's a program called Lplex which converts high-resolution audio to DVD Video format. In case you want to burn the tracks and play them through your home cinema set (if your set supports high-resolution audio, that is).

Such a great album and very hard to rate!

1. Roller Skating Child
2. Let Us Go On This Way
3. Johnny Carson
4. I'll Bet He's Nice
5. The Night Was So Young
6. Good Time
7. Honkin' Down The Highway
8. I Wanna Pick You Up
9. Airplane
10. Solar System
11. Ding Dang
12. Mona.
13. Let's Put Our Hearts Together
14. Love Is A Woman

Brian sounds really sweet during GOK in a way.

I do think Rock and Roll Music is a great live song. I love the Knebworth 1980 version Dennis beating the sh*t out of the drums

Quite a weak album!

1. It's OK
2. In The Still Of The Night
3. Palisades Park
4. Susie Cincinnati
5. That Same Song
6. Back Home
7. Rock and Roll Music (prefer the single version)
8. Chapel of Love
9. Had To Phone Ya
10. Everyone's In Love With You
11. A Casual Look
12. Talk To Me
13. Just Once In My Life
14. TM Song
15. Blueberry Hill

Oh and Hard Times should have been included but I heard it was actually written post-Holland? Is that true?

My favourite Beach Boys album, which makes it incredibly hard to rate!

1. The entire California Saga - When I listen to it, I want to listen to it from the beginning till the end. Big Sur: maybe the best Mike ever did, love the instrumentation and vocals. Beaks: I don't mind the poem, it really fits with the music. Al's singing is simply beautiful. California: love the banjo, the rhythm and the vocals. Brian's intro is magic. I do prefer the single mix though as it has more Brian
2. Sail On Sailor - A great rockin' tune. Love the pounding piano, bass and drums. Blondie's voice fits like a glove. A great song!
3. Steamboat - What a song...the backing track is stunning. Love Denny's bass vocals.
4. The Trader - One of Carl's best leads ever. Full stop.
5. Only With You - I prefer the live version, because it's longer and is very similar to Denny's solo effort. It's a lovely tune.
6. Leaving This Town - I can't decide between the Moog and organ solo, because they are both incredible. Love it.
7. Funky Pretty - The studio version is a bit 'meh', but I do love the vocals very much (especially Blondie). The In Concert version is so much better.

Thanks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81PcyF7Ygl8

River Song - Hartford 1973

I believe this version comes from one of those 'rare live' compilations. I sure hope the circulating concert sounds better than this as it's often said to be excellent. Still a gem, but probably posted before

That's my video.  Cool.  You're right, it comes from one of the "Essential Live Collection" comps I downloaded a while ago.  I wish I had the rest of the concert, but I'm happy just to have River Song performed by the group.

Aah. Thought so! I've found this collection as well. Has some cool gems, but I'm sure there are better quality versions available...somewhere

Thanks for uploading them all to Youtube!

Hi there!

I'm a 26 year old Beach Boys fan from Holland. I'm new here. I had an account here before, long ago, but lost everything. Changed e-mail etc. so I decided to make a new account.

Holland happens to be my favourite album as well! Hope to have a great time here

Cheers!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81PcyF7Ygl8

River Song - Hartford 1973

I believe this version comes from one of those 'rare live' compilations. I sure hope the circulating concert sounds better than this as it's often said to be excellent. Still a gem, but probably posted before

Together with Holland my favourite era of the BB. Here we go:

1. Marcella - God, I love this tune, but the live version is much much better. They simply rocked! Carl shines on this one.
2. Cuddle Up - gives me goosebumps every time. Dennis had a lot of soul.
3. Here She Comes - a great Fataar/Chaplin production. The drums sound maybe a bit too heavy, but I really dig Ricky's sound. The bridge starting at 1:52 is one of the finest moments on the album (especially the piano part).
4. All This Is That - love the vocals. Wonderful song.
5. You Need A Mess Of Help To Stand Alone - a nice rockin' tune with some lovely piano and guitars.
6. He Come Down - I like the gospel idea behind it. Sounds like they had a lot of fun doing this one. Great vocals from Mike!
7. Hold On Dear Brother - another fine Fataar/Chaplin production. The guitar is simply beautiful.
8. Make It Good - I somehow can't get into this one. On the upside, it features Dennis.

The 72-74 was their live peak. It's too bad In Concert features so many 'oldies'. Also, 6 of the 8 songs have been played live. Now, if we only get to hear them in excellent quality one day...

I DO love the live version of SDT. The Carnegie Hall 1972 concert version is mind-blowing.

1. 'Til I Die
2. Surf's Up
3. Long Promised Road
4. A Day In The Life Of A Tree
5. Disney Girls (1957)
6. Feel Flows
7. Don't Go Near The Water
8. Lookin' At Tomorrow (A Welfare Song)
9. Take A Load Off Your Feet
10. Student Demonstration Time

Hit and miss album, in my opinion.

Poor Bruce

Great pictures! Bruce looks very cool with the sideburns.

Very nice

Pfff were to begin?

1. Forever - Dennis at his best. Such a moving song with lovely lyrics.
2. At My Window - I just love this song. The 'He came to my window' line is one of my favourite harmonies ever by The Beach Boys. It's just...beautiful.
3. This Whole World - Thank you, Brian
4. Add Some Music To Your Day - Five lead singers. Too bad there was no room for Dennis. But one of their finest.
5. Slip On Through - A nice rockin' tune by Dennis. He sure was on fire in this period.
6. It's About Time - Same as above. Love the part with the bass.
7. Our Sweet Love - Carl, the voice of an angel. Wonderful.
8. All I Wanna Do - Mike's vocals are top-notch.
9. Deirdre - Nothing that special, but Bruce sure does sound great on this one.
10. Tears In The Morning - A hit in Holland, but it's not my favourite. Bruce does again a solid job.
11. Cool Cool Water - It's okay, I guess. The intro is nice to sing along to.
12. Got To Know The Woman - Again an okay song, but not really my cup of tea.

The Holland documentary from a few years ago explained how they achieved the rhythm section. Quite unusual.

It's such a great song, from such a great album.

For those pf us who haven't seen the Holland documentary from a few years ago, could you please explain how the rhythm section was achieved.

Agree by the way, it is a fantastic song - such a lovely melody, incredible guitar solo, and just a gorgeous laid-back overall vibe. The doubters sure are missing out not being able to get into such a nice track...

Sure. I hope my translation makes any sense as it was said in Dutch.

Don Willard: "There's a number on the record, called Steamboat. It was recorded with double speed. Drums, piano and bass. This was put back to normal speed and this was doubled again, which gave a wonderful effect."

The Holland documentary from a few years ago explained how they achieved the rhythm section. Quite unusual.

It's such a great song, from such a great album.

A strange album.

1. Time To Get Alone
2. Do It Again
3. All I Want To Do (the mono version is so much better)
4. Be With Me
5. Cabinessence
6. Our Prayer
7. Never Learn Not To Love
8. I Went To Sleep
9. I Can Hear Music
10. Cotton Fields
11. Nearest Faraway Place
12. Bluebirds over the Mountains

Happy B-day, VDP! Thanks for your wonderful lyrics.