Yes, Perhaps it is something very special related to the Documentary.  Just wild guess of course, perhaps due to fact from time announced and when the documentary will be released (still tbd) the director with Beach Boys approval are doing some kind of AI section of videos, or new audio release of some still in the can or newish songs or something.  Sure that could just be wishful thinking.  But thinking of something along the lines of what was done with the Beatles, or video Billy Joel did with his new song released (did some cool AI presentation of him singing new song over years etc.).   

The documentary seems like perhaps it taking longer, than they initially planned to finalize and release, so maybe in for a very special treat.  Only thing can find so far that The Beach Boys Documentary maybe released in 2024 on Disney+ and was being directed by Frank Marshall (who is Married to Kathleen Kennedy, who happens to be President of LucasFilm and part of Disney).  So they would for sure have access to all the best technology and expertise.

Anyway.  Very excited to find out if that little line is true and or what it could be.  Will try and keep my expectations low, but it is a very intriguing line and imagination running wild.

[though he has reportedly been involved in one last Beach Boys project that many fans won't be expecting.”]

Intriguing, read a line in this article from Grunge Website, that states “Sadly, a recent dementia diagnosis suggests that Wilson's career is now all but over, though he has reportedly been involved in one last Beach Boys project that many fans won't be expecting.”

Anyone have any ideas what this could be referring too?  Since article also mentions the Cows in the Pasture, and already know about the upcoming song for ‘Strong’ on the Glen Campbell Duets album.  And the future  BB documentary also publicly known and in the works.


https://www.grunge.com/1522605/tragic-reason-you-dont-hear-from-beach-boys-brian-wilson-anymore

Oh no, what a bolt out of the blue.  Gutted, for Brian and his kids and friends and family.

I just looked up the lyrics for the upcoming Glen Campbell / BW Duet Song “Strong.”   After reading lyrics, don’t think will be able to listen without tearing up, maybe would have before even with the Glen connection.  Now with this news, the song and lyrics seems very personal to Brian and fans and will even have extra layers and meaning and emotion than ever could’ve imagined.  All my condolences for Brian, kids, family and friends.


“As I look into these eyes I've known for all these years
I see for the first time in my life, fear
This is not the road I wanted for us, but now that's it's here
I want to make one thing perfectly clear

All I want to be for you is strong
I am going to be the one you can count on
I'll always be for you strong

I am a broken prize all neatly wrapped but cracked inside
All the king's horses and all his men, they lie
As I look at you and at my life, what do I see?
The person that I wish that I could be

All I want to be for you is strong

I am going to be the one you can count on
I'll always be for you strong

So strong
It's strong, so strong
Don't you know it can't go wrong?
Strong”

Awesome, glad its back.  Don’t post often, but on this board regularly.  And excited that I maybe first one to post to welcome you back. 

Just to change up subject a little.  Came across this humorous Parody article, which stated The Beach Boys created incredible new harmonies accidentally at a recent concert due to ringing sounds of  hearing aids.  Took me a little bit in the read to realize this was a joke.

https://www.robotbutt.com/2023/06/17/beach-boys-produce-never-before-heard-harmonies-with-ringing-hearing-aids/

Cool.  Very much looking forward to seeing this with the added comments guests of Elton John, Bruce Springsteen etc, and maybe if real lucky, although not specifically announced or shown in article or trailer all or some of The Beach Boys comments on the night.

It was great getting the teasers and phone video from folks in audience, but really excited to see the production with high quality video and sound and reaction shots etc.

Would be extra cool if timing just happens to hit at right time and this becomes a big time thing and lots of people see this.  Never know what will make a mark and what doesn’t.  Bet nobody or very few expected a small appearance on some sitcom or a song on a Tom Cruise movie, or Endless Summer Greatest hits album or a 4th of July show, on off on again getting President attention would have such an impact.  Of course beyond the major impact the music the band and have had overall on the culture now 60 years later.

As a deep big time fan like most everyone on this board, always hope lots of others get to feel the impact and emotion and fun this band has had on me.  So if some of these bands and this special bring in some more fans.  Win Win Win!

Interesting Line-up.  Suspect and/or hope for a great show.  Looking at names, although not really any ‘legacy’ artists basically ‘peer’ bands and or artists that are now in 60’s to 80 years old.   I also was hoping to see a couple more of the ‘legacy’ type artists on the lineup too.  Maybe some surprise guest or last minute additions before show.

I would say quite a few have pretty direct and deep influence or connections with quite a few of those artists. Weezer has always claimed big influence did a few BB covers and a song released called ‘The Beach Boys’ and several songs with lyrics calling out Beach Boys (they themselves called themselves Beach Boys with Marshall Stacks), My Morning Jacket (Jim James) of course just wrote the most recent new release single with BW - “Right Where I Belong'. Beck was very laudatory discussing BW/BB PetSounds in documentary ‘Echo in the Canyon,’  Norah Jones, John Legend, Hanson,  maybe others  have previously performed and or released BB cover songs.   Hopefully a couple of those artists are able to perform a few deeper cut songs too and not just the well known expected songs.

Many of those bands/artists are actually pretty well established and legendary in their own right if you are younger than me (I’m now in early 50’s).  Some I’m more familiar with than others for sure, a couple never heard of had to look up.  For example Weezer who I sometimes I think of as current ‘new artist’ is 30+ year old band, same goes for Hanson they are in there 40’s probably by now, Beck, Mumford and Sons, majority of artists been around for 10- 20+ years.   So basically I was thinking about when Beach Boys had a kind of comeback with Full House, 4th of July Concert, Endless Summer years and Brian Wilson basically starting Solo Career.  They were around same age as most of these artists and by then 15-20ish years depending on what ‘comeback’ moment counting.   Makes me feel old.

Still looking forward to the concert, wish I could go see in person, hopefully someone does and spills the beans on what happens.  We as BB/BW fans may not get many more events like this, and sadly so many of the ‘legacy artists’ that could’ve been part of lineup are no longer doing shows or have passed.

Cool, looking forward to it.  Was looking up some of the Grammy tribute events of Paul Simon, Beatles, Beatles, Bee Gees….looks like the ‘tribute artist(s) did show up for previous and overall seemed like a pretty good mix of top notch artists to Perform.  So hope whoever ends up on this one is top tier artist it’s new and older.  One artist that came to mind, not typically associated with Brian/Beach Boys etc and not sure has ever perform that I’ve seen is Dolly Parton, I could think of many songs imagine she would sound great on.

[“ What’s next for Weezer?We have a big tour announcement coming soon. And in the “pure fun” department, we’re going to participate in this television tribute to The Beach Boys. So we’re in the midst of figuring out which Beach Boys songs we want to cover, and oh my God, it’s incredibly fun. It feels so good to play and sing these songs. And I’m reminded of how much I used them as a model when I was first starting out writing songs for Weezer”]

Cool tidbit and think exciting news regarding the Televised Beach Boys Tribute Concert  from a new Rivers Cuomo/Weezer interview.
https://consequence.net/2022/12/weezer-interview-sznz-rivers-cuomo/3/

“ What’s next for Weezer?
We have a big tour announcement coming soon. And in the “pure fun” department, we’re going to participate in this television tribute to The Beach Boys. So we’re in the midst of figuring out which Beach Boys songs we want to cover, and oh my God, it’s incredibly fun. It feels so good to play and sing these songs. And I’m reminded of how much I used them as a model when I was first starting out writing songs for Weezer”

I’ve always wished and hoped for Weezer/Rivers Cuomo Brian Wilson collaboration project, although that may never happen, excited to see/hear what Weezer comes up with and does for the tribute song(s).

Looks like this might be pretty cool, A documentary, called “The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean’s ‘American Pie,’”
Brian is interviewed and featured in the trailer.  Has anyone else watched this?  I’m looking forward to checking it out, although it airs on Paramount Streaming and unfortunately don’t have an account.  Perhaps it is time to get my free 7 day trial.

Here is a link for the trailer and the news story found.
https://youtu.be/J5TvCEgTOJA

https://komonews.com/news/entertainment/don-mclean-looks-back-at-his-masterpiece-american-pie-top-five-songs-of-the-century-recording-industry-association-of-america-national-endowment-for-the-arts-the-day-the-music-died-the-story-of-don-mcleans-american-pie-paramount-plus-garth-brooks

Forgot to post a link to story and release date.  July 15. 

https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/johnny-depp-jeff-beck-18-album-tracklist-1235084503/

[3. “Time” (Dennis Wilson cover)]

Just discovered that a new album called “18” is being released by Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp.
This album has 2 BB covers and 1 Dennis Wilson cover. Wonder if these are guitar only or with vocals, wonder if Jeff beck has performed those songs live or released these covers before?  Looks interesting, especially the Dennis Cover, as don’t see a lot of Dennis Solo covers.

Here is full track list.

1. “Midnight Walker” (Davy Spillane cover)
2. “Death And Resurrection Show” (Killing Joke cover)
3. “Time” (Dennis Wilson cover)
4. “Sad Motherfuckin’ Parade” (Johnny Depp original)
5. “Don’t Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)” (Beach Boys cover)
6. “This Is A Song For Miss Hedy Lamarr” (Johnny Depp original)
7. “Caroline, No” (Beach Boys cover)
8. “Ooo Baby Baby” (The Miracles cover)
9. “What’s Going On” (Marvin Gaye cover)
10. “Venus In Furs” (The Velvet Underground cover)
11. “Let It Be Me” (The Everly Brothers cover)
12. “Stars” (Janis Ian cover)
13. “Isolation” (John Lennon cover)*