Hi all,
the song mentioned on the TimesOnLine article is now available on bw.com

http://www.brianwilson.com/surfergirl/

Not clear if it's part of "That Lucky Old Sun" but I'd imagine so.


What do you think?
My opinion: passable


STE

Yeah, now that you say it sounds "A flag without the wind".  Ok, slightly better then 

I dunno, I dunno..  I listen and listen but something doesn't convince me..

I like the richness of the production, the Dennis-vibe, the mature feel, the heartful emotional polished vocals.
I can imagine the "all this people make me feel so alone" line having a real meaning for Brian, and actually it feels deep when he sings it

but but... I dunno but for me it doesn't sound like it comes from Brian.
It doesn't mean it's bad, quite the opposite actually, but to my hears (heart) it just doesn't feel right.
Have you listened to Scott Bennet's solo album?  Try.
Call me crazy but it to me there's very little Brian and a lot of Scott (which, again, it's not bad but it's not Brian) in "Midnight's Another Day"

About the "excellent" lyrics, as they have been described: "a fly without the wings", "took the diamond from my soul"...     dunno, don't seem so trascendental to me..  am I the only one?  Maybe it's because I'm not a native speaker?  Umh..


In any case, give me a "Midnight's Another Day" over "Little Children" any day, that's for sure! 


STE

Well, let's see how he sings it in concert without the studio trickeries...

What happened? All posts on the subject have disappeared from the Bluebirdboard...

Yeah, I also believe they they won't announce it, that's why we need to get to know it..   


Well, if it happens at one of the gigs I'm going to attend then you can be assured it will be filmed, at the risk of being kidnapped and badly beaten by the security guys..


STE


_{PS: my guess it's for Saturday night, unfortunately..}

Whoa!
Now we need to get to know which night!!

(Boy, if it's one of the 3 out of 6 that I'm not attending I will sure get pissed..)



STE

Ok, so we pretty much already know which one it is

Can't say I'm surprised...

http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,4194.msg69055.html#msg69055

And now you have stressed and underlined the fact to anyone that might not have noticed before...

Even smarter.

Bruce Johnston performs "Disney Girls" solo on piano at the Old Grey Whistle Test, 1975.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=wRLzZUzhTk4


Enjoy!
STE

Maybe Darian can go and finish the site??

 

The back cover says "Not for sale in the USA. blahblah more blahblah. This film is totally unauthorized and has not been approved by the Beach Boys nor it has been authorized or approved by past or present management of the band. Note: This DVD may highlight the limitations of the original film recording or the source material"


Umh... déjà vu

Yep, here it is :

01. Good Vibrations: Ed Sullivan 1968
02. Surfin'USA: Lost Concert
03. Help Me Rhonda: Melburne, Australia 03/1978
04. Fun Fun Fun: Lost Concert
05. Do It Again: Ed Sullivan 1968
06. Wendy: Lost Concert
07. Little Deuce Coupe: Lost Concert
08. Heroes & Villains: Melburne, Australia 03/1978
09. Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow: Lost Concert
10: I Get Around: Ed Sullivan 27.11.1964
11: Hawaii: Lost Concert
12. Everyone's In Love With You: Melburne, Australia 03/1978
13. Long Tall Texan: Lost Concert
14: God Only Knows: Melburne, Australia 03/1978
15. In My Room: Lost Concert
16. Wouldn't It Be Nice: Melburne, Australia 03/1978
17. Shut Down: Lost Concert


It's really an odd mix which doesn't look too official. Maybe worth for the Australian stuff.
See also: http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,3456.0.html

What the..?!  Never heard anything about this before:

http://www.arctictalesoundtrack.com/

Hey guys,
PM me if you want to hear a WIP track from "That Lucky Old Sun".  Note: I will need your YouTube nick.

Cheers.

I'm pretty sure Brian's management had nothing to do with that ad (which btw was all over Frankfurt).
MAYBE they requested "The Original Beach Boys" slogan but I believe the photo was just picked up by the festival organizer who knew nothing about Brian or the BB.

Is it hot as hell in here or is it me?!?

They have been heard rehearsing at least one song originally recorded by a very famous band, but also recorded by the Beach Boys. And this year is the xxth anniversary of the album that originally contained that song.  Clear no?   

Anyhow, I dunno why but I'm thinking about POB anniversary..

It's ok, they are sure to sell 1 million copies in September...


 

I wish I could give more details on the subject but there was no chance to discuss the issue further as something else came up (actually Brian showed up so I left the conversation)

From what I have heard, it's far from being completed..  Still in lots of pieces

Nope, no Breakaway

Yeah, well, I guess it depends what the reference is. Having heard "Caroline No" live a bunch of times I'm looking for something new (spoiled, ah?)

So that you know, the real reasons why Al is out are 80% politic, 20% album.