Nah, it's a good example of some not being anything like as clever as they think they are. 

Give her a break! Don't be mean and nasty until at least her 10th post

I also have both of the original solo Japanese CD's by Carl. One I found in Goldmine Magazine. The other one I bought from a dealer, and paid a lot for. The one in Goldmine was 35.00.

I too was draft age in the 60s. Most guys just dreaded being drafted and being sent to Vietnam. Yes, there were exceptions, and I applaud threir commitment, but most of us guys were really worried about this. It's one of those things you would have had to live through to understand. Every night , on the news, scenes from the war. "Body counts "listed on the TV, like baseball scores. Of course, as we suspected, years later we learned that most of the numbers were fabricated. Almost everyone was scrambling to obtain a deferment. Those that weren't successful usually ended up seeing Southeast Asia, compliments of Uncle Sam.

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Thank you

I know that I read somewhere that the car used on the album cover is in a museum, somewhere in Michigan I believe. Anyone know where? I may be in Michigan soon and would love to see the that hot rod. Thanks!

Amazon just told me that my copy is shipping today!!!!!!!

How was the attendance at these various showings? Future reviewers, please note how large the crowds were.

This weeks "Entertainment Weekly " magazine give the movie a C-. First half good, the Cusak half bad they say. June 12 issue.

Maybe everyone realized that Brian wouldn't stay in a rehab facility. Remember Dennis boltsed from his. I think at the time all involved thought that they were doing the right thing for Brian.

John Fogerty has really aged well. Go to one of his concerts. He is still running all over the whole stage. Also, he sounds great!

Today's New York Times ( Sunday May 31st) contains a very nice article of the movie in the Arts and Entertainment section. It's not a review of the movie, but an overview of two different actors playing Brian. Article is a half page in length with four photos. The article notes that originally there was going to be a THIRD Brian, who would play the bedroom years. I am looking at the physical copy of the newspaper. Perhaps someone can find it online and post it here.

I'm not fond of Bruce, but I'd buy the book too.

I wonder if Mike is friends with anyone in the band or is it more of an employer / employee relationship ? By friend, I mean someone who he can confide in, who he can turn to for advice and someone who he enjoys spending "off duty" time with.

Saturday Night..... Really, I love how Nate sings it.

I saw them two nights in a row around that time, in Green Bay, Wi. Actually rode with Al to the venue the second night, in his limo. He then got me a backstage pass and a front row seat. What a night. It was just a few weeks prior to Carnies weight loss surgery.

Actually it is a book by columnist Bob Greene and his experiences touring with Jan & Dean a few weeks a summer, over a time frame of a decade. It's not meant to be a history of them. A very fun read.

He also wrote " Be True To Your School", which is a revisiting of his junior year in high school in 1964. He had to keep a journal back then for an English class, detailing day to day activities. As luck would have it, he kept it and it was the basis of the book. This was also a very good book, especially if you were a teenager at that time. I was.

I recommend both of these books.

Over five years between posts.. Wow! I wonder if that's a record.

Waterworld... I loved that movie

I hadn't given it much thought until now, but I agree that Brian's voice may no longer be suited for a rock and roll album. Someone said he should do "Wild Thing." OMG, that would be a train wreck!!

Yeah, this local bookstore is a survivor. I went there to hear crime writer Brian Freeman speak  about his new book " Season of Fear." They had several music magazines in the rack. I try to buy a few books there. Amazon is nice, but not the same. Maybe I'll order the upcoming Beach Boys books through the store.

I have both of the original Japanese releases. Also the charity cd. At one time I was a  "completist ". Sort of thinking of liquidating my collection.  The passion is no longer there

Yeah, I had it in my hand tonight at a local bookstore. I skimmed the article and didn't see anything earth shattering in it. Considering the $10.50 price, I decided to pass on the purchase.

That was a great video. Thanks for sharing the link