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1  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: How is Brian? on: January 07, 2024, 10:36:06 PM
I was born in 1977, but I am sure that those of you who saw him at that time were thinking it may not be much longer for Brian. His 1976 tour was strange, but hopeful. He trimmed down and started to look better in interviews and on stage. Then he went downhill again into the early 80s. Where I am sure, many were thinking, this could be the last time we see Brian! But he recovered, and it was another Beach Boy we lost!

Fast forward to 2001. The first time I saw Brian live, doing the Pet Sounds tour. I never thought I would ever see him live again, unless he rejoined the Beach Boys touring band. I thought this might be the only time I would see him live!
But I have seen him 5 times! The last was 2016! I missed the Zombie tour unfortunately. I don't think I could afford it at the time.

I know that Brian can look out of it at times. Then other time seem happy and into it. This is nothing new. I remember during a rehearsal for the Smile tour, on the Beautiful Dreamer documentary, Brian was staring off and barely participating. He then drove himself to the emergency room. He later said he was experiencing audio hallucinations. I don't know if the general public knew this had been a problem since the 60s, but it was the first time I heard it! Makes me think of his 70s shows differently.

Finally, we get to the past year. Long Promised Road was probably the saddest documentary I have seen with Brian! Other than some moments in the studio, he just seemed off. Especially, when he was riding in the car, talking about the past, and listening to songs. The moment he hears of Jack Rieley's death is heart breaking! I believe Brian has stated before that death scares him. I can't help but think that he is depressed because he knows he doesn't have much longer. Then I saw a fan video of Brian singing God Only Knows (I think last summer?). He sings the beginning, then stops. I think Matt Jardine sings the rest. Brian looks off stage and seems to be in a lot of emotional (possibly physical) pain. It's heart breaking!

All I can say is that I am thankful for what Brian has given us. In the last 20 years, we have seen moments of greatness from Brian! That Lucky Old Sun and Gershwin were top notch productions and every bit as good as his 60s work! I hope Brian is doing ok today! I don't need anything else from him. He has given us more than we ever thought possible! But I hope he can be at peace for the last (hopefully long) years Brian is with us!




I dunno about Long Promised Road being "sad"; he actually seemed to be doing pretty well in that movie and seemed to genuinely like hanging with Jason Fine.  The scene where he's calling out to a random pedestrian while in Jason's car asking them a question is pretty amusing and vintage BW quirkiness.  He was a lot more "with it" during that movie than he would be a few years later when he returned to touring.

Well, he had his moments. I was thinking specifically about when he heard Jack Rieley died.

But compared to Beautiful Dreamer, That Lucky Old Sun, and even the No Pier Pressure mini docs, he seems to be in worse shape. Possibly more of a physical issue with his back than emotional. Obviously, he had his sad moments in Beautiful Dreamer as well.
2  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: How is Brian? on: December 31, 2023, 01:43:17 PM
I was born in 1977, but I am sure that those of you who saw him at that time were thinking it may not be much longer for Brian. His 1976 tour was strange, but hopeful. He trimmed down and started to look better in interviews and on stage. Then he went downhill again into the early 80s. Where I am sure, many were thinking, this could be the last time we see Brian! But he recovered, and it was another Beach Boy we lost!

Fast forward to 2001. The first time I saw Brian live, doing the Pet Sounds tour. I never thought I would ever see him live again, unless he rejoined the Beach Boys touring band. I thought this might be the only time I would see him live!
But I have seen him 5 times! The last was 2016! I missed the Zombie tour unfortunately. I don't think I could afford it at the time.

I know that Brian can look out of it at times. Then other time seem happy and into it. This is nothing new. I remember during a rehearsal for the Smile tour, on the Beautiful Dreamer documentary, Brian was staring off and barely participating. He then drove himself to the emergency room. He later said he was experiencing audio hallucinations. I don't know if the general public knew this had been a problem since the 60s, but it was the first time I heard it! Makes me think of his 70s shows differently.

Finally, we get to the past year. Long Promised Road was probably the saddest documentary I have seen with Brian! Other than some moments in the studio, he just seemed off. Especially, when he was riding in the car, talking about the past, and listening to songs. The moment he hears of Jack Rieley's death is heart breaking! I believe Brian has stated before that death scares him. I can't help but think that he is depressed because he knows he doesn't have much longer. Then I saw a fan video of Brian singing God Only Knows (I think last summer?). He sings the beginning, then stops. I think Matt Jardine sings the rest. Brian looks off stage and seems to be in a lot of emotional (possibly physical) pain. It's heart breaking!

All I can say is that I am thankful for what Brian has given us. In the last 20 years, we have seen moments of greatness from Brian! That Lucky Old Sun and Gershwin were top notch productions and every bit as good as his 60s work! I hope Brian is doing ok today! I don't need anything else from him. He has given us more than we ever thought possible! But I hope he can be at peace for the last (hopefully long) years Brian is with us!


3  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: The on: July 23, 2023, 12:26:08 PM
Just a fans dream. But a nice release in 2026 would be sessions from 74-77. Focusing on 15 Big Ones and Love You, but including unreleased recordings and an official Adult/Child album. That would make for an awesome box set, or even if it's digital release only like the 68 and 69 releases.

I would call this one 'Brian is Back'.
4  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: John Cowsill Fired on: July 21, 2023, 12:33:37 PM
I don't know the details. But I thought the Mike Love is evil stuff was just an internet fad like 15 years ago! Obviously, I haven't been on this message board as much as I used to because I have been busy.
5  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Strange dream that showed Jack Reiley's Western Justice album cover on a WWE pr on: October 13, 2022, 04:07:38 PM
Somehow I'd never listened to this before... wow, it's really a great record! Jack Reilly seems to have picked up a lot from Carl (and to some extent it must have gone the other way), and the team of musicians, arrangers, producers he assembled in Holland sounds really extraordinary. The lead vocals are definitely the weak point, but the songs and arrangements are pretty fantastic. I know the break with Jack Rieley happened for a variety of reasons on both sides, but man, this sensibility would have produced one hell of a Beach Boys record with the work Dennis was starting to do at this time in the mix....

I actually like Jack's voice. Not great, but unique.
6  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Strange dream that showed Jack Reiley's Western Justice album cover on a WWE pr on: October 13, 2022, 09:00:07 AM
Had the strangest dream last night! Was watching a WWE wrestling promo by a character named Bray Wyatt.  He is a strange character like the Undertaker or Kane were. I included a video here for people to get an idea. But in this dream,, the front cover to Jack Reiley's album Western Justice was in the background! Jack Reiley being the Beach Boys manager in the early 70s, and the album is so obscure, you have to order it by mail! I thought that was the weirdest but coolest reference ever! But only a dream.

https://youtu.be/K-9WNN7P-eg

7  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: The Wilson/Paley Sessions on: August 15, 2022, 04:08:52 PM
You nail this. Unreined Brian, like in most of Love You. That is exactly the reason I love the WilsonPaley sessions.
And that's probably why I'm not head over heels in love with them. There are some gems - Everything I Need, Still a Mystery, Soul Searching, Gettin' In Over My Head- and some songs I can't stand - Chain Reaction of Love comes to mind.

I love Chain Reaction! But that's ok. We all have different tastes. I was so happy that My Solution was finally released even though many hate it.
8  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: The Wilson/Paley Sessions on: August 15, 2022, 07:52:24 AM
I think the 90s Payley Sessions was the best music of Brian's solo career! While Lucky Old Sun and Gershwin are the best released albums. I am definitely for an official release of these songs! I feel that starting with Imaginations. Brian was reigned in a bit. But the Payley sessions have a bit of  the unleashed Friends/Love You Brian. Chain Reaction of Love is my favorite song from these sessions!

I know that Gettin In Over My Head has some remakes, but not as heart felt, with the exception of The Waltz. Speaking of which, why isn't Gettin In Over My Head available to play online anywhere? I own the cd, just curious. I tried searching on here because I am sure others have asked the same question. But this site keeps freezing up when I search.
9  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Anyone think of She's Going Bald this week? on: March 29, 2022, 05:07:45 PM
I think of this song every time I brush my thinning hair…

I'm right there with you!
10  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Anyone think of She's Going Bald this week? on: March 29, 2022, 04:42:31 PM
https://youtu.be/OUsXUinQf1o

Strangely relevant
11  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: 60th Anniversary Tour on: March 23, 2022, 04:53:54 PM
Brian, Mike Al, Bruce, Dave, Blondie and Ricky. Plus California Saga. Wouldn't that be cool? That's my Summer Dream.
12  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Scott Bennett on: March 23, 2022, 02:40:02 PM
I hope he has changed his ways and done soul searching. I believe people can change. I don't get drunk because I am worried that I will do something stupid.
13  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Dennis Wilson lost album Tornadoes? on: March 22, 2022, 06:26:14 PM
I would like to give a shout out to the YouTube channel called Beach Boys Talk. They interviewed author and musician Jon Stebbins recently. He mentioned something about Dennis recording enough material to record 3 album's in 76-77. We all know about Pacific Ocean Blue and Bambu. But he mentioned another working title called Tornadoes.  Anyone know anything about this? Have songs been circulating from it?

Tornado was a working title for Bambu...another was End Of The Line, according to Carli Muñoz. Since Dennis had a three-album deal with Caribou, the latter title may have been earmarked for the last of the three. Anyway, there were plenty of reports at the time of him recording all three albums in rapid succession, but as we know the latter two were never completed. There are probably enough unfinished tracks, instrumental-only tracks, alternate versions, alternate mixes...and POB tour rehearsal tapes...to fill up another release, should Mr. Guercio decide to bankroll it. Smiley

For further reading on this topic, I refer you to http://beachboysarchives.com/page11...and http://beachboysarchives.com/page12.

Thanks for the info!
14  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Dennis Wilson lost album Tornadoes? on: March 22, 2022, 10:35:35 AM
I would like to give a shout out to the YouTube channel called Beach Boys Talk. They interviewed author and musician Jon Stebbins recently. He mentioned something about Dennis recording enough material to record 3 album's in 76-77. We all know about Pacific Ocean Blue and Bambu. But he mentioned another working title called Tornadoes.  Anyone know anything about this? Have songs been circulating from it?
15  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Dennis Wilson's Rainbows played at Starbucks! on: October 13, 2021, 02:01:06 PM
I was pleasantly surprised to hear this. I asked the manager if they control the music played, and she said no. But I told her I love the song and surprised to hear it!

I know there was an older thread somewhere on songs surprised to hear at stores. But I'm too excited to find it right now. 😄
16  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Dennis Wilson's Rainbows played at Starbucks! on: October 13, 2021, 12:01:03 PM
I was pleasantly surprised to hear this. I asked the manager if they control the music played, and she said no. But I told her I love the song and surprised to hear it!

I know there was an older thread somewhere on songs surprised to hear at stores. But I'm too excited to find it right now. 😄
17  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Dennis Wilson's Rainbows played at Starbucks! on: October 13, 2021, 11:59:09 AM
I was pleasantly surprised to hear this. I asked the manager if they control the music played, and she said no. But I told her I love the song and surprised to hear it!

I know there was an older thread somewhere on songs surprised to hear at stores. But I'm too excited to find it right now. 😄
18  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Ultimate Classic Rock - TOP 50 American Bands Of All Time on: July 06, 2021, 11:36:35 AM
I know these lists are objective. Cool to see the Beach Boys at number 1! But a band like Chicago should be much higher, while a band like the Byrds should be much lower. Regardless of who you think is better, Chicago made hit songs in 4 decades. The Byrds were only around for a few years.
19  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: on: May 08, 2021, 09:54:09 AM
Oh yeah! I saw this recently. Carl seems so much more open than normal in this interview.
20  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Great YouTube Review Channel on: November 13, 2020, 09:44:36 AM
Yes, I have seen several of his videos. I was trying to find rare reviews of less popular Beach Boys albums and found him. But it inspired me to review every single Beach Boys album. Unless any have been blocked, they should all still be up.
21  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Feel Flows box set on: November 13, 2020, 09:41:27 AM
I just uploaded a copy of a Smile bootleg onto YouTube. Funnily enough, the piano demo of Surf's Up was tagged as the "Brian Wilson Lead Vocal 2019 Mix" some people are getting. Yes, the claim did include the entire first movement (with a different melody and ending to the backing track) and the falsetto outro from it, so this might suggest it's NOT a re-remix of the Smile Sessions version, but rather something closer to a '67 Surf's Up.

That's not how the site's copyright detection works, it'd only take a few seconds of similar audio for the algorithm to find something to flag.

Sorry, I'm a few days late on this conversation. I have been having issues with album reviews getting blocked now. Apparently, I can't play a song in the background while I review them anymore. At least some songs.
22  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Why do I always get double posts? on: November 13, 2020, 09:30:39 AM
Mayor Giuliani claims posting once but replying twice could be ‘interference from Mars for all we know!’ The lawyers are on it.

 Shocked

23  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Why do I always get double posts? on: November 04, 2020, 03:13:19 PM
I've found that lately when I start a topic  and hit the 'Post' button it doesn't appear as if the post has been made but it actually has. So I just hit the post button once and then manually go back to the General On Topic Discussions page to check. (Copy your post first, just in case)

This time I only clicked post once. Because this has happened several times. But it still double posted. 🙈
24  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / I voted Beach Boys Party! on: November 04, 2020, 01:48:17 PM
I decided to not vote democrat or republican. But a 3rd party!
25  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Why do I always get double posts? on: November 04, 2020, 01:47:18 PM
I decided to not vote democrat or republican. But a 3rd party

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