Stephen:

How have you been?  I apologize if this has ever been discussed on here or covered by you elsewhere.  Were you present when Terry Jacks came in to produce the Beach Boys version of "Seasons In the Sun"?  If so, what are your recollections of that session(s)?  Thanks.

Mr Desper:

Speaking of Carl's vocals...this following recording just knocks me out BEYOND anything......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMFsy9fIaqQ   I cannot for the life of me fathom that he was only 17 at the time and managed to possess so much command and dynamics!    Again,  it is so overwhelming w/in 2-years this will be the voice behind "God Only Knows".... just proves how versatile and gifted a singer he was!    But to me...this performance...not just his vocals, but the entire band is at their most energetic.....just love it!   

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I just want to indeed confirm that Carl played all the instruments (except flute and sax obviously) on "Feel Flows"?   Thanks...

COMMENT:  Feel Flows is covered in Part Two of Recording The Beach Boys.  Part two is not yet out. Looking to release mid-summer.  ~swd

Thanks.. I absolutely cannot wait!    You have done a tremendous job thus far w/the other sessions, thanks again!    And I echo sockitome, that period is definitely my favorite!   

Quick general question: How do you feel about today's music scene?   To me its reached an all-time low, especially the past 15 years!   I attribute that MTV gradually started the downfall, would you happen to agree w/that?

The AFM contract for "Celebrate The News" indicates two bassists (Ray Pohlman on electric and Jimmy Bond on upright) and three drummers (John Guerin, Donald "Ritchie" Frost, and Frank Capp - the latter likely on tympani).

Thanks for sharing that info!  If you don't mind, is that information available online somewhere for all sessions?

Also, thanks Mr. Desper for your responses.  I must check your book out further!

I just want to indeed confirm that Carl played all the instruments (except flute and sax obviously) on "Feel Flows"?   Thanks...

Mr. Desper:

First, I am that cliched long-time lurker, first time poster and I am very honored to write you and am very appreciative of how dedicated you have remained to this message board and I love listening/viewing your study videos!

Anyways, there is one track that has always intrigued me and I read through this entire thread first to see if you have ever mentioned it (at least on here) and I apologize in advance if you have discussed this elsewhere, but what are your recollections of the "Celebrate the News" sessions?   I love how detailed you were regarding its A-Side!   Do you happen to remember who indeed was on bass and even the individual who said "Hello" (was it Dennis?) in the beginning?  Thanks... your insight is greatly appreciated!

COMMENT:  "Hello" is spoken by Carl. It's a fluke. He was seeing how loud his voice was in his headphone by saying "hello" rather than "testing." Although the singing starts later the record button had already been pushed, so it captured his test. Everyone liked the way he said it, and it just became part of the song thereafter. Even in concert performances, he would speak the word.  I can't say for certain who played bass, but I would guess it was Brian.  Maybe someone has an AFM statement that indicates who played bass, but during those times Brian or Bruce were playing bass mostly. ~swd

Thanks for your prompt response!  I never would have anticipated Carl  to say "hello" in the beginning!   Do you happen to remember who sang background vocals and/or if Dennis' vocals were double-tracked?   Who played drums?  The only reason I asked is that Carl was on drums during their Mike Douglas appearance, but perhaps it was for show because they wanted Dennis in the front (similar to what they did during their "Never Learn Not To Love" appearance as well).

Do you have any recollection of  the studio atmosphere during the "Be Here in the Mornin'" session when Murry contributed his line?  We all obviously know of all the immense tension between them before, but how did everyone get along during that one particular instant?   Thanks again!

Mr. Desper:

First, I am that cliched long-time lurker, first time poster and I am very honored to write you and am very appreciative of how dedicated you have remained to this message board and I love listening/viewing your study videos!

Anyways, there is one track that has always intrigued me and I read through this entire thread first to see if you have ever mentioned it (at least on here) and I apologize in advance if you have discussed this elsewhere, but what are your recollections of the "Celebrate the News" sessions?   I love how detailed you were regarding its A-Side!   Do you happen to remember who indeed was on bass and even the individual who said "Hello" (was it Dennis?) in the beginning?  Thanks... your insight is greatly appreciated!