Busy Doin' Nothin'

[silodweller]

Hey all,

I remember hearing an interview with Brian where he stated that he chose not to double-track his vocals on the Friends album, or something to that effect.  That's pretty obvious on most of the album except on the title track and "Busy Doin' Nothin'".  Still, I am not entirely sure it is Brian doubling himself on the 'chorus' sections of "Busy Doin' Nothin'".  "Take all the time you need/It's a lovely night" and "I wrote a number down/But I lost it" sound a little to me like Carl singing along with Brian.  Does anyone else hear it?  Are there any tracking sheets concerning this particular vocal session? 

[the captain]

Check the definitive vocal credits list for this board's collective thoughts.

Final list: http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,5525.0.html

53-odd pages of discussion: http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,4120.0.html

[grillo]

its Marylin,

[phirnis]

Nice thread, I have another double tracking question: Is it just me or does Mike's lead vocal on "Kokomo" sound like it's doubled by Bruce?

[silodweller]

its Marylin,

Huh!  Well, there you go then.  Thanks.

[runnersdialzero]

Non-doubled late 60s Brian = the best thing ever.

EVER.

BEST THREAD EVER.

NUN FIGHT NUN FIGHT NUN FIGHT NUN FIGHT

But seriously, his voice was so cool during this era.

[Shady]

Brian sounded very confident and relaxed during the friends era, like he didn't have a care in the world.

I love that album

[Mr. Cohen]

I think the production on Friends was also the best of the Beach Boys career. Crystal clear and warm. Sunflower is close, but the compressors used always gave it a slight metallic/synthetic edge.

[Quzi]

The sound on the Japanese Pastmasters of Friends is unparalleled on high-end equipment. If I were an audio engineer, that'd be reference media for sure.

[Micha]

My former girl friend found the album depressing. I don't, but to me most songs seem unfinished and carelessly produced. The title song and BDN are obvious exceptions. Friends is my least favorite 60s BB album. Disclaimer: I don't think everybody should feel as I do. Still, that's how I feel about that album.

[silodweller]

Brian sounded very confident and relaxed during the friends era, like he didn't have a care in the world.

I love that album

I have to agree.  There is a distinct tone in his voice on this particular album.  Very very relaxed and well delivered.  I have great love for this album 'cause it was the first album I heard and REALLY took notice of.  I had only associated surf and car music to the group but it was this album that made me divve into my Dad's vinyl collection and start listening to Pet Sounds, etc.