Good Vibrations session footage from PBS special

[Ziggy Stardust]

Besides, with modular recording, with different parts of the song being recorded at different studios, I'm sure there are instances where the person playing each instrument could change between the chorus and the bridge, for instance.

Mmmh right, because i was checking Wikipedia (i know, i know) and it says Carl is playing bass, but so is Carol Kaye?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Vibrations

[37!ws]

I'm pretty sure there were SEVERAL basses in the song, at the same time.

[Ziggy Stardust]

I'm pretty sure there were SEVERAL basses in the song, at the same time.

Mmh right, that's what i've always thought.. thanks.

[Aegir]

Something else weird to me... is that really Al singing "gotta keep those lovin' good vibrations a-happening with her"? I thought that was Mike.

[EgoHanger1966]

Something else weird to me... is that really Al singing "gotta keep those lovin' good vibrations a-happening with her"? I thought that was Mike.

I always thought that was multiple BB's singing that line. (not in harmony)

[37!ws]

Something else weird to me... is that really Al singing "gotta keep those lovin' good vibrations a-happening with her"? I thought that was Mike.

I'm thinking that might be from the OTHER "gotta keep..." thing, the more loud, raucous version that's in the alternate take on Rarities.

[Joshilyn Hoisington]

I'm pretty sure there were SEVERAL basses in the song, at the same time.

This is true but again, see the Smile box sessionography for what made it to the record and what did not.  We know exactly what session this footage is from, and the bassists on it are Carl on Fender and Lyle Ritz on String Bass.  Pitman, I think, is on Danelectro 6-string bass.

Something else weird to me... is that really Al singing "gotta keep those lovin' good vibrations a-happening with her"? I thought that was Mike.

I always thought that was multiple BB's singing that line. (not in harmony)

Yes, that is a unison group vocal.