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« on: August 20, 2012, 01:27:26 PM »
While reading the awesome "50 Sides of The Beach Boys" I found that John Philips recorded an early version of Kokomo. When I listened to it, I realized that the song itself is absolutely amazing, and is FAR FROM the Beach Boys "Classic"...

For those of you that have heard it... what do you think?
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« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2012, 01:42:29 PM »
Was it on this CD?
http://www.discogs.com/John-Phillips-Featuring-Denny-Doherty-Spanky-McFarlane-MacKenzie-Phillips-And-Scott-McKenzie-Many-Ma/release/2463455
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« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2012, 01:45:06 PM »
I think it's boring.

Granted, the production on the original is less grating and more natural, but otherwise, the changes were warranted. No version of Kokomo would make my list of favorite Beach Boys songs, but theirs is catchier and more exciting by a long stretch.
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« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2012, 01:52:46 PM »
I have to admit, The BB version is much better in just about everyway. Trimming the fat, attaching a catchy hook, and even the production.  Shocked
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« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2012, 01:57:41 PM »
Quote from: over and over on August 20, 2012, 01:42:29 PM
Was it on this CD?
http://www.discogs.com/John-Phillips-Featuring-Denny-Doherty-Spanky-McFarlane-MacKenzie-Phillips-And-Scott-McKenzie-Many-Ma/release/2463455
Yes.

Although I really enjoy this "original version", the Beach Boys' take on it is far catchier and just better...

...Unlike Fairy Tale Girl / Somewhere Near Japan: to me, those two versions are both brilliant in their own different way.
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« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2012, 11:48:19 PM »
For those of you have Spotify:
http://open.spotify.com/album/1FKImAyYVfazEXB6qgxmwd

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« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2012, 01:26:16 AM »
Spotify says the  track isn't available yet  Undecided
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« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2012, 06:05:49 AM »
Ahh, probably copyright issues...
In sweden the entire album is available.

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« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2012, 11:21:28 AM »
yes, I'm from America and I can't listen to it.
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