Al Jardine

[phirnis]

I would have loved to see some of the shows with Al. Sadly, just weeks before they were going to come to Germany, Al quit the touring and so it was just Brian at Mainz. Still quite an enjoyable performance, of course, yet probably nowhere near the magic they could have pulled off together. California was gone from the set immediately, of course. Too bad, as it's always such a treat to see Brian performing some of the real hidden treasures. That song is probably even among my very favorite Beach Boys tunes, though some might (rightly) call it a re-write.

[KokoMoses]

Is Al really a multimillionaire?

Brian and Mike are the only ones with their names on any huge hits.

[Aegir]

Al gets money for every Beach Boys song sold, though, doesn't he?

[KokoMoses]

Depends on how things break down on the royalty statements, I think.

He might get nothing, actually.

[Magic Transistor Radio]

Is Al really a multimillionaire?

Brian and Mike are the only ones with their names on any huge hits.

I believe that Cotton Fields and Lady Lynda were big hits in England

[Andrew G. Doe]

Is Al really a multimillionaire?

Brian and Mike are the only ones with their names on any huge hits.

I believe that Cotton Fields and Lady Lynda were big hits in England

This is a fearsomely complex arena, but essentially, Alan gets a royalty for any BB record he performed on, either as a musician or vocalist. If he produced and/or composed the track, he gets more.

That said, I think he gets more income from his arabians.

[Shady]

That 'Very Best Of The Beach Boys' sells Massively in Europe,

Lady Lynda and Cotton Fields are on that, that alone gives him a very nice payday

[tpesky]

I can see why he would make more with horses, because most credits he shares at least 1 way. With Lynda he shares authoriship with Bach (not sure who gets paid for that) and Ron Altbach.  Cottonfields was a Hudie Ludbetter song with Al producing.  Come Go With Me (Al production only), Friends
 (3 Wilsons and a Jardine composing I believe) are the others that show up on frequent comps and again Al never gets a full share.  All That is That (shared with Carl and Mike), Peggy Sue (Al producing only) , Don't Go Near Water (shared with Mike) are others off top of my head on comps I can think of where Al has to split a probably small profit with other people.  The only song that is on rarer comps is California and while thats Al solo writing, I believe he shares production with Carl.

[John]

Susie Cincinnatti is a solo Al song that's appeared on at least one compilation too.

[Pretty Funky]

Touring from the early 60s until 97 with only one divorce should have set him up ok. Of all the BBs except Bruce, I think Al would be the most careful about what he did with his money.

[Aegir]

Officially-released songs written or co-written by Al (probably not all of them):

All This is That
At My Window
Be Here in the Morning
California Calling
California Energy Blues
California Saga: The Beaks of Eagles
California Saga: California
Crack at Your Love
Don't Go Near the Water
Friends
Good Time
He Came Down
How She Boogalooed It
Island Girl
It's About Time
Italia
Kona Coast
Lady Liberty
Lady Lynda
Lookin' at Tomorrow
Loop De Loop
Our Sweet Love
Pitter Patter
PT Cruiser
Santa Ana Winds
South Bay Surfer
Susie Cincinnati
Take a Load Off Your Feet
Transcendental Meditation
Wake the World
When a Man Needs a Woman

[KokoMoses]

Yup, this is a maddeningly complex and usually unfair area. it all depends on how things were broken down within the group.
With some bands, including one famous band (who will remain nameless) the writer of the song will take 98% and let the rest of the band split the remaining 2%.... Not much for 3 or 4 people to split.

[XY]

Not that it's my beer or I would have the slightest clue, but I would guess all the first generation BRI members can lead a good life just from bank interest income.

[shelter]

With Lynda he shares authoriship with Bach (not sure who gets paid for that)

If I'm not mistaken: nobody. I believe that copyrights only last until 80 years after the day you die. And don't think Bach was even ever officially credited for 'co-writing' Lady Lynda (even though he of course very obviously did).

[KokoMoses]

I think "Fun Fun Fun" alone is enough to have set these guys up for several lifetimes.

I wonder how rich Brian and Mike are. I'd assume they get the most money.

Anyone know what the BBs calalog is worth in a ballpark estimate?

[Andrew G. Doe]

The last figure I recall, and it was a good few years ago, was in the region of $250 mill.

[Bean Bag]

Officially-released songs written or co-written by Al (probably not all of them):

All This is That
...

Crack at Your Love
...

"All This is That" has to be one of the best "normal" BB songs (outside of Brian's troubled genius stuff) in the 70s for me.  Not the case with "Crack at your love" however.   

[Pretty Funky]

The last figure I recall, and it was a good few years ago, was in the region of $250 mill.

So Murry was pretty close with  $700 thou then?

[Surfer Joe]

The last figure I recall, and it was a good few years ago, was in the region of $250 mill.

So Murry was pretty close with  $700 thou then?