Brian says Beach Boys reunion album sounds "mellow".

[runnersdialzero]

Jeff's in and David's out?

Good lord.

[Paulos]

We are told that 'interested parties' read this and other boards all the time right?

If this is the case then I would like the 'interested parties' to please note the following:

David Marks must be a part of the 50th Anniversary Reunion! He is a fantastic guitarist, a strong singer and a good songwriter in his own right. He is an original Beach Boy in case you had forgotten and his absence from any new Beach Boys album would be a travesty, please pick up the phone and do the right thing!.

Thanks

[Crow]

i don't know if it's just me but he never has felt like a Beach Boy. yes he was on the first few records but when i think of the beach boys I think of Brian, Carl, Dennis, Mike and Al (And Bruce if I'm feeling generous)

[Mr. Cohen]

Important update, folks. Mike & Al have composed a new suite for the album.

Foskett Saga: Big Jeff
Foskett Saga: The Beaks of Fosketts
Foskett Saga: On My Way to Sunny Foskett-i-a

[runnersdialzero]

i don't know if it's just me but he never has felt like a Beach Boy. yes he was on the first few records but when i think of the beach boys I think of Brian, Carl, Dennis, Mike and Al (And Bruce if I'm feeling generous)

He was in the band and that's all there really is to it. In the absence of Carl and Dennis, David participating makes a whole lot of sense, and I'm gonna be fairly upset if he's not included in this but the likes of Jeff are.

[Mr. Cohen]

David was only with the group a few years, though. He's as much of the legacy as Fataar and Chaplin.

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

David was only with the group a few years, though. He's as much of the legacy as Fataar and Chaplin.

Which means he's vital and should be included.

[Jon Stebbins]

i don't know if it's just me but he never has felt like a Beach Boy. yes he was on the first few records but when i think of the beach boys I think of Brian, Carl, Dennis, Mike and Al (And Bruce if I'm feeling generous)

The Beach Boys that went from national unknowns to national stars in the U.S. were Brian, Dennis, Carl, Mike and David.

[rab2591]

The Pete Best comparison only serves to reinforce that false myth that David didn't play a role in, or missed out on, the Beach Boys.  Its true his name may not be as well known as the Wilson's, or even Al's...but you would be hard-pressed to find an adult who hasn't seen David's face or heard his guitar at some point in their life. As someone who chose a career in music, that's quite an accomplishment.

If any random musician had the amount of success David has had in his life, they would get respect...but for some strange reason, just because the BB went on to do 'even more' great work without him, the great work David did somehow gets discounted. 

[drbeachboy]

David was only with the group a few years, though. He's as much of the legacy as Fataar and Chaplin.

Moreso than either Chaplin or Fataar. David was on many of the hits as the Beach Boys rose to fame. Though, I will give Chaplin his due for his lead vocal on Sail On Sailor. He was the perfect voice for that song.

[Shady]

I am so confused..

Not sure what to expect

[Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again]

i don't know if it's just me but he never has felt like a Beach Boy. yes he was on the first few records but when i think of the beach boys I think of Brian, Carl, Dennis, Mike and Al (And Bruce if I'm feeling generous)

The Beach Boys that went from national unknowns to national stars in the U.S. were Brian, Dennis, Carl, Mike and David.

Not to mention that, but unlike Ricky/Blondie (or even Bruce who IS a Beach Boy) David grew up with the Wilsons and learned guitar with Carl and was there for so many historical occurrences, you just have to give it up for the guy. Also, there are MANY fans who simply cherish those first few albums! Hell, other than Holland, it's my all-time fave stuff!!!!

[SMiLE Brian]

David has a great voice for Dennis style leads on the reunion album.

[oldsurferdude]

i don't know if it's just me but he never has felt like a Beach Boy. yes he was on the first few records but when i think of the beach boys I think of Brian, Carl, Dennis, Mike and Al (And Bruce if I'm feeling generous)

No, you do not have exclusivity in feeling that way. While David certainly deserves credit for what he did, he quickly vanished during the late part of the early days. I readily admit That I have similar feelings toward David. However, it would be more than fitting to include him in any future plans.

[Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again]

Especially considering he was IN the freaking Beach Boys once again in the 90's and beyond. He is clearly a Beach Boy. A charter Beach Boy at the very least but much more IN the circle than Ricky or Blondie who've been long gone for good for over 3 decades!

[rogerlancelot]

Rumored lineup for 50 Years of Fun, Fun, Fun, the latest Beach Boys EP/album.

1. Foskett Goes Surfin'
2. Don't Litter
3. Foskett Takes Your T-Bird Away
4. Don't Worry, Foskett
5. What About the Whales?
6. Foskett Hangs 10

Hidden track: "Wrinkles"

Foskett Foskett Foskett
Jeffomo
Warmth Of The Foskett
Jeff Don't Tell Me
Let Jeff Run Wild
Wild Jeffy
Aren't You Jeff
Our Foskett Recording Sessions
Jeff It Again
I Can Hear Foskett
Everyone's In Love With Jeff
Jeff's OK
Jeffuhama

Jeff Foskett Loves You:
1. Let Jeff Go On This Way
2. Roller Skating Foskett
3. Jeff
4. Jeffy Foskett
5. Good Jeff
6. Honkin' Down The Foskett
7. Jeff Jaff
8. Foskett System
9. The Jeff Was So Young
10. I'll Bet Jeff's Nice
11. Let's Put Our Fosketts Together
12. I Wanna Pick Jeff Up
13. Jeffplane
14. Jeff Is A Woman

Don't Go Near The Foskett
Long Promised Jeff
Take Load Off Your Foskett
Jeffy Girls
Foskett Demonstration Time
Foskett Flows
Lookin At Foskett
Till Jeff Dies
Day In The Life Of A Foskett
Jeff's Up

Jeff & The Passions: So Jeff

You Need A Mess Of Jeff To Stand Alone
Here Jeff Comes
Jeff Comes Down
Foskett
Hold On Dear Foskett
Make It Jeff
All Jeff Is That
Foskett Up

[joe_blow]

Just a feeling but with all the good reviews TSS are bringing, wouldn't it be very Beach Boysish to ruin it with a Still Cruisin' type release so the general public can then go back to viewing them as old has beens singing about their teens? I hope it doesn't but I feel it all too probable. I feel that Love will really push for a great single that 'best" epitomises the Beach Boys summer image.

Joe Thomas? Oh dear....

Since David was invited to the Capitol Towers event I would find it odd that he wouldn't be involved in this. Then again would that mean they'd have to pay one more person royalties in this so better to do without him? I hope not but I wouldn't put it past someone or some people....

[Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again]

Get Jeff Back
Jeff's Gettin Late
Crack Of Jeff's Love
Maybe Jeff Don't Know
She Believes In Jeff Again
Foskett Calling
Passing Foskett
Jeff's So Lonely
Where Jeff Belongs
I Do Love Jeff
It's Just A Matter of Jeff
Jeff's Ego

[Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again]

Does Jeff Wanna Dance
Good To My Jeffery
Don't Hurt my Little Foskett
When Jeff Grows Up To Be A Sideman
Help Me Foskett
Jeff Jeff Jeff
Please Let Jeff Wonder
Jeff's So Young
Kiss me Jeffery
She Knows Jeff Too Well
In The Back of Jeff's Mind
Bull Session With The Big Jeffery

[The Madcap]

Does Jeff Wanna Dance
Good To My Jeffery
Don't Hurt my Little Foskett
When Jeff Grows Up To Be A Sideman
Help Me Foskett
Jeff Jeff Jeff
Please Let Jeff Wonder
Jeff's So Young
Kiss me Jeffery
She Knows Jeff Too Well
In The Back of Jeff's Mind
Bull Session With The Big Jeffery

Summer Jeffs (And Summer Fosketts)
1. The Foskett From New York City
2. Foskett Parks U.S.A.
3. Then I Kissed Jeff
4. Salt Lake Foskett
5. Jeff Don't Tell Me
6. Help Me, Fhoskett
7. California Jeffs
8. Let Jeff Run Wild
9. You're So Good To Jeff
10. Foskett Means New Love
11. I'm Bugged At My 'Ol Foskett
12. And Jeff's Dreams Come True

[Dunderhead]

Personally I don't really care if David Marks is involved.

[runnersdialzero]

Personally I don't really care if David Marks is involved.

Congratulations.

[Dunderhead]

Personally I don't really care if David Marks is involved.

Congratulations.

Sassy.

[drbeachboy]

Personally I don't really care if David Marks is involved.

If you don't care to tell us why, then I personally don't care that you personally don't care.

[Bean Bag]

I know Joe Thomas ain't the most loved here...but I think he nailed it with Imagination.  He and Brian created a delicate, classic, sophisticated and mature sound on that album that knocked me out.  That album is so underrated.  Reading that he and the Beach Boys are working on this "hopeful" new Beach Boy release dropped my jaw.  Clearly, I'm right and those involved in this project are listening to logic and reason!!