What "commemorative releases" should we expect for the 50th anniversary?

[Mr. Wilson]

Phil,,    

[Shady]

Phil's a real ball breaker

[18thofMay]

I missed out on abusing Phil!!
You abuse yourself Phil with your comments on this board, it is very sad.

[Zach95]

Why he posts here, I'll never understand.  He really knows very little about The Beach Boys...

[The Shift]

It's a bit like self-harm, or suicide by cop. Deliberately making stupid statements in the knowledge that you'll get an online kicking. Phil doesn't need responses to his posts so much as he needs studying.

[Jim V.]

Let's be honest. The guy either has serious mental/emotional issues, or is just having quite a laugh at all of our expense. I hardly believe that there is somebody that is this worked up over the things he complains about. He's a troll.

[b00ts]

Let's be honest. The guys either has serious mental/emotional issues, or is just having quite a laugh at all of our expense. I hardly believe that there is somebody that is this worked up over the things he complains about. He's a troll.

One thing that makes him a hilarious troll indeed is that he takes everyone's abuse without lashing out, and simply repests his statements. If he got angry once in a while and told AGD to bugger off, it would be more satisfying, but  he simply repeats his arguments or finds new arguments and keeps his cool.

I am convinced that he is a deliberate troll, playing a character to wind up this board, which has been very easy as late. If he had been saying this stuff years ago, there would be a basis for it, but he waited for the SMiLe sessions and now the reunion. Pure brilliance. Of course, I love to have a go at Phil too, it is fun...

Anyway, God Bless You Phil for providing me with hours of entertainment, but those are hours that I'll never get back so I guess the joke is on me.

[18thofMay]

Let's be honest. The guys either has serious mental/emotional issues, or is just having quite a laugh at all of our expense. I hardly believe that there is somebody that is this worked up over the things he complains about. He's a troll.

One thing that makes him a hilarious troll indeed is that he takes everyone's abuse without lashing out, and simply repests his statements. If he got angry once in a while and told AGD to bugger off, it would be more satisfying, but  he simply repeats his arguments or finds new arguments and keeps his cool.

I am convinced that he is a deliberate troll, playing a character to wind up this board, which has been very easy as late. If he had been saying this stuff years ago, there would be a basis for it, but he waited for the SMiLe sessions and now the reunion. Pure brilliance. Of course, I love to have a go at Phil too, it is fun...

Anyway, God Bless You Phil for providing me with hours of entertainment, but those are hours that I'll never get back so I guess the joke is on me.

Andy Kaufman style humour

[Mr. Wilson]

Phil is a DUMB ass,, In 12 years of posting ive used 3  names,.. Mr Wilson.. Surf bum.. Paul Dash..SERIOUS.. !! Thats why my NUMBERS are LOW..!!  The ONLY time i ever went off on somebody was.. 2000 2001.. BBB board.. There was some guy that kept  asking questions + answering his own questions.. Many off us answered his questions + AGD answered his questions + he was thrown off the board..      HE questioned AGD + OTHER insiders..I told him  point blank,,Shut T F Up..!!Since then BBB board is very picky..Doya remember AGD..? I know it was along time ago ..BUT..When somebody tells U the truth..SHUT UP + LISTEN..!! Some people just dont get it..BTW .. Can i have a password to post on BBB..Please!..Spaceman is a DICK also..Go buy some books + do some RESEARCH.. ..!! IM TIRED of the bitchin on this board..I allways wonder WHAT im gonna find..The OLD SMILE SHOP board used to ARGUE..But NOT like this..!! ..NO FUN ANY MORE.. Its OK to disagree.BUT.!!.When somebody posts facts as FACT....SHUT UP..!!...I DONT know AGD personally butt he is aware + on top of things!!..So listen ! Maybe i have advantage..I own at least 25books BB/BW.. I have collected BB/BW up to 2004.EVERYTHING up to that time..After that i got ripped off..NUMEROUS times..Including BB/BW insiders..If ya dont believe me..! LOOK  IT UP..Bicycle Rider..Parks Asher.. Mikie ..Texus.. Cammot..Les Chan.. Manning.... MiKIE is a good DUDE..! TED DUGAN..  RICH EP..!..TOPGAZZA..MOON DAWG..RON.. Among others..  life is short.. Its only R+R..ENJOY...Paul Dash

[Mr. Wilson]

The people i mentioned NEVER  ripped me off..I posted their names cause I RESPECT their thoughts..REALLY..! The only guy im gonna mention is one guy that is STILL  ALIVE.. The Guy That wrote SURFS UP..!! I STAND BY that statement..YOU OWE ME DUDE..!! You dont remember my real name.. Im sure of that. BUT thats OK.. RIP GREG LARSON.. I still  wear that TSHIRT ..Thanks for the smile..I wear it With PRIDE..!! GOD Bless..RIP.Paul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rocker]

I don't see why anybody would expect the Beach Boys to announce anniversary related releases before the big reunion at the Grammies which will certainly be the start to the promtion. I'd guess we'll get a few infos at the Grammies and the days afterwards and then have to wait some weeks for more. Like AGD said, just like they did with TSS

[Mr. Wilson]

Sorry for the anger in my last post..Im just tired of the arguing here and i had a BAD day yesterday..Im a sinking ship with no job. The last time i went thru this job stuff was 25 years ago..I dont like goin backwards in my life..I do come here to escape my plight + learn things + enjoy the company here.I expect debates here but needless arguing + name calling is uncool..  my last couple of posts i entered the fray and i was trying to avoid it..I apologize for being uncool..  I do enjoy a good debate.!

[Dunderhead]

Haven't been here much lately, glad to see beach boys fans are still as petty and angry as ever.

[Ron]

But, if consumer interest in these projects quiets down to near total silence, does that really benefit Capitol's interests? At this point, there really nothing to discuss without some vague description of what these projects are.

What product are you talking about?  They're still working on it.  Everybody on this board will buy it, and they'll promote it the way record companies promote records.  You think Capitol doesn't know how to sell records but you do?  What have you ever sold?

[Ron]

This thing is not really of interest to me any more. Have fun, guys. As I've said, I could burn a 50-song/2-disc  hits set on my own computer, or if I'm too lazy to do that, I see that Amazon.com is offering no less than FIVE 2-CD or 3-CD Beach Boys hits collections. I'll take a look at this board again in six months and see if any of the archival product materializes.

Why do you even come to boards like this?  You're not a fan, comments like "they were only good when Brian participated" and comments about burning your own greatest hits set in place of the official Capitol Release prove it. 

[PhilCohen]

This thing is not really of interest to me any more. Have fun, guys. As I've said, I could burn a 50-song/2-disc  hits set on my own computer, or if I'm too lazy to do that, I see that Amazon.com is offering no less than FIVE 2-CD or 3-CD Beach Boys hits collections. I'll take a look at this board again in six months and see if any of the archival product materializes.

Why do you even come to boards like this?  You're not a fan, comments like "they were only good when Brian participated" and comments about burning your own greatest hits set in place of the official Capitol Release prove it. 

You have succeeded in provoking me to briefly return. Let me give you a quote from Dennis Wilson. He was speaking about the touring Beach Boys members. He said "Brian Wilson IS The Beach Boys. We're his messengers."

And as for those who wonder why I keep my cool and I hold my ground without responding to Mr.Doe by being nasty or mean, that's not my style. And besides, Mr.Doe's stature(as operator of a Beach Boys statistics website) entitles him to engage in types of behavior which would get any of us banished. Mr.Doe's stature is the reason why I was banished from the IMWAN forum, but he wasn't.

[Andrew G. Doe]

Dennis' actual words - from 1976 -  were "Brian Wilson is the Beach Boys. He is the band. We're his fucking messengers. He is all of it. Period. We're nothing. He's everything."

As you'll note, when the whole quote is presented, the meaning changes completely. 

And... my "status" ?  My "stature" ?  You really believe that sh*t, don't you ?

[The Shift]

And... my "status" ?  My "stature" ?  You really believe that sh*t, don't you ?

What is not to believe, Lord?

[SMiLE Brian]

And... my "status" ?  My "stature" ?  You really believe that sh*t, don't you ?

What is not to believe, Lord?

Am I a minion or acolyte now?

[Andrew G. Doe]

And... my "status" ?  My "stature" ?  You really believe that sh*t, don't you ?

What is not to believe, Lord?

I'm not the Lord, I'm a very naughty boy.

[Andrew G. Doe]

And... my "status" ?  My "stature" ?  You really believe that sh*t, don't you ?

What is not to believe, Lord?

Am I a minion or acolyte now?

Depends - do you believe without thinking ?

[SMiLE Brian]

And... my "status" ?  My "stature" ?  You really believe that sh*t, don't you ?

What is not to believe, Lord?

Am I a minion or acolyte now?

Depends - do you believe without thinking ?

Guess  I am an acolyte because I learn and think from information you post on this board.

[PhilCohen]

Even during those years(mid-1965-mid-1975) when Brian was (almost always) absent from the live shows, and then again from the mid-1990's to date, The Beach Boys onstage (even without Brian Wilson) have largely been a vehicle for the music of Brian Wilson. Who amongst you would deny that? Do you think that the touring boys would be a viable concert attraction if they had to go onstage and perform no Brian Wilson music?

As for all the arguing that's been going on here about a possible "Greatest Hits" release(and the secrecy around it, this ain't "Smile" ya' know.), it's absurd, and certainly not worth arguing over. We've got all of the songs, and, as I've said, if you look on Amazon.com, Capitol has five 2-CD or 3-CD hits collections on the market already. The only other group that I can think of who has as many(if not more) hits compilation CD's is The Doors. Enough said?

[PhilCohen]

Dennis' actual words - from 1976 -  were "Brian Wilson is the Beach Boys. He is the band. We're his f*cking messengers. He is all of it. Period. We're nothing. He's everything."

As you'll note, when the whole quote is presented, the meaning changes completely. 

And... my "status" ?  My "stature" ?  You really believe that sh*t, don't you ?

Yeah.

[Ron]

This thing is not really of interest to me any more. Have fun, guys. As I've said, I could burn a 50-song/2-disc  hits set on my own computer, or if I'm too lazy to do that, I see that Amazon.com is offering no less than FIVE 2-CD or 3-CD Beach Boys hits collections. I'll take a look at this board again in six months and see if any of the archival product materializes.

Why do you even come to boards like this?  You're not a fan, comments like "they were only good when Brian participated" and comments about burning your own greatest hits set in place of the official Capitol Release prove it. 

You have succeeded in provoking me to briefly return. Let me give you a quote from Dennis Wilson. He was speaking about the touring Beach Boys members. He said "Brian Wilson IS The Beach Boys. We're his messengers."

And as for those who wonder why I keep my cool and I hold my ground without responding to Mr.Doe by being nasty or mean, that's not my style. And besides, Mr.Doe's stature(as operator of a Beach Boys statistics website) entitles him to engage in types of behavior which would get any of us banished. Mr.Doe's stature is the reason why I was banished from the IMWAN forum, but he wasn't.

Phil, the reason you don't enjoy a lot of the music is because you have a broken place in your soul.  You're too negative for the Beach Boys.  You're not going to find a fucking OUNCE of negativity, in ANY of their music, much less any of the stuff Brian wrote that you claim to enjoy.  Even when he's singing about dying there's optimism in it. 

Everything you post is full of cynicism, dread, and negativity.  How you claim to be a fan of one of the most positive, upbeat, beautiful, inspired by God bands that ever existed blows my mind.

In short: Get with the program.