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Quote from: Jaco on July 26, 2012, 03:55:33 AM
I agree with some of you it's clearly PR press talk by Bruce.
Therefore he wanted only positivity, cos you wanna sell the latest record and promote the latest tour, don't you?
I would take much of the interview with a grain of salt.
"By the way, I did like Summer in Paradise."
Really, Bruce? Earlier comments, I remember reading them somewhere on the net, said the contrary.
I think Bruce dislikes SIP as much as his own Pyama Party lp from the 60s, of which he admitted to be awful in his own view.
I think that was part of his "in your face" attitude towards the interviewer.
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Quote from: salman rushdie on July 26, 2012, 07:11:59 AM
"Just confirms what I've suspected all along....Bruce Johnston will kick your ass, and he'll do it with a smile on his face."
Wearing shorts and clapping at the same time.
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Frankly, it sounds like "disagreeing without being disagreeable, which Obama says, but must come from Harvard, because it is what a former Harvard educated school principal used to tell his faculty.
All of the above...
However...I find the eavesdropping (invasion of privacy in a business relationship) and resulting publication troubling.
First, The reporter knew or should have known that "his conversation" was "over."
Second, he knew or should have known that the "company" was "on the line."
Third, he knew or should have known that the "interviewee," had a relationship with the "company."
Fourth, he knew or should have known that the conversation was not meant for him.
Fifth, he published what was not meant for his ears, and he knew, or should have known.
Sixth, his superiors "ratified" information that he was not entitled to be privy to by its publication because it was outside of his window of time.
JMHO
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Bruce has always struck me as an "odd duck" but honestly...did he say anything we didn't already know about him? I think everyone on this board is aware of his political stances. He probably should have made sure the line was dead before he shot his mouth off, however. I've read several "interesting" Bruce stories on this forum...and I'd love to hear more! He really is a good fit for the band...dsyfunctional like everyone else (except for Alan)!
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Quote from: AlFall on July 26, 2012, 07:35:27 AM
Bruce isn't going to read this. I asked him after the soundcheck at Red Rocks whether he reads or posts to this board, and he emphatically said that he doesn't read or post anything on this or any other board.
Bruce lied to you. He reads and posts on the Beach Boys Britain message board.
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Quote from: J.G. Dev on July 26, 2012, 04:51:27 AM
Just confirms what I've suspected all along....Bruce Johnston will kick your ass, and he'll do it with a smile on his face.
Can we morph this into a list of Chuck Norrisesque type statements?
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Quote from: Mikie on July 26, 2012, 11:12:22 AM
Quote from: AlFall on July 26, 2012, 07:35:27 AM
Bruce isn't going to read this. I asked him after the soundcheck at Red Rocks whether he reads or posts to this board, and he emphatically said that he doesn't read or post anything on this or any other board.
Bruce lied to you. He reads and posts on the Beach Boys Britain message board.
Bruce is really striking out here. Now he's blatantly lying to folks!
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Re: Somewhat painful Bruce Johnston interview in a Dutch magazine
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Quote from: Juice Brohnston on July 26, 2012, 12:15:43 PM
Quote from: J.G. Dev on July 26, 2012, 04:51:27 AM
Just confirms what I've suspected all along....Bruce Johnston will kick your ass, and he'll do it with a smile on his face.
Can we morph this into a list of Chuck Norrisesque type statements?
Bruce Johnston doesn't read messageboards. Messageboards read Bruce Johnston's mind
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Re: Somewhat painful Bruce Johnston interview in a Dutch magazine
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http://www.boards2go.com/boards/board.cgi?action=read&id=1343294268&user=bellagio
and he doesn't read or post to any board??? (scroll down past the photo)
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Quote from: The Return of the Son of Mike's Beard on July 25, 2012, 11:31:05 PM
Quote from: Dave in KC on July 25, 2012, 06:26:05 PM
Bruce could care less. He is not shy with his opinions. And I know this first hand by him sticking his head in my car with my family aboard and admonishing me for actually running into the band when they were checking into a hotel in KC. Remember Bruce? I'm sure you do. Come to think of it, I've had several personal contacts with BJ. In a bar after a concert in Austin in 1969. The car thingy in the mid 80's, and for a long time before a concert in Wichita in the early 90's, when he pleaded with me to get the weather report as storms were threatening. Bruce, if you do read this board then I have two words for you. EAGLE, NEBRASKA. June 1989. We nearly all perished that night. So I can say with some confidence, Bruce could care less what you think.
Dave, if you don't mind my asking, what did he do at the bar in 1969?
He was shocked that a fan had tracked him down in the back room of a bar. He politely signed my Friends album and then quickly said goodbye. By the way, Bruce and I talked about that meeting a few years ago and he remembered everything exactly as I did. Even the pretty lady with Indian feather headband he was with. One additional note: Back in 2003, Bruce had his wife come out to sing FFF with him. That was surprising. Nobody knew who she was but the tip off to me is when she walked out on stage, I read her lips. "Hi baby!" And she too is a pretty lady.
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Re: Somewhat painful Bruce Johnston interview in a Dutch magazine
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Quote from: Juice Brohnston on July 26, 2012, 12:15:43 PM
Quote from: J.G. Dev on July 26, 2012, 04:51:27 AM
Just confirms what I've suspected all along....Bruce Johnston will kick your ass, and he'll do it with a smile on his face.
Can we morph this into a list of Chuck Norrisesque type statements?
Over and over Bruce Johnston flies...
Uncover the cornfield.
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Quote from: The Return of the Son of Mike's Beard on July 25, 2012, 11:31:05 PM
Quote from: Dave in KC on July 25, 2012, 06:26:05 PM
Bruce could care less. He is not shy with his opinions. And I know this first hand by him sticking his head in my car with my family aboard and admonishing me for actually running into the band when they were checking into a hotel in KC. Remember Bruce? I'm sure you do. Come to think of it, I've had several personal contacts with BJ. In a bar after a concert in Austin in 1969. The car thingy in the mid 80's, and for a long time before a concert in Wichita in the early 90's, when he pleaded with me to get the weather report as storms were threatening. Bruce, if you do read this board then I have two words for you. EAGLE, NEBRASKA. June 1989. We nearly all perished that night. So I can say with some confidence, Bruce could care less what you think.
Dave, if you don't mind my asking, what did he do at the bar in 1969?
He was shocked that a fan had tracked him down in the back room of a bar. He politely signed my Friends album and then quickly said goodbye. By the way, Bruce and I talked about that meeting a few years ago and he remembered everything exactly as I did. Even the pretty lady with Indian feather headband he was with. One additional note: Back in 2003, Bruce had his wife come out to sing FFF with him. That was surprising. Nobody knew who she was but the tip off to me is when she walked out on stage, I read her lips. "Hi baby!" And she too is a pretty lady.
Someone (can't recall who) on this board recently stated that Bruce and his wife split up many years ago.
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I think all we've learned here is that Bruce is a living/breathing human....
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What's the Eagle, Nebraska story? Details please.
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Quote from: Erik H on July 26, 2012, 03:33:47 PM
I think all we've learned here is that Bruce is a living/breathing human....
Wrong Erik! We are here discussing Godz! OK, maybe not Bruce; he's more of a disciple. But, really the whole BB's saga is a bit like Greek and Roman mythology.
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Maybe being anointed "Bruce Historical Johnston" has gone to his head!
I'd sure be full of myself if such an honer befell me!
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Quote from: urbanite on July 26, 2012, 04:06:23 PM
What's the Eagle, Nebraska story? Details please.
Sure. It was a very hot and humid Friday night show at the racetrack in Eagle, NE, just East of Lincoln. It was a Chicago/Beach Boys show, with the BB up first. After their show and during intermission, the sky turned very ugly and the sound of distant thunder could be heard. My wife said, no way am I leaving now that Chicago has started; we drove like crazy to make it here! Bad mistake. After about 3 songs and us running for the car, the sky opened and flooded the place out. The winds were horrific. We were stuck in the now mud-filled parking lot until a tractor pulled us out at 3am. The next day in Lincoln on the news it was reported that Chicago almost lost their lives and the Beach Boys equipment was ruined. The BB thought they were safe in their trailers and we thought we could make it out in time, but that last song cost us a chance to get out of there. Oh Bruce remembers Eagle alright! And I'll never forget that horrible night either. That following Sunday as we were driving home, news of Tiamenen Square came out.
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Quote from: Rocker on July 24, 2012, 02:20:29 PM
Except for the short Derek Taylor periode I can't think about any time where I would say he actively tried to "shred" the image the band had at that certain time.
Surf's Up wasn't obvious enough to you?
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Quote from: Danimalist on July 26, 2012, 04:26:40 PM
Quote from: Erik H on July 26, 2012, 03:33:47 PM
I think all we've learned here is that Bruce is a living/breathing human....
Wrong Erik! We are here discussing Godz! OK, maybe not Bruce; he's more of a disciple. But, really the whole BB's saga is a bit like Greek and Roman mythology.
If it were a Disney movie, it'd be this
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Re: Somewhat painful Bruce Johnston interview in a Dutch magazine
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LOL i really don't get why anybody on this board is surprised. Have you ever in your lives talked to an elderly person by chance?
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Bruce Historical Johnston Presents: I Re-Write The Songs:
Disc 1:
Socialism Safari
Communist Fair
Ten Little Liberals
Chug-A-Liberal
Little Girl (you're my miss Democratic-Socialist)
$409 (in food-stamps)
Surfin the SS message board
Capitalism I Win - Socialism You Lose
Obama-time Blues
Cuckoo Communist
Moody Old Dog
The Microphone Shift
Disc 2:
Surfin USSR
Farmer's Liberal Daughter
Miserableinterviewlou
Stoked (because my welfare check came)
Lonely Commie
Shut Down SNAP Dammit!!!
Noble Capitalist Senior
Honky Hand-Out Tonk
Liberal Lana
Republican Senior Jam
Let's Go Trippin On What A Dick That Interviewer Was
Finders Keepers (In An Off-Shore Tax Haven)
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Quote from: Theydon Bois on July 26, 2012, 05:17:11 AM
I have been dismissing Bruce's opinions on Europe ever since I learned that he thinks it rhymes with "sure of".
This is the funniest thing I have read all week.
I've had a recent run in with Bruce's sass and I have come out of it loving him all the more. I appreciate his all-business approach and if we're looking at the Beach Boys as a representation of riding the American Dream wave in the 20th century, his story is as poignant as any others in the band.
And his face reminds me of a chocolate chip cookie.
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And his face reminds me of a chocolate chip cookie
That explains Bruce's favorite Muppet, then.
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Quote from: kappa on July 26, 2012, 05:26:21 PM
Quote from: Rocker on July 24, 2012, 02:20:29 PM
Except for the short Derek Taylor periode I can't think about any time where I would say he actively tried to "shred" the image the band had at that certain time.
Surf's Up wasn't obvious enough to you?
Surf's Up was written during the Derek Taylor era I mentioned. If you talk about the album, that is not Brian trying to shred any image but just him giving the boys a few of his songs. Carl was in charge though and him and Rieley decided where to go.
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Do not call Bruce Johnston "BJ". Just don't. No one should be named that, no one should be nicknamed that, it should never be used as an initialization to refer to someone. Same goes for "DJ".
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