Al Jardine Appreciation

[BergenWhitesMoustache]

What's the consensus on Loop de Loop?

Nice try (both your question and Al's work on it).

Seriously, it is kinda fun.  It's also amusing Al was so obsessed with it. 

It's great...I always forget that he was no slouch at arranging/producing. Fact it, he came up with a pretty high proportion of the bands 'hit' material during the seventies- Cottonfields, California, Lady Lynda, Come go with me. It's a beautiful day deserved a higher profile too

[KittyKat]

Re Loop De Loop: this is a jolly entertaining song! I like all of it, including the talks and laughs! Didn't know that Al is the main songwriter of this tune. Thanks for the info, KittyKat!

I'm not sure you were aware, but Brian had produced a totally different version as a demo.  It's on the "Endless Harmony" soundtrack.  It had different lyrics and a slightly psychedelic sound.  I'm not sure how Al even conceived of it as a novelty number more akin to "Amusement Parks USA."  Al kept bugging Brian to remake it and went ahead and did it the way he saw it, complete with new lyrics.  His version didn't get released, either.  Al also re-did "Cottonfields" because he wasn't happy with Brian's production on the album version, although it wasn't as major of a revision.  Of course, Al's take on it got released as the single version and became a hit in Europe.  I sometimes wonder if Brian was pleased with Al re-doing his work.

[rn57]

there's this great video that might still be on youtube of Al at some awards show and there's a  bunch of guitarists who all do little short solo to introduce themselves, people like Tom Petty and Chuck Berry and Hubert Sumlin (these are just examples, might not have been the actual personel). and then they say, "and Al Jardine of the Beach Boys!" and he plays the worst solo. it's cute.

number 9.........enjoy yourselves    

http://mojomagazine.tumblr.com/post/21385581099/farewell-american-bandstands-dick-clark

or go here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpy4NfDQjio&feature=youtu.be

I've watched this a few times and it still strikes me as thoroughly wacky. Frankie Avalon jamming on trumpet? Fusion legends Donald Byrd and George Duke mixing it up with old clips of Bill Haley? Pity this doesn't have running commentary by Paul Shaffer doing his Don Kirschner impression - or by Donnie himself.

Some missed opportunities here - it would seem logical to have Doug Kershaw and Charlie Daniels do a fiddle duel, but then nothing is logical about this clip.

Come to think of it, doing an updated version of this would seem a good way to honor Dick Clark's memory at the next Grammys. That could really make for some nutty combinations.

[rn57]

What's the consensus on Loop de Loop?

 It's also amusing Al was so obsessed with it.  

Al  should open a restaurant. Call it The Loop de  Loop. Biplane replica and  big smiling Al out front.  All the waiters are named Pete.



If Bill Wyman can own a  BBQ joint called Sticky Fingers... why not ?

I'd say an even better theme restaurant for Al would be one called Susie Cincinnati's.  Big photo of John Belushi greeting you as you come in - this was his favorite BBs song, and he personally told Al that.  Menu replete with every variation on chili-with-spaghetti and bratwurst you can think of. And, for certain VIP visitors, the menu would include vegetable samosas and T-bones with caesar salad too.

[donald]

I'd say an even better theme restaurant for Al would be one called Susie Cincinnati's.  Big photo of John Belushi greeting you as you come in - this was his favorite BBs song, and he personally told Al that.  Menu replete with every variation on chili-with-spaghetti and bratwurst you can think of. And, for certain VIP visitors, the menu would include vegetable samosas and T-bones with caesar salad too.
[/quote]

If it is a Cincinnati themed restuarant it HAS to have chile spaghetti.   Topped with grated cheddar cheese.   If yu want to throw on a braut in honor of the close proximity to Columbus, that would be ok too.   mmmmmmmm,mmmmmmmmm!!!

[gfac22]

number 9.........enjoy yourselves    

http://mojomagazine.tumblr.com/post/21385581099/farewell-american-bandstands-dick-clark

or go here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpy4NfDQjio&feature=youtu.be

Holy lord, thank you for posting this, I haven't laughed that hard in a long time.  I must have watched Al's solo 15 times in a row just now, and I almost feel bad for laughing.  He's so small, and he's really trying...I love the man, but  ...

[Micha]

Personally, I love "Susie Cincinnati". Have they ever done that live? I'd have demanded this if i had sitten nearer to the stage last August.

"Loop De Loop" is fun, I like that, too.

[Myk Luhv]

I think "Susie Cincinnati" would actually make an awesome garage rock song, it's unfortunately a Beach Boys tune though!

[gfac22]

Personally, I love "Susie Cincinnati". Have they ever done that live? I'd have demanded this if i had sitten nearer to the stage last August.

Yup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aGOKpIDWhY 

[filledeplage]

number 9.........enjoy yourselves    

http://mojomagazine.tumblr.com/post/21385581099/farewell-american-bandstands- ;)dick-clark

or go here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpy4NfDQjio&feature=youtu.be

Holy lord, thank you for posting this, I haven't laughed that hard in a long time.  I must have watched Al's solo 15 times in a row just now, and I almost feel bad for laughing.  He's so small, and he's really trying...I love the man, but  ...

Al may not have much altitude but more than makes up with amplitude!

[Letsgoawayforawhile]

I just wanted to say that my girlfriend REALLY likes Al Jardine. She loves all of his leads, and especially his part in Don't Go Near The Water. Haha.

[Micha]

I think "Susie Cincinnati" would actually make an awesome garage rock song, it's unfortunately a Beach Boys tune though!

I wonder what you mean? Why can't it make an awesome garage rock song if it's the BBs? I think it rocks. It's Brian on bass, too.

[Emily]

Since the last post on this thread, Al has earned more appreciation.
His powerful versatile voice is going strong.
He's steady and consistent.
He can rock a beard.
His interviews can be very forthright.
AFAIK he's never beaten anyone up nor gotten beat up.

[KDS]

Since the last post on this thread, Al has earned more appreciation.
His powerful versatile voice is going strong.
He's steady and consistent.
He can rock a beard.
His interviews can be very forthright.
AFAIK he's never beaten anyone up nor gotten beat up.

With Mike and Brian releasing autobiographies this year, I'd love to see Al write one. 

[Emily]

Since the last post on this thread, Al has earned more appreciation.
His powerful versatile voice is going strong.
He's steady and consistent.
He can rock a beard.
His interviews can be very forthright.
AFAIK he's never beaten anyone up nor gotten beat up.

With Mike and Brian releasing autobiographies this year, I'd love to see Al write one. 

I would expect it to have the most balanced perspective. It would be good.

[KDS]

Since the last post on this thread, Al has earned more appreciation.
His powerful versatile voice is going strong.
He's steady and consistent.
He can rock a beard.
His interviews can be very forthright.
AFAIK he's never beaten anyone up nor gotten beat up.

With Mike and Brian releasing autobiographies this year, I'd love to see Al write one. 

I would expect it to have the most balanced perspective. It would be good.

That's exactly why I'd love to see it. 

[Smilin Ed H]

But it would take him a long time. With lots of revisions. 

I'd settle for an album of folk tunes he said he was considering. You know, Weavers, KIngston Trio and stuff like that.  Love the guy!

[Theydon Bois]

I would allow Al Jardine to beat me up.  It would be amazing.

[Emily]

I would allow Al Jardine to beat me up.  It would be amazing.

 

[SteveMC]

I used to have a bootleg of his friends & family concert with Brian's daughters and his sons. The set list was excellent & varied.  I believe Carnie sang Don't Worry Baby which was a nice twist.  

His voice was perfect for the cover/recording of Then I Kissed Her(Him).

[Tony S]

They did Susie Cincinnati live a lot of times during the 1976 15 Big Ones tour; you can check some of the versions out on You Tube.

[rasmus skotte]

One of Al's great features is how his name (Al/Alan) tranlates so well into palindromes. Like this which isn't one per se:

 [Alan/Tom's Palindrome]

- P a l i n d r o m i n'-
G.P. Al in "Dr. Tom" - in?

[Andrew G. Doe]

Since the last post on this thread, Al has earned more appreciation.
His powerful versatile voice is going strong.
He's steady and consistent.
He can rock a beard.
His interviews can be very forthright.
AFAIK he's never beaten anyone up nor gotten beat up.

His ability to hold, indeed, nurture, a grudge for decades. 

[JK]

One of Al's great features is how his name (Al/Alan) tranlates so well into palindromes. Like this which isn't one per se:

 [Alan/Tom's Palindrome]

- P a l i n d r o m i n'-
G.P. Al in "Dr. Tom" - in?

To paraphrase Robert Fripp:

"Al and a palindrome is a party
Al, Lana and a palindrome is an orgy"

[filledeplage]

Since the last post on this thread, Al has earned more appreciation.
His powerful versatile voice is going strong.
He's steady and consistent.
He can rock a beard.
His interviews can be very forthright.
AFAIK he's never beaten anyone up nor gotten beat up.

And, Emily - Al still rocks the white suit!