M & B Tour 2013

[Nicko1234]

It's great that they play "Cool Head Warm Heart" because everyone goes to a Beach Boys show to hear Mike Love solo material from an obscure and out of print Hallmark CD.

They`re damned if they do and damned if they don`t aren`t they...

[Nicko1234]

It's great that they play "Cool Head Warm Heart" because everyone goes to a Beach Boys show to hear Mike Love solo material from an obscure and out of print Hallmark CD.

While I personally think "Cool Head, Warm Heart" is pretty great, I gotta say that, yeah, it is pretty interesting that Mike uses "Beach Boys" shows to promote his solo music. And at the same time, "Summer Means Fun"? Meh. Not a Beach Boys song, nor one they ever covered on record. For Bruce, more than any other Beach Boy, it seems like they try to find solo vocal spots for him, and they usually drag down the show. Like at the C50 show I was at last year, why does he need to play "Disney Girls"? Why is that one at nearly every show? Hardly anybody knows that song honestly. I'd say "Surf's Up" is more well known that that. Or "Friends". My thing is, if there aren't any Bruce led live favorites, then lets not give him a vocal. I don't think anybody would go home saying, "man I wish they played 'Disney Girls'!"

I`m not sure they should have only played the, `more well known`songs as you seem to be suggesting. If they`d done that then there are a lot of other songs that they played last year that are less well known than Disney Girls. The song is considered something of a classic from that era and is a sensible choice for the setlist.

[Sam_BFC]

Disney Girls was one my unlikely highlights on the C50 tour.

[drbeachboy]

It's great that they play "Cool Head Warm Heart" because everyone goes to a Beach Boys show to hear Mike Love solo material from an obscure and out of print Hallmark CD.

While I personally think "Cool Head, Warm Heart" is pretty great, I gotta say that, yeah, it is pretty interesting that Mike uses "Beach Boys" shows to promote his solo music. And at the same time, "Summer Means Fun"? Meh. Not a Beach Boys song, nor one they ever covered on record. For Bruce, more than any other Beach Boy, it seems like they try to find solo vocal spots for him, and they usually drag down the show. Like at the C50 show I was at last year, why does he need to play "Disney Girls"? Why is that one at nearly every show? Hardly anybody knows that song honestly. I'd say "Surf's Up" is more well known that that. Or "Friends". My thing is, if there aren't any Bruce led live favorites, then lets not give him a vocal. I don't think anybody would go home saying, "man I wish they played 'Disney Girls'!"

More artists have covered Disney Girls than Surf's Up, so a few more might just know it more than you think, especially older fans. Cool Head... was on a Beach Boys CD. Had each played one song from their respective solo albums last year, I would not have had a problem with that. Almost everything that they do solo sounds Beach Boy-ish anyway.

[coco1997]

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[MarcellaHasDirtyFeet]

Disney Girls blew me away last year. I didn't really expect to be moved so much by anything, much less a Bruce song, but it was my first BB show, sitting next to my beautiful wife... The spot where nearly everything drops out and it's just Bruce singing this sweet, nostalgic lyric just got to me. Definitely the highlight of the show for me, and I was super happy to have it on the live CD.

GO BRUCE!

[Lonely Summer]

I would think a few people know "Disney Girls", Art Garfunkel recorded a version of it.

[Nicko1234]

I would think a few people know "Disney Girls", Art Garfunkel recorded a version of it.

As did Doris Day on her top ten album of a couple of years ago.

[zachrwolfe]

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[Nicko1234]

I listened to Cool Head, Warm Heart for the first time yesterday, and if it's true Christian Love is on all the backgrounds (that was written on the YT video I watched), it's a crime he doesn't sing lead on all the songs Mike or Bruce didn't originally sing lead on at M&B shows. He has an excellent voice. That A Capella intro sounds more like the Beach Boys than anything Brian's band has ever done (I guess it should since he's got their blood).

Adrian Baker is also on it and did the vocal arrangements I guess.

[zachrwolfe]

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[AndrewHickey]

I listened to Cool Head, Warm Heart for the first time yesterday, and if it's true Christian Love is on all the backgrounds (that was written on the YT video I watched), it's a crime he doesn't sing lead on all the songs Mike or Bruce didn't originally sing lead on at M&B shows. He has an excellent voice. That A Capella intro sounds more like the Beach Boys than anything Brian's band has ever done (I guess it should since he's got their blood).

Adrian Baker is also on it and did the vocal arrangements I guess.

Credits are:
Produced and Arranged by Paul Fauerso
Additional Vocal Arrangements by Adrian Baker,
Mike Love – lead vocals, background vocals
Adrian Baker – background vocals
Kurt Bisquera – drums
Paul Fauerso – programming, keyboards, percussion, background vocals
Cliff Hugo – bass
Christian Love – background vocals
Joel Peskin – tenor sax
Scott Totten – guitars

Baker's the one taking the highest parts, who can't sing very well, and is most prominent on the intro, with Mike obviously in the bass end. Christian's the one who sounds a little like Carl who repeats the last three syllables of every line after Mike sings it, and taking most of the midrange parts in the backing vocal stack.

[baseball95]

I know this is super last minute but I have an extra ticket to the Mike and Bruce show tonight in Baltimore t Pier 6 Pavilion if anyone's interested it's section 109 good seat, it's only 1 ticket and i'll take any price for it really.

PM me if interested

Thanks Derek

(sorry if this breaks any rules i'm unware of)

[ontor pertawst]

Bruce Johnston gets 15% of the proceeds or he pistol-whips you.

[SMiLE Brian]

Bruce Johnston gets 15% of the proceeds or he pistol-whips you.

Thats what happened with me in 2011....

[Nicko1234]

I listened to Cool Head, Warm Heart for the first time yesterday, and if it's true Christian Love is on all the backgrounds (that was written on the YT video I watched), it's a crime he doesn't sing lead on all the songs Mike or Bruce didn't originally sing lead on at M&B shows. He has an excellent voice. That A Capella intro sounds more like the Beach Boys than anything Brian's band has ever done (I guess it should since he's got their blood).

Adrian Baker is also on it and did the vocal arrangements I guess.

Credits are:
Produced and Arranged by Paul Fauerso
Additional Vocal Arrangements by Adrian Baker,
Mike Love – lead vocals, background vocals
Adrian Baker – background vocals
Kurt Bisquera – drums
Paul Fauerso – programming, keyboards, percussion, background vocals
Cliff Hugo – bass
Christian Love – background vocals
Joel Peskin – tenor sax
Scott Totten – guitars

Baker's the one taking the highest parts, who can't sing very well, and is most prominent on the intro, with Mike obviously in the bass end. Christian's the one who sounds a little like Carl who repeats the last three syllables of every line after Mike sings it, and taking most of the midrange parts in the backing vocal stack.

Nah. He does a good job on this one.

[RubberSoul13]

Here's the set from Baltimore this evening w/ any thoughts tidbits I thought should be added...

Do it Again (not nearly as thrilling as last year, but it still sounded good.)
Little Honda
It's OK (Bruce motioned for most of the crowd to sit  ...I persevered!)
Summer Means Fun (Bruce sounds GREAT on this, it's a nice addition to the set. I think it was supposed to connect w/ It's OK though and Cowsill stopped between songs.)
Catch a Wave (weird not hearing it in the second spot!!)
Hawaii
Surf City
Surfin' Safari (The security was just coming over to ask people to sit when Bruce flailed his arms for everyone back up!  )
Surfer Girl (Bruce sang the bridge...it was sweet, but I preferred Brian last year for sure.)
Getcha Back (Still not sure why Mike doesn't sing this...but Christian did well.)
Why Do Fools Fall in Love? (This was downright rough at first...this is a song that requires Brian's big fat band.)
Darlin' (John Cowsill knocks it outta the park again!)
When I Grow Up To Be a Man
Good To My Baby (Scott Totten added this one to the set on the spot (yeah!!!) and Mike forgot a line...)
Be True To Your School (This got the best reaction of the night thus far.)
The Ballad of Ole Betsy (Mike introduces Scott as if he's never sang before...of course it's beautiful as always.)
Still Cruisin' (This was kinda lame...but nice to hear once I guess.)
Don't Worry Baby
Little Deuce Coupe
409
Shut Down
I Get Around (Bruce did..."the pogo"  )

INTERMISSION

California Dreamin' (Scott, Randall, and John went ahead and started this song without the rest of the guys...I guess it was due to the 11pm curfew...which they weren't anywhere near anyways.)
Sloop John B (Bruce took the leads on this...I was surprised!)
Wouldn't it Be Nice
Dance, Dance, Dance ( I had never heard this live...it's a great concert track!)
Then I Kissed Her
Cool Head, Warm Heart (Nice song and message but it sorta broke the flow.)
Disney Girls (Beautifully sung as always by Bruce. This song and "Don't worry baby" were the only times I heard Bruce's keyboard...and I was paying close attention!)
God Only Knows (also beautifully sung, but will agree that the french horn did not sound good but the flutes did...the opposite of clips I had been watching.)
California Girls
Good Vibrations
Kokomo
Help Me Rhonda
Rock and Roll Music
Do You Wanna Dance
Summertime Blues
Barbara Ann (Stage flooded with women like in 2010)
Fun, Fun, Fun (Interesting swap up in the setlist!)

ENCORE

Wild Honey (I'd say this was the best song of the night.)
Goin' To The Beach
Surfin' USA

[Phoenix]

I know this is super last minute but I have an extra ticket to the Mike and Bruce show tonight in Baltimore t Pier 6 Pavilion if anyone's interested it's section 109 good seat, it's only 1 ticket and i'll take any price for it really.

PM me if interested

Thanks Derek

(sorry if this breaks any rules i'm unware of)

Ugh.  Had I seen this several hours ago...         I hope you had a good time.

[Jonathan Blum]

It's great that they play "Cool Head Warm Heart" because everyone goes to a Beach Boys show to hear Mike Love solo material from an obscure and out of print Hallmark CD.

It's great that they're playing some songs the audience doesn't know alongside the dozens they do!

Cheers,
Jon Blum

[leggo of my ego]

Disney Girls blew me away last year. I didn't really expect to be moved so much by anything, much less a Bruce song, but it was my first BB show, sitting next to my beautiful wife... The spot where nearly everything drops out and it's just Bruce singing this sweet, nostalgic lyric just got to me. Definitely the highlight of the show for me, and I was super happy to have it on the live CD.

GO BRUCE!

When me & the wife are driving around listening to GVBS disc III and the Disney track comes up she will invariably hit the NEXT button before Bruce gets a chance to say Tootsie Roll.

I don't argue with her. 

[Cyncie]

More interviews.

http://www.app.com/article/20130725/NJENT/307250003/Beach-Boys-play-Ocean-Grove?nclick_check=1

[RubberSoul13]

More interviews.

http://www.app.com/article/20130725/NJENT/307250003/Beach-Boys-play-Ocean-Grove?nclick_check=1

Well, that was pretty terrible.

[ontor pertawst]

"I'm just pleased that we had the opportunity to work with each other (for the 50th-anniversary tour) last year because it's never easy with Brian (Wilson),'' says Mike Love. "There are always obstacles."



FIG. 54354. Joe Thomas' Castle.

“I would love to write another song or two or five with Brian,” Love said. “We have that connection. We’ll have to see what happens in the future. There’s hope but for right now we’re going out without him and like we’ve done in the past, we’re making the best of things. We’re headed back to New Jersey.”

“I love that the ocean is right there,” Love said. “It fits in with what the Beach Boys are all about.”



"The great thing is that they still stand up today. It takes me back to 1966 when we were the No. 1 group in England, ahead of The Beatles and Rolling Stones."

“Take that, you mop tops.”

[Rocker]

More interviews.

http://www.app.com/article/20130725/NJENT/307250003/Beach-Boys-play-Ocean-Grove?nclick_check=1

Well, that was pretty terrible.

I hate to say this but this interview is indeed really terrible.

[SurfRiderHawaii]

All appeared mended between Love’s Beach Boys and Brian Wilson, but the enigmatic visionary left the band again.“That’s fine,” Love said while calling from Austin. “Brian has his band and we’re doing our thing."

Wow, Mike is really doing a hard push on blaming Brian for ending the C50. Obviously the press are now receiving talking points from Mike's organiztion that reflect that.

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More interviews.

http://www.app.com/article/20130725/NJENT/307250003/Beach-Boys-play-Ocean-Grove?nclick_check=1

Well, that was pretty terrible.

I hate to say this but this interview is indeed really terrible.
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