SEAN LENNON & THE BEACH BOYS' AL JARDINE REMAKE 'GIVE PEACE A CHANCE' FOR BONO

[Rocky Raccoon]

WHY ARE WE YELLING?

[Disney Boy (1985)]

Just going to quietly alter my earlier post, after a few suggestions and comments from other posters....

Can I just take this opportunity to say that Bono is a pretentious little tax-dodging midget arsehole, who writes crap songs. Thanks.

[metal flake paint]

Brian knew how to deal with Bono 

[Disney Boy (1985)]

Brian knew how to deal with Bono 

How so? Please tell me it involved Bono humiliation!

[metal flake paint]

http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,8030.msg131760.html#msg131760

[Disney Boy (1985)]

http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,8030.msg131760.html#msg131760

That was great. Hope Brian secretly knew who it was. I mean, when did you last see a waiter wearing sunglasses indoors...?

[phirnis]

Love Al's Hammer remake. Here's to a full-on folkie album from Al!

All the guys are such prisoners of their musical legacy. More power to 'em when they break out of the shell and do what moves 'em.

An interesting thought!

Did Brian ever really "break out of the shell" during the past 30 years? I wish he did! The Gershwin record (despite the somewhat unimaginative backing tracks) may be pretty close and judging from his vocal performance on that album it was something that got him at least very interested, which I suspect is a rare thing to happen.

I was going to suggest the Gershwin album as an example (although I do have a guilty pleasure for the 4/4 shuffle beat numbers, like They Can't Take That Away From Me). Perhaps Orange Crate Art could be another example.

Ain't Necessarily So has some dark Ira lyrics that are uncharacteristically Brian, which is why I found his rendition so refreshing.

Com'on Al. Call some young heavy cats down to Red Barn, such as Nickel Creek - you'll knock out an album in record time and it'll sell close to Postcard numbers.

Orange Crate Art - yes, I agree! Given Brian is usually considered the most "artistic" Beach Boy it's quite disappointing that much of his solo career had him trying to recapture either Summer Days or Pet Sounds. In a way that's why I enjoy most of Sweet Insanity despite the record's many flaws.

[Ziggy Stardust]

ONE presents Richard Barone & Al Jardine - If I Had A Hammer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-ON2O4UTUI

Dude this is incredible, Al's voice keeps on getting better every day! he leads to do more lead for sure, wow.

[Ron]

As long as Bono isn't vocally or musically evident on the recording, it will be a must have for everyone's collection. 

You don't like his voice, right, Mr. Mill? As for me, I think Bono sings fairly good, though he won't be even in my Top-100 vocalists' ranking.

I think Bono sings great... and U2 was a great band, it's just if you can hear Bono in a song, then you're reminded Bono had something to do with it, and he's incredibly annoying.  I'm not even sure it's possible to be more annoying than Bono is (I've tried).  Sean Lennon singing about wispy hippy stuff? I can handle it.  Al Jardine doing his best job on a John Lennon flower power song?  Sounds good.  Bono is just a little much, though...

[Ron]

ONE presents Richard Barone & Al Jardine - If I Had A Hammer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-ON2O4UTUI

Very well done, sounds awesome.  Somebody explain to me.... what Bridge has Al been hiding under for the last 30 years?  He's so fucking great, but yet hasn't done anything in forver. 

[Ron]

See if this one works.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJVwuTLW4lM

Sorry... needs more Brian.  I guess this stuff's harder to do than it seems.

[Ron]

Can I just take this opportunity to say that Bono is a little tax-dodging midget arsehole. Thanks.

Hey, I went through quite a U2 phase. In Bono's defence about the sunglasses, I'm pretty sure it's been said he has some sort of eye disorder that causes him to go just about blind for quite a while after being exposed to any bright light.

Yeah but that condition is caused by WEARING SUNGLASSES INDOORS

[zachrwolfe]

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[ontor pertawst]

I think the only way some of us can be satisfied is if he does a live tv broadcast where bright light is blasted directly into his eyes and a panel of experts opine about it. For charity, of course. For starving Belgians. They are very hungry this time of year.

Al can plaintively strum an acoustic guitar in the background.

[rn57]

ONE presents Richard Barone & Al Jardine - If I Had A Hammer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-ON2O4UTUI

Very well done, sounds awesome.  Somebody explain to me.... what Bridge has Al been hiding under for the last 30 years?  He's so fucking great, but yet hasn't done anything in forver. 

Count me in as one of those who'd like to see Al do an album of his fave folk stuff sometime. Heck, it would give him the perfect excuse to wear a striped shirt again.

But I wish the project shown above was connected to something besides Bono.

Jon Langford of the Mekons put it so well.  "A few times I've heard a new song on the radio and it started out sounding like it might be really good.  Then, suddenly, I get a sick feeling in my stomach, and a moment later, Bono starts singing."

[Heysaboda]

From my nationally syndicated feed...

SEAN LENNON & THE BEACH BOYS' AL JARDINE REMAKE 'GIVE PEACE A CHANCE' FOR BONO
by Howie Edelson

Sean Lennon has joined forces with Beach Boys co-founder Al Jardine to record a new, mainly A cappella rendition of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's global peace anthem, "Give Peace A Chance." The two gathered at Lennon's New York City apartment, along with Jardine's collaborator Larry Dvoskin, to cut the track, which will be among the many works, starting today (June 11th), that will be projected on the side of London's Tate Museum.

Sony Bono is still alive?!??   

[RangeRoverA1]

After hearing all the versions suggested here + covers of Bobby Rydell & The Seekers, I made the conclusion that the best one is the subject (Al & Richard's tandem), close 2nd - by Peter Paul & Mary. I agree with Mr. Stebbins, it's a very cool rendition, Mary sang the song tremendously. Also agree with him that the Weavers' original is weak, too slow & uninspiring. Though the worst cover is obviously Pavone's, language-wise.
Now, I very enjoyed Andy Kane's reggae-stylized version, mostly because of the jazz orchestration. As for the vocs, sure, Kane isn't a good singer, yet he's got cool lisping accent. Generally, the video is good, I liked it for its positivity & friendliness, not to mention - for funny & awkward dancing/walking. Thanks to Nicko1234 for this YT wonder, now I know yet another name in show business, never heard before of that human.

[Pretty Funky]

OT but another little goodie from Al and friend.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynJuiPn5-Oc

[Lowbacca]

OT but another little goodie from Al and friend.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynJuiPn5-Oc

Is that Bono without the glasses?

[Nicko1234]

OT but another little goodie from Al and friend.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynJuiPn5-Oc

Cute.

[bgas]

 I noticed Al made sure his singing partner was seated, so as not to emphasize Al's height, or lack of....

[Pretty Funky]

This is the kid.

http://www.larsmuhl.com/uk/news/18_04_13.html

Guess by the website he is related to the Lars Muhl dude. Al sure has some interesting friends.

[Nicko1234]

Now, I very enjoyed Andy Kane's reggae-stylized version, mostly because of the jazz orchestration. As for the vocs, sure, Kane isn't a good singer, yet he's got cool lisping accent. Generally, the video is good, I liked it for its positivity & friendliness, not to mention - for funny & awkward dancing/walking. Thanks to Nicko1234 for this YT wonder, now I know yet another name in show business, never heard before of that human.

Sorry, I only just read this comment. Cracking stuff.

[Shady]

RangeRover is the best!

[RangeRoverA1]

OT but another little goodie from Al and friend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynJuiPn5-Oc

Nice collaboration. For an 8-year-old boy, Al's friend sings rarely in tune. Al himself was ace, as always.
One non-musical thing I noticed which I already knew before: Al has the sweetest smile I've seen in people! Very youthful & joyful! Especially at around the 7th sec., it can't be cuter than that. It's really hard not to love Al.

Generally, I'm happy that he tries sth. new other than just performs the BBs/solo songs.

Regarding Andy Cane comment, I actually was very serious about liking his version of If I Had A Hammer. Didn't think one bit of joking/being ironic.