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Topic: All things Bruce Johnston (Read 89368 times)
Jim V.
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Quote from: filledeplage on August 12, 2013, 10:21:03 AM
Quote from: Judd on August 12, 2013, 10:10:20 AM
Endless Harmony is an alright song.
Delightful, almost "subversive" (a great compliment!) with the way in which Johnston sneaks in "You Still Believe in Me" at the end, almost in a "subliminal code" to lead the listener back to Pet Sounds...Clever!
Aren't you talking about "Brian's Back"? That has "You Still Believe In Me" snuck in there...but I'm nearly positive "Endless Harmony" doesn't.
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Bruce's one second lead near the end of "That's Why God Made The Radio" is the only thing great about an otherwise good song, to me.
AMIRITE? GOODNESS, he sounds nice there!
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Re: All things Bruce Johnston
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Quote from: runnersdialzero on August 12, 2013, 02:02:52 PM
Bruce's one second lead near the end of "That's Why God Made The Radio" is the only thing great about an otherwise good song, to me.
AMIRITE? GOODNESS, he sounds nice there!
Actually, you're totes right runnerz. When I hear him do his part, it really does help give me that whole, "woah, this
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The Beach Boys in 2012, isn't it?" feeling.
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Re: All things Bruce Johnston
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Quote from: sweetdudejim on August 12, 2013, 01:51:23 PM
Quote from: filledeplage on August 12, 2013, 10:21:03 AM
Quote from: Judd on August 12, 2013, 10:10:20 AM
Endless Harmony is an alright song.
Delightful, almost "subversive" (a great compliment!) with the way in which Johnston sneaks in "You Still Believe in Me" at the end, almost in a "subliminal code" to lead the listener back to Pet Sounds...Clever!
Aren't you talking about "Brian's Back"? That has "You Still Believe In Me" snuck in there...but I'm nearly positive "Endless Harmony" doesn't.
Yup! You are correct.
Yes, it is on Brian's Back, on Endless Harmony Soundtrack! (which I play a lot! ) written by Mike Love! That was a great closing with You Still Believe in Me, to cleverly weave that in.
Sorry to Mr. Johnston! You get a
Or maybe Mike should get one!
Mea culpa! Mea culpa Mea maxima culpa!
Detention for me!
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Re: All things Bruce Johnston
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Quote from: runnersdialzero on August 12, 2013, 02:02:52 PM
Bruce's one second lead near the end of "That's Why God Made The Radio" is the only thing great about an otherwise good song, to me.
AMIRITE? GOODNESS, he sounds nice there!
Which part is that? In the chorus?
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Quote from: seltaeb1012002 on August 12, 2013, 04:55:11 PM
Quote from: runnersdialzero on August 12, 2013, 02:02:52 PM
Bruce's one second lead near the end of "That's Why God Made The Radio" is the only thing great about an otherwise good song, to me.
AMIRITE? GOODNESS, he sounds nice there!
Which part is that? In the chorus?
Think they're referencing the part in the tag where Bruce goes "for fallin' in love!".
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Re: All things Bruce Johnston
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He does sound good on that song and Isn't it time.
Credit where credits dude.
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Quote from: EgoHanger1966 on August 12, 2013, 05:06:28 PM
Quote from: seltaeb1012002 on August 12, 2013, 04:55:11 PM
Quote from: runnersdialzero on August 12, 2013, 02:02:52 PM
Bruce's one second lead near the end of "That's Why God Made The Radio" is the only thing great about an otherwise good song, to me.
AMIRITE? GOODNESS, he sounds nice there!
Which part is that? In the chorus?
Think they're referencing the part in the tag where Bruce goes "for fallin' in love!".
OH! Gotcha. I agree with the sentiment that Bruce's voice adds a ton of authenticity here.
Speaking of the song TWGMTR.. after hearing all of the semi-botched live versions from last year, the studio version sounds so freakin good to me now!
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August 12, 2013, 05:38:11 PM »
Here's a picture of Bruce being hot apparently
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August 12, 2013, 05:52:48 PM »
BrOOth has the best pair of skates money can buy. They really do the job quite well.
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I think the way Bruce looks at is that with the Beach Boys, he's become part of an American institution. Had he spent more of his life trying to promote his own songwriting, he'd probably be Gary Usher. A dude certain music nerds appreciate, but darn near a nobody as far as the world is concerned. So he's sat there on stage and in photos with his cheesy grin, clinging to Mike Love, and now he'll never be forgotten as long as the Beach Boys are remembered. In some small way, he's ingrained himself in America's collective consciousness, and I think his ego is satisfied with that. Just look at the following picture. Not bad for two 70 year old dorks.
http://live-imagecollect.s3.amazonaws.com/preview/136/0db9eb5189df835
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that pic is bitchin'!
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Re: All things Bruce Johnston
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Quote from: ontor pertawst on August 07, 2013, 01:37:16 PM
Time to class things up...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJZIQmiQETM
Maybe it's just my strange sense of humour, but that bit at the start when the voice says 'Pipeline', and Bruce very seriously mimes along, I find really unintentionally funny!
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i really think that insults of any kind aren't justified when discussing a second's worth of audio
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Quote from: Disney Boy (1985) on August 13, 2013, 11:58:27 PM
Quote from: ontor pertawst on August 07, 2013, 01:37:16 PM
Time to class things up...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJZIQmiQETM
Maybe it's just my strange sense of humour, but that bit at the start when the voice says 'Pipeline', and Bruce very seriously mimes along, I find really unintentionally funny!
That is pretty funny!
Actually after viewing this video (I didn't know Bruce did any publicity for going public at all) I have a greater appreciation for this track
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Re: All things Bruce Johnston
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Quote from: Eric Aniversario on August 14, 2013, 01:02:33 AM
Quote from: Disney Boy (1985) on August 13, 2013, 11:58:27 PM
Quote from: ontor pertawst on August 07, 2013, 01:37:16 PM
Time to class things up...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJZIQmiQETM
Maybe it's just my strange sense of humour, but that bit at the start when the voice says 'Pipeline', and Bruce very seriously mimes along, I find really unintentionally funny!
That is pretty funny!
Actually after viewing this video (I didn't know Bruce did any publicity for going public at all) I have a greater appreciation for this track
It must have been the sweater...
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You know, he plays that bass quite well. Surprisingly well, considering his reputation.
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Quote from: Letsgoawayforawhile on August 12, 2013, 05:38:11 PM
Here's a picture of Bruce being hot apparently
This would be Bruce's look if he lived like Brian and Dennis.
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August 15, 2013, 07:45:24 AM »
Posted on singer/songwriter/musician/all round good guy Glen Burtnik's Facebook page today (after opening for the Beach Boys last night):
"GLEN'S A.D.D. THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY: I just had an amazing week. To live life you must encounter idiots and assholes. But
Bruce Johnston is a gentleman
. As of yesterday my beloved Sally is 22. I'm flying to Berlin today. And if you never see me again, I love you."
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August 15, 2013, 08:00:54 AM »
Quote from: pancakerecords on August 15, 2013, 07:45:24 AM
Posted on singer/songwriter/musician/all round good guy Glen Burtnik's Facebook page today (after opening for the Beach Boys last night):
"GLEN'S A.D.D. THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY: I just had an amazing week. To live life you must encounter idiots and assholes. But
Bruce Johnston is a gentleman
. As of yesterday my beloved Sally is 22. I'm flying to Berlin today. And if you never see me again, I love you."
Is all of that directed at Bruce?
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Quote from: pancakerecords on August 15, 2013, 07:45:24 AM
Posted on singer/songwriter/musician/all round good guy Glen Burtnik's Facebook page today (after opening for the Beach Boys last night):
"GLEN'S A.D.D. THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY: I just had an amazing week. To live life you must encounter idiots and assholes. But
Bruce Johnston is a gentleman
. As of yesterday my beloved Sally is 22. I'm flying to Berlin today. And if you never see me again, I love you."
Why did you post this? What am I to take away from this? What is your take?
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No take - just one musicians opinion of Bruce Johnston.
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Met Bruce twice. Spoke for a while the first time to me and another couple of young guys outside their hotel in Manchester in 1993. We have travelled down from Scotland to the gig. I was on my own. I think he respected the fact that young fans would do that. He also spoke warmly of Dennis (did Dennis not write, "God bless you Bruce" on the sleeve notes of POB?). The second time I met him was with Mike and they both posed for a lovely photo right after they come off stage at Edinburgh Castle in 2001.
I also wonder what he does with his old caps!?
He w also hanging out with Brian during the Imagination show in 1999. He's on the DVD. Seems to have a knack for being in the right place at the right time. Very talented musician, doesn't display it enough. I also don't agree with his political views or some of his views on his role in the group and money as his motivation. However, I appreciate his honesty.
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Bruce is the best Beach Boys
1: He wears sweaters, and looks damn good in them
2: He covered Pipeline and improved on it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJZIQmiQETM
Didn't know it was possible but Gosh Darn he did it.
3: His voice is like a child from a Disney movie, immediately endearing and overall lovable
4: Still tours - his hands are tired, but 50 years later he'll be damned if he can't adjust his mic and clap
5: Nice guy usually very friendly though sometimes threatens unruly fans with republican rants and pistol whippings
6: Met John and Paul in london great story played the Pet Sounds
7: Met Keith Moon too saw them fight great story
8: Backs Mike up when he tells the Back in the USSR song story great story
9: Can still sing, TWGMTR he sounds as good as ever
10: Gave me his email
11: Hates Obama because Obama gun take his muney
12: Always backed up Brian despite what bigmanMike said about Pet Sounds and SMiLE
13: Has a beautiful son
14: Likes to make arrangements of old songs different and uncomfortable case and point
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4m5SfdZ_n4
damnit bruce why are you so endearing
15: Fuels OldSurferDudes posts
16: Wrote the Greatest song of all time "I write the songs" (this should have been first)
17: Nice hair
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Quote from: Woodstock on August 18, 2013, 09:19:36 AM
Bruce is the best Beach Boys
1: He wears sweaters, and looks damn good in them
2: He covered Pipeline and improved on it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJZIQmiQETM
Didn't know it was possible but Gosh Darn he did it.
3: His voice is like a child from a Disney movie, immediately endearing and overall lovable
4: Still tours - his hands are tired, but 50 years later he'll be damned if he can't adjust his mic and clap
5: Nice guy usually very friendly though sometimes threatens unruly fans with republican rants and pistol whippings
6: Met John and Paul in london great story played the Pet Sounds
7: Met Keith Moon too saw them fight great story
8: Backs Mike up when he tells the Back in the USSR song story great story
9: Can still sing, TWGMTR he sounds as good as ever
10: Gave me his email
11: Hates Obama because Obama gun take his muney
12: Always backed up Brian despite what bigmanMike said about Pet Sounds and SMiLE
13: Has a beautiful son
14: Likes to make arrangements of old songs different and uncomfortable case and point
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4m5SfdZ_n4
damnit bruce why are you so endearing
15: Fuels OldSurferDudes posts
16: Wrote the Greatest song of all time "I write the songs" (this should have been first)
17: Nice hair
. . and not a single word about the shorts. Bruce Johnston is inexhaustible.
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