Beach Boys Survivor #15 Winner: BUSY DOING NOTHING

[Summer_Days]

I understandm startBBtoday. I still think the Surf's Up album is a little too loved around here for my taste, so....

[Custom Machine]

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[Dudd]

Oh snap! 'Little Bird', Judd???

Get the rope.

Sorry
I love most of Dennis' work, but Little Bird does nothing for me.

[bluesno1fann]

Oh snap! 'Little Bird', Judd???

Get the rope.


Oh and the Dennis song that definitely will (or should) win one of these Survivor contests is 'Baby Blue' on LA Light Album.

Much as I like Baby Blue, I think Love Surrounds Me should win instead on the Light Album contest.
And I'm certain My Diane will win the M.I.U. contest too. I also wouldn't be surprised if Forever wins the Sunflower contest even though I prefer Slip On Through and It's About Time.

[Disney Boy (1985)]

Has to be TM.

Great backing track though...

[Phoenix]

Transcendental Meditation

[Disney Boy (1985)]

'Be Still' is better than TM, I feel. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one that loves that song....oh well!

Nope, I love it too! As with Make It Good (which I'm sure will also be voted off early, and which I also love), it's more of a poem than an actual song - but... so what? Dennis was doing something unique and he should be applauded for that, not voted off in the first round.

[TimeToGetAlone]

Be Still

[MyDrKnowsItKeepsMeCalm]

Be Still   

I'm new here, but I've been lurking and much enjoying these contests. This might be the most interesting album to watch -- no BB 'greatest hits' that will be obvious choices to be left standing.

[Watch a Cave]

Transcendental  meditation

[leggo of my ego]

Diamond Hed

[Summer_Days]

Be Still  

I'm new here, but I've been lurking and much enjoying these contests. This might be the most interesting album to watch -- no BB 'greatest hits' that will be obvious choices to be left standing.

Better leave this place. I plan to kidnap everybody that's voting off 'Be Still', tie them up and make them listen to the song for 10 straight hours till they get it. Since you're new, I'm giving you a head start. RUN!



Seriously though, welcome to smiley dot net. As you can see here, we're all insane...but at least insane over the Beach Boys.

[FatherOfTheMan Sr101]

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[Disney Boy (1985)]

Be Still  

I'm new here, but I've been lurking and much enjoying these contests. This might be the most interesting album to watch -- no BB 'greatest hits' that will be obvious choices to be left standing.

Better leave this place. I plan to kidnap everybody that's voting off 'Be Still', tie them up and make them listen to the song for 10 straight hours till they get it. Since you're new, I'm giving you a head start. RUN!



Seriously though, welcome to smiley dot net. As you can see here, we're all insane...but at least insane over the Beach Boys.

I'll happily supply the rope!

[Gabo]

'Be Still' is better than TM, I feel. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one that loves that song....oh well!

Nope, I love it too! As with Make It Good (which I'm sure will also be voted off early, and which I also love), it's more of a poem than an actual song - but... so what? Dennis was doing something unique and he should be applauded for that, not voted off in the first round.

"Doing your own thing" doesn't justify laziness, which Be Still and Make It Good both are.

[Mike's Beard]

Be Still. Within a year or so Dennis would become a great songwriter but his stuff on Friends is rather basic.

[Summer_Days]

Some of the most enjoyable Beach Boys songs are lazily-written.

That's why Smiley Smile, Wild Honey and Friends can be so enjoyable.

Lazy or no, 'Be Still' is a great song. As great as 'Little Bird'? Not at all, but it's still pleasant as hell and a perfect fit for the other songs on Friends. And anyway, it's less lazy than 'Passing By' which is also great.

[messofhelp]

Be still

[TimeToGetAlone]

I think Friends is one of their more consistent albums with no bad tracks, so a vote for Be Still shouldn't be considered a slight.  Especially since I'm a sucker for falsetto, harmonies, and cutting productions.  Be Still falls more in the low-fi category.

[Shady]

"Diamond Head"

Sorry, guys.

Has to be

[retrokid67]

Be Still   

I'm new here, but I've been lurking and much enjoying these contests. This might be the most interesting album to watch -- no BB 'greatest hits' that will be obvious choices to be left standing.

Welcome  , now I'm not the new kid anymore 

[Marcella]

T M…I still think I was on a hidden camera show that wanted to tape my appalled reaction to the T M backing track inclusion on MiC

[chrs_mrgn]

T M…I still think I was on a hidden camera show that wanted to tape my appalled reaction to the T M backing track inclusion on MiC

I think the TM backing track was a cool addition to the set.

My vote goes to Be Still

[Disney Boy (1985)]

'Be Still' is better than TM, I feel. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one that loves that song....oh well!

Nope, I love it too! As with Make It Good (which I'm sure will also be voted off early, and which I also love), it's more of a poem than an actual song - but... so what? Dennis was doing something unique and he should be applauded for that, not voted off in the first round.

"Doing your own thing" doesn't justify laziness, which Be Still and Make It Good both are.

THE WHOLE ALBUM is lazy - and all the better for it! Just look at Brian's song titles.

And what's remotely 'lazy' about the carefully crafted Make It Good, with its orchestra and dense production?

[Mike's Beard]

THE WHOLE ALBUM is lazy - and all the better for it! Just look at Brian's song titles.

And what's remotely 'lazy' about the carefully crafted Make It Good, with its orchestra and dense production?

The backing track is fantastic, it's like a darker Pet Sounds tune. But as Gabo pointed out, the lyrics are rubbish and the second verse doesn't even relate to the rest of the song. No wonder people tried to pin this mess on Charles Manson for years.