Audree

[RangeRoverA1]

Audree's only on "Barbie" (as are Carl & Alan).

You are wrong, it's obviously Audree on bgvs in "...Girl Made of".

[Andrew G. Doe]

Audree's only on "Barbie" (as are Carl & Alan).

You are wrong, it's obviously Audree on bgvs in "...Girl Made of".

In spring 1962, Audree was 44 years old. Do any of those female bvs sound over 22 ? Compare with her easily audible tones on the middle eight of  "Barbie". Completely different.

Just out of interest, what's your source for Audree singing on "WIAYGMO" ?  I mean, aside from your own ears (and I take it you're well versed in Audree's singing voice in the early 60s).

[RangeRoverA1]

In spring 1962, Audree was 44 years old. Do any of those female bvs sound over 22 ? Compare with her easily audible tones on the middle eight of  "Barbie". Completely different.

My mistake. Just found your quote from another thread:

Wait, what? Audree is singing back up on this? If that's true I had no idea. Cool.

It's her, Al and Carl singing backup, IIRC.

On "Barbie", not "WIAYGMO". Also Val Poliuto of The Jaguars, allegedly.

For some reason, I remembered it's Audree with her sweet vocals on "...Girl Made Of".

[Alan Smith]

Dorinda Morgan once said - "We put their voices on pre-recorded instrumental tracks of 'Barbie' and 'What a Young Girl Is Made of'...Dennis didn't come to those sessions, but Audree did.  Audree is singing on those...We had recorded the tracks for another singer....Mike didn't come in.  Alan and Carl did".

As per AGD, the harmonies are of a younger female singer/s - if you listen to the presentation on Lost and Found, the track and background vox are hard right (assuming I have my headphones on the right way), suggesting the backing vox were on the pre-recorded track, as per Dorinda M.

In relation to who's singing on this one - while Brian is obviously singing (hard left), I'm hard pressed if I can hear anyone else but him.

[Andrew G. Doe]

Interesting point: the Kenny sides were recorded March 8th 1962, by which time Alan had been out of the band for about a month.

[Lowbacca]

Not too long ago, I mentioned in another thread that Brian hasn't seemed the same since the late 90s, in that he seemed much more alert and outgoing until Carl's passing. I didn't think to realize that Brian had just lost Audree less than two months prior. The combination of the two must've been devastating. I do wonder how she would feel about how Brian's life has turned out since her passing.

Do you think he'll go to yours?

AUDREE: I'd be surprised. You know, I don't know if he's ever been to one. To me, so what? I don't believe in funerals, frankly — the most barbaric, outmoded bunch of... [censors herself and laughs]. Anyway...

 For some reason, that made me laugh (the way she put it). She seems like she was a really cool person.

Plus this:

How old are you?

AUDREE: Thirty-seven. You know I'm lying. Should I tell the truth?

Let's see... you said you got married when you were 20... and you had Brian after four years, and he just turned 34... so you're about 58.
AUDREE: Exactly. Rats.

[mikeddonn]

Dennis:  " Mom, what is that famous disease?"

Audrey:  "Lack of nookie!"

[JK]

Lol, who would let their MOM join the band?

Lieutenant Pigeon, of course:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO5GWJJP3FM

[Mikie]

Dennis:  " Mom, what is that famous disease?"

Audrey:  "Lack of nookie!"

"Lackonookie".  I forgot about that one!  From the August '76 NBC special "It's OK".

[MaryUSA]

Hi all,

Thank you for posting that interview with Audree.  Thank you for those who posted about Aurdee and singing.  Most of all, thank you to those who defended me. I like what I am learning about Audree.   

[KittyKat]

Sorry I doubted you, MUSA.

By the way, if you want to read a book that has information about Audree Wilson and the family she came from, the Korthoffs, I recommend you read "The Nearest Faraway Place" by Timothy White. You can find used copies on Amazon for as little as one cent, plus shipping.

[Lowbacca]

Sorry I doubted you, MUSA.

By the way, if you want to read a book that has information about Audree Wilson and the family she came from, the Korthoffs, I recommend you read "The Nearest Faraway Place" by Timothy White. You can find used copies on Amazon for as little as one cent, plus shipping.

Brilliant(ly researched) book, history-wise! You actually have been reading for hours when you finally get to the Beach Boys. Great stuff. Mary, you should really get it if you're interested in Audree and the extended family history.

[Micha]

You actually have been reading for hours when you finally get to the Beach Boys.

For days, actually, if you don't have an educated first language vocabulary. The only BB book I gave up reading in the middle because I got tired to look up 5 unknown words per sentence.

It features the only image of a duophonic SMiLE cover I ever saw.

[leggo of my ego]

Audree had an interesting relationship with Murry towards the end of his life.

She was the inspiration for the title of the song Good Vibrations.

She prolly made yummy meat-loaf and mashed potatoes.

Brian prolly asked for seconds and thirds.

I dont know what else to say about Audree.

[KittyKat]

Don't forget her famous pancakes. So good, she served them once a week for dinner.

[bgas]

You actually have been reading for hours when you finally get to the Beach Boys.

It features the only image of a duophonic SMiLE cover I ever saw.

Really?  I've got one hanging on the wall....

[Micha]

You actually have been reading for hours when you finally get to the Beach Boys.

It features the only image of a duophonic SMiLE cover I ever saw.

Really?  I've got one hanging on the wall....

As I've never been to your place, I spoke the truth...

[Myk Luhv]

I've asked this in the small questions thread and got a response from AGD which, if I recall correctly, was inconclusive. We know Murry did some singing and songwriting with The Beach Boys sporadically after he was fired as their manager -- "Breakaway", "Be Here In The Morning", and so on. Did Audree ever contribute to later Beach Boys music in a similar fashion? I would guess not otherwise I imagine by now we would have documentation or stories to this effect but I figure it's worth asking again.

[Andrew G. Doe]

If I made a reply, it would have been anything but inconclusive. The answer is no.

[halblaineisgood]

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[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

What WAS the deal with that name anyway?

[Orange Crate Art]

Happy Mother's Day Audree !

[RangeRoverA1]

Don't forget her famous pancakes. So good, she served them once a week for dinner.

You state it as if you were actually there in her kitchen during her culinary heyday.

[KittyKat]

It's in one of the BB bios. Carl and Brian loved them, they made Dennis sick. I also think there was a pancake dinner scene in the "American Family" TV movie. It's unusual to have pancakes for dinner, I guess that's why they were considered quirky enough to be mentioned in the film.

[Lonely Summer]

It's in one of the BB bios. Carl and Brian loved them, they made Dennis sick. I also think there was a pancake dinner scene in the "American Family" TV movie. It's unusual to have pancakes for dinner, I guess that's why they were considered quirky enough to be mentioned in the film.

Reminds me of the friend from Vermont on The Bob Newhart Show that poured syrup on everything - steak, hamburgers, chicken, just everything. After a couple days of having this guest in their home, Bob and Emily couldn't help but comment on it, Bob said "around here we just use syrup on pancakes. The friend replied "Hmm, have to try that sometime!"