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« Reply #26 on: June 20, 2015, 03:32:16 PM » |
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Lovely read, a must for everybody. So cool to see that legendary routine described with such detail and charm. What a great man Brian is. The gasoline dialogue is a treasure, as funny and quirky as the Norbit quote.
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"His lyrical ability has never been touched by anyone, except for Mike Love."
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« Reply #27 on: June 21, 2015, 02:03:32 PM » |
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Stopped at B&N and read the article. Nice, as everyone has described.
Big takeaway for me is Brian's pronouncement that he can't write a new song to save his soul
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« Reply #28 on: June 21, 2015, 02:27:31 PM » |
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Brian watching his son Dylan's basketball game, they are down by 10.. He turns to Melinda.. "We might be f***ed, honey"  |
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According to someone who would know.
Seriously, there was a Beach Boys Love You condom?! Amazing.
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« Reply #29 on: June 21, 2015, 02:30:34 PM » |
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Anyone who wants to read this amazing interview, download it here for free https://userscloud.com/59xnbrm5i534 |
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Seriously, there was a Beach Boys Love You condom?! Amazing.
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« Reply #30 on: June 21, 2015, 02:59:29 PM » |
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Stopped at B&N and read the article. Nice, as everyone has described.
Big takeaway for me is Brian's pronouncement that he can't write a new song to save his soul
Hasn't that been a much-repeated phrase over the last +15 years? For some time he used the term "writer's block". I'm not saying he doesn't feel that way. Or that he used to be more prolific and consistent 50 years ago. But I wouldn't read it literally. |
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« Reply #31 on: June 21, 2015, 03:08:06 PM » |
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Stopped at B&N and read the article. Nice, as everyone has described.
Big takeaway for me is Brian's pronouncement that he can't write a new song to save his soul
Hasn't that been a much-repeated phrase over the last +15 years? For some time he used the term "writer's block". I'm not saying he doesn't feel that way. Or that he used to be more prolific and consistent 50 years ago. But I wouldn't read it literally. since it comes across as such a heartfelt article, I have to read more into it |
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« Reply #32 on: June 21, 2015, 03:11:48 PM » |
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It's writers block compared to the four album a year machine he was in the 1960s.  |
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And production aside, I’d so much rather hear a 14 year old David Marks shred some guitar on Chug-a-lug than hear a 51 year old Mike Love sing about bangin some chick in a swimming pool.-rab2591
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« Reply #33 on: June 21, 2015, 06:34:43 PM » |
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thanks for that. what an extremely insightful, bittersweet, heartwarming and hilarious article. i can't wait for his book to come out. |
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"So maybe Beach Boys fans are stupid and we can dismiss the whole thing. But maybe that's a pretty snotty attitude to take; maybe something is happening here that we just ought to know about" -Paul Williams
"Brian is an enigma, a leprechaun," said rhythm guitarist Al Jardine.
"There ain't a rocketship powerfull enough to be able to blast Jeff's fat ass into space."-Mike's Beard
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« Reply #35 on: June 21, 2015, 06:48:13 PM » |
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What a fantastic article!
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« Reply #36 on: June 21, 2015, 08:41:28 PM » |
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Brian has given us in song every range of emotion that he posses in his body, at 73 I feel like he has nothing left to prove to any one. To be honest, I think it might be time for Brian to hang up the plaid shirt and sweat pants, and let him enjoy the rest of his life with out the pressure of feeling like he has to write another good song. I'm sure he won't ever retire from writing music, but I sure wouldn't mind if he did if not for his own enjoyment. I just hope Brian doesn't feel like he has to write that one last great song, the man has given me a lifetime sound track immortalized in harmony.
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« Reply #37 on: June 21, 2015, 09:20:37 PM » |
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Brian is a competitive guy, deep down. I mean, look at what he's continued to do despite all the obstacles.
He gripes about songwriting all the time, but he managed to write some new stuff for NPP, so I doubt it's dire. Plus, I'm pretty sure someone will give him a new record deal based on the L&M movie alone ...
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« Reply #38 on: June 21, 2015, 11:08:09 PM » |
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Norton doesn't like that link. |
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« Reply #39 on: June 22, 2015, 04:27:50 AM » |
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I wish the writer would have explained why he is known to walk across the court during the middle of his son's basketball games - to get to the concession stand? Restroom? Pep talk to Dylan?
What a great article. I don't know who Jason Fine is, but what a treat to be able to hang out with Brian and get an inside look into his everyday life. Brian certainly felt comfortable around him and seemed cool and relaxed.
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Norton doesn't like that link. Pop-up hell over here. I closed it down pronto.  |
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« Reply #41 on: June 22, 2015, 08:32:04 AM » |
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Shady,you're the best.  Tho thanks to the op for the "preview". *goes to read* |
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« Reply #43 on: June 22, 2015, 12:15:06 PM » |
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I wish the writer would have explained why he is known to walk across the court during the middle of his son's basketball games - to get to the concession stand? Restroom? Pep talk to Dylan?
What a great article. I don't know who Jason Fine is, but what a treat to be able to hang out with Brian and get an inside look into his everyday life. Brian certainly felt comfortable around him and seemed cool and relaxed.
Jason Fine wrote the RS article on the C50 reunion and is co-writing Brian's autobiography. |
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« Reply #44 on: June 22, 2015, 01:39:31 PM » |
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I wish the writer would have explained why he is known to walk across the court during the middle of his son's basketball games - to get to the concession stand? Restroom? Pep talk to Dylan?
That part struck me too, and it made me wonder how enthusiastic (if at all) Murry got over Brian's high school sports activities. |
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« Reply #46 on: June 22, 2015, 02:42:10 PM » |
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Nice video interview with Jason Fine accompanying the story. |
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« Reply #47 on: June 22, 2015, 02:56:00 PM » |
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Nice video interview with Jason Fine accompanying the story. Love the $12 story. |
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« Reply #49 on: June 22, 2015, 03:02:57 PM » |
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Question about Jason Fine and the forthcoming I AM BRIAN WILSON biography. Brian recently mentioned that they 'had some guy writing it but he crapped out and now they have someone else helping him (Brian) write it', I'm paraphrasing. Is Jason Fine still the guy writing I AM BRIAN WILSON or do we not really know?
I presume since he continues to pen articles and interview BW that means "yes".
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