Tony Asher guests with Mike, Bruce and Dave

[cant wait]

and, really nice to see David Marks there too...

[Autotune]

David Marks, David Marks... I knew it wouldn't be long 'til he claimed Pet Sounds his own.
So greedy.

[cant wait]

yes.  and now we await "Ricky Fataar Presents Smile"

[Lee Marshall]

And, if I may, Glen Campbell may have only been 'visible' for about 6 months in that fabulous striped shirt...but really...wasn't HE the Beach Boys?

Of course he was.   

[HeyJude]

I do think it would be kind of funny, though, if, like when Mike asked Van Dyke Parks about “Cabinessence” nearly 25 years after the fact *again*, Tony asked Mike backstage about Tony’s “bathroom breaks” Mike’s lawyers supposedly suggested were the times when Mike could have been calling Brian up from overseas and quickly co-writing some lyrics.

Asher may disagree with Mike on WIBN, but I don’t think Mike himself has ever said himself that he added his lyrical contributions to WIBN on the phone while Tony Asher was crapping in another part of Brian’s house.

[RONDEMON]

I was at this show. In fact, I played in the opening band and hung with all of the BBs and Tony post-show.
Fantastic group of guys and Tony is one of the funniest people I've ever met. I believe he was in town for a meeting with the BBs - not sure what for - I didn't ask.

[Rocky Raccoon]

I do think it would be kind of funny, though, if, like when Mike asked Van Dyke Parks about “Cabinessence” nearly 25 years after the fact *again*, Tony asked Mike backstage about Tony’s “bathroom breaks” Mike’s lawyers supposedly suggested were the times when Mike could have been calling Brian up from overseas and quickly co-writing some lyrics.

Asher may disagree with Mike on WIBN, but I don’t think Mike himself has ever said himself that he added his lyrical contributions to WIBN on the phone while Tony Asher was crapping in another part of Brian’s house.

Isn't Mike's contribution "Goodnight baby, sleep tight baby..."  That was probably improvised in the studio.

[Andrew G. Doe]

I was at this show. In fact, I played in the opening band and hung with all of the BBs and Tony post-show.
Fantastic group of guys and Tony is one of the funniest people I've ever met. I believe he was in town for a meeting with the BBs - not sure what for - I didn't ask.

Well, next year is 2016. Pet Sounds was released in 1966, which is 50 years ago next year. Now, if I could only just recall who wrote most of the lyrics for it, I might be able to join a few dots. Damn this short term memory loss...

[SMiLE Brian]

I do think it would be kind of funny, though, if, like when Mike asked Van Dyke Parks about “Cabinessence” nearly 25 years after the fact *again*, Tony asked Mike backstage about Tony’s “bathroom breaks” Mike’s lawyers supposedly suggested were the times when Mike could have been calling Brian up from overseas and quickly co-writing some lyrics.

Asher may disagree with Mike on WIBN, but I don’t think Mike himself has ever said himself that he added his lyrical contributions to WIBN on the phone while Tony Asher was crapping in another part of Brian’s house.

Isn't Mike's contribution "Goodnight baby, sleep tight baby..."  That was probably improvised in the studio.

yet he slapped his damn name on the song.....

[HeyJude]

I do think it would be kind of funny, though, if, like when Mike asked Van Dyke Parks about “Cabinessence” nearly 25 years after the fact *again*, Tony asked Mike backstage about Tony’s “bathroom breaks” Mike’s lawyers supposedly suggested were the times when Mike could have been calling Brian up from overseas and quickly co-writing some lyrics.

Asher may disagree with Mike on WIBN, but I don’t think Mike himself has ever said himself that he added his lyrical contributions to WIBN on the phone while Tony Asher was crapping in another part of Brian’s house.

Isn't Mike's contribution "Goodnight baby, sleep tight baby..."  That was probably improvised in the studio.

Yes, apparently. I think two points of contention were whether that warrants a credit, and whether Mike’s lawyer’s assertion that this contribution could have taken place while Tony Asher was taking a bathroom break.

To be honest, I can’ t even remember at the moment whether Asher agreed that Mike had written that ending “goodnight baby” phrase.

In any event, hopefully if Asher really was in town for “BB business”, that might mean we have a modicum of a sliver of a hope for the full group to do something together again at some point.

[Mike's Beard]

Asher may disagree with Mike on WIBN, but I don’t think Mike himself has ever said himself that he added his lyrical contributions to WIBN on the phone while Tony Asher was crapping in another part of Brian’s house.

Plus when you factor in the time it must have taken Mike to come up with 'Goodnight my baby, sleep tight my baby', it means Asher must have gone for the fastest dump ever. And guys we all know what a sin it is to hurry a good turd.

[petsoundsnola]

I was at this show. In fact, I played in the opening band and hung with all of the BBs and Tony post-show.
Fantastic group of guys and Tony is one of the funniest people I've ever met. I believe he was in town for a meeting with the BBs - not sure what for - I didn't ask.

I'm very curious about this meeting.  I would certainly hope that such a meeting would include Brian and Al, but the only free day for both bands over the weekend would have been on July 11th.  According to Brian's Tour Schedule, he was in Las Vegas on July 10th, Seattle on July 12th, and no other dates on the schedule until July 24th.  The BB's schedule had them in Connecticut on July 9th, New Hampshire on July 10th, and no dates until July 16th. 

[cant wait]

days ago Blondie Chaplin stated that "towards the end of 2015 the group has scheduled songwriting sessions..."

Tony Asher is feted in Boston....

.....dots.....

[Mujan, 8@$+@Rc| of a Blue Wizard]

yes.  and now we await "Ricky Fataar Presents Smile"

If he put his own spin on it--unique arrangements, sequence, etc--I'd be all for it.

[Sound of Free]

This is nothing but guesswork on my part, but I think Brian could have kept the "Wouldn't It Be Nice" credit as Wilson/Asher if he had been willing to give in to Mike on other songs.

As I recall, Mike offered to settle for $750,000 but Brian's camp turned him down. I bet if Brian and his people had offered to pay that money but keep "Wouldn't It Be Nice" out of the deal, Mike might have gone for it.

By the way, I don't have an issue with Mike getting credit for his vocal ad-lib. It's good, and Brian must have liked it to leave it in. I also prefer the mono version to the stereo because I prefer Mike singing the bridge rather than Brian.

As for people getting up in arms over Mike having Asher on stage, that's silly. Mike sang his heart out on "Pet Sounds" and "That's Not Me" is one of my favorite Mike vocals ever.

[Mike's Beard]

Going on a very fuzzy memory here but didn't Mike originally just want credit on a much smaller core of songs  where he was the main lyric writer? When Brian's camp turned him down and he took the case to court, his lawyer asked him to list EVERY song he'd ever made a contribution to of which WIBN was one of them.

[ontor pertawst]

It's such a shame those mean old lawyers forced Mike Love to do that, he's such a sentimental sap!

So I take it this is going to result in a Mike Love presents Pet Sounds tour next year to compete with the Brian Wilson band playing Pet Sounds? He should just insist a few dozen times in interviews that he named the album, call the tour "50 Years of Good Vibrations," and call it a day.

[Mike's Beard]

I read the other day that people who use endless sarcasm usually have a very small penis.

[ontor pertawst]

Most research indicates that men who make "small penis" insults at other men tend to ha- you get where I'm going with this, I'm sure. Stick to Mike Love/Tony Asher and stop focusing on my genitals. I know it's a struggle.

[bgas]

Most research indicates that men who make "small penis" insults at other men tend to ha- you get where I'm going with this, I'm sure. Stick to Mike Love/Tony Asher and stop focusing on my genitals. I know it's a struggle.

man! you two will have the shortest swordfight ever!

[ontor pertawst]

We're counting on you to be the ref. Picked out a stripey shirt and EVERYTHING!

[bgas]

I'm THERE!

[Mike's Beard]

Most research indicates that men who make "small penis" insults at other men tend to ha- you get where I'm going with this, I'm sure. Stick to Mike Love/Tony Asher and stop focusing on my genitals. I know it's a struggle.

I'll do my best to try, Stumpy.

[ontor pertawst]

Now that we've got all the absolutely hilarious yet scathing penis talk out of our system...

Actually, can't really see Mike Love touring "Pet Sounds" at his usual venues in the states. Biloxi casinos don't need "Let's Go Away for Awhile." Maybe a UK run. Seems more likely and would compete with his beloved cousin's tour... somebody bring a ruler.

[Andrew G. Doe]

It's such a shame those mean old lawyers forced Mike Love to do that, he's such a sentimental sap!

So I take it this is going to result in a Mike Love presents Pet Sounds tour next year to compete with the Brian Wilson band playing Pet Sounds?

Given that Brian's only announced gigs for next year are, currently,  in the UK, that's a moot point.