I was a Bum, I told a Lie....

[Andrew G. Doe]

"Desert Drive" was recorded fall 2002. A track from the abortive Wilson-Paley-Foskett sessions.

I'm informed that Brian doing all the bvs wasn't his idea. Bit like the track selection. 

What other things were recorded at these sessions? sounds so very interesting! I figured it'd have a section on your website for unreleased albums.

Just two other titles (what are they ? Not. A. Clue.). Hardly a full album or even album project, hence not included.

[Rocky Raccoon]

Well, that's an interesting opinion but not one I think you'll find many sharing, given that Carl's vocals on the bridge of the original are (IMO) far superior and that Mike's bass vocal is sorely missed.

I think it's mainly Carl's vocals.  I think they used a better take on Brian's solo version, at least on the verses.

[AndrewHickey]

Well, that's an interesting opinion but not one I think you'll find many sharing, given that Carl's vocals on the bridge of the original are (IMO) far superior and that Mike's bass vocal is sorely missed.

I think it's mainly Carl's vocals.  I think they used a better take on Brian's solo version, at least on the verses.

It's the exact same take.

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

Maybe hearing it in better fidelity (released cd vs bootleg) is what makes it sound better to you?

[gfac22]

I really like this song and I think it sounded great when Brian did it on the Smile tour.  It's one of those songs you can tell he really gets into.

I've heard the Beach Boys version on a bootleg called Landylocked.  I think that the Gettin' In Over My Head version is actually better.

I actually agree, I really like Brian's vocals in the bridge.  I don't know, there's something touching to me about him sharing vocals on a song with Carl after he had passed away.