The Definitive Vocal Credits Thread...

[punkinhead]

I have a request, can we do a vocal inventory on the Beach Boys' solo albums? I think it'd be really interesting to see who sang what on POB and Bambu. But I'd also like to see what songs Carl sang backing vocals on for Mike's unreleased albums.
So let's propose a list of albums (solo) that we can help ID the (really noticeable) backing vocalists....the leads should be obvious as to who's solo album it is  

Lady/Sound of Free
Goin Public
POB
Bambu
Celebration's albums- Almost Summer, Celebration, Disco Celebration
First love
Country love
Looking back with love
Unleash the love
Carl Wilson
Youngblood
All of Brian's solo albums
Al Family and friends live in LV
Postcard from CA

Did I forget anything?

I'm looking forward to this!!

No takers?
Perhaps I'll throw some credits out there if anyone is interested.
I can start doing research within my archives, notes, and other goodies.
I just don't know if I know any songs that'll make up an album, or just a few random songs from POB and a couple from looking back with Love, and some from Postcard from CA.

[punkinhead]

Thinking about it now, we should do definitive vocals for the newer unreleased songs from Made in California...sure we know Denny sang lead on WIBNTLA and Barnyard Blues, but I'd love to read if someone heard other voices on the recordings and who it was...since I still don't own MIC, I don't know if alternative versions would apply such as Amusement Parks USA (I've only heard it a few times), but we do know there's way more vocals to identify on the alternative version of Meant For You.

[JK]

This absolute gem of a topic should be more visible than it has been of late.

For a straight list of who sang lead on what, go to http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,5525.0.html 

[c-man]

This absolute gem of a topic should be more visible than it has been of late.

For a straight list of who sang lead on what, go to http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,5525.0.html 

You're right - and I just caught an error there:

8.    I'm So Lonely                          - Brian (verses, refrains) and Carl (middle-eight) 2
9.    Where I Belong                        - Carl (verses) and Alan (chorus counter-melody)
10.  I Do Love You                          - Carl (verses) and Alan (refrains)
11.  It's Just A Matter Of Time         - Brian and Mike
 

Bonus Tracks:

12.  Male Ego                                  - Mike and Brian
13.  California Dreamin' (Version One)    - Mike (1st verse), Carl (2nd verse), Alan (third verse, chorus)
14.  Chasin' The Sky                      - Carl, with Mike on bass vocal
15.  East Meets West                    - Mike, Alan, Carl, Frankie Valli and Brian +

1 Prominent vocal: Brian on response vocal on the choruses.
2 Prominent vocal: Stevie Wonder on the fade.


I'm pretty sure Stevie Wonder does not sing on the fade of "I'm So Lonely", but rather on the fade of "I Do Love You". 

[the captain]

Thinking about it now, we should do definitive vocals for the newer unreleased songs from Made in California...sure we know Denny sang lead on WIBNTLA and Barnyard Blues, but I'd love to read if someone heard other voices on the recordings and who it was...

I hadn't noticed the activity in this--as john k correctly said--gem of a topic, but I agree that the previously unreleased tunes in particular on MIC would be well worth studying.

[pixletwin]

Thinking about it now, we should do definitive vocals for the newer unreleased songs from Made in California...sure we know Denny sang lead on WIBNTLA and Barnyard Blues, but I'd love to read if someone heard other voices on the recordings and who it was...

I hadn't noticed the activity in this--as john k correctly said--gem of a topic, but I agree that the previously unreleased tunes in particular on MIC would be well worth studying.

If only we had, say, a sessionography.... 

[Emily]

I feel confident that I've seen a thread like this, but without the discussion; just a list of albums with vocal credits. But now I can't find it. Did I imagine it? Can anyone help me?
Eta: hilarious. There's a link about 4 posts above. Never mind.

[RangeRoverA1]

Typing "definitive vocal" in the search box, I've got several results. Make sure to search by "Topic subjects only". This one is called "Thread", the other you're referring to is "List": http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,5525.0.html

[Emily]

Typing "definitive vocal" in the search box, I've got several results. Make sure to search by "Topic subjects only". This one is called "Thread", the other you're referring to is "List": http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,5525.0.html

Thanks for the search tips!  Clicking "topic subjects only" was the missing link.

[RangeRoverA1]

I actually read these "search tips" here: http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php?action=help;page=searching

It is a "Help" page last chapter. Click it & you'll see Introduction; how to register etc.

[RONDEMON]

Been listening to "Let the Wind Blow" lately, and it seems it's Brian and Carl doing unisons on every lead line besides the "Oohs" in the verses. But they're BOTH singing in unison on the "Don't take her out of my life..." part. Kind of cool that only 3 BBs sang on that one.

[RONDEMON]

I don't know if it's useful information, but all the backing vocals on "Feel Flows" are Carl and Marilyn (per Marilyn).

I love "Feel Flows" so much more now that I know Marilyn sings on it. Her and Carl had a great blend. Sounds like she's singing the high "ahhhhhs" in the verses too.

[c-man]

I don't know if it's useful information, but all the backing vocals on "Feel Flows" are Carl and Marilyn (per Marilyn).

I love "Feel Flows" so much more now that I know Marilyn sings on it. Her and Carl had a great blend. Sounds like she's singing the high "ahhhhhs" in the verses too.

I've always heard Bruce on the chorus to "Feel Flows", and had the chance to ask him a few years back - he told me that Carl asked Brian to sing on it, and Brian asked him (Bruce) to sing on it, so the two of them sang it together. Maybe Marilyn was just thinking of the verse backgrounds, which I can totally hear as her and Carl.

[JK]

This absolute gem of a topic should be more visible than it has been of late.

For a straight list of who sang lead on what, go to http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,5525.0.html 

And I'm bumping it again, just to get that d*ckhead pridelove955 off the "General On Topic Discussions" page.

[Stephen W. Desper]

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