I always had a thought that if Gates and Brian collaborated at their creative peaks that something really cool and different might have been created...
Love David Gates and Bread...I always thought there was a connection/crossover between Beach Boys and Bread fans. And, yes, it would've been cool if they would've collaborated. They both had that quality, that emotional quality to their music that touched you.
Who knows? Like Brian sang the other night in "I'd Love Just Once To See You" - it's not too late....