Al Jardine EP

[c-man]

Is Bruce on this track?  Who is singing "Just Let It Be" towards the end at 2:54?

I think that's Alan personally.

I really don't think it's Alan.  Could be Bruce...maybe from 1989, when Brian and Carl did their parts.

[Andrew G. Doe]

Is Bruce on this track?  Who is singing "Just Let It Be" towards the end at 2:54?

I think that's Alan personally.

I really don't think it's Alan.  Could be Bruce...maybe from 1989, when Brian and Carl did their parts.

Seriously doubt Bruce is on this.

[Smilin Ed H]

89?  79 or 82, isn't it?

I thought BW added new vocals.

Whatever, I like it.  Would've sat nicely on LA, but so would two or three other tracks from that time...

[Howie Edelson]

I have it on excellent (one might say ultimate authority) that Mike Love's recent vocals were NOT used on "Don't Fight The Sea."

[SloopJohnB]

Wait a minute... Who wrote 'Don't Fight the Sea'?

Well, duh, Terry Jacks ?  Thought this was common knowledge since about 1980.

BMI.com lists Al Jardine & Terry Jacks, which is why I asked.

Not done an A/B, but I think Alan changed a few words.

...And he added a whole verse! Not for the best in my opinion. His "polar bear" lyrics just don't fit with the rest of the song.

I thought BW added new vocals.

I think he did. I remember reading that Brian had recently added his vocals to "Don't Fight The Sea". Besides, I'm hearing "today's Brian" on the record, not "1989's Brian".

I have it on excellent (one might say ultimate authority) that Mike Love's recent vocals were NOT used on "Don't Fight The Sea."

Then, who does the bass parts?

[Andrew G. Doe]

Then, who does the bass parts?

Rich Little ?

[Howie Edelson]

I don't know who it is. Could barely get through the track once upon receiving it. Maybe it's "Rich Little Al Jardine"?

[Rocker]

Then, who does the bass parts?

Rich Little ?

No, I think he's back at preaching....       

[TdHabib]

Could barely get through the track once upon receiving it.

Ha! Does that mean you don't like it, Howie?

[Howie Edelson]

It's more of an indifference than a dislike. It's like new Ringo album tracks, meaning the artists that move you the most making music that moves you none.

[SurfRiderHawaii]

It's more of an indifference than a dislike. It's like new Ringo album tracks, meaning the artists that move you the most making music that moves you none.

Howie - thought you and Al were buddies?  Your previous articles and info on Al gave the stuff glowing reviews?  Why the about face?

[Howie Edelson]

Hey Surfrider! Not an about face, it's just not too easy on my ears. Very '80s and not that indicative of the rest of the album. He's got some beautiful, major stuff coming like "San Simeon" and "And I Always Will" (with Brian) which is just great "Jardine" and much more organic sounding. My hangup is more with the production than anything else. The song's fine. All I need is Al and a guitar and I'm happy. I dig the "California Saga" remake (I really loved the '90s one) I like Al sounding rural -- voice, wood and string -- not midi DX7 Beach Boys. That said, I didn't mean to come off too harsh about it.

[TdHabib]

All I need is Al and a guitar and I'm happy.

If only we could get that Jardine folk album.

[Matt H]

All I need is Al and a guitar and I'm happy.

If only we could get that Jardine folk album.

Or any Jardine album.

[Autotune]

Please, correct if wrong

Al- old (1990s?) + new vocals (polar bear verse, etc. plus maybe backing vocals)

Jardine family & friends- backgrounds (all new)

Carl- lead section + chorus vocal (all recorded in the early 1990s)

Brian- his vocals are all recent

Bruce- not in it

Mike- recorded new vocals but were not included in the EP version

[Foster's Freeze]

Of course this is the guy who needed thirty-odd years to make sure the sound of "Loop de Loop" was just so...

And if Brian only took the same attention to detail we would have a palatable Smile album!  Too bad. 

[the captain]

Of course this is the guy who needed thirty-odd years to make sure the sound of "Loop de Loop" was just so...

And if Brian only took the same attention to detail we would have a palatable Smile album!  Too bad. 

You think Loop de Loop is better than BWPS? To each his own.

[Foster's Freeze]

Is Al's 90's version of Cal Saga available online somewhere?

[Andrew G. Doe]

Please, correct if wrong

Al- old (1990s?) + new vocals (polar bear verse, etc. plus maybe backing vocals)

Jardine family & friends- backgrounds (all new)

Carl- lead section + chorus vocal (all recorded in the early 1990s)

Brian- his vocals are all recent

Bruce- not in it

Mike- recorded new vocals but were not included in the EP version

Stand to be corrected, but I think Carl's vocal is from late 70s/early 80s.

And... despite what my exceedingly reliable source tells me, my ears say Mike's on it.

[SurfRiderHawaii]

Hey Surfrider! Not an about face, it's just not too easy on my ears. Very '80s and not that indicative of the rest of the album. He's got some beautiful, major stuff coming like "San Simeon" and "And I Always Will" (with Brian) which is just great "Jardine" and much more organic sounding. My hangup is more with the production than anything else. The song's fine. All I need is Al and a guitar and I'm happy. I dig the "California Saga" remake (I really loved the '90s one) I like Al sounding rural -- voice, wood and string -- not midi DX7 Beach Boys. That said, I didn't mean to come off too harsh about it.

Thanks Howie - gotcha!  Are "San Simeon" and "And I Always Will" (with Brian) 'Postcard from CA' tracks?

[Howie Edelson]

They are.

[send me a picture and i'll tell you]

Is Bruce on this track?  Who is singing "Just Let It Be" towards the end at 2:54?

Pretty positive that's Brian.

[Foster's Freeze]

Hey Surfrider! Not an about face, it's just not too easy on my ears. Very '80s and not that indicative of the rest of the album. He's got some beautiful, major stuff coming like "San Simeon" and "And I Always Will" (with Brian) which is just great "Jardine" and much more organic sounding. My hangup is more with the production than anything else. The song's fine. All I need is Al and a guitar and I'm happy. I dig the "California Saga" remake (I really loved the '90s one) I like Al sounding rural -- voice, wood and string -- not midi DX7 Beach Boys. That said, I didn't mean to come off too harsh about it.

Thanks Howie - gotcha!  Are "San Simeon" and "And I Always Will" (with Brian) 'Postcard from CA' tracks?

Track listing here:

http://www.aljardine.com/

[SurfRiderHawaii]

Hey Surfrider! Not an about face, it's just not too easy on my ears. Very '80s and not that indicative of the rest of the album. He's got some beautiful, major stuff coming like "San Simeon" and "And I Always Will" (with Brian) which is just great "Jardine" and much more organic sounding. My hangup is more with the production than anything else. The song's fine. All I need is Al and a guitar and I'm happy. I dig the "California Saga" remake (I really loved the '90s one) I like Al sounding rural -- voice, wood and string -- not midi DX7 Beach Boys. That said, I didn't mean to come off too harsh about it.

Thanks Howie - gotcha!  Are "San Simeon" and "And I Always Will" (with Brian) 'Postcard from CA' tracks?

Track listing here:

http://www.aljardine.com/

Wasn't sure Brian was on "And I Always Will".  And "Campfire Scene" is not listed as a track on Al's site. (I'm hoping it's attached to "CS").  Seems like Brian's all over this album (well, three tracks at least).  'Drivin' is still one I can't wait to hear the full version of.

[Matt H]

Wasn't sure Brian was on "And I Always Will".  And "Campfire Scene" is not listed as a track on Al's site. (I'm hoping it's attached to "CS").  Seems like Brian's all over this album (well, three tracks at least).  'Drivin' is still one I can't wait to hear the full version of.

If he is on "And I Always Will," then he is on at least 4 tracks:

And I Always Will
Drivin'
Honkin' Down The Highway
Don't Fight The Sea