The Specific Beach Boys Musical Moment That Is Kicking Your Ass Right Now

[Lowbacca]

Dat bass on "Here She Comes".  

[Myk Luhv]

I've been seriously diggin' "Down Home" by Spring recently. I think it could be interestingly covered to bring out the dream-pop-ness that Brian's (or David's?) arrangement seems to suggest. The synths, organ, flute, and wooden blocks really blend well together...

[hypehat]

Yeah, that one always stuck out as a good un on Spring, and I'm not very fond of that album really. Their voices suit the melancholy thing better than anything else, imo.

[Myk Luhv]

Yeah, there's a great little melancholy EP within that otherwise just-OK album! "Tennessee Waltz", "Thinkin' 'Bout You Baby", "Awake", "Sweet Mountain", "Down Home", and "Fallin' In Love" are all very good. I just wish Marilyn (or is it Diane?) could've hit the higher notes better.

[Myk Luhv]

"Cherry Cherry Coupe" is such a cool little song. I'd dare say it sounds almost Velvet Underground-y in its rhythm, had that group ever made car songs. I dig Mike's (seemingly in a completely different melody?) bass vocals during the chorus too.

[AndrewHickey]

"Cherry Cherry Coupe" is such a cool little song. I'd dare say it sounds almost Velvet Underground-y in its rhythm, had that group ever made car songs. I dig Mike's (seemingly in a completely different melody?) bass vocals during the chorus too.

Funny you should say that -- check out this pre-Velvets Lou Reed track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYbCHKcT5Q0

This other one sounds a little more Velvety -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWG61CocCok

[hypehat]

I love that this thread has survived...

Right now, it's Heroes & Villains Part 2. Such wonderful, concentrated harmony, and the Prelude To Fade, which is incredible in all ways.

[wantsomecorn]

I've been listening to "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times", and I think I can finally here some of the Spanish backing vocals. I don't know why, I just love it when Spanish lyrics are put into songs like that.

Speaking of that, Cocktails is probably my favorite song from Bambu.

"porque no dice que quieres"

[rab2591]

Brian Wilson moment kicking my ass: 'God Only Knows' from the What Love Can Do single.

That is one of the most beautiful lead vocals I've ever heard.

[Shady]

Mike's bass vocals on "Got to know the women"

[seltaeb1012002]

When the delayed bongo that acts like a snare in Caroline, No comes in on the "4" right before the 2nd verse. Subtle, but awesome production technique.

[RangeRoverA1]

Following Disney Boy's numerous positive comments about Viggie, I downloaded & listened to it. He was dead right - what a beautiful song that is indeed! Hands down the best song written by Mike, even surpasses Big Sur (3/4). Indian flutes, the bridge, the singing - all is idyllic! Traditionally, Native American theme rules!

1 wee note: at 1st glance I thought the title can be read like ['vigi], not ['veʤi].

[RonBaker2003]

For me, it's "Going Home" from That Lucky Old Sun.  Was lots of fun seeing Brian, Al and David perform this in Kettering.

[bluesno1fann]

I'd hate to admit it, but ATM, it's "Looking Back With Love" by Mike Love.
As bad as it is, it often pops into my head. DAMN YOU MIKE LOVE!!! 

[Letsgoawayforawhile]

I'm really diggin' Brian Wilson - Your Imagination [A Capella]

[bluesno1fann]

Just thought of another two: "Maybe I Don't Know", and the disco remake of "Here Comes The Night". Unlike the first one I mentioned, the former actually is a good song.

[silodweller]

That moment when the theremin kicks in towards the end of "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times" and "sings" its melody line. 

[Joel Goldenberg]

That very high keyboard sound in Child is the Father to the Man that takes place a few seconds before Surf's Up starts on Smile.

[Joel Goldenberg]

The "Pied Piper, I Better Get Back In Bed" part in Mount Vernon and Fairway. I can literally listen to it for hours and not get bored. 

That part is why I can't get Lazy Lizzie out of my head.

[jvcthome]

The saxophone on It's OK. You can hear it so clearly on the MIC mix, and it indeed kicks ass.

[Domino]

Let's Go To Heaven In My Car, Brians phrasing in the refrain.

[Sam_BFC]

Was just loving the whimsical vibe of the outro of 'Radio' whilst watching the song's music video...the song literally fades into the sunset.

[rab2591]

Brian's lead on the alternate 'Don't Worry Baby' from MiC. I wish he would've recorded a double vocal of that.

[gsmile]

The saxophone on It's OK. You can hear it so clearly on the MIC mix, and it indeed kicks ass.

Ha, I just came here to post THIS!  Agreed, the prominent sax on the tag is just honey.

[gsmile]

Brian's drum machine bathed count-in to "Why Don't They Let Us Fall In Love".  Brian and Mike sound really good here, similar to "It's Just a Matter of Time".
Love Brian's lazy "duh-duh-duwuh-do"s!