Why am I the only one fascinated in the Workshop connection with Our New Home

So... Our New Home is similar to workshop from Smile. Haven’t seen anyone say that or did I miss it?

 I signed up for Spotify in hopes to listen to this early… And you can’t change your location until your billing cycle is over… Mine is over in three months since I just signed up . Oh well. Only out 3 dollars

Tried to to the hola vpn like the other dude said and couldn’t find all the settings to get it working and gave up. iTunes or amazon done even have this up either :/ I just want to listen!!

I check this topic everyday .. god I can’t wait.

I assume Dennis was not here due to his inconsistency?

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You’re correct that David could not have played keys - by al was quite proficient at bass and could have been relegated to that, david was probably a better guitarist than Carl by 65. His solo work shows that.

Why did they not ask for David Marks to return instead of hiring Bruce to replace Brian/Glen?

I know David created his own demise, but I think that him leaving was truly a huge misfortune for the Boys to lose David.

He seemed to be the earliest member to have a desire to create songs, and other than Dennis and Carl, Al and Bruce had about 3 songs in them the rest of their career. David could have helped them a lot I feel.

Why did they not ask for David Marks to return instead of hiring Bruce to replace Brian/Glen?

I know David created his own demise, but I think that him leaving was truly a huge misfortune for the Boys to lose David.

He seemed to be the earliest member to have a desire to create songs, and other than Dennis and Carl, Al and Bruce had about 3 songs in them the rest of their career. David could have helped them a lot I feel.

I believe I have read Dennis was a fan of Star Trek

Also, can someone link me to the long YouTube video where Bruce mocks Friends? I am on mobile and cannot quote the poster who said this early in the first page.

Why did Dennis and Carl hold their first sessions conveniently during Smile?

Was it because they sensed Brian was perhaps losing it a little bit and they wanted to help contribute to the album and help finish it?

Was it Brian showing them the ropes because he knew he was losing the plot and wanted help? Or because he knew he would be retreating soon and wanted them to continue on whether with the album or as the main contributors?

I find it very odd that Dennis and Carl’s songs from this era have a very uniquely Smile flavor to them compared to anything they would write beyond this album.

Next, where was Al and Bruce at during this period?

Al seemed to have no interest in contributing material or doing sessions like Carl Dennis that we know about; despite being more than capable musically.

Bruce was an accomplished musician/producer at the time but we don’t have anything from
Him around this era either.

It must have been obvious to the boys that Brian may be losing the album - why (when this became apparent) - would they not try to band together as they would eventually? Instead they began work on Smiley Smile which is just as bewildering as Smile. Seems strange considering there was a lot of friction in the band over this direction and they as a unit double downed on it almost.

Wait. I see both of your points. I think SC and SiP ARE Beach Boys albums - they’ve all had sporadic participation so it’s hard to draw the line; look at Love You and MIU especially. If LY and MIU are Beach Boys albums then SC and SiP have to be to you. 

But - how could you not consider Hot Space a Queen album? All members are there and contributed almost equally for the first time in their career. Hot Space is one of my favorite Queen albums. I feel it’s picking up momentum in the last ten years amongst fans and musicians. It’s certainly their most divided album critically in their canon.

Have any true instrumentals, acapellas, vocal / instruments stems ever been released either legitimate/illegitimate?

Thinking about sleigh bells...  Be with me may be last but I feel like there is something on MIU with sleigh bells .

Bass harmonica - perhaps pet sounds era?

Vibraphones - till I die

Leslie on guitar - you’re so good to me

Tympani - celebrate the news

Dano bass/baritone - today era

Timbales - I get around

Lap steel - Holland era

Triangle - be true to your school (perhaps it was used again? I can’t recall)

Bell tree - kiss me baby

Wood block / temple block - good time

Mandolin - Disney girls

Banjo - surfs up era

Tuba - wake the world

Glockenspiel - girl don’t tell me

Harpsichord - when I grow up to be a man

I rarely post - but I absolutely Love The Hondells. I love that genre of music. Hot Rod High is one of my favorite songs of all time.

Stumbled upon a 3 part video of Hal Blaine on Larry King where Hal takes calls...

Listen here (Part 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6uhbRIV0gs - at 1:30

Hal bluntly says 'Dennis did not play on The Beach Boys records.'

Obviously Dennis did not play on all of the songs but I thought it's been determined he did play on a majority of the songs in the early days? Regardless, to say he did not play on The Beach Boys records is downright wrong, and I feel like Hal had to have known that was wrong; I even feel like I have even read he had slight admiration for Dennis rudimentary playing.

Statements like this is what perpetrates Dennis limited involvement or that he did not play on any Beach Boys song.

Thoughts?



Also, of interest to us Beach Boys nerds: In part 3 at 5:50 a fan asks Hal if he has played on any of the unreleased Smile tapes.

All three parts are worth hearing as it seems every other question mentions Brian, The Beach Boys, or Phil Spector.

Carl was with Dennis at the Queen concert. I believe it was in Mike's book. Dennis was drunk and the members of Queen didn't want to meet him. I think it was 75 or 77.

Do we know what Boys played on Why?

Also, who is doing the low duh duh duhduh vocals on I'm waiting for the day? It's either mike or Dennis... sounds like Dennis to me but I can't tell.

What makes that "ha ha" sound in fall breaks and back to winter?

What is the information on 'Why' included on the MiC box set? Was it planned for an album? What year was it composed? Who plays on it?

I remember reading that Dennis either tried the song or was considered. I would have really liked it if Dennis sang it. I love the song but jacks voice is so shaky.. plus the interesting combination of Dennis and VDP. Two total opposites. Both in character and in vocal style.

Best tags.. in the parking lot is my favorite, and I haven't seen this one posted I don't think - male ego! I love that damn tag.

In the Parking Lot

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