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Great track--seeing all five surviving BB's back together and doing it again. What is missing from this video is a visual reference to the 'spirit'' of the Beach Boys--Dennis--& the compassion of the group, Carl. Saw a brief shot of the California Landmark monument that shows all six (minus Bruce...

Nice job, Jon---too bad you were not around when we were looking for a replacement for BW in 64. Glen Campbell got the call for about three months, then Bruce got the call. Keep up the good work.

Who ever came up with this fake clip could be open to copyright infringment--easy to have fun on the world wide web--after all, wasn't it Al Gore who invented it (sic) but stuff like this directly and indirectly is costing billions of dollars to legit labels, singers, musicians, and the studios w...

Okay, so Beck would rather vote for Paul. That's his choice. We live in the good ole USA--Beck has that right. But what happens in 3 or 4 months if Newt wins enough primary votes to emerge as the Nominee? I would pray that if Newt wins, any possible Third Party candidate will love America enough...

This is why the greatest nation in the history of the world is going to hell in a handbasket. It's because of MORONIC decisions like this. This is why politicians, lawyers and bankers have gone from pillors of the community--to the most despised professions--in one generation. Shameful, simply sh...

DW was my friend & 'brother-in-spirit' for over 20 years. I was truy blessed to know him. I was with him when he was working on Pacific Ocean Blue. When I hear this song--wonderful memories flow over me as if he is whispering to me that he's okay. He's found his peace. I've been to BW shows wher...

Johnny is truly one of the best lyricists of the 20th Century. Many of his songs--written over 50 years ago (and some go back to the late 30's, early 40's) are timeless classics. "Moon River," written with another late friend, Henry Mancini, is a prefect combination of lyric and melody. But John...

Hi, Don, Suzy and Vikkie--thanks for sending along the link. I'm looking forward to visiting with ALL of you--and Clinton--in the coming few days or week.

Fred/Treasure Isle/Music City, USA

PS Glad you guys include Beach Boys songs in your shows:) You have excellent taste:)

RIP, Johnnie Wright---passed from this good earth today, Sept 27, 2011. Age 97--left his wife of 74 years--the great Kitty Wells--together they inspired generations of country artsits and bands. See you on the other side, Johnnie. We pray for your soul and for your family.

was honored to be there during this exciting era of the group's emergence as a great recording--and touring--attraction. They 'boys' were all young, healthy, and full of youthful opitmism.

Fred/Nashville, TN

That Paul Mc Cartney's favorite song is "God Only Knows" and his favorite album, "Pet Sounds," should tell you something. Both groups deserve their promient place in music--and Brian deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as an individual, just as Paul and John are. The BB harmonies wer...

BW's love song to Marilyn.....Hallmark Cards could just use Bri's lyrics and never have to create another card!! BW and 'the boys' could do more in the studio in a few hours--all 'live' with a few overdubs--that it takes acts 50 or 60 hours to do now. Great days. God given talent. I was blessed t...

Always a concert favorite in the early days--keeping in mind that '62-'63 concerts were primarily 'cover' songs until the major hits starting coming in the spring/summer of '63. Long Tall Texan, Runaway, The Wonderer (DW was a sight to behold--the girls screaming like they do for Justin Bieber n...

Thanks, PeterP, glad you enjoyed my comments....the Sunflower album is the first production that was really focused on ALL BBs, including Bruce, and the first album where we would see DW's real talent emerge. It would take another six solid years to see him step out and give us "Pacific Ocean Blu...

I was at the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations" sessions at Columbia Records studio on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. These guys are outstanding. Also, check out Sean Mc Creavy....outstanding. Fred/Nashville, TN--Music City, USA

I was blessed to book Clyde back in '64...a super talent, a nice guy....enormously giften vocalist--both on his own and as a lead singer with The Drifters. RIP, Clyde--oh--by the way--that piano player / harmony singer ain't too bad either. RIP, Bobby D. One of the truly GREAT singer/songwriters ...

GOD had an idea: I need to create a musical group that is based on 'family.' It will need a creative genious--the 'soul' of the group, so I will name him Brian. It needs a 'spirit' and I will name him Dennis. It needs compassion and the voice of an angel..he will be Brian's messenger and his name...

Ironically, the Beach Boys not only recorded this song for their 20/20 album in the late 60's, but they bought the copyright. Yes, they own this song--or, at least did the last time I knew anything about it.

Ray was the 'golden voice' of rock and roll. A dear friend for over 40 years. I believe this recording was part of the National Publc Television "At The Drive-in." Filmed in Austin, TX. 4 and a half octave range....Ray came from an era when you have to have actual 'talent' to get a recording cont...

Thanks for posting this on youtube so another generation of fans to hear my 'brother-in-spirit' and dear friend for over 40 years. Ray's emotional version pre-dated Elvis. Ray sang this song at my wedding to my former wife, Brenda, in June 1972. I gave one of two eulogies at his service in Smyna,...

Okay, young 'uns..here is a pure example of 'God-given talent.' i totally agree with kaylahoot (below) who would have loved to see Don Rich & Marty play Buckaroo together. Only thing that beats hearing country played on a Fender is 'duel' Fenders. I truly feel sorry for the young singers (& musi...

If the instrumental into does not sound like it came directly from Brian Wilson's Pet Sounds era--then nothing does!! Sounds like it was recorded on the same sessions. Wow. Unbelieveable.

When I heard Ronnie and the group do this live at the Cow Palace in San Francisco in Sept 63--it was amazing--and to top it off--Phil Specter, himself was leading the house band! Later--about 69--Brian Wilson invited me over to his Bel Air home and played the single eight or ten times back to ba...

One of the most underated singers in rock & roll....truly honored to known and booked him. Also his broter Dorcey. Rock and Roll Trio LON overdue for R&R ALL OF FAME.

A true classic album from a great era of the group. Amazing that BW was writing and producing four albums a year during this period compared to one album every TWO years for most of today's artists.

I was honored to introduce Bob at a ceremony establishing the Beach Boys' / Wilson family home as a California Historic Landmark. On that hot May 20 day in 2005, Bob joined Brian Wilson, Alan Jardine, Dave Marks & other honred guests as a monument honoring America's Band was unvieled. The Four F...

I was truly blessed to meet David and Ricky on the set of "Ozzie and Harriet." I was 12 years old and thanks to Ricky's fan club president, Connie Mueller, who was also Ozzie's assistant, I was able to interview the two brothers for my elementary school paper. I saw Ricky later--when he recorded ...

I was born in '44--like "Dr. Bob" we grew up with the baby boomer generation but we were NOT techically 'baby boomers,' born after WW2 ended. This is the great music we enjoyed in our childhood & as we hit adult life. Ike was president, cars were fantastic--and you could go on a date--movie, gas,...

What you have here, ladies and gentlemen, is the true spirit of The Beach Boys--DW--was the musical Steve Mc Queen of the 60s. Certainly Mr Cool of rock and roll. RIP my my dear friend and broter in spirit. We miss you--worlds a better place because of you.

Fred

Thanks for the post....I needed a nice dose of CW today.....the voice of an angel lives on in my heart forever, as does his brother DW--my dear friends and 'brothers in spirit'' for 35 and 20 years respectively. The BB''s were God''s gift to all of us: Brian, the soul, Carl, the compassion, DW, t...

It's amazing that 13 years after his tragic death, CW continues to inspire us. He was certainly 'the voice of an angel' and the most unchanged of ANY of the original BB's. I miss his friendship and his passion each and every day.

RIP, brother Carl.

Fred

For all you aspiring songwriters out there: if you can't write lyrics and melodies like this--and be willing to do it for the pasion, not the money--you better find a new career goal. Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Brian Wilson and a handful of others, had/have a knack for writing words and music. M...

Have had several e-mails asking about Todd--so, if any of you viewing this video happen to be looking for a 'year end' tax deduction, let me know:) We'd love to take him into the studio and record three or four 'master' sides in the new year. A full album to pitch to the record labels would be id...

Patsy was great---certainly one of the most inspiring and influencing country singers of the 20th Century. A tragic loss. Rose Maddox, Connie Smith, Dolly, could do it all. Entertain, sing, and they had (and still have) 'class.' If you want to hear a great version of this song, find the Buck Owen...

I was blessed to know & work with this true American patriot and music icon. The great cowboy music of the late 30's, 40's, 50's-and into the 60's-is timeless. Getting a record deal back then was ALL about God-given talent. You learned your craft working in honky tonks & small clubs. You had to k...

We're thinking of you and Kip, Todd.....

Fred/Treasure Isle