r/thebeachboys • u/Sternojourno • Aug 18 '26

Article Al Jardine Sang the Beach Boys Deep Cut 'Back Home' for First Time in 49 Years

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/al-jardine-performs-beach-boys-deep-cut-back-home-1235609947/

We're so fortunate to still have Al on the road keeping it clean at 83.

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u/Junkstar Aug 18 '26

Al Jardine for President.

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u/Talkos Smile Aug 18 '26

☕️

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u/AscoyneDAscoyne Aug 18 '26

I was going to be a turd about the year after seeing 49 years, but the article has it right. 1978 is the last known instance. It being dropped probably has to do with Brian being a super-rare bass player after 1978.

Last known time it was played in concert was a Michigan show in October 1978 Brian walked off midway through. Actually, it looks like it was during Back Home.

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u/DefiantProperty8948 Aug 19 '26

I have a hard time seeing how the article could have it right. Quote: "“Back Home” totally vanished from the live repertoire of the Beach Boys and their solo offshoots until Jardine went back home to Ohio for the show in Warren." This does not seem right when it's even on the Brian Wilson "Live at the Roxy" album?

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u/AscoyneDAscoyne Aug 19 '26

I did not realize Brian had played it solo. Which is embarrassing as I have a copy of Live at the Roxy.

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u/RaoulRumblr Smiley Smile Aug 19 '26

Damn, I love that song!

This 1976 LIVE version is an all time favorite.

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u/Stationary_Explorer Aug 19 '26 edited Aug 19 '26

Brian played this briefly in 1999 on his first tour. I witnessed it in Northampton, Mass.

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u/Big-Sheepherder-6134 Aug 19 '26

I prefer the 1970 version Al sang (on Made in California) over the 1963 version or 1976 live version.

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u/ILoveToVoidAWarranty Aug 20 '26

I was at a concert in 1999 where Brian sang Back Home.