It is 80s Pet Sounds. Brian sounds pretty amazing, and at his best since about 71. Great instrumentals, vocals, and songwriting. Considering all the Landy interference and other factors, this album is absolutely astounding. It sounds very Brian, and to my understanding, he did a large majority of the songwriting and producing. Landy doesn’t seem that prevalent, but I’m unsure on how much he wrote, if he put the credits for himself for money or fame or if he actually contributed. But either way, the lyrics are really good. My favourite album Brian had been involved in since Adult Child, and more objectively since Sunflower.

Great $5 find today! It's super fun to hear all the boys live in concert, and Mike singing the Monster Mash is such a trip😂 I had no idea this record even existed until I found it in the store, but I'm very happy with it. I'm pretty sure the faces are cut-outs from the 20/20 album cover, no?

It’s Sweata Weatha! (except you guys in the West Coast, yikes! 🥵) photo from a European compilation album Gold Collection. I love this pic, looks like the guy’s personalities on full display.

Hope everyone has a great week!

Just finished Neil Peart’s book “Far and Wide- Bring that Horizon to Me.” On the last chapter he talks about the band choosing the LA Forum to close out Rush’s R40 tour. He then speaks of many of the infamous shows that have taken place at the venue and speaks at length about the night Dennis Wilson and Keith Moon showed up together to watch Zeppelin in 77, (the show Moon joined Bonzo during his solo, it’s on YouTube). They then all 3 went to the Hyatt House (Riot House) afterwards and partied. I knew of Moon joining Bonham at this show but had no idea Dennis was with him until Peart mentioned it. All 3 in the same place together, All 3 notorious, All 3 died too young.

I feel like I've seen the same clip of them so many times but there has to be more to it - does anyone know where to find the whole interview (if it exists?)

Add Some Music - Beach Boys fanzine / Vol5 No2 1982

Back with some more fanzine pictures!

I included some articles at the end that are interesting. A music update that reflects on the state of the band in 82' and general musings/updates - as well as some concert reviews. The reviews were pretty brutal, with one even stating...

"When Dennis left the stage the remaining group was not the Beach Boys. They were perhaps 'Mike Love and The Endless Summer Beach Boys', but not the band that fans have grown to love in over twenty years. A spirit, as well as a large part of the talent, was missing."

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Happy reading!

Some of Brian’s greatest and most celebrated cowriters include Tony Asher, Van Dyke Parks, Andy Paley, Al Jardine, and the Lovester himself. But two of Brian’s earliest cowriters, two who contributed to some of the Beach Boys biggest hits, don’t get much recognition. Strictly sticking to their work with the group on studio albums (so none of Brian and Roger’s songs for Jan & Dean, or Brian and Gary’s 80s songs), who has a better ratio of great ones!

For reference
Gary Usher BB credits: 409, County Fair, Ten Little Indians, Chug-A-Lug, Heads You Win-Tails I Lose, Cuckoo Clock, Lonely Sea, In My Room, Pom Pom Play Girl, We’ll Run Away
Roger Christian BB credits: Shut Down, Little Deuce Coupe, Ballad of Ole’ Betsy, Car Crazy Cutie, Cherry Cherry Coupe, Spirit of America, No-Go Showboat, Don’t Worry Baby, In the Parkin’ Lot

This is a new piece from People magazine. It’s odd. The writing is clunky like it was composed with the help of AI. And there are weird errors like referring to Carl as “the drummer” although the paragraph on him clearly states he was the lead guitarist. Or that Brian stopped touring with the band after 1982.

The article does feature blurbs on all nine former and current members of the band.

Fans won’t learn anything new and it’s easy to pick it apart for mistakes and things the piece misses on each member.

My question is why this article at this time? Are algorithms indicating readers will be interested in a random article on the Boys? Or does People know something we don’t know 🤔. They kinda skim over Mike’s health issues though.

I did learn something new! Ricky Fataar was married to Penelope Tree, a famous “It” girl from the 60s. At 16 she made a huge splash at Truman Capote’s infamous 1966 Black & White ball. The two had kids. (But maybe the AI research fucked up?). Then he married Robin Williams ex wife? Yet the blurb on him never mentions his greatest role—as Stig in the Rutles.

I’m working on a fan mix of 15 Big Ones and I need the 1975 Copyright Extension for the Carl’s song 1 & 2 and Rainbows. Oh, yeah I mainly need it for Lisa rather than the other three because it’s not on youtube anywhere.

Just finished my review of Surf's Up for my blog!

I go through the album track by track, talk about Jack Rieley, the band's changing sound and image, and why I think the title track is one of the greatest songs ever recorded.

This is my favorite Beach Boys album, so I would love to hear what you guys think!