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Post by Dawn on May 26, 2004 12:48:02 GMT -5
Thanks, Adam, for some great ideas for additional survey questions!  Today's artist is one of my very favorites: The Beach Boys[/size]  Favorite group member: Brian Wilson Most underrated group member: Dennis Wilson Best Vocalist: Brian Wilson Best Musician: Carl Wilson Best Writer: Brian Wilson Favorite Beach Boys songs: 1. Sail On Sailor 2. Soulful Old Man Sunshine 3. Wouldn't It Be Nice 4. I Just Wasn't Made for These Times 5. Surf's Up 6. Til I Die 7. Let Him Run Wild 8. Don't Worry Baby 9. It's About Time 10. God Only Knows 11. That's Not Me 12. Good Vibrations 13. Darlin' 14. Caroline, No 15. She Knows Me Too Well Most underrated song: Let Him Run Wild First Beach Boys song you can remember hearing: Sloop John B Favorite holiday song: Little Saint Nick Best instrumentation: Good Vibrations Favorite album: Pet Sounds Favorite album cover: All Summer Long First 45 you owned: 70s reissue of California Girls/Let Him Run Wild First LP: Endless Summer First cassette: None First CD: Pet Sounds Favorite video(s): I Just Wasn't Made for These Times, Getcha Back |
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Post by Ken on May 26, 2004 14:47:16 GMT -5
Excellent pic!
Favorite group member: Carl Wilson
Most underrated group member: Dennis Wilson
Best Vocalist: Brian Wilson
Best Musician: Carl Wilson
Best Writer: Brian Wilson
Favorite Beach Boys songs:
1.God Only Knows
2.Caroline No
3.Good Vibrations
4.Wendy
5.I Get Around
6.Till I Die
7.Do It Again
8.Let Him Run Wild
9.When I Grow Up
10.Please Let Me Wander
11.California Girls
12.Sail On Sailor
13.Darlin
14.I Can Hear Music
15.Girl Don't Tell Me
Most underrated song: Please Let Me Wander
First Beach Boys song you can remember hearing: Surfin ' Safari
Favorite holiday song: Little Saint Nick + Merry Christmas Baby
Best instrumentation: Caroline No
Favorite album: Pet Sounds
Favorite album cover: Surfin Safari
First 45 you owned: an original copy of Good Vibrations -I picked up in the early 80's
First LP: 20 Greatest Hits - from Tee Vee records a K - tel type of compilation. One of my Christmas gifts back in ' 77 , I bought Endless Summer not to long afterwards.
First cassette: None
First CD: California Gold - The Very Best Of The Beach Boys
Favorite video(s): The Ed Sullivan clip of them singing Good Vibrations.
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Post by Pete70s on May 26, 2004 14:51:47 GMT -5
Oh, boy.. Here we go.. You just HAD to know I'd be first to respond to this.
(OK, I wasn't first, Ken beat me to it..)
Nice pic, BTW! My guess is it's from '65 ("Summer Days and Summer Nights" era.)
Favorite group member: Brian Wilson
Most underrated group member: Dennis Wilson
Best Vocalist: Carl Wilson
Best Musician: Dennis Wilson
Best Writer: Brian Wilson
Favorite Beach Boys songs: Back on YL, I think I listed somewhere around 90 songs..
1. Surf's Up
2. Good Vibrations
3. God Only Knows
4. Til I Die
5. All I Wanna Do
6. It's Getting Late
7. Angel Come Home
8. Baby Blue
9. The Night Was So Young
10. Friends
11. Time To Get Alone
12. Do It Again
13. Darlin'
14. All This Is That
15. Let Him Run Wild
....And SO many others I'm forgetting.
Most underrated song: Pick an album........
First Beach Boys song you can remember hearing: It had to be one of the early surf tunes..
Favorite holiday song: Morning Christmas (I THINK that's the name of it.. It's Dennis' solo song)
Best instrumentation: Good Vibrations
Favorite album: Pet Sounds
Favorite album cover: Friends
First 45 you owned: Good Vibrations
First LP: Best Of (Starline album)
First cassette: Sunshine Dream (Capitol comp. of 65-69 material)
First CD: Pet Sounds
Favorite video(s): Mrs. O'Leary's Cow (Fire), Somewhere Near Japan
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Post by lora on May 27, 2004 10:19:14 GMT -5
Not a lot to say here.
Favorite group member: Brian Wilson
Best Vocalist: Brian Wilson
Best Writer: Brian Wilson
Favorite Beach Boys songs:
1. Kokomo
2. California Girls
3. Barbara Ann
4. Help Me, Rhonda
5. Fun, Fun, Fun
First Beach Boys song you can remember hearing: Barbara Ann
Favorite holiday song: Little Saint Nick
First 45 you owned: none
First LP: none
First cassette: none
First CD: My parents have The Greatest Hits - Volume One.
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on May 27, 2004 10:25:51 GMT -5
Nice pic, BTW! My guess is it's from '65 ("Summer Days and Summer Nights" era.) 5. All I Wanna Do Favorite holiday song: Morning Christmas (I THINK that's the name of it.. It's Dennis' solo song) First cassette: Sunshine Dream (Capitol comp. of 65-69 material) Was Bruce with them that early? 5. The Sheryl Crow song?  Yep that's it! Also known as Holy Holy. I always wanted that album! |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on May 27, 2004 10:39:12 GMT -5
Fave member-Dennis! (Any friend of Charles Manson... ) Underrated-Dennis Vocalist-Brian Musician-Brian Writer-Brian Songs- 20. (I Saw Santa) Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree 19. Hang on to Your Ego 18. Christmas Time is Here Again 17. I Can Hear Music 16. Heroes and Villains (Alternate) 15. Disney Girls 14. All Summer Long 13. Surf’s Up (Early alternate) 12. Darlin’ 11. Girls on the Beach 10. You’re So Good to Me 9. God Only Knows 8. Wouldn’t it Be Nice 7. Winter Symphony 6. Girl Don’t Tell Me 5. Sail On Sailor 4. ‘Til I Die 3. Surf’s Up 2. Let Him Run Wild 1. Don’t Worry Baby Underrated-You name it! Let Him Run Wild, Girl Don't Tell Me, 'Til I Die, Disney Girls, You're So Good to Me. Singles-Darlin', I Can Hear Music. First heard-Man, one of the beach songs I'm sure. Holiday song-Winter Symphony. (It's not overly Christmasy, so after that would be Christmastime is Here Again) Instrumentation-Maybe Cabinessence Album-Probably Pet Sounds or Summer Days (And Summer Nights!) Album cover-Surf's Up or if you include compilations, their 2 album set...not Endless Summer, Sunshine Dream or Made in the USA. The other one. LOL! 45-none LP-a twofer reissue, can't remember the name cassette-Live in London 69 (GREAT!) CD-Made in the USA Video-Wouldn't it Be Nice |
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Post by Ken on May 27, 2004 11:49:13 GMT -5
Fave member-Dennis! (Any friend of Charles Manson... ) Underrated-Dennis Vocalist-Brian Musician-Brian Writer-Brian Songs- 20. (I Saw Santa) Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree 19. Hang on to Your Ego 18. Christmas Time is Here Again 17. I Can Hear Music 16. Heroes and Villains (Alternate) 15. Disney Girls 14. All Summer Long 13. Surf’s Up (Early alternate) 12. Darlin’ 11. Girls on the Beach 10. You’re So Good to Me 9. God Only Knows 8. Wouldn’t it Be Nice 7. Winter Symphony 6. Girl Don’t Tell Me 5. Sail On Sailor 4. ‘Til I Die 3. Surf’s Up 2. Let Him Run Wild 1. Don’t Worry Baby Underrated-You name it! Let Him Run Wild, Girl Don't Tell Me, 'Til I Die, Disney Girls, You're So Good to Me. Singles-Darlin', I Can Hear Music. First heard-Man, one of the beach songs I'm sure. Holiday song-Winter Symphony. (It's not overly Christmasy, so after that would be Christmastime is Here Again) Instrumentation-Maybe Cabinessence Album-Probably Pet Sounds or Summer Days (And Summer Nights!) Album cover-Surf's Up or if you include compilations, their 2 album set...not Endless Summer, Sunshine Dream or Made in the USA. The other one. LOL! 45-none LP-a twofer reissue, can't remember the name cassette-Live in London 69 (GREAT!) CD-Made in the USA Video-Wouldn't it Be Nice Album cover-Surf's Up or if you include compilations, their 2 album set...not Endless Summer, Sunshine Dream or Made in the USA. The other one. LOL! Is it Spirit Of America? |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on May 27, 2004 11:50:29 GMT -5
Album cover-Surf's Up or if you include compilations, their 2 album set...not Endless Summer, Sunshine Dream or Made in the USA. The other one. LOL! Is it Spirit Of America? YES!!!!!!!! I knew it was "something" America! Thank you Ken! |
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Post by m c dornan on May 27, 2004 11:57:22 GMT -5
fave Beach Boy: Brian
most underrated: Dennis
vocalist: Brian
writer: Brian
fave songs:
God Only Knows
Caroline No
Warmth of Sun
Please Let Me Wander
Sail on Sailor
Don't Worry baby
Heroes & Villains
Good Vibrations
Don't Talk, Put Your Head on My Shoulder
Be True to Your School
When I Grow Up to be a Man
Surf's Up
Till I Die
Bluebirds Over the MOuntains
All Summer Long
underrated song: Warmth of the Sun
first song I heard: Surfin Safari or Surfin USA
holiday song: Little St. Nick
best instrumentation: Good Vibrations
fave LP: Pet SOunds
cover art: Smiley Smile or Holland
first 45: none
first LP: Pet SOunds
first cassette: think it's just called "Beach Boys"- has "Getcha Back" on it
first CD: none
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Post by Pete70s on May 27, 2004 14:39:59 GMT -5
Was Bruce with them that early? 5. The Sheryl Crow song? Yep that's it! Also known as Holy Holy. I always wanted that album! Bruce joined in '65, the first single he was on was California Girls, which was on Summer Days and Summer nights. Upon closer look, though, I'm going to say this picture is just slightly pre-Pet Sounds era. Mike has started growing a beard, but it's not as full as it is on the Pet Sounds cover. No, "All I Wanna Do" is a Brian/Mike song from the Sunflower album. There is also a Dennis song from 20/20 called "All I Want TO Do" Yeah, I spaced on the title, I just know Dennis recorded the Holy Holy song for Bamboo, but it was never released. Ultimate Christmas is my least played Beach Boys CD (Next to "Summer In Paradise"). I got the Sunshine Dreams cassette about ten years ago, it was my first introduction to a lot of that material. I played it so much the tape won't even play now. It squeals all the way through. Good thing I got all the albums on CD now... |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on May 27, 2004 15:01:44 GMT -5
Bruce joined in '65, the first single he was on was California Girls, which was on Summer Days and Summer nights. Upon closer look, though, I'm going to say this picture is just slightly pre-Pet Sounds era. Mike has started growing a beard, but it's not as full as it is on the Pet Sounds cover. No, "All I Wanna Do" is a Brian/Mike song from the Sunflower album. There is also a Dennis song from 20/20 called "All I Want TO Do" Yeah, I spaced on the title, I just know Dennis recorded the Holy Holy song for Bamboo, but it was never released. Ultimate Christmas is my least played Beach Boys CD (Next to "Summer In Paradise"). I got the Sunshine Dreams cassette about ten years ago, it was my first introduction to a lot of that material. I played it so much the tape won't even play now. It squeals all the way through. Good thing I got all the albums on CD now... Ok, that makes sense (about Bruce joining in 65). I just think of that being such an early album. Yeah, I knew it wasn't Sheryl's song. You mentioned before about not being big on their Christmas album. That surprised me because I think it's such a good album. Summer in Paradise-I have a book that lists "Great album covers you wouldn't want to open". I think this should go on that list! LOL! I'd like to pick that up on vinyl, although I probably have most of the songs. |
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Post by Triple J on May 27, 2004 15:54:08 GMT -5
Favorite group member: Mike Love Most underrated group member: Al Jardine Best Vocalist: Brian Wilson Best Musician: Brian Best Writer: Brian Favorite Beach Boys songs: 1. Barbara Ann 2. I Get Around 3. Kokomo 4. Fun Fun Fun 5. Be True To Your School (album version only) 6. Dance Dance Dance 7. Surfin' USA 8. Good Vibrations 9. California Girls 10. Help Me Rhonda Most underrated song: Do It Again First Beach Boys song you can remember hearing: I really don't know.  Favorite holiday song: The Man With All The Toys Best instrumentation: Wouldn't It Be Nice Favorite album: Endless Summer Favorite album cover: Surfin' Safari First 45 you owned: Mom gave me these: Barbara Ann/Girl Don't Tell Me Good Vibrations/Let's Go Away For Awhile First LP: Mom had "Endless Summer" First cassette: None First CD: I don't have one yet. Thinking about getting the 5-disc box set "Good Vibrations" Favorite video(s): Wipeout (with the Fat Boys  ), Kokomo, Good Vibrations (from the Ed Sullivan Show) |
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Post by djdave on May 28, 2004 16:03:24 GMT -5
Favorite group member: Brian
Most underrated group member: Al
Best Vocalist: Brian
Best Musician: Brian
Best Writer: Brian
Favorite Beach Boys songs:
1. DARLIN'
2. I get around
3. Good vibrations
4. Wouldn't it be nice
5. Barbara Ann
6. Help me Rhonda
7. Do it again
8. Surfin' USA
9. Rock and roll music
10. Little deuce coupe
11. Surfin' safari
12. Shut down
13. Sail on sailor
14. Heroes and villains
15. Don't worry baby
Most underrated song: How she boogalooed it
First Beach Boys song you can remember hearing: Surfin' USA
Favorite holiday song: Little Saint Nick
Best instrumentation: Darlin'
Favorite album: Pet Sounds
Favorite album cover: Wild Honey
First 45 you owned: Good Vibrations
First LP: None
First cassette: None
First CD: None (have several tunes on compilations, especially Rhino and recently Madacy, and also burned the 5 CD's of the Good Vibrations box set)
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Post by Dawn on May 30, 2004 9:20:54 GMT -5
Excellent pic! Favorite group member: Carl Wilson Most underrated group member: Dennis Wilson Best Vocalist: Brian Wilson Best Musician: Carl Wilson Best Writer: Brian Wilson Favorite Beach Boys songs: 1.God Only Knows 2.Caroline No 3.Good Vibrations 4.Wendy 5.I Get Around 6.Till I Die 7.Do It Again 8.Let Him Run Wild 9.When I Grow Up 10.Please Let Me Wander 11.California Girls 12.Sail On Sailor 13.Darlin 14.I Can Hear Music 15.Girl Don't Tell Me Most underrated song: Please Let Me Wander First Beach Boys song you can remember hearing: Surfin ' Safari Favorite holiday song: Little Saint Nick + Merry Christmas Baby Best instrumentation: Caroline No Favorite album: Pet Sounds Favorite album cover: Surfin Safari First 45 you owned: an original copy of Good Vibrations -I picked up in the early 80's First LP: 20 Greatest Hits - from Tee Vee records a K - tel type of compilation. One of my Christmas gifts back in ' 77 , I bought Endless Summer not to long afterwards. First cassette: None First CD: California Gold - The Very Best Of The Beach Boys Favorite video(s): The Ed Sullivan clip of them singing Good Vibrations. Thanks, Ken! Please Let Me Wonder is a beautiful song, and very definitely underrated, I agree. The Today!/Summer Days two-fer is brilliant, one that spends a lot of time in my CD player. I love that Ed Sullivan Good Vibrations clip also! |
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Post by Dawn on May 30, 2004 9:32:59 GMT -5
Oh, boy.. Here we go.. You just HAD to know I'd be first to respond to this. (OK, I wasn't first, Ken beat me to it..) Nice pic, BTW! My guess is it's from '65 ("Summer Days and Summer Nights" era.) Favorite group member: Brian Wilson Most underrated group member: Dennis Wilson Best Vocalist: Carl Wilson Best Musician: Dennis Wilson Best Writer: Brian Wilson Favorite Beach Boys songs: Back on YL, I think I listed somewhere around 90 songs.. 1. Surf's Up 2. Good Vibrations 3. God Only Knows 4. Til I Die 5. All I Wanna Do 6. It's Getting Late 7. Angel Come Home 8. Baby Blue 9. The Night Was So Young 10. Friends 11. Time To Get Alone 12. Do It Again 13. Darlin' 14. All This Is That 15. Let Him Run Wild ....And SO many others I'm forgetting. Most underrated song: Pick an album........ First Beach Boys song you can remember hearing: It had to be one of the early surf tunes.. Favorite holiday song: Morning Christmas (I THINK that's the name of it.. It's Dennis' solo song) Best instrumentation: Good Vibrations Favorite album: Pet Sounds Favorite album cover: Friends First 45 you owned: Good Vibrations First LP: Best Of (Starline album) First cassette: Sunshine Dream (Capitol comp. of 65-69 material) First CD: Pet Sounds Favorite video(s): Mrs. O'Leary's Cow (Fire), Somewhere Near Japan Thanks, Pete! I know what you mean about it being hard to list just a few favorites - they have such an amazing catalog. All I Wanna Do is an excellent song, definitely one of the highlights of Sunflower. I agree about their albums being underrated, especially the Smiley Smile through Holland era. All are very solid, and more than stand up to other artists' material of that time. |
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