Brian Wilson...I've said it once.....

[johnnie]

...and I'll say it again. Brian was/is just too unbelievable. I am watching this documentary again for the umpteenth time. I hated the Beach Boys for 35 years...Now I am blown away for the last 5 years.
Just wanted to say this again...thank you for listening.
They have a real cool version of "There's a riot goin on".

[amerikat]

1. Great song. Haven't heard it in years

The winds of change fanned into flames
Student demonstations spark.
Is that correct? or close

[johnnie]

2. yes

It was a Washington peace demonstration in 1970 I think.

[OneBlueSky]

3. don't forget . . . he's finally releasing "Smile" this fall . . .

after 32 years . . . already on my "must have" list . . . I need something to smile about . . .

[amerikat]

4. I'm looking forward to that release

[johnnie]

5. Yeah

I can't wait either.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

6. Dammit the hell! What did I miss and will it repeat?

I love Brian Wilson...can't wait for SMILE

[johnnie]

12. No

It was documentaries I have at home on DVD.

[Kahuna]

7. I also hated them for 35 years and have loved them the past five...

I was into other sounds and never gave them a good listen until five years ago. Best to get into with a pair of headphones. It will open up a whole new world.

[jpgray]

8. Love Brian and the Boys, don't like their Lieber and Stoller cover

They could have released Surf's Up as an EP, or even a single with just Surf's Up backed with 'Til I Die on it and I would have been very happy with the result. Jack Reilly should never have been involved.

[emulatorloo]

9. What Documentary are you watching!!!!!!???????? n/t

Am also interested. . .why did you hate the Beach Boys?

[johnnie]

13. I have two

One is called Endless Harmony and the other is called An American Band. I just didn't like them because songs about cars and surfing didn't do it for me back then. It wasn't until I really checked them out that I saw they did a lot more than that. There is so much music out there that they got lost in the shuffle with me.

[emulatorloo]

15. Endless Harmony is Great! - here are three more you will like

I Just Wasn't Made For These Times (1995) -- this doc kinda started the Brian Wilson revival
Brian Wilson on Tour (2003) A nice look at Brian today
A&E Biography Brian Wilson


The music is amazing, it took me a long while to get into it too. . .but Brian's music has gotten me through some really hard times!

[jpgray]

16. Their stretch of albums from '65 to '71 has some incredible songs

They had some great bits after that period (and before) but nothing so consistently awe-inspiring. Even as late as '77 with Love You they were able to put out a great, consistent album.

[emulatorloo]

10. A great Fan Site w album reviews you will enjoy

http://www.beachboys.com/

Check out the albums sections - excellent reviews and also reviews of bootlegs.

[Gildor Inglorion]

11. How is it possible to hate the Beach Boys?

Even for 35 seconds, let alone 35 years....I'm glad you finally saw the light!

[johnnie]

14. So am I n/t