jpj rocks Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 So any fans of The beach boys here, There hasint been much talk on them, so ill get the ball rolling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 HERE! They're one of my very favourite bands! Some of my favourite Beach Boys songs are Do It Again, The Rocking Surfer and Why Do Fools Fall In Love. My favourite album is Shut Down Vol. II. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpj rocks Posted September 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Nice choices, I own a lot of there albums, and my two favourites are,Pet sounds (amazing) and the smiley smile/wild honey combo. I cant choose one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daslied Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 "Wouldn't It Be Nice" is the greatest song ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluesky Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 das, I LIVE for that song. I also think God Only Knows is one of the most perfect songs ever written. I was looking at the new Brian Wilson bio the other day. I hope it's worth the read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 "Wouldn't It Be Nice" is the greatest song ever. This song has always been in my walkman, iPod, tapes for the car, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie_sane Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 I likes me some Beach Boys too. 'Wouldn't It Be Nice' is a great song, have good memories of that song. Other faves: 'Feel Flows', 'Do It Again' and 'Then I Kissed Her', millions more. What a great band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 So any fans of The beach boys here, There hasint been much talk on them, so ill get the ball rolling This was going for awhile in THIS THREAD -also check ut the song images for Little Deuce Coupe and 409 Incidently, it was nearly 45 years to the day that they started a long voyage - over Labor Day weekend 1961, with the Wilson parents on a Mexican vacation, the group took over the 119th Street house, stocked it with rented equipment and worked up the Brian Wilson composition, "Surfin' " which he cobbled together from information supplied by his younger brother Dennis, the only surfer in the group, and cousin Love, who knew some of the lingo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanAm Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 They were a great group. Some of my favourite Beach Boy tunes are God Only Knows, Wouldn't It Be Nice, Fun,Fun,Fun, Good Timin', Sloop John B, Dance, Dance, Dance and Come Go With Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 I listened to a double Greatest hits CD yesterday as I drove to and from the shore in NJ. I love the Beach Boys...stole all of my sisters original albums for my collection (I wonder if she misses them)....Too many classics but let's remember Sail On Sailor too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fish Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 I've been listening to the Beach Boys since I was a kid. Can't get enough of those harmonies. Unfortunately I only have one of their "best of" CDs. I feel so deprived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 I've been listening to the Beach Boys since I was a kid. Can't get enough of those harmonies. Unfortunately I only have one of their "best of" CDs. I feel so deprived. If there is one other you should have, one album by The Beach Boys that is just perfect start to finish, with some tracks you won't find on any "best of" cd it's PET SOUNDS -now celebrating it's 40th birthday this year. What a gem of an album this is. Mere words just do not do it justice, you must review it with you heart and soul. Wouldn't It Be Nice / You Still Believe In Me / That's Not Me / Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) / I'm Waiting For The Day / Let's Go Away For A While / Sloop John B. / God Only Knows / I Know There's An Answer / Here Today / I Just Wasn't Made for These Times / Pet Sounds / Caroline No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 That was the album that put The Beatles on notice and helped push them towards Sgt.Pepper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Mark me down for Darlin', Disney Girls, In My Room, Dance, Dance, Dance, Wouldn't It Be Nice and God Only Knows among others. Hey jpj, welcome to Songfacts. Now sweep up that sand you tracked in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fish Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 I've heard nothing but good things about Pet Sounds. Just the fact that it was inspiration for the Beatles makes me wanna buy it. It's bizarre, because the album only has one song from my Best Of album, Wouldn't It Be Nice. I'll have to look into it soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 I'd say Sloop John B, God Only Knows, and Caroline No are likely suspects to make a really comprehensive greatest hits collection. BTW, Bowie covered God Only Knows on his "Tonight"?? album.. Carl Wilson said one of the best things his brother Brian ever did for him was to allow him to sing lead on God Only Knows. From Rolling Stone: God Only Knows The Beach Boys Album at Rhino.com Written by: Brian Wilson, Tony Asher Produced by: Wilson Released: May '66 on Capitol Charts: 8 weeks Top spot: No. 39 "It's very deep. Very emotional, always a bit of a choker with me," Paul McCartney said of this Pet Sounds ballad. McCartney and John Lennon first heard the Pet Sounds album at a chic London party; the same night, they went back to McCartney's house and wrote "Here, There and Everywhere," which is directly influenced by "God Only Knows." The understated lead vocal by Carl Wilson established the quiet brother as the Beach Boys' secret weapon, but it's the arrangement of French horns, sleigh bells, harp, strings, flute, bass clarinet and accordion that gives the song its heavenly kick. Carl's brother Brian had become fascinated by spirituality and said this song came out of prayer sessions in the studio. "We kind of made it a religious ceremony," Brian said of recording Pet Sounds. The only problem: The use of the word god in the title, controversial at the time, scared off some radio programmers. Appears on: Pet Sounds (Capitol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluesky Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Now sweep up that sand you tracked in here. I wish there was a smiley of rolling around on the floor gasping with laughter, cause I am so doing that now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpj rocks Posted September 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 I dont get that sand thing , im trying but i cant? Nice to see a lot of respect for the beach boys here, and if you dont own pet sounds....wha'ts wrong with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluesky Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 (edited) Brian Wilson had a sand box installed in his house, supposedly for inspiration, but he was wacked out on pills and had a terrible psychologist at that time who harmed more than helped him. Edited September 7, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Sand, surf....BEACH BOYS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 I understood UJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtstuff Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 One of my favorite bands. I have seen them twice in concert. My favorites. God Only Knows Caroline Sloop John B. Which I once tried to sing to 9th grade science class complete with beach hat and sunglasses. 409 I Get Around Heroes and Villians Wendy In My Room rtstuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 I want "Good Vibrations" played at my funeral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 I've read so many articles citing "Good Vibrations" for its harmonies, starting low -pitched and working its way up. It's probably my favorite of Beach Boys songs. Always gives me chills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 "Don´t worry baby" is also among my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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